When Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland, and English midfielder, Jude Bellingham, become teammates at a Borussia Dortmund, their chemistry on the pitch is undeniable-and so is the connection growing between them. But while Jude is ready to embrace what they have, Erling lets fear drive him away. Years later, after separate careers and countless regrets, fate gives them one final chance to prove that some loves are never meant to be left behind. (In advanced I'm really sorry if this is bad, it's my first time writing creatively)

16 year old Jude Bellingham has been an fan of Erling Haaland's since childhood. Shortly after joining Borussia Dortmund, he's forced to face the player he once idolized from afar. What happens when he has to confront his childhood crush face to face? on ao3, Erling's Fanboy by gum5

"I hate you." He looked at me for a long moment. Then, almost sadly, he smiled. "No." His voice was barely above a whisper. "You don't." Something inside me faltered. "You don't know that." "I think I do." "No, you don't." "I don't think you hate me at all." The sentence landed with terrifying precision. Because I couldn't answer it. Instead, I looked away. Toward the sea, toward the horizon. Anywhere but him. The silence stretched between us. I could hear my own heartbeat. "You don't know anything," I muttered. "I know enough." "You don't." He stepped closer. Not enough to corner me. Just enough that I could hear his breathing over the wind. "I know you haven't looked at me the way you look at people you hate."