Found Love

Hangover and Hopes🤎

The next day, we woke up with pounding headaches, sprawled out across the living room floor of Jude's Airbnb. Everyone else was passed out around us, sunlight streaming way too brightly through the windows, making my head throb even worse. I groaned, trying to sit up, and glanced around at the chaos from the night before—empty bottles, shoes scattered everywhere, and the soft sound of snores from the couches.

I looked over at Jude lying next to me, his hair a mess, rubbing his face like he was as confused as I was.

"Morning," I croaked, my throat dry.

"Ugh, morning," he mumbled, barely opening his eyes. "What the hell happened last night?"

I laughed weakly, wincing at the sound. "We were at the beach, right? After that, it's all a blur."

Jude groaned, sitting up and looking around at our friends, who were still knocked out. "Yeah, definitely hit the beach... and then way too many drinks. I don't even remember getting back here."

The night was a whirlwind of laughter and stumbling back to the Airbnb, but everything was fuzzy. Glancing at my phone, I noticed the time. We didn't have long before our flight.

Just then, a groan came from across the room. Jade was the first to stir, rubbing her eyes and squinting at the light.

"Oh my God, my head," she muttered, sitting up. "What the hell happened last night?"

"We're all in the dark," I said, my own head pounding.

On the other side of the room, Toby and Noah—Jude's friends—were waking up too. Toby was slouched in an armchair, his hair all over the place, while Noah was face-down on the floor, groaning into the carpet.

"Water. I need water," Noah grumbled, rolling over.

"We still alive?" Toby asked, his voice hoarse.

"Barely," I said, wincing as the sunlight hit me.

Jude rubbed his face, then looked over at me, his tone shifting. "Hey, I know you're leaving soon, but... I wanted to ask if you and the girls would come to my first game with Real Madrid."

That caught everyone's attention. Jade raised an eyebrow, Chloe stirred on the couch, and Yasmine, still tangled in a blanket, sat up slowly. Toby and Noah exchanged a glance before Noah, still half-asleep, muttered, "Damn, big game, huh?"

"Wait, what?" I turned to Jude, confused. "You want all of us to come to your game?"

"Yeah," Jude said, a bit hesitant. "I know we're still in the early stages of whatever this is, but it's a huge moment for me, and I'd really like you all to be there."

I stared at him, trying to process the request. My head was pounding, and flying out to Madrid in a few weeks felt like a lot. But I couldn't help feeling a flutter in my stomach at the idea. Did this mean Jude wanted more from me than I'd thought? Was this his way of making things more serious?

"But we've got a flight today," I said, glancing at the girls. "I'd have to check with them."

Jude nodded, giving me a small smile. "No pressure, just think about it, okay? It'd mean a lot to me."

As soon as Jude walked off to get some water, I turned to the girls, who were all wide awake now. "Okay, real talk—what do you think? Should we consider going? This is a huge deal for him."

Jade raised an eyebrow. "It's Real Madrid! If he's inviting you all to his first game, that's kind of a big deal."

Chloe sat up and stretched. "Yeah, and you like him, right? This could be a great way to see where things go."

Yasmine wrapped the blanket tighter around herself and nodded. "If you all want to go, I say do it. It's not like there's anything holding you back."

I sighed, glancing between them. "I do like him. And it feels like things are going well. I just didn't expect him to ask me to something so... big, so soon."

Jade shrugged. "Well, it's a big moment for him. He probably just wants you all there to support him."

Chloe nodded. "If you want to go, go for it. And we can all have fun together while we're there. It doesn't have to be just about him."

Yasmine gave me a soft smile. "We're all in this together, right? If you feel good about it, we'll be there to cheer you on."

As the girls chatted excitedly about the trip, I noticed Jude, Toby, and Noah slipping off to the side for a quiet conversation. Jude had this unsure look on his face, and I could tell he was second-guessing something.

Jude's POV

Toby shot Jude a sideways glance as they stepped into the kitchen. "Dude, are you sure about this? I mean, it's still early days with Sasha. You sure you want to invite her—and all her friends—to Madrid already?"

Jude sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. He glanced back at Sasha and the girls, his brow furrowing. "Yeah, I've been thinking about that. It's new, but... I just feel like I want her there, you know?"

Noah leaned against the counter, crossing his arms. "We get it, man. You like her, and that's cool, but you're inviting her on your private jet, to your first Real Madrid game. That's... a lot for a fresh relationship. You sure you're not rushing it?"

Jude frowned, eyes flicking back to Sasha. She was laughing with her friends, her smile doing things to his heart he wasn't ready to admit out loud. "I get what you're saying. I've thought about that too. But it feels right. I don't want to play it safe just because it's new. I want to see where this goes, and I don't want to hold back."

Toby raised an eyebrow, crossing his arms. "Alright, but inviting her to Madrid isn't exactly 'taking it slow.' You're both still figuring each other out. What if it's too much too soon?"

Jude let out a breath, trying to steady himself. "I know, man. But I don't want to overthink everything just because it's new. She's important to me, and I want her to be part of this. It's a big deal for me, and I don't want to miss out because I was scared."

Noah nodded, but his concern was still written all over his face. "Alright, just be ready for things to get intense. It's not just a trip, it's a big step."

Jude gave a small smile, feeling more certain. "I know it's a big step, but it feels right. I'm willing to take that risk."

Toby clapped him on the back. "If you're cool with it, we've got your back. Just make sure she's on the same page."

Jude's eyes softened as he looked back toward Sasha. "Yeah, thanks, guys. I feel good about this."

Noah grinned, shaking his head. "Well, I hope you're ready for the girls to lose it when they hear we're leaving from Greece in style. This trip just got way more interesting."

Sasha's POV

Jude came back into the living room, a more relaxed smile on his face as he sat down next to me. "So... what do you think?" he asked, his tone light but hopeful.

I smiled back at him, feeling that same mix of excitement and nervousness. "We're in," I said, my heart racing.

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