LOSE ME OR LOSE HER

CHAPTER #8

Chapter 8

📍MADRID, SPAIN 🇪🇸

*THIS CHAPTER IS A FILLER JUST SKIP IF YOU WANT*

~Jude's POV~

It's been two weeks since Tory and I went on our first date, and we've been talking almost every day since then. Texts, FaceTime calls—whatever we can squeeze into our busy schedules. She always wishes me good luck before training or a game, and even though I should be used to it by now, there's something about her that makes me feel a little nervous every time.

Honestly, I don't know what it is about her, but I find myself thinking about her more often than I probably should. Every time we hang out, our connection just seems to get better and better. I can be myself around her, no pressure to act like someone I'm not. That's rare. I don't even know if I'm ready to admit it, but I think I might be falling for her.

We've hung out a few times since that first date, and every time feels so easy, so natural. It's refreshing to be with someone who not only understands the pressure of being in the spotlight but also gets what it's like to deal with the expectations that come with it. Tory thinks the way I do—she's smart and mature in ways that most people our age aren't. It's something I admire about her, and I find myself looking forward to our conversations more than I expected.

Right now, I'm on my way to training. We've got a big game coming up in a few weeks, and all I can think about is how important it is for us to win. The pressure's building, but I thrive on it. I know I need to be fully focused, but at the same time, part of my mind keeps drifting back to Tory. The way she talks to me, how she's always there when I need someone to ground me... It's hard not to think about her.

But for now, it's all about football. IT'S COMING HOME!!! HALA MADRIDDD!!!

~Tory's POV~

It's been two weeks since my date with Jude, and life's been a rush since then. Work has picked up, and I've been traveling more than usual, but no matter how crazy things get, I always find a way to check in with him. A quick text before his practices or games—it's a small thing, but I know it means a lot to him. I love being able to support him, just as he does for me. There's this mutual understanding between us that makes everything feel natural.

What surprises me the most is how comfortable I feel around him. Jude gets me in a way not many people do, and I never have to explain myself. He just understands. It's easy to talk to him, like we've known each other for years instead of just a few weeks. And then there's the way he looks at me... There's something about it that makes me feel vulnerable, like he can see straight through all my defenses. I can't help but melt when he does that.

Over the past few weeks, I've learned a lot about him—things I didn't expect. Beneath the confident, focused exterior, Jude is open, goofy, and surprisingly thoughtful. He's not afraid to be himself when we're together, and that's something I really appreciate. I didn't think I'd be here, but I can't deny it anymore: I'm starting to catch feelings for him.

But I can't show it. Not yet. I'm not even sure I'm ready to admit it to myself, let alone to Camilla, who's always quick to spot these things. It's strange to feel this way, especially when I've spent so much time focusing on my career and staying detached from anything that might distract me. But with Jude... it's different. I find myself caring more than I planned to, and that's terrifying.

For now, I'm trying to keep it cool, pretending these feelings aren't there. But every time he smiles at me or sends me a message out of the blue, it gets harder to ignore. Maybe, just maybe, there's something real between us. Only time will tell.

A/N: This is just a filler chapter—I'm dealing with some writer's block 😭😭, but I promise the next chapter will be way better! Thanks for sticking with the story, and don't forget to voteee!