When it becomes real (Pablo Gavi)

Chapter 27

Mónica's POV

"We leave in 40!"

"Ok, I'll do an Instagram live while I get ready. Manu wanted me to do one this week".

"Have fun, I guess".

I laugh at my dad's lack of understanding of social media. Livestreams are actually quite fun. My fans tend to be nice and, even though there is the odd rude comment, it's mostly a good time.

So I get all my make-up ready to do it while I talk to everyone.

"Hi guys!! Sorry this is a bit random but I thought I could do a live now and just show you how I get ready for the match tonight. Excuse the way I look. I was a bit sick last night and I'm still recovering".

I get my moisturizer and start reading comments while I apply it.

"Oh, it was just period cramps. Don't worry about me, I'm fine".

The 10k people watching are probably mostly female, so there are a lot of comments about how they feel my pain and wishing I feel fine soon.

"You're all so lovely. I'm sure chatting with you will make me feel better too".

I put the moisturizer away and grab a headband to put my hair away from my face. I always forget.

"This? It's an old one from H&M, nothing fancy", I say when I see people asking where my headband is from.

I don't really use foundation so I move onto my eye palette.

"Ok, I'll be using these two shades over here. I want something natural. Feel free to ask any questions while I apply this".

Of course, the questions start to turn to their favourite topic: Pablo. But I don't mind. Now that this is real, I look forward to talking about him. He's my favourite topic too.

"No, Pablo isn't here", I laugh. "He's with the team already, but he looked after me yesterday. It was really nice".

The heart emojis inundate the chat and I can't help but smile at that.

Is Gavi your first boyfriend?

I don't know why that question catches my attention so much but it does. And I don't know if it's my need to totally bury the Mario rumours that makes me answer it, but I do.

"Yeah, he is my first boyfriend. Actually, he's the first boy I've kissed so...".

The chat starts to go crazy at my comments. I can barely keep up.

"Wow wow wow. Calm down! I can't read if you write so fast".

I put the mascara I was about to apply down so I can fully concentrate on the comments and one catches my attention again. So I decide to read it out loud.

"Guys, I'll read this comment for those who've missed it. It thanks me for saying this because they have been laughed at for not having kissed a boy before. And...same", I laugh. "But who cares? There is nothing wrong with wanting to wait until you find who you think is the right person. Same as there is nothing wrong with just kissing whoever you want. Don't let anyone make you feel like you're doing the wrong thing. Just do whatever you want and be happy".

More heart emojis and thank yous inundate the chat. It makes me feel a bit emotional to read some of these comments.

How did you know Gavi was the right person?

"You know? I don't really know how I realised. I just know that one day I looked at him and felt different. And I just knew".

I can notice I'm blushing and try to change the subject to the make-up I'm using.

"I'm going to conceal a couple of spots I got alongside the cramps", I make a face when I say that and everyone starts posting laughing emojis. "And a little under the eyes".

What do you think the score will be today?

"Well, as the football expert, I can tell you Barça will win, of course. And...I'm saying 2-0. I already told Pablo he's scoring today so at least one goal from him and the other...maybe Pedri".

People start to add their predictions to the chat. Most of them agree that Pablo will score tonight. He better do or many of us will be disappointed.

"Mónica! We leave in 5 minutes!"

"I don't know if you heard that but my dad is telling me to hurry up so I need to go. I'll talk to you again very soon. Love you!!"