Siempre te voy a querer

Chapter 43

The guys continued shopping and sharing laughter when Sebastián pointed to a photo booth. "Miren, hay que tomarnos fotos," he suggested. Everyone agreed, eager to capture the fun moments.

"Yo quiero ir con Isa," Kevin said quickly.

"No, yo lo dije primero," Edson countered.

"Vamos los tres," Isa interjected, resolving the minor dispute. They squeezed into the booth and took several silly and memorable photos.

Next, it was Chavez and Arteaga's turn with Isa. "Vamos," Isa said, leading them back into the booth. She sat in the middle while both Chavez and Arteaga placed a hand on her waist, exchanging a tense look. Sensing the tension, Isa pulled them both close and hugged them, ensuring they all smiled for the pictures.

Once they were done, they collected their photos and continued strolling around the plaza. Kevin asked, "¿A dónde quieren ir?"

"Vamos a comprar ropa," Luis Romo suggested, and they headed there with Isa following Edson.

"¿Qué vas a comprar?" Isa asked Edson as they browsed the racks.

"Yo creo que unas camisas y ya. ¿Tú qué vas a comprar?" Edson replied.

"Nada me llama la atención," she said, glancing around.

"Bueno, si quieres algo me dices para pagar juntos," Edson offered kindly.

As they moved through the store, the group continued to joke and chat, enjoying each other's company. Isa felt a growing sense of comfort and belonging with her friends, despite the earlier moments of awkwardness and tension.
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After leaving the clothes department, the group headed to the soccer store, their excitement palpable. Isa wandered around, feeling slightly out of place among all the soccer gear. She found herself in the jersey section and picked up a Guadalajara jersey, admiring its design.

"Esa úsala de trapeador," Edson called out when he saw his sister holding the jersey.

"Ey, no te metas con mis preferencias," Isa retorted with a laugh. She playfully stuck her tongue out at him before grabbing two more jerseys: one from Barcelona with the number 10 and another from Real Madrid with the number 7.

As Isa admired the jerseys, Arteaga walked over. "¿Te gustan esos equipos?" he asked, noting her selections.

"Me gustan los colores y los jugadores," Isa replied, smiling. "Y siempre es bueno tener opciones."

"Buena elección," Arteaga said, giving her a nod of approval.

Meanwhile, Kevin and Diego were busy trying on different cleats, debating which pair would give them the best performance on the field. Luis Romo and Sebastián were engrossed in checking out the latest soccer balls, each one testing its grip and feel.

Isa continued to browse, occasionally stopping to watch her friends as they excitedly discussed the latest gear. She felt a warmth in her chest, appreciating how their shared passion for soccer brought them so much joy.

"¿Ya encontraste algo que te guste?" Edson asked, walking over with a couple of items in his hands.

"Sí, creo que me llevaré estos jerseys," Isa said, showing him her choices.

"Buena elección," Edson said, nodding approvingly. "Aunque sigo sin entender lo del Guadalajara."

Isa laughed. "No todos tenemos que apoyar al mismo equipo, ¿verdad?"

As they made their way to the checkout, the camaraderie and playful banter continued. Isa felt more connected to her friends, appreciating the unique bond they shared despite their different interests. They all paid for their items and left the store, ready to continue their day of fun and friendship.