I Didn't Hear You Leave (IDHYL) : Chapter Four
Title: I Didn’t Hear You Leave
Pairing: Sergio Ramos/ Fernando Torres
Fandom: RPF
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Real person fiction; Real person slash,
Summary: i’ve been away for a while, i’ve had a lot going on, hopefully i will be able to continue in a good pace. I want to thank those that are still reading and sending FEEDBACK even though majority are anon, THANK YOU it helps a lot.
I still don’t know how many chapters its going to be but as soon as I know I’ll put it up.
NOTE:
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"The Beginning Of Us"Fernando had been a bit nervous coming into today, a whole load of crap had happened in such a short period of time that he couldn't handle. He feels like he is constantly being tested and it bugs him and his patience.
He's tried everyday to avoid Sergio and anything that would make him come in contact with him because he doesn't know how much more of Sergio’s erotic displays his heart can handle.
Fernando's strategy of avoiding Sergio was a success for 40% of the time as he took to hiding out in the room he shared with Juan when the other guys were guy bonding or whatever they called it; which usually involved going to Pepe's room for some good music and dance session to the popular new Spain National Anthem "PINTAME - BY ELVIS CRESPO" an inside joke that has been going on too long).
Also, going down to the bar few blocks from the hotel, or local restaurant, for drinks and food at any time they wanted because Miami just never sleeps, there is always something happening.
The other 60% was endearing and it made Fernando hurt because he hasn't moved on. He doesn't even understand what he's supposed to move on from or why, everything is just weird.
Fernando doesn't understand why Sergio would hurt him the way he did, he's been nothing other than faithful, loving and patient with Sergio but Sergio took him for granted, he saw his patience as a sign of weakness and broke his heart that night. The night of their Anniversary.
But after Fernando's experience at the Miami heath game and the bus ride, he made it clear to Juan that he won't be attending any event that hadn't been made compulsory or authorized by Vincente himself.
"Enough is actually enough"... Fernando had said after he'd cooled off from all the drama called his life, because he did not deserve the treatment he was getting from the person that claimed to love him and promised that he would love him forever and never hurt him.
Fernando just couldn't handle it any more and he's more than done with being calm, that he is now ready for a fight. Fernando is not sure what he would do the next time he see's another physical intimacy between Sergio and Navas in his face but he knows he is ready.
*
"I liked it better when it was informal but this, this is like fucking grand gesture"
Fernando says looking at himself in the mirror and running his palms down his suit
"This is compulsory, and you know that so you have to attend. It’s something we've done every time as a team. It’s been around since before our time; check out all the black and white photos hung in the archive" Juan’s voice echoes from across the room
Fernando knows he can't miss the team photo event, it’s the first step to understanding that the games have started and that he's a part of the team of that year.
"I know I just don't want to create a scene and embarrass myself"
He says nonchalantly as he straighten's out his tie. Fernando tries not to laugh too loud the instant he caught a glimpse of Juan on the mirror struggling with his tie.
"What is your problem now? Mind your self!" Juan reprimanded when he caught Fernando snickering.
"Should I get you a dickie bow?" Fernando says laughing
"Fuck you" Juan spits, but not hurtfully, more playfully than upset
"Come here let me take care of that, you're hopeless. What would you do without me?" Fernando gloats as he sees to it that Juan wont leave their hotel room looking like he just attempted to hand himself
"Hmmn I don't know. Not worry all the time"
Fernando rolls his eyes at Juans’ attempts at making a joke and being totally amazing at the same time.
"What is it with boys and ties though? Ugh! So hopeless" he mumbles as he makes the loop
"You know you're a guy right?" Juan checks to know if Fernando has been body snatched
"Duh I own a dick???" Fernando states firmly and Juan instantly burst out laughing at his ownership.
"Am just saying in some ways am totally not a boy! And in some ways I am more than a BOY! Let's be real I can tie my tie and most boys can't, always waiting for someone to do it. Also, I keep my shit clean and oh dear lord how messy are boys"
Fernando says totally dramatic and Juan is so happy that he got sassy Fernando back.
The Fernando that throws sass like its world peace, if you give him shit be ready to pack it. You put him on the bench or scold him be ready to worship his eye roll because this Fernando doesn't dwell on bullshit.
He is not timid, not jittery, he is quiet and sweet but you cant walk all over him and Juan has never wanted Navas and Sergio to mess up more in his entire stay in Miami because Fernando might just be able to handle shit.
"Well when you put it like that, you're totally a lady"
Juan knows Fernando is a clean freak
"But a totally messed up lady who I don't want close to my socks drawer"
Juan mocks pulling away from Fernando as he finished tying his tie.
"Fuck you" Fernando chase after him laughing when he understood the joke Juan was making
*
It is as it’s always been, simple and elegant. The energy in the room was peace giving and calm. Everyone knew eachother and they were like family so they dint hesitate to socialize.
It was the Day of the team photo. Which is something that has been done over and over again like a ritual, the team that is representing the country for that year get to take a photo together to mark their participation.
The room had two separate sides, and you don't need someone to explain to you before you understood. At the left corner of the room was a podium with a white metal plate against the wall as the background.
Cameras of different sizes were pointed towards the white background, there were three bright lights pointed directly at the podium as if it wasent bright a day enough.
On the other side of the cameras and stands was a row of chairs and mirrors with girls and boys holding make up brushes and combs.
The boys would go to hair and make up before taking the photo because it was that formal.
The other side of the room which is separated by a transparent single sheet lace curtain is designed in a cocktail party setting for the after party. There were all sorts to eat and drink.
***
The food looked delicious, there was no way it could be compared to the hotel food they've been having, even though room service is great, when its not presented majestically and made a big deal showing that an effort had been made, it tastes like Dust.
The appetizer buffet was a welcome treat. It'd been set up as a single man's dream, although some of the guys had significant others, they all identified as bachelors and this was their dream.
There were Mini gourmet albacore tuna sandwiches, grilled ham and swiss, grilled-cheese sandwiches with brie and apple.
Chicken gyozas were placed next to a beautifully garnished coconut prawn miang and the tempura salmon with wasabi mayo and radish looked divine.
There were also mini platters of Court Bouillon poached prawns with herbs and citrus pistou, noodles and mini pizza's along the lines of fish tacos and tortillas, everything they've been dreaming off and snuck out a couple of times to get but in baby sizes.
There were servers at every corner waiting for the serious stuff to happen so that they can start their own jobs. But you would see that they were excited to be there amongst such important personalities while still being professional.
***
You can’t help but notice how nice everyone's cleaned up. There is an edge that goes with an individual when they are all dressed up but there is something about suits.
It brings a sort of elegance and grace into a person and makes them more sophisticated, more beautiful and sexier. That's the word.
Sergio tried to convince himself that the reason he's stood at a corner of the room watching Fernando lustfully and admiring the charming nature of the Chelsea striker is because he's dressed in a clean Michael Bastian fitted prim suit.
Standing by one of the pillars in the room, all Sergio wanted to do was pull Fernando by the tie and stick his cock in his tightness in the bathroom or somewhere private, just like old times.
