Escape | Jude Bellingham

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It was an early evening in England, a few days since the Champions League final. Elliana had promised to spend some quality time with her niece Olivia before she had to leave for Germany for a shoot in a few weeks. Olivia, full of energy and excitement, dragged her aunt to the coffee shop that Elliana adored, knowing it would give her the caffeine boost she needed to start their evening.

"Slow down, Liv!" Ellie called out as the girl dashed ahead, accidentally bumping into a stranger and causing them to drop their belongings. Elliana quickly leaned down to help the person, apologizing to the person while keeping an eye on Olivia, who had already run into the coffee shop without her.

Elliana hurried after her niece and stopped abruptly when she saw Olivia standing next to a tall figure. "Olivia," she said sternly, annoyed at the little girl for running off. Both Olivia and the stranger turned around at the same time, and Elliana was taken aback when she recognized him: Jude Bellingham.

There was one video online that had managed to grab so many individuals, mostly the Jude Bellingham's admirers, of him with Olivia prior to the game which went viral of his playful and caring nature to which Elliana felt her heart warming. She couldn't deny how attractive the guy was and he was standing right in front of her looking as handsome as expected or maybe even better.

"Aunty Ellie! Look!" Olivia exclaimed, excitement evident in her voice. Ellie indeed looked, admiring the man who stood before her.

Jude also recognized Elliana, the stunning woman he had seen before and couldn't easily forget. Elliana walked toward them, trying to compose herself. "So this is your aunt?" Jude asked, looking down at Olivia, who nodded excitedly.

Olivia moved back to Elliana's side and smiled up at Jude. "Do you want to hang out with us, Jude?" she asked innocently. Jude smiled warmly at the little girl and then glanced at Elliana, seeking her approval. Elliana's sweet smile was inviting.

"I don't mind," she said, her voice soft. "Hi, Elliana. I don't believe we've officially met," Jude said, extending his hand. Elliana took it, feeling a slight spark as their hands touched.

"Nice to meet you, Jude," she replied with a warm smile.

Jude had already gotten his coffee earlier and had bought Olivia a cookie. Elliana bought her own coffee and a hot chocolate for Olivia before they found a cozy corner seat in the coffee shop.

The smell of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, a scent Elliana loved more than anything.

"So, Jude," Elliana began, "how are you finding your time off after the Champions League?" she spoke taking a sip of her coffee,  "It's been good, it's always busy," Jude replied, his eyes stuck on Elliana's. "And you? Olivia said you were going to Germany, was it?"

"Yes, work calls," she said, occasionally looking at Olivia, who was happily munching on her cookie. "I promised Olivia an evening out before I leave." Jude nodded, looking at Olivia with a smile. "You picked a great spot, Olivia." Jude said to Olivia as she beamed. "I know! Aunt Ellie says this place has the best coffee." The girl added, Elliana laughed. "It's true. It's my little haven." Jude smiled  because that is exactly what this place was to him.

"Jude do you play football all the time?" The little girl's innocent voice spoke and he chuckled, "Yeah pretty much, how much do you like football on a scale of 1 to 10, Olivia?" She made a face lost in thought, Elliana too was focused on the little girl with a smile. "10" She smiled returning to her cookie. "how about you?" Jude asked Elliana who answered almost immediately, "9".

"Why not 10?" Jude questioned, "I don't know, the highest on my scale is 9"

Jude protested, "so you're telling me, you've never seen an attractive guy and thought, he's a 10?" His eyes were dark and focused on Elliana, who smiled, knowing he was trying to get an answer out of her, without specifying he meant himself.

"9.5 maybe" She smiled cheekily and he knew that she meant him. Olivia was enjoying her hot chocolate as both Jude and Ellie glanced her way to make sure she was fine.

"Do you watch football often?" Jude returned to his conversation with Ellie, "Occasionally, usually when my favourite team is playing" He waited, anticipation building. "It was nice to watch them be champions," she added clarifying her favourite team.

Jude couldn't help but feel a warmth in his heart at her words. She supported his team, "Favourite player?" he asked, hopeful. She chuckled softly, a sound that did something to him. She was beautiful and so real; it made her even prettier than she already was, if that was even possible.

"Who are you hoping that answer is?" she leaned in slightly, her eyes filled with mischief. Jude bit his lip, trying to hide his growing smile. "Well, I'm kind of hoping it's me," he admitted with a playful look.

Elliana laughed, seeming extremely genuine and so Jude's heart raced at her laugh. "You might be in luck then," she said, her eyes meeting his. "You are pretty impressive on the field but I wouldn't exactly say I have a favorite"

Jude's smile widened, that was enough for him.  "I guess that means I'm doing something right."

"Definitely," she replied, her eyes still focused on him. There was a comfortable feeling between the two of them and it was obvious that they enjoyed the company. The conversation flowing effortlessly with a few more coffee refills.

Olivia, happily sipping her hot chocolate and enjoying her cookie, looked between the two adults with a smile. She liked seeing two of her favourite people enjoying their time together. They decided to part ways before it got too dark outside. Maya, Olivia's mom would be worried if they had gotten too late. "It was nice talking to you Elliana" Jude said before they left "likewise"

Olivia waited for him to say something to her as well and so he did giving her a huge hug as she giggled, "bye Jude!"

A smile was permanently plastered on Elliana's face, she didn't know how to stop it. It wasn't always you come across someone as hot as Jude Bellingham and to be able to hit it off so quickly was almost a shock to her itself because there are times she ends up saying the dumbest things and looking stupid in front of people she would want to impress but nothing seemed to make her overthink after today's interaction. She was just lost in a world of dream and fantasy.

Similarly, Jude couldn't let the thought of his evening go. It wasn't the first time he met a gorgeous model who seemed to have interest in him, but there was something different about her. Something that made him want more.

An Instagram notification popped on to Elliana's phone;

Jude Bellingham
hey elliana
hope you and liv got home safe

Elliana Reyes
yes we did jude, thanks for checking up on us :)

Jude Bellingham
how many weeks before you go to germany?

Elliana Reyes
little more than a week
already missing me bellingham?

Jude was stunned by her confidence on text, it made him want to get to know her more and more.

Jude Bellingham
I didn't want you to miss me🙄,
but not that I'm stalking you or anything but I'll be in germany in 3 weeks.
the euros are happening there...

Elliana Reyes
hm so i can't escape you can I

Jude Bellingham
I know you don't want to Ellie ;)

They exchanged numbers since Instagram wasn't the easiest app to communicate on when they are constantly flooded with other DM's as well. Elliana couldn't help but smile at her phone while she texted him. She really liked this.