“If you’re not here, soccer’s boring.. so stay close, Kay’?”

⋆ ̊🐝Right before heading back to training, Bachira takes a quick picture in the room. Dog filter still on his face, hair damp, with a wide grin. He sends it to you with the caption: “I’ll see you later, Kay’?” He says it like he always does— soft, hopeful, like he’s already counting down the minutes until he can run back to you˖°.