He watched as Fernando move his legs and his gluteus maximus flexed, Sergio swallowed hard trying to keep himself from growing a tent in his pants.
Sergio's stomach flopped when Fernando smiles in his direction. There was a sparkle in his eyes, a glister in his smile, the smile that always makes Sergio go weak in the knees and the sweet innocence in his eyes just like on their first date the same night he popped the question and asked Fernando if he would be his boyfriend.
***
They were a little old fashioned then, Sergio wanted to do something different and special to prove his point and show Fernando just how much he meant to him, everything had to be appropriate and planned because when something is important to you, you don't treat it like any other thing you give a little extra and handle with respect.
They were young and full of life. Sergio was the all time bad boy, as his reputation carried. Beautifully talented but he’s as stubborn as they come, the life of the party and the ultimate eye candy. He was popular with their friends, other team mates and the fans. Everyone who met him loved and adored him within seconds of speaking to him.
Fernando on the other hand, a quite and smart individual equally talented as he was charming. Then a little lanky and looked too young for his age like he did now but the power in his legs could be spotted from miles away. He had gorgeous legs easy on the eye and full of talent. He had an elegance of carrying the party along by being sincere and effortless and the fans and his team mate loved him.
They are two very different individuals who complimented each other like no other. What Sergio lacked Fernando provided and vice versa, but it was difficult to spot what the other was lacking because together there were perfect.
It dint take long for them to notice this on their own. How a shy and timid Fernando found his voice with Sergio by his side, or how a very energetic and always partying Sergio learned to control himself and focus his stamina in the right direction with Fernando by his side.
It was amazing how two very different people together are the dream team, how much easier it was for them together than when they are apart. So Sergio decided to do something about it.
*
He had this plan that he made up in his head which was suppose to show how special Fernando was to him even though they’ve never had an intimate moment, so Sergio decided that the party that was organised for all the new members of the team was the perfect moment to execute his plan.
Sergio had tricked Fernando that he was in his home town to see his Nana and wouldn't make it to their first team party in Milan, but it was all a lie.
Sergio had told Pepe and Iker about his master plan. Pepe had said it was an impressive plan coming from such a blocked headed nutter. Because he believed Sergio was incapable of doing something extra for someone else.
Pepe was a big part of the plan. It was agreed that Pepe would send Fernando down town to a local pub called "El nido de amor" to get a particular kind of Rum for him as part of their rookie initiation, Fernando protested going somewhere else because he wasen’t familiar with the place but Pepe had explained that it was cheaper at that particular place and if he tells them who sent him they know exactly what to give him.
So, Fernando dint argue much since it was like a routine for Pepe and having Iker chip in to support the whole thing made it plausible.
*
When Fernando reached the place he was directed straight to an inside room at the other side of the Bar where he would be attended to, but the more he walked the more he felt like he was in the wrong place.
He'd never been here before, the front was a bar and grill but the other side was a formal setting with dinner tables covered in expensive silk sheets, a romantic lighting, expensive wine, formally dressed servers and spacious dinner set stables in large glass cubicles that oozed an essence of love and passion.
Fernando was already having ideas that Pepe sent him to come and buy drugs because the place is so random for cheap rum.
*
When Fernando got closer to the area he was directed to, he caught a sight that shocked him. Sergio all dressed up in suit with a single red rose in his hand standing in one of the glass cubicles in front of a table set for two smiling sheepishly like he just won a trophy while Fernando just stood there and watched with his mouth open in utter confusion.
"I thought you were with Nana and couldn't make it" Fernando picked his words as he stepped into the cubicle eyes glued on his best friend.
"I was with Nana but am here now" Sergio replied him with a grin that made Fernando’s stomach flop, like a teenage girl from an old movie being wooed by her crush.
"Okay so..." Fernando trails off not knowing what to do and also trying so had not to be obvious because he still doesn't know what Sergio is up to.
Fernando's behaviour throws Sergio off his game and he starts to mumble
"Errmm... Like I want... I wanted to know if... To find out... You know to ask you if"
"I won't marry you though!"
Fernando says rushed and almost terrified. His slim figure quivered in the dark and his hands started to shake. He's seen this in the movie and it always ends with someone getting on one knee with a ring.
Sergio caught that early and moved immediately to Fernando's side and grabbed his hand.
"Oh No... No... Not marriage oh God no"
He looked at Fernando's face
"Not that I won't want to marry you because you'll make a good wife"
Fernando glared at him even more
"I mean partner, but like am not asking you to marry me"
Sergio was so nervous he could hardly get a sentence out without sounding weird, clumsy or offensive
Fernando let out a huge breath that he dint know he was holding as Sergio clarifies.
"You know with everything" He gestured to the flowers and the waiter and everything
“I thought that-"
Fernando looked up and see's Sergio's face drop. He can see the blood being drained as Sergio's face turned white, a colour rarely seen on him.
They've flirted gazillion times before that day and stolen glances when the other is not looking, touched each others hand for no reason, hugged each other for a little longer than necessary on the pitch and off the pitch and almost made out once at a drinking game. But nothing had happened between them to give a hint but Fernando is not oblivious to the world.
A friend does not just unnecessarily plot with your other friends to give you a surprise visit in a secluded location that looked So special and arranged like a lot of thought had gone into it because he knew it would make you feel special and happy. Even that on its own is a lot.
Fernando immediately grabbed Sergio's hand forcing Sergio to meet his gaze, exposing his ivory set he gave a wide intoxicating smile, the smile captured Sergio and he was smitten once again.
"What did you want to ask me?" Fernando says slowly and carefully, counting his words to make sure he doesn't rush him.
Sergio squeezed his hand and looked down at his shoes to get composed. He flicked his hair backward as he lifted his head. Sergio used his free hand to remove hair from his face. He used to wear his hair long then. He looked into Fernando's eyes like he can see his soul.
"Would you be My Boyfriend?"
Sergio blurts and everywhere went silent. After two minutes of Fernando not saying anything Sergio felt the need to justify why he wants Fernando, because he really wants him to say yes.
"Like... I like you a lot Fernando, you are my best friend and that is one of the best things to ever happen to me. I want be more than a friend to you; I want to be Closer to you Nando, you make me happy and you make me better, I just-"
Fernando cuts him off, crushing their lips together without thinking. It was all teeth and very messy but they kissed. Sergio broke the kiss and grinned as Fernando whispered a sweet airy "yes"
Sergio pulled Fernando's lanky form into his bulky and muscular frame taking charge once again. He felt the warmth of the strikers’ skin in a prolonged embrace before pulling away to look him directly in the eye.
Sergio thought it would be great to seal it with a memorable first kiss of their just beginning relationship.
Sergio slid one hand around Fernando's waist, encircling him in a hug as his right hand roved free to Fernando's lips. Sergio ran the pad of his thumb around Fernando’s lips twice, before slightly pulling Fernando's lips down exposing his teeth, Sergio instantaneously replaced his thumb with his lips, sucking in Fernando’s lip while still resting his palm on Fernando’s face.
