heaven-sent - Pablo Gavi

16. pool party

A/n: Slightly smutty? Idk

Lucia's POV

Already two weeks passed since my injury. The doctor said it was alright to get rid of my cast and crutches, I just had to tape it every day. I also was given the green light to start with recovery and different exercises to help me gain more muscles.

Pablo helped me a lot these past weeks. Taping my foot, giving me a massage, or just spending time with me, he was always there.

Pablo had a rare day off but spent it with me in his home gym.

We both woke up rather early, hyping each other up to do a quick workout, which led us to the current situation.

I was on a yoga mat doing the exercises like my physio told me to and Pablo lifted some weights next to me. Half of the time I've watched him through the mirror working out. He just looked so good, focused on lifting the weights properly. After he was done with weightlifting he got up and took a quick break, then pulled his shirt over his head.

I knew exactly what he was trying to do but I didn't. I never did. The sight was just too good to be bothered with his teasing.

Pablo turned back around, facing me for a moment before he acknowledged me with a smirk. I laid back down onto the yoga mat and took a break even though I did absolutely nothing except for zoning out. He must've sensed my flustered state and leaned down a bit above me.

"You alright?" I nodded with a smile, suddenly feeling a bit nervous around him.

Something in these last two weeks changed. We were much more caring around each other, also much calmer. Of course, the nerves were still there when he touched me, but I started to get used to it. We only kissed again once during this time, but it was enough for me to realize I was in love with him. It happened after one of his games, Pablo had originally invited me to come and watch against Antwerp but due to my ankle I couldn't go. Barça won, Pablo scored a goal and when he came home, his smile couldn't have been bigger. With the jersey he had gifted me, I went up to embrace him in a hug. He then grabbed my cheeks and placed a gentle kiss on my lips.

Ever since that night my stomach flutters when he looks at me. It's a scary feeling yet something so beautiful I don't want to miss out on.

I stood up, facing him as he turned around to look at himself in the mirror. Pablo playfully flexed his biceps and abs, trying to show off his athletic body.

"Cocky, aren't we?" I joked and earned a glare from him.

He stepped away from the mirror, then inched back closer to me. His left hand trailed down my body until it stopped at my hip. The other hand played with my hair as he did ever so often. Pablo leaned down until I could feel his hot breath against my ear.

"I know you like it. I saw you practically drooling as I worked out."

My cheeks grew hot red, my whole body felt like it was on fire. But I knew he would act the same if I was the one teasing him.

There was a bit more space between us now and I started tracing my fingers over his biceps, feeling it tense under my touch. I moved further, my fingers caressing the skin of his chest, wandering down to his abs. Pablo watched my moves intently, I felt his gaze on my face before he looked down at my hand. I stopped at the waistband of his shorts, staying there for a few seconds before pushing him slightly away.

I gathered my stuff before heading to the shower. As I reached the door I looked back, seeing him standing there all flustered and surprised.

"Keep working out Pablito, you look good while doing it." I winked playfully before disappearing in the bathroom.