New Romantics || j. rodriguez

Chapter 23: Staring at the Stars /Unedited/

Major skipping in this chapter, sorry. The games that I skipped will have the same outcome as they had in real life.

Scarlet's Point of View:

The last two weeks I had been spending with James at random places, spending nearly every minute together. We went to each other's houses everyday, and played FIFA until our fingers were cramping. I smiled at the memories of us throwing food on each other whenever the other lost while walking on the pitch to face Malaga. I felt a small hand grab mine, and I smile down at the little girl below me. "Hey sweetie, what's your name?" I line up.

She swayed around, "Its Maria." She said shyly.

I bent down, "Do you have a question? You seem really eager." I smoothed her jersey on the back.

"Well, it's not a question, but my mom hunks that you and James should date." I smiled, thinking she would say something about him.

Isco, who was standing next to me smiled at her. "I think they should date too!"

Maria's jaw dropped, "Favorite player?" I whispered into her ear.

She nodded, "More like idol." She whispered back, star struck.

"Isco, can I have a hug?" He nodded happily, while she ran to his legs, hugging them proudly.

"Dang it, why can't I ever be a fan favorite?" I ruffled her hair, leaving to go shake hands with Malaga.

//

I fell on top of the half field line, we ended up losing 2-1, Cristiano scoring a header from a corner that Toni Kroos had taken. "I played terrible!" I slammed my fist into the green grass, which Xavi would be extremely proud of.

"No you didn't."Iker patted my back, crouching down, "If anyone played bad, it would me." He sighed.

That made me turn, so I was laying on my back, "You have an excuse though, you are a saint, they are allowed to make mistakes. Besides, if I had played better, then you wouldn't have had to save so many shots. Goal keepers are supposed to be the last chance." I brought my hands to my face, rubbing it in stress.

Iker picked me up, "We are going to have a team party, and it is mandatory to come. No excuses."

He finished he sentence, which I was about to object on coming, but my body went limp. "I was going to come anyway" I lied.

//

I was standing in Gareth's kitchen, drinking a glass of water. "Is that vodka? I did not know you were Russian! Only they can drink that much!" Luka and James stared at me in shock, eyes wide and mouths open.

I burst out laughing, having water rush up to my nose. "Ouch!" I laughed, pinching the tip of my nose.

"Guys! We need to call an ambulance! People can die from so much alcohol!" James reached for his phone, while I just shook my head, managing to get 'I do not drink alcohol' out.

"Told you, but nooo, 'Are you Russian?' Idiot." Luka snaked the back of James' head.

"Jeez sorry." James rubbed his head, mouthing 'His is annoying.' to me from across the table.

//

It was about eight at night, and I went out into Gareth's backyard to get fresh air. I rested on top of his stairs, looking at the stars in the sky. "They are beautiful aren't they?"James whispered to me, sitting down next to me.

"Gorgeous." I breathed out. "I have never seen them shine this bright before."

"I have only seen one thing more gorgeous."

"What?" I asked curiously.

James took a deep breath, "You." He stared into my eyes.

Author's Note//

MY JERSEY CAME TODAYY!!! It's Isco, and I am getting the king, Marco Reus, soon too. This was really short, but it was cute, and that's why I said it would be great. James kind of confessed to Scarlet? Not sure what I am going to do with this yet, but I will make it fit to the ending I want.

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