Fernando had moaned low and satisfied like he enjoyed the way Sergio licked and sucked at him but also wanted to show Sergio that he is not just saying yes to a proposal but he also wants him. So he opened his mouth slightly encouraging Sergio to slip in his tongue, Fernando wasted no time to start sucking on Sergio’s tongue as he grabbed the defenders head with both hands encouraging Sergio to tighten his grip on Fernando’s waist.
“wow thanks” Sergio says as they pull apart to catch their breath because the kiss was amazing and he expected a less enthusiastic reply
"Am so glad you said yes Nando, I've been thinking about this moment since the first day we trained together"
Fernando bit his lips as he blushed like a crazy school girl with his eyes glued to Sergio’s puffy lips.
"I promise you'll never regret this Nando, I'll never Hurt you" Sergio says to his BOYFRIEND because he had no intention of causing him any pain
"Neither would I" Fernando says firmly as he let Sergio kiss him one last time before they had their first date.
They said those things to each other as naive teenagers who were madly in love but didn't know it at the time. But the whole relationship they’ve had since then till now was built on those little words they said to each other and they’ve always stood by it.
***
Sergio stood all stares watching as Fernando starts walking towards him with the same smile plastered on his face. Sergio suddenly feels hot and sweaty but as he was about to do like in the movies where you meet the other person half way, Fernando quickly dash past him. Sergio turned and realized Fernando wasn't smiling at him after all.
Iker, Pepe, Juan and Navas were few inches behind where Sergio was standing by the pillar and he was obviously smiling at them because they all had the same grin plastered on their faces.
Sergio watched as Fernando grins making a statement to the group as Juan adjusts Pepe's tie because it looked bad, but everyone seemed to be laughing at Juan instead.
Sergio instantly feels the need to join the group rather than just stand beside them.
*
When Sergio joined the group, Iker gave him a bro hug
"Hey"
He turns to Navas and they exchange greeting. Juan waves him "hey “ with a half smile and turned his attention away quickly, no hard feelings.
Sergio smiles as HIM and says "Hey Fernando" expectantly but Fernando ignores him like no one spoke a word and finishes his statement to Pepe with a smile on his face
"I say dickie bow" and everyone laugh and Juan goes to straighten up Pepe’s tie again
Sergio tries to keep smiling even though he's dying inside
"Hey, you're looking sharp" Sergio says to Pepe finally
"Just like a penguin eh?"
Everyone laughed at the statement because they all really look like cute penguins especially the lads that dint do much for height.
Sergio had meant his compliments, Pepe did look good in his suit but Pepe being Pepe had to make a joke about everything.
"So what were we talking about?" Sergio asked still staring at Fernando
"Queens and Ties, apparently am hosting my own drag show" Pepe says amused by his own statement "by the way your tie looks like shit, who did them for you"
"Did it myself" Sergio replies a bit embarrassed because his tie did look a mess.
"i can see that, with the amount of hair products and shoes you own one would think tying ties would be one of your expertise, well ask Juan to fix you up maybe he would get it right this time, he looks nice but asked him to fix me up and he almost choked me" Pepe mocks and everyone snickers and Sergio understand what the conversation was about.
Sergio takes one glance at Juans’ neck and he knows its Fernando who did it.
"I would ask him, but he dint do that him self. That's how Nando does it"
Sergio says expectantly, hoping for a reply from Fernando but Fernando kept smiling but not to him and strongly avoiding his gaze.
It is obvious that Sergio is trying to get Fernando to speak to him because he misses him and he wants to know what's going on between them and how they can fix it because he is tired of fighting.
"Make your Way to the Podium its time to take the photos."
The photographers’ voice echoed from the speakers as his boys arrange the set for the footballers to take position.
"Excuse me" Fernando says politely to Sergio and still smiling as he walked away towards the podium mixing up with David, Gerard and Xavi.
"This photo better look great! Because my balls are screaming for air in these pants"
Pepe says as he moved slowly with Iker to the podium. He had fitted the suit three times before today and everytime it was fine, but today he feels like the pants are tighter than usual.
"Am sure you'll be fine if you don't drink any wine and keep away from the food.
"I better prepare for doom because I plan on drinking a keg"
*
The photo shoot was good, it had gone smoothly, although there were little disturbances of the guys mocking about and making jokes at each other thus, making a bad picture but after a few more takes it was a wrap and the party was in full swing.
Iker had been watching Fernando and Sergio all day and if he wasn't seeing it before it was clear now. They both yearned for each other; the want in their eyes when they look at each other is fiery with great intensification, but none would take a leap. Sergio had made a push but that's not enough, his efforts do not match the intensity behind his eyes. And Fernando just looked angry like a ticking time bomb waiting to detonate.
It’s not that Pepe Reina is a gossip; it’s just that you can't get anything past him. There is nothing that has happened that he doesn't have an idea about even though his stories might not be a hundred percent, and some might be rumors? He's like an information tapper sometimes he's on his own and the boys just come to him and starts running their mouths.
Iker decided it’s wise to speak to Pepe because he'll get information quicker and the whispering and side talks would be controlled.
"That reminds me Pepe, I want to ask you about something"
Pepe's eyes sparkle and hiss ears perk up.
"Huh? Ask away"
Iker smiles "it’s about Sergio and Fernando, I don't know what's going on with them but it looks bad"
"Oh!" Pepe says like its old news.
"Love story never told. Sergio should let poor Fernando have his happiness if the long distance is not working for him"
"What?" Iker looked more confused than he intended.
"Well I don't know, I already told Fernando he has my support. I heard from some of the guys that Fernando and Sergio have been struggling with long distance for a while. It was good and helpful for a while but recently it’s been getting harder for their relationship especially for Fernando.
The phone calls were not enough for Fernando, He wanted Sergio to be there for him but Sergio wouldn't even when he could"
Pepe stopped talking as a waiter walks past with champagne. He hails the boy over taking two glasses and whispering to the boy about sending the other server handing out pastries towards his drirection.
Iker rolls his eyes still smilling as pepe saw to it that his stomach is taken care off.
"Yeah...so, basically, the whole story is that Fernando got fed up and started seeing Juan, a relationship he dint hide from Sergio basically sending a message that they are over. But Sergio wouldn't respect Fernando's decision to break up. Fernando is happy with Juan but Sergio doesn't like it and is trying to spoil things"
Ikers eyes looked bulging like he’d seen a ghost. He dint expect all of this kind of issues "You said wouldn't when he could?"
"Yeah I don't know. Its plug... Some club in London. Sergio had made it clear to Fernando that he couldn't be in London to be with him for the weekend, so Juan took him out to a club only for Fernando to see Sergio in the club in London with some other guy. So the bottom line is Sergio was cheating and dint expect Fernando to be in the same club"
Pepe takes a sip of his wine "Like I see Fernando is happy with Juan and I am okay with that, because our boy deserves cheering up! He's been through a lot and Sergio is just like a bull in a china shop...if he's not ready to calm down he shouldnt mess things up" pepe says with genuine concern for fernando
"So fernando caught sergio cheating? And they are broken up for good? But something doesn't sit right" Iker blurts
Iker thinks back to Fernando seeing Sergio and Navas that night in the bus and saying "typical", that adds up a little because it was a compromising position maybe it reminded him of what he Saw in this club called plug. Its either Fernando hasn't moved on or he was just hurt.
