Hudcon Stories

TLDR: Playing It Straight is a slow-burn, rivals-to-lovers story of ambition, secrecy, and the moments between that are hotter than any spotlight. Lili Calloway is Brazil's golden girl charismatic, fearless, and celebrated for her effortless brilliance on the field. Jane Mercer is the United States' tactical powerhouse disciplined, precise, and relies on hard work and relentless preparation. When they collide during their rookie international friendly, what starts as a public rivalry sparks into something far more dangerous, an attraction neither is ready to admit. Across stadiums, locker rooms, and social media, Lili and Jane play a game of skill, strategy, and psychological warfare every glance, every word, adding fuel to the fire Off the pitch, their lives are carefully constructed facades, Jane channels her fears into endless training and structure, while Lili masks hers behind charm, media presence, and curated social media content. As the World Cup looms, their rivalry becomes a high-stakes game of desire, secrecy, and control. One night together exposes vulnerabilities neither expected, but when the whistle blows, the world only sees competitors. With sponsorships, media narratives, and public scrutiny dictating the rules, Lili and Jane must decide continue the act, risk everything, or find a way to skate on the thin line between passion and performance.

Down his luck for a job, Jay never expected to be more desperate to meet that woman in the company once again-until he encountered a mysterious man whom everyone bowed to, watching him with an intensity that felt far too...intimate? [A HudCon Fanfiction]