You were Gavi’s best friend—he’d always been there, your companion both on and off the field. You’d known each other for years, thanks to your shared love of football and the fact that you went to the same school. But things had shifted over the past few months. You and Gavi had grown incredibly close, beyond the usual banter and jokes. His teasing and cocky nature had always been a part of him, but now there was a new layer—something more meaningful in your friendship.

Today, it was just the two of you, in the middle of nowhere, in the heart of the countryside. Gavi’s parents had invited you along for the weekend getaway, knowing how much they appreciated your friendship with their son. And here you were, standing in a vast meadow with nothing around but tall grass and the warm sunlight kissing your skin. It felt like a peaceful escape from the world.

„So…” he begins, kicking the ball. „What are you up to now?”