never fall for brown eyes // Pedri

chapter 53

Turns out that Evelynn wasn't ignoring Gavi, but it was my brother and his team who decided that it would be for the best if her accounts were closed and she'd avoid the public until the smoke cleared out. In some way I understand why they think it's for the best, but then again she shouldn't miss out on the World Cup because of some rumours.

We decide to watch Spain's game on the telly. I can see that Evelynn really misses Gavi even though it's only been a few days since they saw each other. She stares at the screen and her eyes light up every time she sees him.

It's obvious that Gavi is struggling and being very moody today. He seems to rage in the field and even manages to get a yellow card after fighting with some portuguese player. I don't know how I manage to notice this since my eyes are mostly glued to the Spaniard with number 26.

"How are your feelings towards Gavi? I don't mean to pry, but do you think you're falling for him?" I ask Evelynn as she looks distressed when Gavi is subbed out.

"What? I don't know, do I seem like I'm falling for him?" She blushes and tries to avoid my question. I take her hands on mine and give her a serious look.

"Oh come on Evelynn, have you seen the way you look at him? It's like everyone else disappears and you get all hot and bothered," I raise my eyebrows at her and she just plays dumb and innocent. Like she has no idea what I'm on about.

"Ughh you caught me! But I honestly don't know, I've never loved anyone so how do I know if it's love or something else?" She bites her lip and asks me. Evelynn keeps looking at me as if I have the answer to her question.

"Don't look at me! As if I would know," I laugh at her and she gives me an all-knowing look.

"Maddy, stop acting like this thing between you and Pedri is just something casual. I'm pretty sure everyone around you can see that you're not just randomly hooking up," She says and gives my arm a light punch. The hopeful side of me wants to believe that she's right, but I'm too scared to admit it to myself.

"No, we're not discussing my love life. Go on, answer the question already," I cross my arms and pretend to pout.

"Ughh, okay okay... I think I really like him, like a lot. I don't think I've felt this way about anyone else before. I know it sounds silly and we've only really known each other for a few weeks, but I miss him so much. All I want is to see him and taste those lips again," She goes on dreaming about her starboy with number 9.

I think it's obvious that she loves him. Is it too early? Maybe, but love doesn't really ask permission when it comes. I'd say she truly has no clue about her feelings, but I'd bet that after a few days of still not seeing him, she's bound to find it out soon. I've read enough romance novels to read people and their feelings.

Spain ends up winning the match and Evelynn and I just jump around our room and hug each other. I'm relieved that I still don't have to face the real world and the inevitable end of my time with Pedri. I just want to live in this bubble and never go back to London. I can't imagine it going better than when I came back from Barcelona.