The Rival's "Girlfriend"

Just a couple of days, that's all

Noa's POV

I had to get out sooner than usual. I asked Robert if I can and he simply said yes. He has never had a problem with it so...

I headed to the Camp Nou, before 3pm. I wanted to be there on time.

I can't really remember when I fell asleep, but I remember that I was crying a lot last night. That shitty dark things under my eyes says it all. I covered them with concealer and hoped that no one will notice. For now, nobody said anything.

***

When I arrived in front of it, I texted Pablo to see where he was. I couldn't get there by myself because I would probably get lost. Suddenly, my phone rang.

"Hey!"

"Hey, you came?"

"Yeah, I'm in front of the stadium."

"Okay, come inside then!"

"Where are you?"

"I'll wait for you at the end of the hallway. Just come inside and walk through the hallway. You won't get lost, don't worry!"

"Umm... I'm afraid that I'll get lost actually."

"Fine, then just start walking, I'll meet you somewhere."

"Okay! Can you stay on the line?" I asked as I opened big door and walked in.

"Yeah sure!"

"I hope I don't bother you now. I know you have training and all.."

"Nah, it's fine. I told you to come now anyways. And I see that you're early!"

"I didn't want to come late, since I'm always late..."

"Yeah I get you... When Pedri used to drive me, I was always in a hurry because he comes earlier than others. Now that I have my license, I can come whenever I want."

"That's something everyone should have. When you're independent and no one have to drive you, you're on your own. Good part of adult life."

"Yep... It's the same as living alone, buying things, earning your own money... You're responsible literally for everything."

"Especially when you're far away from your home."

"Mhm... That's hard. Not everyone can  handle being alone. Honestly, people who live alone are the strongest ones."

And the weakest... I know that from my experience.

"Maybe... I never really thought about it. I look at it as part of growing up. It's an integral part of life."

"It is, but not for everyone. I know some people who still live with their parents. That's not so bad, but you have to start things on your own. Find way to build your future."

"Mhm... I think I got lost!"

I heard him laughing.

"I'm serious!"

"You're not lost, just keep walking."

"This place is big!"

"I know right! It's my second home so I got used to it. But I was just like you when I first came here."

"You grew up in Barca. I mean you were in La Masia..."

"I see that you did a little research."

"I know that. Did you forget that I'm culer?"

"Right... But I thought that you only know our first team, not that kind of things."