Excuse me? ~~João Felix

"JOÃO FERIZZ AT IT AGAIN."

João

I'm still in complete shock that Valentina really said yes to going to Qatar with us. Especially with me? Like doesn't she hate-dislike me? I don't know, this whole thing is crazy. Like I'm seriously going to the World Cup. Like what the actual fuck.

"Wait what time is the flight?" Val taps my shoulder, attempting to get my attention. She looks completely flustered, her face is red, and her hair is messy. "I know you have told me like more than five times but I keep forgetting; I'm sorry."

I rub my eyes out of pure exhaustion, "midnight." I remind her, laying down on the ground. "We need to leave in like two hours."

"I know, I know. I'm packed and everything but I'm kinda stressed. Like a seven hour plane ride is fucking terrifying. For me at least." She runs her hand through her hair, biting on her lip anxiously.

"You're gonna be okay, just sleep on the flight."

"I don't like sleeping in flights because if something does happen-"

"Nothings gonna happen."

"If something happens," she gives me a look before continuing. "I need to be awake so I can prepare myself. I already told you i stress and overthink everything."

"Val," I sigh, standing up. "I promise you, we will be okay." I reassure her, "we have our own plane too. So it won't be with a shit tone of people if that makes you feel any better."

She flops down on her bed, her hair covering her face. "Maybe this is too much for me? Maybe I shouldn't fly? Im gonna have an anxiety attack in the airport. Im gonna have an anxiety attack on the goddamn plane too. Shit. What am I doing." She rushes through her words, nervously picking at her finger nails.

I lay down next to her, staring at the ceiling. "You're going. You made me come over here to help you pack-it has been five hours woman."

"First off, I was going to ask onyx or Roman but they would've complained then entire time. You're no different though." Valentina huffs, moving her hair away from her face.

I turn on my side to face her. "Keep making excuses, you and I both know I was your first thought." I smirk and she rolls her eyes. "Second, if you have an anxiety attack, all of us will be there to help you. I promise you everything will be perfectly fine. Have you never gone on a plane?"

"Are you dumb? Do you know who my sister and friends are? They're all famous so I'm constantly at events. Flying just scares me. This is how I am every time."

"Okay, well what helps you?"

She turns to me and props herself up on her elbows. "Nothing. I literally just shit myself and pray the entire way there."

"What's something that constantly brings you joy? Even if it's just for a little bit."

"I don't know? Stuffed animals maybe. Why does it even matter?" Val abruptly stands up, jumping off the bed. "Let's get back to packing, let's distract my mind."

I stare at her in complete confusion, but I help her. "Alright, we got two hours. Let's go."

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