devoted love , pedri gonzález

- chapter 9

Today was the first match of the champions league. I was nervous but very excited, I had so much hope.

Coach Xavi decided to do a last minute training. Personally, I don't think it was needed but he's the big boss. The timing was changed though, we were supposed to get ready by 10 am but I wasn't really needed for today's training. It was simple and we didn't want to stress the players. So I decided to sleep since I couldn't really get much sleep last night. The match was tonight so I had to be ready by 5.

I woke up to my alarm ringing. I think this was the first time I get a good full sleep. I showered and changed into jeans and my Barcalona Jersey. Each one of us had one given by the Professor. I brought a Barcalona landyard for the boys and I to use since we had our ID cards for identification where security is required in the stadium.

I had my hair up in a ponytail. I applied blush and lip balm. I wanted to apply mascara but I was too lazy. I topped everything up with my perfume and made my way to the lobby. I saw the boys waiting for me. I quickly grabbed myself a sandwich and a capri-sun. I'll have more food later, I said to myself.

We made our way to the car and to Camp Nou. It was, obviously, crowded but we went from the back doors so it wasn't a problem. We made our way to the field and started to get everything ready for the players since they were on their way. The boys and I finished preparing by no time. Everything was going according to plan.

By now, the players started to join the field to warm up. I sat down and took out my laptop to take some notes.

By the time the match was about to start my notes were done. I looked up and saw Gavi. I mouthed, "Good luck." He gave me a smile. I then looked at Pedri. He wasn't looking at me but then dembele bumped his shoulders. He then looked up and saw me and I could feel my cheeks heat up. I gave me a wave and a smile. He replied with a soft smile and a wave.

The match started and my heart was beating so fast. Gavi was a substitute for this match, he wasn't exactly happy about that.

We were 12 minutes in and close to the opponent's goalkeeper. Robert passed the goal to kessi. Kessi took his opportunity and he scored. Goal!
Both Michael and I started cheer. He gave me a side hug. 13 minutes in and we are already doing great.

We were now at our second goal by Lewandowski. Viktoria Plzeň had their first goal by Sykora but we never lost hope. It was now the extra time for the first half and Lewwandoski had the ball. "Go Robert!" I heard Michael yell. And it was a Goal! We both got up and started jumping. We were doing amazing! First half was done and Michael and I got the water ready for the players. We left our seats and approached them.

I gave Robert a high five. "You did amazing!" I spoke.

"All thanks to you guys." He said smiling.

"Hey," I heard a voice behind me. It was Pedri.

"Hey." I replied with a smile. "You're playing very well by the way." I added.

"Ah I wouldn't take all credits. Thank you though." He replied with a smile.

"Uh- you got something on your- here let me." He said as he got closer and flicked something on face. "It was an eyelash." He added.

My heart starting beating so fast by now.

The players had to go back to since the second half was about to start but I froze. I felt something I have never felt before. I do not what that feeling was, but I loved it. Michael then got us back to reality.

"Pedri, match started let's go." He spoke.

"Oh, yes. Thank you Michael." He said patting Michael's shoulder as he left.