Basically Cristiano Ronaldo has a not so secret *nor subtle* crush on his rival Leo Messi. Let the awkward yet still completely adorable flirting ensue.
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Also I love both Antonella and Georgina so please don't think I don't. :)
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Leo's heart was racing, his feet moving faster than they ever had. He ran down the hall, his steps light and fleeting. His key card ready and in hand, not even the universe itself could stop him from bursting through the door and into the room. Cristiano was still standing in front of the TV when the door opened. Leo barely let it close before he surged towards the other man.
"Cris!" Leo didn't know if he was crying or laughing, probably both. His phone was nonstop buzzing, surely caused by incoming messages from friends and family. He didn't care though, his arms were wrapped around the man's waist. Cristiano had him in a similar hold.
"I'm so happy for you," Cristiano's voice was muffled from where his face was pressed. Leo didn't want to let go.
"I did it! I really did it!" Leo's voice was also muffled in Cris' shirt. Cristiano continued to hold him close, his arms circled around his waist.
Leo didn't know what came over him, but he pulled away just enough to lean into Cristiano, kissing him like his life depended on it. Cris didn't hesitate as he started kissing him back. Their lips moved together in unison, both equal in their desire for each other. Leo blushed as he pulled away, resting his forehead on Cristiano's.
"Are you sure you want to?" He wasn't even sure what he was asking about, but the question still lingered in the air. Cristiano stared at him with a small smile, his lips upturned. He slowly nodded, answering Leo's unclear question.
"I wasn't sure before... But now I am. You deserve it Leo... You deserve the world." He whispered, pressing soft kisses down Leo's jaw, his hands holding Leo under his thighs as he walked them towards the bed. Leo could barely hear what was being said to him, the loud beating of his heart had drowned out the words being whispered into his skin. Cristiano kept muttering sweet nothings, his kisses still remained soft and sweet. His fingers danced along Leo's skin, barely grazing across it, like ghostly touches.
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Leo woke up some time later, his skin pressed against Cristiano's. A thin sheet covering them both, as Leo's head rested on Cris' chest. He glanced up at Cris who was smiling up at the ceiling, his eyes closed. It was both cute and a little endearing.
"You look pleased with yourself," Leo chuckled, tracing his finger up Cris' chest then up his neck. His fingers touching his jaw to make Cristiano look at him. "Thank you."
"Thank you, Leo." Cris smiled, leaning down to press a soft kiss to Leo's forehead. Leo blushed and looked down, his heart felt full. He never felt more safe, content, or happy in his life... He glanced up Cris who had closed his eyes again. A satisfied look on his face.
"Cris?"
"Hm?"
"I..." He paused, his voice cutting off into silence. Cristiano looked down at him, his eyes looking into Leo's. Nothing but admiration in them. Leo smiled and reached up, his hand touching Cris' cheek, "I love you."
The words lingered, silence engulfing them both. Cristiano's smile never fell, in fact Leo could see red filling his cheeks. A cute blush setting in, high on his cheek bones and down his neck. Leo for once, wasn't scared to admit it. He had said the words aloud and he meant them.
"I love you Cris."
Cristiano laughed this time and pulled Leo closer, his arms pulling him into his body. Leo smiled and laughed as well, hugging him back.
"Don't say it again Leo, you might give me a heart attack."
"Well that's too bad, because I might not stop."
"Leo-"
"I love you."
"Leo!"
"I love-" Cristiano covered Leo's mouth with his hand.
"Stop!" He smiled and kissed Leo's forehead, then his cheeks, then his nose for good measure. "Don't say it again, please you might actually kill me." Cristiano was smiling, Leo was also smiling, his mouth still covered by Cris' hand. "Promise me you won't say it."
Leo shakes his head, making Cristiano smile more.
"Leo," Cristiano leaned down closer. His voice barely above a whisper, "I love you too."
Then he pulled his hand away and Leo pulled him down into a kiss. This kiss was sweet and it expressed their love for each other perfectly. Leo tangled his fingers in Cris' hair, softly pulling at the curly strands. Cristiano pulled away only to cuddle Leo close in his arms.
"I don't want to let you go," Cristiano whispered.
Leo smiled, "Then don't."
*****
Leo woke up the next morning, sunlight shining into the windows. The area next to him was empty on the bed, the sheets were still warm though. So it's not like Cristiano was gone too long, he sat up in the bed and looked around the room. HIs clothes were neatly folded on the chair next to the bed, as was a bottle of water and two tylenol's. He grabbed them and took them, appreciative of Cris' consideration.
"You're awake?" Cristiano walked back in the room, holding something that was wrapped in paper. He was also carrying a steaming cup of something.
Leo smiled and nodded, blushing in the circumstances. Memories from the night before flooded his mind, the ghostly touches of his lips against his skin, of his fingers on his sides. The way he felt as they touched and explored each other like they had never done before.
"Is that for me?" He asked, pointing at the cup and the paper wrapped item. Cristiano nodded and walked over handing them both to him.
"I thought you'd be hungry.. It's a breakfast bagel of some sort." He explained as Leo unwrapped it. "This is just some green tea. I wasn't sure what to get you to drink."
"Green tea for breakfast?"
"I have orange juice over there." Cristiano chuckled nervously, pointing to the kitchen.
"I'll just have some orange juice for now," Leo smiled as he sat the tea on the table beside the bed. Cristiano nodded and walked over to the kitchen, pouring Leo a small glass full. Leo watched him and couldn't help but feel like this whole situation was almost too domestic. It gave him a hint of what life could be with Cristiano... If they were a couple. An actual couple.
Cristiano walked over and kissed Leo on the cheek as he handed the glass to him.
"You look adorable when you wake up," Cris smiled and ruffled Leo's hair. "Cute."
Leo blushed and looked down, eating his bagel as Cris walked throughout the room, tidying it up and packing some stuff away. He didn't say anything, nor did he pressure Leo into talking either. Leo would occasionally glance up at him, his eyes sliding over Cris' figure as he moved with grace. This felt normal. This felt safe... This was love.
