He scored a hat-trick that sent the stadium roaring, every goal a masterpiece. But it was the second one—the one that sealed the match—that changed everything. In the blur of adrenaline, he sprinted to the stands, found you, and kissed you in front of everyone.

The next morning, he wakes up in your room, wearing your oversized hoodie, confusion turning into dawning horror… and then a flush of red.

Michael Kaiser finally speaks, voice low but unmistakably smug: "Guess even I can’t outplay my own heart, huh?”