And Sergio in the meeting room on their first night here during the meeting with Del Bosque, the moment Fernando walked into the room you could see on Sergio’s face that he was excited to see Fernando but there was also this sadness that clouded his expression later like he’s not allowed to be happy about that because it would do him no good.
Then there was the assassin look when Fernando and Juan were sharing a sit. He looked like he could stab Juan with a knife, maybe he was just feeling guilty or maybe he's sorry and wants Fernando back that's why he was jealous but that look was pretty intense sitting close to him he could almost feel the rage from Sergio on his skin.
"What do you mean something is not right?" Pepe's draws iker's attention
"If they are over and Fernando has moved on, Fernando shouldn't still be jealous, well break up is hard! And also like even Sergio is hurt, he acts like he's the one that got hurt and not the other way round but maybe he feels guilty and he really doesn't want it to be over like you said.”
After a slight pause he continues “I honestly don't know." Iker says he just don't understand the situation, it looks like there is more to it but when he tries to analyse it everything sort of adds up which is not helping him get to the bottom of this.
"That sounds really complicated, I think you should speak to Sergio or Nando maybe they'll talk" pepe advices
"Fernando doesn't want to speak to anyone and Sergio has been avoiding me"
“Sergio can’t avoid you for long, just give him time he would come running to his big brother” Pepe reassures Iker as he moved to rejoin the party.
*
"You... come here"
Iker called Navas giving him a serious look so he can psyche him out.
"What's going on with Fernando and Sergio?"
"I don't know" he stutters
"You don't have to lie to me, Sergio would tell me anyway but I just want to figure out how to help him before its too late, he doesn't look good"
Navas sighs like he's about to give away someone else's child
"I don't know Iker, Sergio would be pissed at me and I can't handle that again believe me I've had enough?
Iker looked at him weird but chose to ignore his comment. he knows how Sergio can get when he's mad but his priority now is Fernando.
"I know about plug okay? I just need to piece things together"
Navas shocked in surprise
"Iker put his hand around Navas' shoulder and pulled him for a walk
"Just tell me all I need to know"
Navas thinks for a bit then he starts to spill
"So, Fernando and Sergio had a fight that week because Sergio couldn't make it to London as he was supposed to. Last minute Sergio called me that we were going to London to see Fernando after he made it clear to Fernando he wouldn’t show up”
Iker can’t help but feel like this had happened before, then he remembers “El Nido De Amor”
“I was going to book tickets but he already did. Apparently he booked the tickets three weeks before and was pretending.
He had an insider giving him tabs on Fernando's whereabouts, so we were told to go to a club called plug but when Sergio and I got there Sergio caught Fernando and Juan kissing at the bar holding on to each other and Sergio got mad and started drinking, later we left and they haven't spoken since”
"So Sergio dint cheat?"
"Cheat? No Fernando did" Navas looked really confused
"And they are not broken up?" Iker throws another question
"No, at least they haven't made it official, you can speculate but they dint break up, they just stopped talking to each other”
"So did Sergio get close and personal with anybody that night?" Iker keeps asking because everything is coming up clean
"No he was by my side all night" Navas says with so much confidence
"So you were the only guy that Sergio stayed close to that night?"
"Yes he was with me till we left" Navas says again
"Shit" Iker blurts he knows the question he wants to ask but he choose not to.
"Are you sure Fernando was kissing Juan?" He tries to understand the other side of the problem
"Yeah"
"Are you sure? Maybe it was dark, think again" Iker keeps trying to get something, anything.
"Yeah, well it looked like it. Their faces were together and Juan held him really tight, extra tight something was definitely up"
"And you said Sergio was drinking? Was he drunk?" Iker continues his detective activity
"Yeah" Navas nods
"Like on the bus the other day kind of drunk?" iker pushes
"Yes just like that I had to drag him back to the hotel"
Iker thinks to himself that everything just got messier. He thought he was getting a hang of it but how wrong was he.
*
in the midst of the party where everyone was swaying to the music and singing along as it played:
Pintame, le dije yo al pintor,
Pintame la carita,
De la niña mas bonita,
Dentro de mi corazón
Juan had managed to get his jewellery stuck on his button trying to dance and it was very uncomfortable for him so Fernando gets to take care of him again. Juan had loosened the tie earlier and the jewellery found the button at the top of his shirt.
"Why are you wearing a necklace? And am not fixing that tie" Fernando tells Juan
"I don't know? I like the necklace" he answers
"I can't get it untangled, my fingers are too big I'll have to use my teeth...come”
Juan followed Fernando to the bathroom so Fernando can help him get comfortable; When they got to the toilet, Fernando starts to find away to untangle the jewellery from the button.
“pull your neck backwards a little bit" Juan does as he's told and Fernando sinks using his teeth to help sort Juan out.
The door to the toilet squeaks open and Navas stops immediately he see's the compromising position that Fernando and Juan were in.
"Sorry, excuse me"
He says and tries to bolt off but not before Fernando decided his madness starts here.
"Actually, No You can't be excused" Navas stopped moving and stopped to face them.
Now finished with helping Juan, Fernando faced Navas.
"Why sorry? Why should I excuse you? Isin’t the room big enough for your backstabbing self to find a spot and do your business?"
"What? No. I just" Navas dint know how to explain himself
"You just what? Feel so Guilty my presence is killing you?"
Fernando spits out moving closer to Navas
"I have no idea what you're talking about"
Navas defends already terrified, because he doesn't understand what he did wrong and Fernando is two inches away from his face raging Mad!
“off course you don't, How does it feel?" Fernando asked him
"What? Navas replies moving back
"The life of utter betrayal and deceit, you pretending slut... I should have seen it coming but no; I was so fucking BLIND believing you could change"
“But but I dint do anything I swear” Navas shuddered terrified
“Fucking Shut up! I saw you” Fernando barks at Navas moving even closer to him
Juan comes to Nando's side to stop him from doing anything he'll regret when the door suddenly opens.
Sergio walks in and he just looked at everyone. Navas is plastered to the wall looking pale and scared to death. Juan is playing defiance and Fernando is just angry.
"What's going on here Sergio screamed at Navas" obviously thinking Navas confronted Fernando behind his back
"I...I don't know..." Navas shrugs "ask him" Navas says moving closer to Sergio for protection.
"Awww Isin't this cute..." Fernando says sarcastically at Navas and Sergio.
"What's wrong? What happened?" Sergio asked Fernando
"I don't fucking have time for this" he says as he takes one look at Sergio
Fernando tries to moves away to go out the door but Sergio grabs his hand and stops him from moving. The contact sends shivers down Fernando's spine and he stopped. He doesn't turn but doesn't take away his hand either
"Why'd you do it? Why'd you fucking do it? Is this your way to pay me back for everything we've been through together?" Sergio finally opens his mouth and speaks to Fernando.
"Wow! You are so full of shit" That Part of Fernando’s heart that yearns for Sergio and can never stop loving him was wishing and hoping that Sergio would apologise or say something that would make his wounds heal a little. But Sergio opened his mouth and the knives of accusation come stabbing at him.
Fernando angrily pulls his hand away from Sergio and storms of the toilet. But Sergio, Juan and Navas ran after him.
