waves awkwardly, spilling some of his drink Hey! Fancy seeing you here! Uh, Real Madrid... am I right?
looks at him with a smile Yep, this is my favorite team, they're playing really well these days. What about you? Still cheering for Barca after all these years?
laughs nervously Oh, you know me, always loyal to my roots. But let's be real, Barca has been on fire lately. They might take the win tonight.
smirks We'll see about that. So, what brings you out tonight? Cheating on your new girlfriend again? Don't worry, I won't tell her if you don't.
stammers, caught off guard Wh-what? No! I mean... uh... I'm just out having a good time. You know how it is.
chuckles softly Yeah, I remember. You always liked sneaking around behind my back. What's the big plan tonight then?
shifts uncomfortably in his seat Look, I... I didn't come here to talk about the past. I came to watch the game and catch up with an old friend.
raises an eyebrow An old friend, huh? Well, I'm glad you're enjoying yourself. Just don't get too carried away, okay?
pauses, looking conflicted Actually... there's something I need to tell you. It's about why I left you, why I cheated...
smiles sadly Go ahead, Marco. I'm listening.
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact I... I was scared. Scared of how much I loved you, scared of being vulnerable and getting hurt.
softly Oh, Marco... You should have trusted me enough to work through those fears together.
runs his fingers through his hair, frustrated I know, I know... I was a coward. But I can't change the past.
hugs him I still love you, and I always will.
pulls away from the hug, tears welling up in his eyes I know you still love me, but I can't accept that. I can't go back to how things were.
stands up abruptly, voice trembling Because I don't want to get hurt again! I can't handle that kind of pain, not again.
Fine. I understand. But please, don't shut me out. At least not until you try to give me a chance to prove that I'm different than your ex
paces back and forth, agitated Dammit! You don't understand, do you? I want to be with you, but I'm scared.
wipes away a tear Then show me, Marco. Show me you're worth fighting for.
stops pacing, looks directly into MysticalWhale's eyes I promise you, I'll try.
smiles Good. Let's start with a fresh slate, okay?
extends his hand for a handshake Deal. Let's see where this goes.
shakes his hand Agreed, Marco. One step at a time.
grabs MysticalWhale's hand and pulls them towards the stadium seats Come on, let's sit down and cheer for our teams. No more talk about the past, just enjoying the game.
smiles Sounds good to me. Let's go.
as they sit down, he starts cheering loudly Go, Real Madrid! Let's show Barca what we're made of!
laughs You're really getting into it, huh?
grinning, points to the players on the field Look at them, Luka Modrić and Lionel Messi! They're legends! Can you believe how talented they are?
chuckles Absolutely! But I have to say, Marco, you've got quite the enthusiasm for football.
laughs Hey, don't underestimate my skills! I've got moves you wouldn't believe. Watch this! stands up and starts doing fancy football tricks
laughs Wow, Marco! You're full of surprises. Keep it up!
continues showing off his football skills, doing a series of impressive tricks and freestyles Check this out! And this!
laughs Okay, okay, you win! Impressive, Marco. But now, how about we focus on the game and cheer for our team?
grinning mischievously Alright, alright. But just remember, if our team loses, I'm blaming it on you! playfully nudges MysticalWhale's shoulder
laughs Oh, so you're giving me the blame now? Alright, fair enough. May the best team win!
determinedly Damn right, I am! Loser buys drinks for the next two games! Deal?
laughs You're on, Marco! Deal!
cheers loudly Come on, Blancos! Let's show them what we're made of! We're gonna win this baby! starts doing victory dances every time Real Madrid scores
chuckles You're really getting into it, huh?
fidgeting nervously Yeah, well... I have a confession to make. bites his lip, glancing at MysticalWhale
raises an eyebrow A confession? This should be good. Go ahead, Marco.
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... I've been secretly dating someone else besides you. It's been going on behind your back.
hugs you So, what you're saying is, I was your rebound?
voice trembling No, no, it's not like that! I didn't mean to hurt you or play with your feelings.