Never Let Go (Of Me) • Ferran Torres

Chapter 62: February

🎶 Islands in the Stream — Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers 🎶

"I'm freezing just by seeing you" I chuckled when I walked into Ferran's backyard and saw him training in his pool - it was mid-February.
"Hey! Is it that late already?" Ferran asked and Milo came running to me, so I crouched down to greet him.
"No, it's me who's early, there wasn't much to do at the store" I replied. "Hello, Alex" I also greeted Ferran's personal trainer who sent me a wave and a smile.

"Well, I'll head inside and use your super strong fancy wi-fi for my uni applications - Alex, are you staying for dinner?" I asked.
"If you're cooking, it'll be hard to say no!" he replied and winked at me, making me laugh, which earned Alex a glare from Ferran. I headed back inside but stopped as I overheard their conversation.

"Dude, stop flirting with my girlfriend!" Ferran snarled at Alex.
"Oh, come on, relax! We all know she's yours and no one would ever dare to take away your happiness - we all only want what's best for you!" Alex replied and I could imagine him rolling his eyes. "You think she's the one?" he asked and my heart almost stopped at the question.
"Definitely" Ferran replied immediately and my knees melted on the spot.
"You had a different answer when I asked you that about Sira a year ago" Alex chuckled and now I was intrigued.
"I guess it's really true that when you know... you know" Ferran replied and I decided to step away - I had eavesdropped enough and it wasn't a really nice thing to do.

After checking Ferran's diet menu of the week, I pushed the salmon & vegetables into the oven and sat down with my computer to get stuff done. Suddenly, I felt a kiss on my cheek and turned around to see Ferran wrapped up in a towel.
"Hop under the shower, food's ready in 10" I said and pressed another kiss on his lips. "I love you" I added and he smiled at me.
"I love you" he replied and I tapped his ass before he hurried upstairs.

Alex helped me set the table and when Ferran returned freshly showered and clothed, we all sat down to eat.
"So, Ferran told me you want to go to fashion school?" Alex asked and I nodded.
"Yeah, I've singled out four courses at three different unis here in Barcelona and I'll apply to all and just see where I get accepted" I replied and smiled. I was actually excited about this new chapter of my life.
"You'll have to help Pedri with his Springfield collection - I think it's horrendous" Ferran joked and we all laughed.

"I also thought about doing an internship in August - to start getting into the industry. I've got already a huge gap on my CV and I guess it's good to start working and gathering impressions as well as networking" I said.
"You want me to pull some strings and ask at Adidas?" Ferran asked and I tilted my head, shooting him a glare.
"You're already paying for my schooling, no way you're pulling any more strings" I replied sternly.
"It's hard to get into the industry! And I think with one big name like Adidas on your CV it will be easier to get other internships in future" he defended himself. He had a point. But still.

"Let's cut a deal: If I don't get accepted anywhere in the next two months, you can pull your strings" I offered and rolled my eyes.
"Deal" he replied and we shook hands, as Alex laughed.
"What?" Ferran asked.
"Nothing. You're just so... You see eye to eye" he said and smiled as I raised an eyebrow and Ferran grinned back proudly.

Alex left quite early after dinner, he probably felt as if he was intruding.
"So... Your birthday's coming up... Like your real one" I started, hoping to get some clues if he had any present wishes.
"Mhm" he hummed. "Since it's on a Thursday I thought we could host a small dinner with Pedri, Fer, Eric, Gavi and maybe Sara and Dan... And then I wanted to ask you if you want to drive down to Valencia for the week-end?" he asked.
"Sounds good" I replied and smiled. "Any present wishes?" I asked, getting concrete now as he wasn't giving me any help.