Pairing: Sergio Ramos/ Fernando Torres
Fandom: RPF
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Real person fiction; Real person slash,
Summary: i’ve been away for a while, i’ve had a lot going on, hopefully i will be able to continue in a good pace. I want to thank those that are still reading and sending FEEDBACK even though majority are anon, THANK YOU it helps a lot.
I still don’t know how many chapters its going to be but as soon as I know I’ll put it up.
NOTE:
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"The Beginning Of Us"Fernando had been a bit nervous coming into today, a whole load of crap had happened in such a short period of time that he couldn't handle. He feels like he is constantly being tested and it bugs him and his patience.
He's tried everyday to avoid Sergio and anything that would make him come in contact with him because he doesn't know how much more of Sergio’s erotic displays his heart can handle.
Fernando's strategy of avoiding Sergio was a success for 40% of the time as he took to hiding out in the room he shared with Juan when the other guys were guy bonding or whatever they called it; which usually involved going to Pepe's room for some good music and dance session to the popular new Spain National Anthem "PINTAME - BY ELVIS CRESPO" an inside joke that has been going on too long).
Also, going down to the bar few blocks from the hotel, or local restaurant, for drinks and food at any time they wanted because Miami just never sleeps, there is always something happening.
The other 60% was endearing and it made Fernando hurt because he hasn't moved on. He doesn't even understand what he's supposed to move on from or why, everything is just weird.
Fernando doesn't understand why Sergio would hurt him the way he did, he's been nothing other than faithful, loving and patient with Sergio but Sergio took him for granted, he saw his patience as a sign of weakness and broke his heart that night. The night of their Anniversary.
But after Fernando's experience at the Miami heath game and the bus ride, he made it clear to Juan that he won't be attending any event that hadn't been made compulsory or authorized by Vincente himself.
"Enough is actually enough"... Fernando had said after he'd cooled off from all the drama called his life, because he did not deserve the treatment he was getting from the person that claimed to love him and promised that he would love him forever and never hurt him.
Fernando just couldn't handle it any more and he's more than done with being calm, that he is now ready for a fight. Fernando is not sure what he would do the next time he see's another physical intimacy between Sergio and Navas in his face but he knows he is ready.
*
"I liked it better when it was informal but this, this is like fucking grand gesture"
Fernando says looking at himself in the mirror and running his palms down his suit
"This is compulsory, and you know that so you have to attend. It’s something we've done every time as a team. It’s been around since before our time; check out all the black and white photos hung in the archive" Juan’s voice echoes from across the room
Fernando knows he can't miss the team photo event, it’s the first step to understanding that the games have started and that he's a part of the team of that year.
"I know I just don't want to create a scene and embarrass myself"
He says nonchalantly as he straighten's out his tie. Fernando tries not to laugh too loud the instant he caught a glimpse of Juan on the mirror struggling with his tie.
"What is your problem now? Mind your self!" Juan reprimanded when he caught Fernando snickering.
"Should I get you a dickie bow?" Fernando says laughing
"Fuck you" Juan spits, but not hurtfully, more playfully than upset
"Come here let me take care of that, you're hopeless. What would you do without me?" Fernando gloats as he sees to it that Juan wont leave their hotel room looking like he just attempted to hand himself
"Hmmn I don't know. Not worry all the time"
Fernando rolls his eyes at Juans’ attempts at making a joke and being totally amazing at the same time.
"What is it with boys and ties though? Ugh! So hopeless" he mumbles as he makes the loop
"You know you're a guy right?" Juan checks to know if Fernando has been body snatched
"Duh I own a dick???" Fernando states firmly and Juan instantly burst out laughing at his ownership.
"Am just saying in some ways am totally not a boy! And in some ways I am more than a BOY! Let's be real I can tie my tie and most boys can't, always waiting for someone to do it. Also, I keep my shit clean and oh dear lord how messy are boys"
Fernando says totally dramatic and Juan is so happy that he got sassy Fernando back.
The Fernando that throws sass like its world peace, if you give him shit be ready to pack it. You put him on the bench or scold him be ready to worship his eye roll because this Fernando doesn't dwell on bullshit.
He is not timid, not jittery, he is quiet and sweet but you cant walk all over him and Juan has never wanted Navas and Sergio to mess up more in his entire stay in Miami because Fernando might just be able to handle shit.
"Well when you put it like that, you're totally a lady"
Juan knows Fernando is a clean freak
"But a totally messed up lady who I don't want close to my socks drawer"
Juan mocks pulling away from Fernando as he finished tying his tie.
"Fuck you" Fernando chase after him laughing when he understood the joke Juan was making
*
It is as it’s always been, simple and elegant. The energy in the room was peace giving and calm. Everyone knew eachother and they were like family so they dint hesitate to socialize.
It was the Day of the team photo. Which is something that has been done over and over again like a ritual, the team that is representing the country for that year get to take a photo together to mark their participation.
The room had two separate sides, and you don't need someone to explain to you before you understood. At the left corner of the room was a podium with a white metal plate against the wall as the background.
Cameras of different sizes were pointed towards the white background, there were three bright lights pointed directly at the podium as if it wasent bright a day enough.
On the other side of the cameras and stands was a row of chairs and mirrors with girls and boys holding make up brushes and combs.
The boys would go to hair and make up before taking the photo because it was that formal.
The other side of the room which is separated by a transparent single sheet lace curtain is designed in a cocktail party setting for the after party. There were all sorts to eat and drink.
***
The food looked delicious, there was no way it could be compared to the hotel food they've been having, even though room service is great, when its not presented majestically and made a big deal showing that an effort had been made, it tastes like Dust.
The appetizer buffet was a welcome treat. It'd been set up as a single man's dream, although some of the guys had significant others, they all identified as bachelors and this was their dream.
There were Mini gourmet albacore tuna sandwiches, grilled ham and swiss, grilled-cheese sandwiches with brie and apple.
Chicken gyozas were placed next to a beautifully garnished coconut prawn miang and the tempura salmon with wasabi mayo and radish looked divine.
There were also mini platters of Court Bouillon poached prawns with herbs and citrus pistou, noodles and mini pizza's along the lines of fish tacos and tortillas, everything they've been dreaming off and snuck out a couple of times to get but in baby sizes.
There were servers at every corner waiting for the serious stuff to happen so that they can start their own jobs. But you would see that they were excited to be there amongst such important personalities while still being professional.
***
You can’t help but notice how nice everyone's cleaned up. There is an edge that goes with an individual when they are all dressed up but there is something about suits.
It brings a sort of elegance and grace into a person and makes them more sophisticated, more beautiful and sexier. That's the word.
Sergio tried to convince himself that the reason he's stood at a corner of the room watching Fernando lustfully and admiring the charming nature of the Chelsea striker is because he's dressed in a clean Michael Bastian fitted prim suit.
Standing by one of the pillars in the room, all Sergio wanted to do was pull Fernando by the tie and stick his cock in his tightness in the bathroom or somewhere private, just like old times.
He watched as Fernando move his legs and his gluteus maximus flexed, Sergio swallowed hard trying to keep himself from growing a tent in his pants.
