Taking place in the middle of a heated rivalry, the once inseparable best friends Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland find themselves on the verge of losing it all as they fight against every urge of desire they've ever felt for one another. From an unforgettable 2 years spent side by side at DORTMUND, to a clash of titans, as their relationship takes a ugly turn once they lose contact and connection after choosing to go their separate ways and join different clubs as well as world teams. The two are forced to shove down their desires for each other allowing misunderstanding and the wounds of abandonment to fester deep within. The mutual admiration and love has now been replaced with a bitter loneliness that they blame each other for. Jude blames Erling for abandoning him at DORMUND first. Erling blames Jude for never following through to join Man City with him. Both are left hurting and still yearning for their other half, but they quickly find that they can't outrun the past once it crosses their paths again on the World Cup field, wrapped as the present with a unforeseen future. What will happen with the legendary lovers when they have no choice but to meet again - this time as rival teams England and Norway? They quickly discover that the hate they thought they had was nothing more than a love that never left their souls. One heart to heart conversation leads to the biggest trade of the year with Erling Haaland joining Jude at Real Madrid, seeking out the Alpha to his rare breed Enigma. Will it be just as easy to lie to themselves once they're back on the same team? Or will they risk it all and realize they've always been each others ENDGAME?

In Dortmund, Germany, Jude Bellingham's life changes completely when he is kidnapped and taken to a remote cabin deep in the woods. His captor, Erling Haaland-scarred by a dark past and a consuming obsession-desperately seeks his company, forcing him to face unimaginable situations. But... what truly binds Jude to the man on whom his fate now depends?

Haaland has known Bellingham for years but they share a secret. People see them as just friends but the truth is their friendship comes with benefits. Haaland hasn't heard from Bellingham for a few days, which is not typical for Bellingham. Somehow Haaland can't stop thinking about his rival from the World Cup even though their relationship should be purely sexual.

What happens when Jude and Erling who have always denied their feelings for each other are forced to hang out everyday during the World Cup. Please read it 🥹🥹🥹

Two professional footballers love story over time Erling Haaland the veteran helping Jude Bellingham the lost rookie Could this be more than friendship? Read to find out!

Jude. For fucks sake you know I'm on a date, what is it?' The call was silent for a few seconds, the only sound Erling could hear was Jude's quickened breath. 'Erling.' Jude's voice broke as he spoke. 'Jude?' The anger had left Erling's voice, replaced with genuine concern. 'I think I made a mistake. I think I've been making mistakes for weeks.' ^ Cheeky sneak peak :) - Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland were two footballers playing for Borussia Dortmund, both desperate to convince themselves their friendship is platonic. Once they realise there is far more than friendship between them, can they admit it, to eachother or even to themselves? Fear, football and misunderstandings keep them apart, their connection pulls them back together. Slow burn romance starting in 2021, with years of plot on the way. You don't need to be into football, or even know who the players are to read, it's a story of two footballers falling in love against the odds, fighting social pressure, internalised homophobia and the media. (Haalingham fanfic, cleated rivalry/ heated rivalry vibes. All entirely fiction... as far as we know)

**Especially You** is an alternate-history football fanfiction set during the 2026 World Cup. Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland were teammates at Dortmund six years ago. Something grew between them that neither of them named, and one careless night ended it before it ever properly started. They went their separate ways - different clubs, different countries, different lives. Erling built something with someone else. Jude built nothing with anyone, which he told himself was fine. Then England drew Norway in the quarterfinals. What follows is a story about two people finding their way back to each other across six years of silence, bad timing, and things left unsaid.

Jude Bellingham had been admiring Erling Haaland for years from afar, of course. The striker was everything Jude wasn't supposed to want. When he finally joins Dortmund, he swears it's just about football. But being close to Haaland is making it harder and harder to keep lying to himself. Some lines aren't meant to be crossed. Especially when your idol starts looking back.

Post match of Norway vs. England and how Haaland felt absolutely defeated and betrayed after the game. Jude was hurting for his 'mate' and decided to console and comfort him. He refused to let his favorite giant be alone after witnessing what happened to him on the pitch. As their 'bond' begins to settle, so does the chaos of new abilities emerging, dangers surfacing, and challenges growing harder to ignore. Living under the constant glare of fame, and with the whole world watching, how will they protect each other and their relationship? Genres: Omegaverse | Romance | Yearning | Fluff | Smut | Mpreg Story Ranking #1 pinning #3 fifaworldcup2026 #6 haalandxbellingham #9 haaland #19 omegaverse #35 boyxboy #40 destinedlove

Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland both signed to Dortmund. Their connection on the field is undeniable. Everyone knows their friendship. But nobody knows what's going on behind closed doors. What happens, when Erling leaves for Manchester City? Why did he really leave, anyway? Haunted by the memories, Jude leaves one year later to Real Madrid. But life never works in your favour. Try to bury secrets, and they'll flood right back up. How will Jude and Erling react when they meet again, for the world cup, and play a match against one another? Learn the story from Erling's shaky words. DISCLAIMER: everything is fiction. Those are real people. Let's support their healthy masculinity.