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hendolish · 7 months

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Hey if ur still doing fic-requests : Hendolish with protective Jordan!! It can be any story I just love me some protective Jordan haha

jack grealish/jordan henderson | protection ♡

The stadium's roaring crowd felt louder than ever, echoing through the tense atmosphere of Wembley.

England are playing Italy, old foes, and the atmosphere is electric. Both teams are competing for a spot in the Euros, but it isn't just about the result anymore; it's about pride, reputation, and righting a wrong that has long sat sour in English hearts.

Jack's on the pitch, having finally returned from injury, and Jordan can't help but watching him out of the corner of his eye as they play.

The Italians appear to be holding a grudge against them from losing on home ground, and today they seem to have a particular target in Jack.

Every time he gets a hold of the ball, he's closely marked, sometimes double-teamed, and tackled hard. The referee, seeming oblivious, lets many of these challenges go without a card despite Jordan arguing with him, displeased, and almost getting carded himself.

Jordan watches with rising anger, and after a third harsh tackle, he sprints to Jack's side, helping him up. The frustration's evident in Jack's eyes, but he tries to shake it off, "It's fine, Hendo. S’all football, innit'."

Jordan, wary and looking grim, nods, but internally, a surge of protection flares within him. At the next opportunity, when Jack receives the ball from Jude and is inevitably tackled again, Jordan makes sure he's there, standing toe to toe with one of the Italian midfielders.

"What's your game?" Jordan practically growls, his presence formidable and threatening.

The midfielder merely smirks and replies in English that sounds uncomfortable on his tongue, "This is football. Maybe your friend should learn to take a hit."

Without thinking, Jordan surges forward into the player's face.

The confrontation would have escalated if it wasn't for the referee finally stepping in, showing both him and the Italian a yellow card. The crowd erupts in equal displeasure and glee, a mixture of emotions filling the stadium.

Still, the match continues, and both teams battle fiercely.

Now, every time Jack gets possession, Jordan's nearby, ensuring Jack has support if needs be. Jack, ever the tease, sometimes winks or flashes a grin at him, silently thanking him for the backup because he's always been some sort of mind-reader when it comes to Jordan.

As the match nears its end, and with the score tied at 2-2, Jack wins them a free kick just outside the penalty area doing what he does best. And Jordan can't help but glance over to the Italian who'd squared-up to him earlier to watch the distain in his face like he knows exactly what's about to happen.

The both of them stand side-by-side, waiting for the rebound as Rashy takes a deep breath and whips it towards the goal.

He sends it curling around the wall magnificently, and the Italian goalkeeper dives to his left, but it's too little too late.

As the ball hits the back of the net, the stadium erupts into that joyous white-noise that's always been music to Jordan's ears. England have taken the lead.

There's huge relief as the final whistle blows soon after, and Jordan finally allows himself to emit a breath he didn't know he was holding. They've done it finally. Conquered Italy at Wembley.

There's huge celebrations in the changing room, of course, but amidst the cheers and congratulations, Jordan makes sure to pull Jack aside, "You okay?"

Jordan can't keep the concern out of his voice and it makes Jack laugh, rubbing at a forming bruise on his shin, "Yeah, just another day at the office, innit? But thanks, Hendo. Means a lot that you've got my back."

"Always. Now let's celebrate. You deserve it."

Jordan smiles, giving Jack a gentle push that promises him kisses later. But not here... Not yet, anyway.

His heart thumping in his chest as Jack pushes into him in return, a knowing grin curling onto his cheeks.

♡

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