Sergio's stomach flopped when Fernando smiles in his direction. There was a sparkle in his eyes, a glister in his smile, the smile that always makes Sergio go weak in the knees and the sweet innocence in his eyes just like on their first date the same night he popped the question and asked Fernando if he would be his boyfriend.
***
They were a little old fashioned then, Sergio wanted to do something different and special to prove his point and show Fernando just how much he meant to him, everything had to be appropriate and planned because when something is important to you, you don't treat it like any other thing you give a little extra and handle with respect.
They were young and full of life. Sergio was the all time bad boy, as his reputation carried. Beautifully talented but he’s as stubborn as they come, the life of the party and the ultimate eye candy. He was popular with their friends, other team mates and the fans. Everyone who met him loved and adored him within seconds of speaking to him.
Fernando on the other hand, a quite and smart individual equally talented as he was charming. Then a little lanky and looked too young for his age like he did now but the power in his legs could be spotted from miles away. He had gorgeous legs easy on the eye and full of talent. He had an elegance of carrying the party along by being sincere and effortless and the fans and his team mate loved him.
They are two very different individuals who complimented each other like no other. What Sergio lacked Fernando provided and vice versa, but it was difficult to spot what the other was lacking because together there were perfect.
It dint take long for them to notice this on their own. How a shy and timid Fernando found his voice with Sergio by his side, or how a very energetic and always partying Sergio learned to control himself and focus his stamina in the right direction with Fernando by his side.
It was amazing how two very different people together are the dream team, how much easier it was for them together than when they are apart. So Sergio decided to do something about it.
*
He had this plan that he made up in his head which was suppose to show how special Fernando was to him even though they’ve never had an intimate moment, so Sergio decided that the party that was organised for all the new members of the team was the perfect moment to execute his plan.
Sergio had tricked Fernando that he was in his home town to see his Nana and wouldn't make it to their first team party in Milan, but it was all a lie.
Sergio had told Pepe and Iker about his master plan. Pepe had said it was an impressive plan coming from such a blocked headed nutter. Because he believed Sergio was incapable of doing something extra for someone else.
Pepe was a big part of the plan. It was agreed that Pepe would send Fernando down town to a local pub called "El nido de amor" to get a particular kind of Rum for him as part of their rookie initiation, Fernando protested going somewhere else because he wasen’t familiar with the place but Pepe had explained that it was cheaper at that particular place and if he tells them who sent him they know exactly what to give him.
So, Fernando dint argue much since it was like a routine for Pepe and having Iker chip in to support the whole thing made it plausible.
*
When Fernando reached the place he was directed straight to an inside room at the other side of the Bar where he would be attended to, but the more he walked the more he felt like he was in the wrong place.
He'd never been here before, the front was a bar and grill but the other side was a formal setting with dinner tables covered in expensive silk sheets, a romantic lighting, expensive wine, formally dressed servers and spacious dinner set stables in large glass cubicles that oozed an essence of love and passion.
Fernando was already having ideas that Pepe sent him to come and buy drugs because the place is so random for cheap rum.
*
When Fernando got closer to the area he was directed to, he caught a sight that shocked him. Sergio all dressed up in suit with a single red rose in his hand standing in one of the glass cubicles in front of a table set for two smiling sheepishly like he just won a trophy while Fernando just stood there and watched with his mouth open in utter confusion.
"I thought you were with Nana and couldn't make it" Fernando picked his words as he stepped into the cubicle eyes glued on his best friend.
"I was with Nana but am here now" Sergio replied him with a grin that made Fernando’s stomach flop, like a teenage girl from an old movie being wooed by her crush.
"Okay so..." Fernando trails off not knowing what to do and also trying so had not to be obvious because he still doesn't know what Sergio is up to.
Fernando's behaviour throws Sergio off his game and he starts to mumble
"Errmm... Like I want... I wanted to know if... To find out... You know to ask you if"
"I won't marry you though!"
Fernando says rushed and almost terrified. His slim figure quivered in the dark and his hands started to shake. He's seen this in the movie and it always ends with someone getting on one knee with a ring.
Sergio caught that early and moved immediately to Fernando's side and grabbed his hand.
"Oh No... No... Not marriage oh God no"
He looked at Fernando's face
"Not that I won't want to marry you because you'll make a good wife"
Fernando glared at him even more
"I mean partner, but like am not asking you to marry me"
Sergio was so nervous he could hardly get a sentence out without sounding weird, clumsy or offensive
Fernando let out a huge breath that he dint know he was holding as Sergio clarifies.
"You know with everything" He gestured to the flowers and the waiter and everything
“I thought that-"
Fernando looked up and see's Sergio's face drop. He can see the blood being drained as Sergio's face turned white, a colour rarely seen on him.
They've flirted gazillion times before that day and stolen glances when the other is not looking, touched each others hand for no reason, hugged each other for a little longer than necessary on the pitch and off the pitch and almost made out once at a drinking game. But nothing had happened between them to give a hint but Fernando is not oblivious to the world.
A friend does not just unnecessarily plot with your other friends to give you a surprise visit in a secluded location that looked So special and arranged like a lot of thought had gone into it because he knew it would make you feel special and happy. Even that on its own is a lot.
Fernando immediately grabbed Sergio's hand forcing Sergio to meet his gaze, exposing his ivory set he gave a wide intoxicating smile, the smile captured Sergio and he was smitten once again.
"What did you want to ask me?" Fernando says slowly and carefully, counting his words to make sure he doesn't rush him.
Sergio squeezed his hand and looked down at his shoes to get composed. He flicked his hair backward as he lifted his head. Sergio used his free hand to remove hair from his face. He used to wear his hair long then. He looked into Fernando's eyes like he can see his soul.
"Would you be My Boyfriend?"
Sergio blurts and everywhere went silent. After two minutes of Fernando not saying anything Sergio felt the need to justify why he wants Fernando, because he really wants him to say yes.
"Like... I like you a lot Fernando, you are my best friend and that is one of the best things to ever happen to me. I want be more than a friend to you; I want to be Closer to you Nando, you make me happy and you make me better, I just-"
Fernando cuts him off, crushing their lips together without thinking. It was all teeth and very messy but they kissed. Sergio broke the kiss and grinned as Fernando whispered a sweet airy "yes"
Sergio pulled Fernando's lanky form into his bulky and muscular frame taking charge once again. He felt the warmth of the strikers’ skin in a prolonged embrace before pulling away to look him directly in the eye.
Sergio thought it would be great to seal it with a memorable first kiss of their just beginning relationship.
Sergio slid one hand around Fernando's waist, encircling him in a hug as his right hand roved free to Fernando's lips. Sergio ran the pad of his thumb around Fernando’s lips twice, before slightly pulling Fernando's lips down exposing his teeth, Sergio instantaneously replaced his thumb with his lips, sucking in Fernando’s lip while still resting his palm on Fernando’s face.
Fernando had moaned low and satisfied like he enjoyed the way Sergio licked and sucked at him but also wanted to show Sergio that he is not just saying yes to a proposal but he also wants him. So he opened his mouth slightly encouraging Sergio to slip in his tongue, Fernando wasted no time to start sucking on Sergio’s tongue as he grabbed the defenders head with both hands encouraging Sergio to tighten his grip on Fernando’s waist.
