Finding Love

Mateo

"It's been a while since I let myself live "

Throughout the interview I couldn't keep a smile on my face. Rosalie's actions hurt me and I was struggling to shake the off the feeling. She asked a bunch of questions laughing with my teammates. 

I tried to limit eye contact with her and kept my focus on the camera. Things were going well until she said my name. I turned my head and looked at her there was a pause in her sentence. She looked down at the cards and her face scrunched up in confusion. 

She quickly recovered and had another smile on her face as she asked the question. 

"You played fantastic in 2018! What do you plan on doing this year" she asked making direct eye contact

I was caught off guard and for a second I didn't know how to answer. It's been a long time since I've talked about our 2018 game and not once has an interviewer congratulated me on my playing. Most were cut throat and talked about the penalty shot I missed but Rosalie was the first to praise me. 

"Thank you for that comment. This year we plan on coming stronger. 2018 was a hard game but we've been practicing day and night for this season and I believe we'll win" I answered smiling at her. 

She kept talking asking us questions and time began to pass. We were finished in an hour and thanked her and the crew before heading out. 

As I was leaving the tent, Rosalie grabbed my hand and pulled me away. I was going to ask her what's up but she spoke before I could talk and told me to follow. 

Walking to the back of the tent we stopped and she turned around to look at me. It was getting late and If she was going to yell at me again I wasn't in the mood to hear it. 

"I want to apologize about earlier. You were just being nice and I snapped at you" she said. My eyes widen I was surprised she pulled me out here to apologize. 

She seemed sincere but I decided to use this to my advantage. 

"I don't accept your apology" I said. 

Her faced looked at me and I could tell she was trying not to explode.

"You were very rude  and I feel you owe me" I continued looking down at her

"What would make you accept my apology" she said softly kicking a couple of rocks

I thought about a couple things she could do but then my brain sparked an idea

"Mmmm... a date" I said moving closer. There was no other perfect opportunity than this one for the past three days Rosalie has been on my mind. 

She looked at me conflicted on how she wanted to respond. 

"Be serious Mateo" she said rolling her eyes at me.

"I am, let me take you on date"  I don't understand why she's so stubborn I really wanted to take her out and talk. Since our Shake Shack adventure I wanted to hang out again. She was a different person that night and let her wall down for a minute. 

"Okay, just one date" she replied holding up a finger 

I laughed at her actions and she huffed out a breath. I reached in my pocket and brought out my phone. 

"Before you go... what's your number sweetheart" I said handing her my phone 

She took it and started typing her number. I was cheesing so hard and she gave me my phone back. I stood looking at my contacts typing a name for her. I was going on a date with Rosalie, I thought to myself as I walked back to the locker room. 

Entering the room Vinius walked in front of me "Souza a few of us are going out to eat."  It was only a half the team in the room as everyone else headed back to the hotel.

"Sure" I said not thinking about anything other than my date with Rosalie. I felt like a high schooler who finally talked to their crush.  It was sad but I didn't care. 

"Mateo are you coming?" Antony asked from the door. I didn't realize everyone left, I got up and walked over to him. 

"Yea" I replied and we walked out to the car. 

 In and Out drive-thru

The boys and I were in the car as Antony drove to the drive-thru. I was sitting in the back debating if I should text Rosalie. Staring at her contact I decided to send a message

Rose♡: 

Hey, its Mateo  

I waited for 5 minutes and got no response. I sighed to myself knowing she's probably ignoring me. Assuming she didnt want to be bothered I felt my phone buzz. 

Rose♡: 

Hello Mateo 

Reading her message I couldn't help but smile at myself. I was happy she answered besides me Vinicius was watching me with a smirk. 

Rose♡: 

So... about our date

Yes, what about it

Is there anywhere you'd like to go?

We started to have a conversation and I was happy to see her interact with me. 

Rose♡: 

Aren't you the one who asked me out?

Yes, lol

I think you should surprise me Souza

Okay, sweetheart 

I thought about where we should go and came up with a great idea for tonight 

Rose♡: 

Be ready at 6pm

Okay

"Who has you cheesing Souza" Vinicius whispered in my ear low enough for only me to hear. I looked over at him and shook my head. 

"Nobody" I said closing my phone and grabbing my food from the front seat. Ready to head back to the hotel so I could get   ready for my date. 

2 hours later

I was looking at myself in the bathroom mirror as I got dressed for my date. I wanted to use this night to get to know her I feel we haven't had enough time alone and there was something special about her. 

I checked the time and started to head out the hotel. Leaving my room I ran into a nosey Antony...

"Where are you going?" he asked holding a cup of ice cream in his hand

There was no way out of this as he already caught me so I came up with a quick lie. I didn't want anyone to know about Rosalie and I. 

"I'm going out to meet an old friend" I said walking to the elevator. 

"Don't ask anymore questions Antony" I said sternly knowing he was going to say something. 

The doors opened and I road down to the first floor. Getting off the elevator I rushed to my car and headed over to meet Rosalie.