HEARTS IN MY EYES. the byplay between Raul and Alvaro- yes. the friendship and the laughter and the coping and physical want-yes. the summary of Madrid's season, especially the parts most important to these two (ALBIOL'S GOALLINE CLEARANCE UNF)- YES. the conversation with Esteban, and then Silva- yes yes yes.
I cannot overstate how much I adore this. imho, this is the classic Alvaro/Raul relationship that football fandom has been desperately missing. THANK YOU FOR FILLING IT WITH A MOST WONDERFUL WORK :D