Fernando Morientes/David Villa, Raúl Gonzalez/David Villa, Raúl Gonzalez/Fernando Morientes/David Villa, R.

( His true unravelling begins after a bruising fuck. )

Raúl Gonzalez/Fernando Morientes, AU, R. Fernando doesn't know why he's returned to university. Fernando is a "mature student".

( Fernando stares blankly at the piece of paper in front of him. )

Raúl Gonzalez/Fernando Morientes, AU, R. Life as outsiders in conflict zones. Fernando is a humanitarian medical aid worker. Raúl is a diplomatic staff member.

( It turns out the hardest part of the job, Fernando thinks (amused), the hardest part of this lifestyle is that it's few and far between the times when he can catch his team play anymore. )

Raúl Gonzalez/Fernando Morientes, R. I say nothing as you stand outside my door.

( I say nothing as you stand at my door. )

David Beckham/Iker Casillas, AU, R. It's not Tahiti or Dubai, but it'll do.

( Three days after he'd gotten fucked over, David requested a move as far away from England as possible. )

Fredrik Ljungberg/Olof Mellberg, R.

( Upon their first meeting, he realised they'd never be friends. )