Unknown to each other, members of the Madrid team were not only concerned for Karim but also on their solo missions to go check up on the "poor love-sick guy" and save him from "preying seductresses".

Because James drove like a maniac, James, Gareth and Cristiano were the first to show up. They were still discussing how to approach Karim when they found Nacho and Dani arriving in a car.

"What are you doing here?"

"What are you doing here?"

James grinned, "We came to say hi to Karim."

Gareth elbowed him, "Just to—you know—catch up. BBC and all that. James is our driver."

"Gareth is being mean," James told Cristiano who could spot the early signs of a #Jareth fight.

Nacho narrowed his eyes, "Really?"

"Real Madridly," James winked.

Dani whispered something to Nacho and then, "Okay, guys. We're going to go check up on Karim. You guys have your little brofest until then."

"Oi, we're coming too," Cris said.

"We were here first. We have the right to check up on Karim first," Gareth nodded.

Nacho raised a hand, "I think the point is...who is going to ring the bell?"

"Not me," cried five voices.

"Okay," Nacho breathed. "And who is going to explain to Karim what we're doing here. Especially because I believe we're on a wild goose chase here."

"You mean, who is going to save him from whatever drunk soup he's landed into?" Dani interrupted.

"Don't start, Dani."

"No, he might be right, you know," James said.

Meanwhile, Raphael was helping Jese climb up the vines on the other side of Karim's house.

Toni cheered in a low voice, "You're like James Bond, Jese. You're a hero."

Jese made a face, "I feel like I'm being sacrificed. This feels dangerous. I think I'm going to—"

To two people who are enjoying hot chicken kebabs on a rainy day while romantically watching Ten Things I Hate About You, the simultaneous sounds of the front door ringing and something crashing into one of the rooms above can appear highly irritating.

Karim paused the film and looked up, "It's probably just the wind."

"That sounded like glass breaking. We should check it," Shaheen said.

"You get the door, it's probably just the pizza. I'll see upstairs."

Karim went upstairs while Shaheen opened the door only to be greeted by five well known faces.

Nacho gasped, "I cannot believe this. You guys were right."

Gareth cleared his throat, "Um, excuse me but you're done here, ma'am. We've come to take care of our friend."

"Uh, what?" Shaheen frowned.

"Look, we know you're trying to seduce Karim but seriously, have you met the guy? The minute he's out of his drunk spree, he's going to regret this so much," Dani nodded.

Cristiano tried to explain, "You see, Karim is in love with someone else so this makes it very..."

"Awkward," James completed. "Very awkward. And not just because you're wearing his t-shirt even though that's awkward too."

Shaheen stared aghast at her favourite footballers who all sounded different levels of loony at the moment. "Guys, guys, listen to me—"

"We can help you pack. No weirdness, promise," Nacho said.

She could also hear something of an altercation on the floor above. Angry voices were floating downwards. As she watched, a sleek car halted outside the house and out walked Sergio and Marcelo. She would have choked on fangirl-shock but as it was, she could hardly do anything.

"What are you guys doing here?" Sergio muttered out of the corner of his mouth, towards his friends.

"Let's go inside and sort this out before some journo catches us," Marcelo suggested.

"Can we just wait for Karim?" Shaheen said. "He'll sort this out, whatever this is."

"He can't sort out anything the way he is right now," Sergio said.

Marcelo frowned slightly, "Wait a sec, you seem familiar—"

Sergio went on, "I don't mean any disrespect but I hope you understand that you would have to sign a confidentiality agreement. I'm the captain so I'm responsible for him."

"Gosh, Sergio, I know who you are but I don't think you guys know who I am?" Shaheen sighed. "Now if only you would let me—"

"We do know who you are," Gareth said, "and we're not judging."

"It's just that Karim loves Shaheen and their relationship is already so complicated, you would get caught in the crossfire," James said.

"If Karim loves Shaheen and you guys are okay with that, who do you think I am?"

"You're the hooker of course," Dani said.

Shaheen's eyes widened, "I'm the what!?"

"It's a slang for prostitute," Nacho said apologetically. "Except of course you could be Yeshi, Karim's Mom's favourite daughter-in-law candidate. Dani, you shouldn't call names like that."

Dani nodded, "I'm sorry. I got carried away."

"Wait, what? This is the first time I'm hearing about Yeshi. Who is she now?" Shaheen asked.

"It's very complicated," Cristiano nodded.

Marcelo suddenly gasped, "Shit, I just remembered where I've seen you before. You're her. You're Sha-Sha—what's her name...?"

"Shaheen, I don't think it's the pizza guy—Guys, what are you all doing here?" Karim's eyes bulged as he caught sight of the small party in his living room. Behind him stood a very sheepish looking Jese followed by an inquisitive Toni and Raphael.

"Guys," Karim groaned.

"Yeah, she's Shaheen, guys," Marcelo finished lamely while they all looked with horror towards the girl they had mistaken as 'Karim's seductress'.

"I think we should go," Gareth whispered to Cristiano.

"Yep, let's slink away."

"OH MY GOD, the front door's open. She burgled the place!" someone shouted form outside.

"What if she murdered Karim?" came another voice.

In ran a very worried Morata, Vazquez, Asensio trailed by a very disinterested looking Luka and Mateo, all of whom were armed with helmets, basebats and cricket bats.

"I can't believe this!" Karim looked scandalized.

Shaheen began to laugh, "You guys are so adorable."

"They're all shitheads," grumbled Karim.

Marcelo raised a hand, "This is very important or I wouldn't have interrupted. Um, Sha-Shaheen, right? So, Shaheen, can I get your sister's number?"

Before anyone could answer, Zidane looked inside the living room, saw the procession and took a hasty u-turn.

"Can someone explain what's happening?" Karim asked.

"Um," Jese laughed nervously, "it's a long story?"

"Pizza!" the delivery man peeped inside. "Oh my God, it's Real Madrid! Can I have a picture?"

"Yes, of course," grinned Cristiano.

James nodded, "And Shaheen can click the picture!"

[Real Madrid team chapters are always our favourite :') lmao these idiots tho <3

Who liked the Zidane cameo? Ehehehe.

I feel like we are always apologizing for updating late but we really are busy and our exams start from next month too. Hopefully after that we can be more regular.

Also, lots of positive vibes to our April-born boys, Isco and Raphael.]