treat you better // pedri

eight

"Wow you look great Mae." Gavi scoffs as I walk into the kitchen, everyone at the table eating breakfast.

"Thanks, I feel fantastic." I fake smile as I grab a glass, filling it with water, "I have such a bad headache."

"I'll go get you some Advil." Ferran says as he stands up, going down the hallway.

"How much did you drink?" Ale asks as I rub my eyes.

"Only three drinks." I say as Ferran comes back with a pill bottle, tossing it to me as I open it up.

"That's a lot for you though, isn't it?" Ansu asks as I shrug.

"It's a fine amount." I say as I glance at Pedri and his eyes are locked on his plate.

"What did you drink?" Pablo asks.

"Alcohol." I say as Pedri tries not to laugh and I smile slightly.

"Okay I obviously know that." Pablo mumbles as I go sit down at an empty seat, putting my head in my hands.

Ansu gets up from the table, going into the fridge as he gets some fruit, putting it in a bowl. "Did you all stay here or did you guys come back?" I ask as Ansu brings me the bowl, "thank you." I whisper as he nods, patting my shoulder quick.

"You went to bed a few hours before we all did so we stayed here because it was already late." Gavi says as I nod slightly, picking up my fork.

"We texted Jude and he said he wasn't feeling very good so he's just sleeping all day I think." Pablo says as I glance at Ferran and he shrugs slightly.

"So how long have you guys known him?" Pedri asks.

"6 years." I say as he looks at me, nodding.

"Right." He says quietly as Gavi clicks his tongue.

"He came through La Masia and when he went to Real Madrid we still stayed close with him." Pablo explains as my eyes are locked on Pedri.

Something about him intrigues me. In some weird way I've always liked a chase, and if he doesn't want to know me then that's the chase I've been looking for. Plus if he's around all the time it'll give me something to do, and who knows what it may lead to.

"I think you two would get along." Ansu suggests.

"Maybe." Pedri nods as I begin eating.

"Do you always say one word at a time?" I ask Pedri as he scoffs.

"I said eight like a minute ago." He counters as I roll my eyes, "plus you all have known each other for 6 years it seems and I've known everyone for about a week, sorry I'm adjusting."

Touché.

"I feel like you two will even be friends at some point." Ale says as Pablo smacks his arm, "what? That's what we want." He adds quietly.

I readjust in my seat, crossing my legs as I stare at my plate, "you know Pedri, you and Maeve have something in common actually." Pablo says.

"Yeah, what's that?" Pedri asks as I pick up my cup, taking a sip of water.

"You guys have the same birthday, same year and everything." Pablo says as I look at Pedri and his gaze is already on me.

"You're 21?" He questions as I nod.

"Yep, you are too." I whisper as he opens his mouth to say something but he shakes his head slightly.

"So look at that, something to bond over." Ale says as I watch Pedri for a second.

He is attractive, I can't even deny that.

"Who are you talking to?" Ale asks as he looks over his shoulder at Pablo's phone.