Best Mistake ︱Pedri González

7

Luciana's POV

The morning sun filtered through the clouds as I arrived at the training grounds. I was there to film some behind-the-scenes content for FC Barcelona's social media accounts. It was a busy day ahead, and Valeria had come along to help with the filming. We set up our equipment and began capturing the players in action.

"Let's get some shots of them warming up," Valeria suggested as she adjusted the camera.

I nodded, focusing the lens on the players stretching and chatting. It was always fascinating to see them in their element, preparing for the day's training session. The dynamic of the team, their camaraderie, and the intensity of their preparation were all part of what made these shoots so engaging.

After capturing the warm-ups, it was time to film the players sharing their favorite music. We gathered them in a circle and started asking them about their favorite singers and genres. The players were surprisingly enthusiastic about sharing their musical tastes.

"Alright, let's start with you, Balde," Valeria said, holding up the microphone.

Balde grinned. "Lil Baby. That's my guy. His beats just get me pumped."

"Nice choice," I said, noting it down. "Lamine?"

"Myke Towers," Lamine responded. "His music always has the right vibe."

We moved on to Pedri, who looked a bit distracted but managed a smile. "Quevedo," he said. "His music's been on repeat for me lately."

Hector chimed in next. "Anuel. His songs have a great rhythm."

Marc was up next. "Morad. I'm into his style these days."

When it was Lewandowski's turn, he smiled widely showing all 32 teeth. "Rosalía. Her voice is incredible."

We reached Ansu and Raphinha, who had less specific answers. "I don't really have a particular singer," Ansu said. "But I'm into afrobeats right now."

"Same here," Raphinha added. "I just like Brazilian music in general."

With the filming done, I packed up the equipment and started to head out. As I was gathering my things, I noticed Ferran and Pedri talking near the training field. Ferran looked animated, gesturing with his hands, while Pedri appeared contemplative, his usual easygoing demeanor slightly off.

I hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to interrupt their conversation. But after a few seconds, I took a deep breath and decided to approach them.

"Hey, guys," I said, trying to sound casual as I walked over. "Mind if I join in?"

Ferran glanced up and grinned. "Hey, Luciana! Not at all. We were just catching up."

Pedri's face brightened slightly upon seeing me. "Hey, Luciana. What's up?"

"Just finished filming," I said, shrugging. "Valeria and I got some good content today. How's everything going with you two?"

Ferran laughed. "We were just talking about some old memories from last season. Pedri's been pretty quiet lately, so I figured I'd distract him with some nostalgia."

Pedri gave a small chuckle. "Yeah, Ferran's been trying to cheer me up."

I noticed that Pedri's mood still seemed a bit off. "Everything okay, Pedri? You've seemed a little down."

He hesitated before answering. "Just some stuff on my mind. It's been a rough week."

Ferran looked between us, sensing the tension. "We've had some ups and downs lately, but I'm sure things will get better."