“wow thanks” Sergio says as they pull apart to catch their breath because the kiss was amazing and he expected a less enthusiastic reply
"Am so glad you said yes Nando, I've been thinking about this moment since the first day we trained together"
Fernando bit his lips as he blushed like a crazy school girl with his eyes glued to Sergio’s puffy lips.
"I promise you'll never regret this Nando, I'll never Hurt you" Sergio says to his BOYFRIEND because he had no intention of causing him any pain
"Neither would I" Fernando says firmly as he let Sergio kiss him one last time before they had their first date.
They said those things to each other as naive teenagers who were madly in love but didn't know it at the time. But the whole relationship they’ve had since then till now was built on those little words they said to each other and they’ve always stood by it.
***
Sergio stood all stares watching as Fernando starts walking towards him with the same smile plastered on his face. Sergio suddenly feels hot and sweaty but as he was about to do like in the movies where you meet the other person half way, Fernando quickly dash past him. Sergio turned and realized Fernando wasn't smiling at him after all.
Iker, Pepe, Juan and Navas were few inches behind where Sergio was standing by the pillar and he was obviously smiling at them because they all had the same grin plastered on their faces.
Sergio watched as Fernando grins making a statement to the group as Juan adjusts Pepe's tie because it looked bad, but everyone seemed to be laughing at Juan instead.
Sergio instantly feels the need to join the group rather than just stand beside them.
*
When Sergio joined the group, Iker gave him a bro hug
"Hey"
He turns to Navas and they exchange greeting. Juan waves him "hey “ with a half smile and turned his attention away quickly, no hard feelings.
Sergio smiles as HIM and says "Hey Fernando" expectantly but Fernando ignores him like no one spoke a word and finishes his statement to Pepe with a smile on his face
"I say dickie bow" and everyone laugh and Juan goes to straighten up Pepe’s tie again
Sergio tries to keep smiling even though he's dying inside
"Hey, you're looking sharp" Sergio says to Pepe finally
"Just like a penguin eh?"
Everyone laughed at the statement because they all really look like cute penguins especially the lads that dint do much for height.
Sergio had meant his compliments, Pepe did look good in his suit but Pepe being Pepe had to make a joke about everything.
"So what were we talking about?" Sergio asked still staring at Fernando
"Queens and Ties, apparently am hosting my own drag show" Pepe says amused by his own statement "by the way your tie looks like shit, who did them for you"
"Did it myself" Sergio replies a bit embarrassed because his tie did look a mess.
"i can see that, with the amount of hair products and shoes you own one would think tying ties would be one of your expertise, well ask Juan to fix you up maybe he would get it right this time, he looks nice but asked him to fix me up and he almost choked me" Pepe mocks and everyone snickers and Sergio understand what the conversation was about.
Sergio takes one glance at Juans’ neck and he knows its Fernando who did it.
"I would ask him, but he dint do that him self. That's how Nando does it"
Sergio says expectantly, hoping for a reply from Fernando but Fernando kept smiling but not to him and strongly avoiding his gaze.
It is obvious that Sergio is trying to get Fernando to speak to him because he misses him and he wants to know what's going on between them and how they can fix it because he is tired of fighting.
"Make your Way to the Podium its time to take the photos."
The photographers’ voice echoed from the speakers as his boys arrange the set for the footballers to take position.
"Excuse me" Fernando says politely to Sergio and still smiling as he walked away towards the podium mixing up with David, Gerard and Xavi.
"This photo better look great! Because my balls are screaming for air in these pants"
Pepe says as he moved slowly with Iker to the podium. He had fitted the suit three times before today and everytime it was fine, but today he feels like the pants are tighter than usual.
"Am sure you'll be fine if you don't drink any wine and keep away from the food.
"I better prepare for doom because I plan on drinking a keg"
*
The photo shoot was good, it had gone smoothly, although there were little disturbances of the guys mocking about and making jokes at each other thus, making a bad picture but after a few more takes it was a wrap and the party was in full swing.
Iker had been watching Fernando and Sergio all day and if he wasn't seeing it before it was clear now. They both yearned for each other; the want in their eyes when they look at each other is fiery with great intensification, but none would take a leap. Sergio had made a push but that's not enough, his efforts do not match the intensity behind his eyes. And Fernando just looked angry like a ticking time bomb waiting to detonate.
It’s not that Pepe Reina is a gossip; it’s just that you can't get anything past him. There is nothing that has happened that he doesn't have an idea about even though his stories might not be a hundred percent, and some might be rumors? He's like an information tapper sometimes he's on his own and the boys just come to him and starts running their mouths.
Iker decided it’s wise to speak to Pepe because he'll get information quicker and the whispering and side talks would be controlled.
"That reminds me Pepe, I want to ask you about something"
Pepe's eyes sparkle and hiss ears perk up.
"Huh? Ask away"
Iker smiles "it’s about Sergio and Fernando, I don't know what's going on with them but it looks bad"
"Oh!" Pepe says like its old news.
"Love story never told. Sergio should let poor Fernando have his happiness if the long distance is not working for him"
"What?" Iker looked more confused than he intended.
"Well I don't know, I already told Fernando he has my support. I heard from some of the guys that Fernando and Sergio have been struggling with long distance for a while. It was good and helpful for a while but recently it’s been getting harder for their relationship especially for Fernando.
The phone calls were not enough for Fernando, He wanted Sergio to be there for him but Sergio wouldn't even when he could"
Pepe stopped talking as a waiter walks past with champagne. He hails the boy over taking two glasses and whispering to the boy about sending the other server handing out pastries towards his drirection.
Iker rolls his eyes still smilling as pepe saw to it that his stomach is taken care off.
"Yeah...so, basically, the whole story is that Fernando got fed up and started seeing Juan, a relationship he dint hide from Sergio basically sending a message that they are over. But Sergio wouldn't respect Fernando's decision to break up. Fernando is happy with Juan but Sergio doesn't like it and is trying to spoil things"
Ikers eyes looked bulging like he’d seen a ghost. He dint expect all of this kind of issues "You said wouldn't when he could?"
"Yeah I don't know. Its plug... Some club in London. Sergio had made it clear to Fernando that he couldn't be in London to be with him for the weekend, so Juan took him out to a club only for Fernando to see Sergio in the club in London with some other guy. So the bottom line is Sergio was cheating and dint expect Fernando to be in the same club"
Pepe takes a sip of his wine "Like I see Fernando is happy with Juan and I am okay with that, because our boy deserves cheering up! He's been through a lot and Sergio is just like a bull in a china shop...if he's not ready to calm down he shouldnt mess things up" pepe says with genuine concern for fernando
"So fernando caught sergio cheating? And they are broken up for good? But something doesn't sit right" Iker blurts
Iker thinks back to Fernando seeing Sergio and Navas that night in the bus and saying "typical", that adds up a little because it was a compromising position maybe it reminded him of what he Saw in this club called plug. Its either Fernando hasn't moved on or he was just hurt.
