Can we just go back? -Pedri

XIV

The practice was really fun. The boys got along well with Paulo, and he seemed comfortable. Even Pedri and Paulo had a conversation without looking like they wanted to kill each other. They did, however, like to do this thing where they would pick me up and then just pass me around like a weight.

Like they would be shooting, and whoever was currently kicking would have to carry me bridal style, making it harder. It was stupid but they all enjoyed it, I guess.

The boys were getting changed and ready in the locker room while I waited in Xavi's office. The boys and I decided that we wanted to go out to eat lunch. I would be taking Paulo, Gavi, and Torre, since none of them had a ride while Pedri took a few other players.

We settled on a little cafe where we knew not many people would recognize the players. However, getting out of the stadium the paparazzi was insufferable. This one girl tried jumping into the car while Gavi was signing her jersey, absolutely uneducated if you ask me.

We arrived after 15 minutes of driving and the boys complaining. I swear, if they complained one more time, I would've left them and told them to walk themselves.

When we arrived, everyone else had already arrived and sat down. We chose some starters and began talking about how they felt during the world cup.

"I mean I love the world cup; I always enjoy it. But it sucks so bad when you get eliminated. Especially when you get eliminated in the semi-finals or finals." said Raphinha.

"Yes bro, but I hope you guys get to win next year. The feeling is amazing." replied Paulo.

"Either way, I'm proud of all of you guys for making it as far as you did. Especially with a team that was made of a bunch oof guys that never got to play." I replied while they all thanked me. The food then came out and then we began to dig in.

"Oh my god, this food is so ughhhh!" said Pedri moaning, making me laugh at him.

"Are you sure? Or is it the girl sitting beside you that's so ughhhh?" questioned Gavi, obviously trying to instigate the situation.

Pablo shrugged and said, "I wouldn't be surprised." silencing everyone.

"Oh uhm, well I'm going to go to the bathroom really quick." I said getting up quickly.

I could hear most of the group laughing at me as I walked away. I got into the bathroom and began to throw water into my face, trying to calm down the heat that was obvious in my face. How could he say that in front of everyone? I was fucking pissed, I understand he has feelings for me, but he didn't need to embarrass me like that in front of my new friends.

I went back to the group and decided to just ignore Paulo, I didn't want to talk to him. I sat down next to Pedri again, and looked over at Gavi signaling that I was mad. He looked back and me and mouthed he would be too and that he was sorry for instigating it first. I waved him off letting him know it was fine. We turned back to our food, but I couldn't eat anymore, I lost my appetite.

Pedri noticed, "Hey, are you okay? Why aren't you eating?"

"I'm not hungry anymore, lost my appetite."

"Okay, I'm sorry about what just happened Isa."

"It's okay, not your fault." I replied, turning away from him laying my head on the table.

The boys continued eating. I let them eat my food as well, letting them know I didn't feel well. I looked over at Paulo who was giving me an apologetic look. I looked away from him with a scoff and leaned back into my chair. I could tell that made a few eyes turn in my direction, but I just ignored them, I was mad, and they couldn't do anything about it.