The final whistle blew and the crowd at the stadium erupted in cheers barcelona had just secured a big win and lamine yamal had scored the game winning goal. Cameras flashed, fans screamed his name, and confetti rained down like a dream.
But lamine only cared about one thing finding you in the crowd.
You had been there the whole time cheering louder than anyone. As soon as the players walked off the field you made your way toward the tunnel. He spotted you instantly still in his oversized jersey the one with his name and number on the back.
"Hey" he said with a big smile, jogging over.
"Nice goal, superstar" you teased leaning in for a hug.
Without thinking lamine gently kissed you soft and quick like he forgot for a second where he was. But in that second, it was too late paparazzi cameras clicked like crazyy and a group of fans nearby gasped.
"no way is that lamine and...wait they're together?!"
"SHES SO PRETTY"
"I SEE YOU LAMINE OKAYY"
"WHAT!"
You both froze realizing what just happened lamine laughed nervously brushing a hand through his curls. "I guess the secret's out."
You blushed but couldn't stop smiling. "Guess so"
A few fans started cheering some even filming on their phones. But it didn't feel weird It felt kind of...right lamine looked at you his eyes warm and soft and whispered "I don't care who knows. I'm just glad you're here."
You reached for his hand lacing your fingers through his "Me too."
As security gently guided you both away from the crowd, Lamine leaned close and said, "Next time I score, that kiss is gonna be for you."
You laughed. "It already was."
and somewhere behind you the cameras kept flashing but for once, it didn't matter you and lamine were in your own little world.
He leaned in, his voice low "Wanna disappear and get ice cream?"
You grinned. "You just scored the winning goal and want ice cream with me?"
"I'd rather celebrate with you than anyone else" he said.
The security team motioned for you two to move along lamine quickly pressed a kiss to your temple whispering "next time I score I'm pointing straight at you."
You nudged his side playfully "You better."
As you both walked hand in hand down the tunnel away from the flashing lights and loud cheers lamine looked back at the crowd then at you.
"let them talk" he said smiling to himself
"As long as they know I'm yours." he said
After the game, Lamine traded his sweaty jersey for a hoodie and beanie trying to go lowkey. You wore a zip up jacket over his jersey your hair pulled into a quick bun. The two of you looked like any normal teenage couple walking down a quiet street in the city.
"I still can't believe you kissed me in front of the whole stadium" you teased as you walked side by side your hands tucked into the same hoodie pocket.
"I blacked out for a second. Too much adrenaline" he smiled.
You both laughed as you reached the small corner ice cream shop that stayed open late. It smelled like sugar cones and childhood, and the glowing sign above the counter made the whole place feel cozy.
"What are you getting?" you asked.
"Vanilla with caramel drizzle and m&ms" he said instantly "You?"
"Strawberry with rainbow sprinkles."
"Because you're soft," he teased.
"Because I'm sweet," you corrected, sticking your tongue out.
You grabbed a tiny table near the window, giggling and stealing bites from each other's cups. Lamine leaned in whispering something silly in your ear that made you laugh so hard you almost dropped your spoon.
It felt perfect.
Until...
*click! click! flash!*
Your smile froze.
You turned toward the window just as three paparazzi pressed their cameras up against the glass.
"Seriously?" you muttered.
"They found us?" Lamine blinked in disbelief, a bite of ice cream still in his mouth.
"Yep" you whispered, trying to duck your head down. "They really did."
More flashes came fans outside started pointing and pulling out their phones too.
Lamine grabbed your hand
"wanna make a run for it?"
You looked at him grinning despite the chaos "let's do it."
He stood quickly and grabbed both of your ice creams in one hand like a pro, and tugged you toward the back exit of the shop with the other. The workers barely looked up they were clearly used to famous people sneaking out.
You both burst through the back door laughing as the cold air hit your cheeks he handed your cup back mid run, both of you trying to eat while escaping at the same time.
"We're literally running with ice cream," you laughed.
"I'm not wasting caramel drizzle!" he shouted laughing breathlessly.
You found a quiet alleyway to hide in, just for a second. Pressed up against the wall, giggling, you tried to catch your breath.
"You're crazy" you told him.
"You like it" he said flashing you a look that made your heart stutter.
"I really do."
He leaned in, kissing you quickly again this time with a little ice cream still on his lips. You pulled back pretending to be offended.
"Did you just kiss me with caramel on your mouth?"
He wiped his lips. "Technically....that makes it sweeter."
You shoved him gently both of you laughing again as the sound of camera clicks faded in the distance.
The world might've been trying to catch up to you, but in that moment, all that mattered was the two of you hiding out with half melted ice cream.
And somehow, that made it even more magical.
authors note!!
Well that was longer than the ones I wrote in this book, hopefully you guys enjoyed!!