And Sergio in the meeting room on their first night here during the meeting with Del Bosque, the moment Fernando walked into the room you could see on Sergio’s face that he was excited to see Fernando but there was also this sadness that clouded his expression later like he’s not allowed to be happy about that because it would do him no good.
Then there was the assassin look when Fernando and Juan were sharing a sit. He looked like he could stab Juan with a knife, maybe he was just feeling guilty or maybe he's sorry and wants Fernando back that's why he was jealous but that look was pretty intense sitting close to him he could almost feel the rage from Sergio on his skin.
"What do you mean something is not right?" Pepe's draws iker's attention
"If they are over and Fernando has moved on, Fernando shouldn't still be jealous, well break up is hard! And also like even Sergio is hurt, he acts like he's the one that got hurt and not the other way round but maybe he feels guilty and he really doesn't want it to be over like you said.”
After a slight pause he continues “I honestly don't know." Iker says he just don't understand the situation, it looks like there is more to it but when he tries to analyse it everything sort of adds up which is not helping him get to the bottom of this.
"That sounds really complicated, I think you should speak to Sergio or Nando maybe they'll talk" pepe advices
"Fernando doesn't want to speak to anyone and Sergio has been avoiding me"
“Sergio can’t avoid you for long, just give him time he would come running to his big brother” Pepe reassures Iker as he moved to rejoin the party.
*
"You... come here"
Iker called Navas giving him a serious look so he can psyche him out.
"What's going on with Fernando and Sergio?"
"I don't know" he stutters
"You don't have to lie to me, Sergio would tell me anyway but I just want to figure out how to help him before its too late, he doesn't look good"
Navas sighs like he's about to give away someone else's child
"I don't know Iker, Sergio would be pissed at me and I can't handle that again believe me I've had enough?
Iker looked at him weird but chose to ignore his comment. he knows how Sergio can get when he's mad but his priority now is Fernando.
"I know about plug okay? I just need to piece things together"
Navas shocked in surprise
"Iker put his hand around Navas' shoulder and pulled him for a walk
"Just tell me all I need to know"
Navas thinks for a bit then he starts to spill
"So, Fernando and Sergio had a fight that week because Sergio couldn't make it to London as he was supposed to. Last minute Sergio called me that we were going to London to see Fernando after he made it clear to Fernando he wouldn’t show up”
Iker can’t help but feel like this had happened before, then he remembers “El Nido De Amor”
“I was going to book tickets but he already did. Apparently he booked the tickets three weeks before and was pretending.
He had an insider giving him tabs on Fernando's whereabouts, so we were told to go to a club called plug but when Sergio and I got there Sergio caught Fernando and Juan kissing at the bar holding on to each other and Sergio got mad and started drinking, later we left and they haven't spoken since”
"So Sergio dint cheat?"
"Cheat? No Fernando did" Navas looked really confused
"And they are not broken up?" Iker throws another question
"No, at least they haven't made it official, you can speculate but they dint break up, they just stopped talking to each other”
"So did Sergio get close and personal with anybody that night?" Iker keeps asking because everything is coming up clean
"No he was by my side all night" Navas says with so much confidence
"So you were the only guy that Sergio stayed close to that night?"
"Yes he was with me till we left" Navas says again
"Shit" Iker blurts he knows the question he wants to ask but he choose not to.
"Are you sure Fernando was kissing Juan?" He tries to understand the other side of the problem
"Yeah"
"Are you sure? Maybe it was dark, think again" Iker keeps trying to get something, anything.
"Yeah, well it looked like it. Their faces were together and Juan held him really tight, extra tight something was definitely up"
"And you said Sergio was drinking? Was he drunk?" Iker continues his detective activity
"Yeah" Navas nods
"Like on the bus the other day kind of drunk?" iker pushes
"Yes just like that I had to drag him back to the hotel"
Iker thinks to himself that everything just got messier. He thought he was getting a hang of it but how wrong was he.
*
in the midst of the party where everyone was swaying to the music and singing along as it played:
Pintame, le dije yo al pintor,
Pintame la carita,
De la niña mas bonita,
Dentro de mi corazón
Juan had managed to get his jewellery stuck on his button trying to dance and it was very uncomfortable for him so Fernando gets to take care of him again. Juan had loosened the tie earlier and the jewellery found the button at the top of his shirt.
"Why are you wearing a necklace? And am not fixing that tie" Fernando tells Juan
"I don't know? I like the necklace" he answers
"I can't get it untangled, my fingers are too big I'll have to use my teeth...come”
Juan followed Fernando to the bathroom so Fernando can help him get comfortable; When they got to the toilet, Fernando starts to find away to untangle the jewellery from the button.
“pull your neck backwards a little bit" Juan does as he's told and Fernando sinks using his teeth to help sort Juan out.
The door to the toilet squeaks open and Navas stops immediately he see's the compromising position that Fernando and Juan were in.
"Sorry, excuse me"
He says and tries to bolt off but not before Fernando decided his madness starts here.
"Actually, No You can't be excused" Navas stopped moving and stopped to face them.
Now finished with helping Juan, Fernando faced Navas.
"Why sorry? Why should I excuse you? Isin’t the room big enough for your backstabbing self to find a spot and do your business?"
"What? No. I just" Navas dint know how to explain himself
"You just what? Feel so Guilty my presence is killing you?"
Fernando spits out moving closer to Navas
"I have no idea what you're talking about"
Navas defends already terrified, because he doesn't understand what he did wrong and Fernando is two inches away from his face raging Mad!
“off course you don't, How does it feel?" Fernando asked him
"What? Navas replies moving back
"The life of utter betrayal and deceit, you pretending slut... I should have seen it coming but no; I was so fucking BLIND believing you could change"
“But but I dint do anything I swear” Navas shuddered terrified
“Fucking Shut up! I saw you” Fernando barks at Navas moving even closer to him
Juan comes to Nando's side to stop him from doing anything he'll regret when the door suddenly opens.
Sergio walks in and he just looked at everyone. Navas is plastered to the wall looking pale and scared to death. Juan is playing defiance and Fernando is just angry.
"What's going on here Sergio screamed at Navas" obviously thinking Navas confronted Fernando behind his back
"I...I don't know..." Navas shrugs "ask him" Navas says moving closer to Sergio for protection.
"Awww Isin't this cute..." Fernando says sarcastically at Navas and Sergio.
"What's wrong? What happened?" Sergio asked Fernando
"I don't fucking have time for this" he says as he takes one look at Sergio
Fernando tries to moves away to go out the door but Sergio grabs his hand and stops him from moving. The contact sends shivers down Fernando's spine and he stopped. He doesn't turn but doesn't take away his hand either
"Why'd you do it? Why'd you fucking do it? Is this your way to pay me back for everything we've been through together?" Sergio finally opens his mouth and speaks to Fernando.
"Wow! You are so full of shit" That Part of Fernando’s heart that yearns for Sergio and can never stop loving him was wishing and hoping that Sergio would apologise or say something that would make his wounds heal a little. But Sergio opened his mouth and the knives of accusation come stabbing at him.
Fernando angrily pulls his hand away from Sergio and storms of the toilet. But Sergio, Juan and Navas ran after him.