You Belong With Me

Chapter 8- Mina Kina

“Have I told you I like Mickey Mouse?” Iker asked her.

“Shut up.” Mina said and Iker looked at her. Mina smiled and giggled.

Everyone’s eyes were on them. Iker smiled. He has made her giggle and somehow, that felt good. There was a tiny sparkle in her eyes but just like a shooting star, it was gone fast.

“What’s up, really?” he asked.

“The sky.” Mina answered and shrugged.

“Mina..” Iker said, waiting.

She closed her eyes and when she opened them, Iker’s brown eyes bore into her. She had to breathe out or she’ll collapse. Iker looked at her in the eyes. But of course, this girl has beautiful eyes. He thought. He bit his lip.

“When you two are done eye-sexing each other, food is over here!” Sergio called out and everyone laughed.

Mina shook her head and laughed out loud, everyone followed suit. Iker shook his head and swore at Sergio, who shrugged. Iker held Mina’s hand and they went back towards where everyone was.

“So, what were you two so secretive about?” Sergio asked, trying not to sound excited.

“Iker’s undying love for Mi..” Mina began but Iker covered her mouth.

“Nothing that concerns you, Sergio.” Iker said and looked at Mina, who rolled her eyes. “You better get something to eat, Mina.”

“Mina,I love your shoes.” Caroline said and Mina smiled.

“Thank you, Caroline.” Mina said. “It’s thanks to my stylist, really.” Mina added.

“You have a stylist?” Sergio asked.

In answer, Mina looked at Unai, who raised his hand and everyone chuckled.

“Do you have any idea how many girls would love to kill you for having two Casillas fussing over you?” Karim asked teasingly, noting the fact that Unai handed her a glass of Coke and Iker was the one who filled her plate with food.

“Ah, but I love Mina.” Unai and Iker both said at the same time.

“Awww…” Mina said and stood up to hug the two Casillas. “And I love them too!” Mina added.

“Did I miss a memo about Casillas sandwich with Mina in the middle or..?” Cristiano asked as he walked in.

“Well, you’re late, so of course you missed it!” Sergio said and they laughed.

“Mina, will you be alright if I leave you here?” Unai asked.

“I can drive her home.” Sergio said.

“No, I am driving Mina home and that’s it!” Iker said.

“Look at you boys fighting over me.” Mina said teasingly and smirked.

“It’s too early to get drunk, Mina.” Iker said and pulled the bottle of beer from her hand.

“Geez, dad.” Mina joked and everyone laughed.

Iker put on his serious face and began to watch Mina like the beer or anything alcoholic that was handed to her was the ball that the other team is trying to put into the net. Too bad for them, Iker is one of the best goalkeeper.

“Thank you so much for having me around.” Mina said and Caroline and Kaka smiled.

“Do join us again next time, Mina. I’ll get your number from Iker.” Kaka said, shaking her hand.

Mina allowed Luca to kiss her cheek and then walked towards Iker’s car. Iker joined Mina inside his car and finally breathed out because he can finally talk to her.

“Tell me.” Iker said.

“About?” Mina asked, surprised at Iker’s bossy tone.

“Why you look so sad, of course!” Iker said and Mina looked at him.

“I am not sad.” Mina lied.

“You smiled and laughed like you’re happy and you fooled everyone but me, Mina.” Iker said.

“How do you even know that I am sad?” Mina demanded.

“I see sadness in your eyes.” Iker said and Mina raised an eyebrow.

“It’s nothing.” Mina said.

Iker looked like he wanted to argue but Mina took that hesitation as a chance to turn on his stereo. Iker shook his head and began driving.

“Let me walk you.” Iker said and Mina chuckled.

“I won’t trip this time.” Mina promised and Iker chuckled.

“But then you could fall.” Iker teased.

“So, now you don’t want to see me fall and end up breaking my bones.” Mina said.

“You know I care for you.” Iker said and Mina bit her lip and nodded.

The walk towards Mina’s and Ali’s place was brief but Iker and Mina took their time walking, almost feeling like they don’t want to leave each other’s company. Finally, Mina dug for her keys and opened the door.

“Thanks for everything today.” Mina said.

“I’ll see you tomorrow.” Iker said.

“What’s tomorrow?” she asked.

“If you think you’ve gotten away from not telling me today, you’re wrong.” Iker said.

“I’m telling you..” Mina began.

“Look, if this is about Eva…I’m sorry I didn’t tell her you weren’t Unai’s girlfriend and that I am sorry for not telling her you’re a close friend.” Iker said.

“So you think this is about Eva?” she asked.

“Maybe or maybe not, but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve an explanation, because you do. Besides, Unai probably filled you in on who Eva is.” Iker said.

“Not really.” Mina said. “But, hey, it’s not my business. As long as you’re happy, right?” she asked and Iker smiled.

“Thank you, Mina.” Iker said.

“And Iker?” Mina asked and Iker looked at her.

“If we’re hanging out tomorrow, you need to tell me exactly why and how you ended up liking Mickey Mouse.”

Iker chuckled and Mina looked at his brown eyes and tried not to shiver.

“Don’t tell me you don’t like Mickey Mouse.” Iker said.

“I do! I once dressed up as Minnie Mouse at a Halloween party.” Mina said and Iker chuckled once again.

“You’re really something.” Iker said and stepped in to kiss her cheek. “Goodbye, Mina Kina, I’ll see you tomorrow.”

Iker left and Mina went inside. As soon as the door closed behind her, she sat on the chaise longue and began to think about something else apart from Mickey and Minnie Mouse; Iker and his bossy yet caring nature. She remembered how their eyes met and smiled when she thought of being called Mina Kina.