Hearts in Play

Unexpected Invitations

The day had drawn to a close at Liverpool's training ground, and most of the players had left for the evening. However, Dominik Szoboszlai, ever the bold and charismatic figure, decided to make an unexpected detour to Seraphina's office. His intention: to continue their banter and, perhaps, test the waters in a different way.

As he approached Seraphina's office door, Dominik couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation. He took a deep breath and knocked casually, a playful smirk already playing on his lips.

"Come in," Seraphina called from inside, her voice giving nothing away.

Dominik opened the door, expecting to find Seraphina deep in thought or engrossed in her work. To his surprise, he walked in on a scene that made his confident demeanor waver.

Seraphina, her back to the door, was in the process of putting her hair up in a messy bun. The casual grace with which she handled her hair caught Dominik off guard. He cleared his throat, trying to regain his composure.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything," Dominik said, a hint of a teasing tone in his voice.

Seraphina turned around, her eyes narrowing as she caught sight of him. "What are you doing here, Dominik? Shouldn't you be off practicing your dazzling footwork or something?"

Dominik leaned against the doorframe, his charm undeterred. "I thought I'd swing by for some post-training banter. You know, keep things interesting."

Seraphina raised an eyebrow. "Interesting? I've had my fair share of interesting encounters today. What's on your mind?"

Dominik flashed his trademark smile. "Well, I was thinking, since you're a psychologist and all, maybe you'd like to explore my abs and physique more closely. It could be an enlightening experience."

Seraphina couldn't help but laugh at the audacity of his suggestion. "Nice try, Dominik. But I don't think my job description includes that kind of exploration."

Undeterred, Dominik continued, "What if I sweeten the deal? How about dinner? You, me, and a chance to see if my charm extends beyond the football field."

Seraphina crossed her arms, a skeptical look in her eyes. "Dinner? You do realize we're not on a date right now, right?"

Dominik winked. "Consider it an invitation. I promise, no talk of abs or physique unless you bring it up first."

Seraphina shook her head in amusement. "You're persistent, I'll give you that. Fine, dinner it is. But this doesn't change anything between us on the field."

Dominik grinned. "Deal. I'll pick you up at 7. Don't keep me waiting, Seraphina."

As Dominik left her office, Seraphina couldn't help but shake her head at the unexpected turn of events. Little did she know that the banter and rivalry that had defined their interactions were about to take a different form, opening a door to a new chapter that neither of them had anticipated.