Football One Shots

Cris Leo Ney (pt 1)

Kinda edited :)

Neymar's heart shattered when he found out that Leo and Cristiano were in a relationship. Hope had always been something he harbored deep in his mind. Hope that Leo would finally realize how in love Neymar was with him, how much he cared for him, and how much he wanted to spend the rest of his years with Leo. So when news spread about Leo and Cris, Neymar was crushed. Not only was he hurt that Leo was with Cris, but he was also hurt that Leo didn't tell Neymar himself, Neymar had to find out from Dani.
Since the news came out, Neymar had found himself feeling distanced from Leo. During trainings, Neymar chose to partner with Rafinha instead of Leo. In the locker room, Neymar would set his belongings beside Dani and hang there instead of beside Leo. When training was over, Neymar made sure to hurry out of the facility. From the corner of his eye he could see how upset his actions made Leo, but Leo had hurt him too, even if he didn't realize, so Neymar didn't allow himself to feel too terribly.
The first time Neymar ran into Leo and Cris together was at a social event. Leo had been nominated for a Leadership award and Cristiano was his plus one to the event. Neymar went to support Thiago, who was also nominated, or at least that's what he told everyone else. In reality, he was there for Thiago but he was there for Leo as well, he just couldn't say that.
Neymar wandered around the ball room and socialized with some familiar faces. He had just finished a conversation with Toni Kroos, when he bumped into a solid chest.
"Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry!" Neymar's natural instinct was to grip the arm of whoever he bumped into, but when his eyes clashed with a pair of brown ones, he felt his words become trapped in his throat.
Beside Cristiano stood Leo. Neymar's eyes briefly swept over him and his heart ached when he found Leo's hand clasped in Cristiano's.
"Are you okay?" Cristiano's free hand rested on Neymar's shoulder.
"I-I'm sorry. I have to get going." Neymar ducked underneath Cristiano's arm and sped away from the couple, his chest feeling tight.
Neymar decided that night that he never wanted to see the pair together again. He never wanted to feel as sh*tty as he did at that moment when he ran into the happy couple.
Unfortunately for Neymar, there was no avoiding them. Neymar felt like they were everywhere. Leaving practice one afternoon, he ran into Cristiano as he rushed from the building, nearly bumping into him once again. They only shared a short glance before Neymar dashed from the building.
The next time Neymar saw them was after an away match against Valencia. Cristiano was stood outside the locker room after the full time whistle. Neymar had tweaked his ankle in the last twenty minutes of the game, and Cristiano watched as he limped his way towards the locker room, having left a bit before the final whistle.
"Neymar, let me help you!" Cristiano was quick to grip him under his right arm and take the weight off of Neymar's ankle.
Neymar's mouth was still open as his protests waited to be voiced, but he couldn't find it in him to turn down help. The throb in his ankle was enough to cause Neymar to grit his teeth with every step he took. An awkward silence settled between the two, or at least Neymar thought it was awkward. Cristiano seemed ultra focused on making Neymar as comfortable as possible.
"I-I'm sorry to be a bother. I didn't plan on tweaking my ankle today." Neymar chuckled dryly as he felt the tension in the air wrap around him and squeeze him.
"No one ever plans to be injured. You're not a bother. At all." Cristiano took on even more of Neymar's weight, practically carrying him, in an effort to keep him comfortable.
When they approached the bench in the locker room, Cristiano wrapped his arms around Neymar's center and helped him sit down. Neymar's face was practically buried in Cristiano's chest, Cristiano's scent taking over Neymar's senses and causing him to lose focus.
"Neymar?" Cristiano called.
"Huh?" Neymar snapper out of his daze.
"I'm gonna take off your boot." Cristiano knelt down and began untying Neymar's boot.
The door to the locker room opened and the team began to enter, excited from their win.
"Cris!" Leo could be heard from the hallway and Neymar's heart squeezed at the smile that fell upon Leo's lips as he spotted his man.
Cristiano gazed back at Leo and copied his smile, motioning him over to the bench Neymar was sat on.
"Ney are you alright? How bad is it?" Neymar shivered slightly at the nickname.
"O-Oh. I'm fine. Just a bruise I'm sure." Neymar's head dropped and his hands nervously rubbed at his rough knees.
As the boot finally slipped off of Neymar's foot, Cristiano sighed.
"I don't know Neymar. It looks pretty swollen." Cristiano still held Neymar's foot in his hands.
Neymar looked at his throbbing ankle, still encased by his sock, but he could see what Cristiano was talking about.
"Here. Let me help you get the sock off." Cristiano's hands began working at taking off Neymar's sweaty sock.
"No. That's okay. I can do it." Neymar attempted to pull his leg back, but Cristiano held on with a soft yet firm grip.
"Let me help you." Cristiano left no room for argument.
Neymar only dropped his head once more, his nerves coursing through him and causing his hands to shake slightly.
"Oh Ney." Leo winced as Neymar's ankle was uncovered. It was nearly black in color and it was more swollen than they had thought.
"No. No. This isn't happening." Neymar brought his hands to his face in disbelief.
"Neymar. I'm sorry." Leo was beside him suddenly, his arms wrapped around Neymar, holding him tightly, comforting him.
"International is coming up. I can't miss it. I can't." Neymar felt a panic in his chest, a fear that he wouldn't be back in time to go on International break and play for his country.
"You need to see Ramón, Neymar." Cristiano spoke up.
Neymar's head snapped to him, his eyes frantic as he processed his words. Neymar didn't want to see Ramón. He didn't want to hear that he can't play for the next month at least. The news was likely inevitable and Neymar knew that, but it didn't mean he wanted to go and hear it.
"Okay." Neymar sighed and placed his feet to the floor, standing up on his own, taking most of the weight onto his left foot.
Cristiano's hand quickly gripped Neymar's forearm but it wasn't enough support as Neymar took his first step, nearly falling over from the shock of the pain. Any adrenaline that had previously coursed through Neymar was gone at that point. Cristiano's arms once again wrapped around Neymar's middle and he held him close to steady him.
A groan left Neymar's lips as he lifted his right foot from the ground.
"Let me help you Neymar. Please." Neymar only nodded as Cristiano gripped him under his knees and his back and lifted him from the ground.
Leo was at Neymar's side immediately, his hand resting on Neymar's dangling arm.
"Everything is gonna work out Ney. I promise." Leo tried his best to reassure Neymar.
When Ramón began tending to Neymar, he dismissed Leo and Cristiano, thanking them for their help.
"Thank you both." Neymar nodded his head to the couple before dropping his eyes down to his ankle once more.
Neymar's chest was still tight but he felt himself ease slightly when Cris and Leo were gone. Neymar was beyond confused. When Cristiano assisted Neymar, butterflies flew in his chest. With each touch from the Portuguese man, Neymar felt lightheaded, but in a good way, the way it felt every time Leo touched Neymar, every time Leo even looked at Neymar.
"What is going on?" Neymar questioned to himself when Ramón left the room to talk to Enrique.