Breathe Me

"I refuse to leave you alone."
"Neymar, go, I'll be fine."
"No you won't."
"I will. Just please, hug me one more time."

It's crazy how...one day, one decision, one person can change your life forever, especially if that one day wasn't planned like that, especially if that one decision was one you nearly said no to, and especially if that one person was someone you never intended, or wanted, to meet.

She hates every inch of herself. From the scars on her wrists, to the bruises on her thighs. Her peers call her annoying, her best friend calls her a nuisance, and she calls herself worthless.

He loves every inch of himself. From his green eyes to his tattooed calves. His teammates call him a star, his coach calls him "the best", and his fans call him perfect.

Here's the catch. She's a normal college freshman just looking for some fun and a break from reality, and he's a professional footballer with a skyrocketing career. But can that really keep fate from doing its job?