Football AU. Okay... so Valarr doesn't use his Targaryen surname because he wants to make a name for himself. So he works 200% harder than anyone to prove himself and be the best footballer he can be. But his privileged background isn't a state secret so journalists, fans etc keep bringing it up and call him nepo baby like his family name bought him his place in the team or something. Or insinuating like he was made captain because his family made a sizable donation to the club's charity foundation, and had a new wing in the academy and first team training centers built. So being seen only as a big dollar sign is one of Valarr's insecurities. That's why he works twice as hard, behaves so well on and off the pitch, holds himself to the highest of standards and the strictest of disciplines. And then he meets Aerion lol. ;)
I love Aerion born and raised in France. Because if the French are one thing, it is that they have strong opinions. Aerion always speaks his mind and isn't afraid of ruffling a few feathers. He's also a big snob and thinks footballers are dumb and crass. And then he meets sexy sexy Valarr in a nightclub. Imagine his shock the morning after their hook up when he realizes what Valarr does for a living lol. :P
ok ok yes and yes
they've named the training ground after the company that baelor heads and Valarr can't escape it for one moment. there's a shirt sponsor with ties to the company and everyone on socials (mainly rival fans) HAS to let him know he's only there for the money
but then you see Valarr on the pitch and wow, actions speak louder than words. He's a craftsman, technical, magical, sees passes before they even happen, knows the right pass, the weight of the ball and WELL THERE YOU GO!
Then there's Aerion. Rich, blond, foul mouthed, dresses beautifully, speaks beautifully, the lot. He HATES footballers, thinks they're useless and dumb and then he meets Valarr...
and ooohh boy. Maybe its because he's only met defenders (the joke Valarr give shim), but he's never met such a thoughtful, intelligent man in his life. the way he speaks about football itches Aerion in all the right ways and well...
the rest is history no?










