For the Better - A Pedri Story

2. The Invitation

Y/n's POV:

It's been a week since I first started my job. Since then, I got the chance to meet some of the other players when Xavi suggested that he introduces me to them.

"Entonces, please gather around! We have a new person joining our Barça family, please welcome, y/n!  She joined just a few days ago and since she is the new Social Media Strategist, you all will be working with her whenever we have some promotional and team shoots. Y/n, would you like to say a few words?" Xavi started looking around and introducing me to the team, making sure they all pay attention. The boys all look tired and sweaty coming from the evening practice.

I started feeling nervous being in the spotlight.

"Uh, hola, chicos!  My name is y/n, as Xavi mentioned, I am the new Strategist and I am looking forward to working together with all of you! I will be happy to answer any questions regarding my work if any of you has any, please feel free to come to my desk." I gathered up all the courage, making sure to smile and speaking up. My eyes scanned the group in front of me, until my eyes landed on someone familiar. Instantly my cheeks started feeling warm.

Pedri is also looking at me with a small smile on his face. Almost as if reading my mind and seeing the nervousness surrounding me.

What is wrong with me... I swear I don't have a crush on Pedri for goodness sake. I mean, we all know he's attractive and talented and nice and those eyes, oh god, those brown eyes...but I barely know him! Besides, I promised myself to not get involved like that with anybody in the team. Keep it professional at all cost. No matter how hot I think he is.

"Vale, you're all dismissed! Good job at practice! Let's keep that energy going until our match on Sunday!" Xavi exclaims, patting the backs of some of the players passing him by on their way back through the tunnel to their locker room.

I started turning around to leave, smiling at Dembele,  Ansu Fati, Ferran and Pablo Torre as they greet me, until I hear someone familiar call my name.

"Y/n, wait up!" I turned and saw a smiling Pedri and Gavi jogging towards me.

"Hola, y/n! I don't think we've met before, I'm Gavi.." this boy is smiling so big I started chuckling, instantly feeling somehow calm around the two mid-fielders who are around my age.

"Ah yes, I don't think we have. Well, I know of you...Nice to meet you, Gavi!" Dear god, please save me from my awkwardness.

Trying my best not to internally heat up again, I looked at Pedri, acknowledging him with a smile and a nod. "Hola, Pedri. It's nice to see you again!" He smiles at me, "Hola, y/n" looking briefly directly at me, then looking down, his cheeks having a small hint of being red. I wonder...

Thank goodness for Gavi's enthusiasm, "So, we have a small get together after practice. We are going to Pedri's place and heading over to a club after, would be nice if you can join us?" He beams. God, this boy is very energetic, almost giddy at the thought of going out. "And don't worry, you won't have to deal with just us boys, Ferran's girl, Sira, and my best friend, Lea will be there as well! So, what do you say? Si?"

"That sounds like a lot of fun.." I quickly thought it over, going to a club with them, who I barely know at this point, but this gives me a chance to get closer to them and in turn will help me work better with the team in the future. Besides, I've been wanting to meet new friends in the city since I've been just working and going home the past week. I need to socialize and start making this place more like home. "You know what, sure! if you all don't mind me joining, I would love to!" I added, smiling back widely at Gavi and Pedri.