Golden Boy- Pedri

CH 36- Wishing

CONTINUATION OF PEDRIS POV
CONTINUATION OF PEDRIS POV

On the walk back home to the hotel, the boys and Carmen made sure Y/N and I were okay. It was only a short walk home, and both of us were feeling fine, despite some minor injuries.

Jules told us all to come and chill in his apartment, to relax and hang out from everything that happened tonight.

"We need to tell Coach Xavi," Alejandro said.
"I agree," Carmen said, turning to Y/N. "He'll make sure Seb is buried 6 feet under, which is what we all want."

"No," Y/N stated, her big eyes pleadingly looking around at all of us. "You guys, please do not tell my uncle. Everything that happened tonight cannot leave this room okay?"

"But Y/N-" Gavi said.

"Please. He would tell my dad what happened, and they would probably make sure Sebs dead even though they'd hire a bodyguard for me 24/7."

Our laughs circled the room.

Even in all the craziness, Y/N was still as optimistic as she could be, and that was just another reason she was the girl of my dreams.

"Swear to me all of you, that you won't tell my uncle. Otherwise, my dad and he will never let me leave the house."

We nodded.
Plus it was true.
Coach loved his niece and treated her exactly like a daughter.
He would rip Seb to shreds with his bare hands if he found out about any of this.

But I was mad at myself because I didn't do exactly that.
Yes, I had punched him. But I wished I hurt him more.
For everything he did to Y/N, and the fact that she was so resilient and tough and had a smile on her face no matter what she had been through.
But the thought of a single bad thing happening to her made my stomach turn.
I could not stand the idea of her being hurt....in pain....or crying.

I liked her too much. And I liked everything about her.

But I was worried.

I wondered if I deserved her.
Because a girl like her could break my heart in seconds.

Tonight, there were guys staring at her.
And I noticed so many other times the interest that people showed in her.

She could get anyone she wanted.

And yes, I was a football player, and technically I could have anyone I wanted.
But she was the only girl I wanted.

And I had never felt like this.
Never in my life.
The feeling made me nervous, but the happiest I have ever been.

The others were talking, Jules and Alejandro both asking Carmen's advice for girls they were interested in, and Carmen sharing a girl's perspective to help them out.

Gavi had his arm around Carmen's shoulder, laughing and joining in on their conversation.
He was looking at her in awe, and I could read his expression. 
He was thinking about how lucky he was to have her.
I had never seen him like this. She brought out the best in him. 

It was a reflection of my own situation. 
But the only difference...
While Carmen and Gavi were exclusive, I was still unsure if my dream girl even liked me back. 

Y/N and I were sitting next to each other on the couch.

"Hey", I said quietly, turning my head, and leaning closer. "How are you feeling?"
"I'm okay." She nodded. "But Pedri what about you?".
"I'm more than okay. I promise you."
"No, I'm so sorry. He was drunk and-" She looked down.
"Y/N, do not apologize. I would beat him or anyone else up a million times if it meant saving you. "I whispered.
Y/N looked to her side towards me. "Pedri, I think you've got a concussion", she laughed quietly. She thought I was joking.
"I don't". I affirmed. "I'm sorry it even took me that long to step in. But I can assure you, if he or any other person lays a finger on you, I'll make them wish they were dead."

Her smile dropped.
She could now tell I wasn't joking.

"Pedri..." she said, slowly processing what I had just said.

My head was leaning back on the couch, as I was looking at her longingly.
I wanted her so bad.

The only thing I wanted more in this moment was for all my other friends to disappear, so I could kiss her.

And it was that second the others started laughing over something Carmen said, and Y/N looked over.

I closed my eyes, frustrated over how badly I wished we were alone with no interruptions.

And I wished I could call her mine.