Pedri's POV
At training, the sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the field. I was pushing myself harder than usual, trying to shake off the thoughts swirling in my head. Fermin came up to me, his usual grin on his face.
"Hey, we are heading home. Are you coming?" he asked, wiping sweat from his brow.
I shook my head, determined to stay out here a little longer. "No, I'm staying to practice more."
"Oh, okay," he said, a hint of concern in his voice, before walking away.
As I continued training, my mind wandered back to the group chat. I could still hear the laughter echoing in my ears, everyone finding it hilarious that Camila had friend-zoned her date. If they only knew... She had friend-zoned me, and it stung more than I wanted to admit.
After a while, I pulled out my phone to call Gavi. I needed to talk to someone who might understand.
Angry Hermano 😡
Pedri: Hey, I'm staying at my brother's house today.
Gavi: But are you still going to dinner?
Pedri: Yeah, I'm coming. My mom texted saying your mom already texted her.
Gavi: But why aren't you coming home?
Pedri: No reason.
Gavi: Is it because Camila went on that date and you really liked her?
Pedri: No, it's not that. Do you remember Ally, my ex?
Gavi:Yeah.
Pedri: She's coming to Barcelona, and my mom found out and invited her over.
Gavi: Oh, hermano.
Pedri:I just... I don't want to deal with it.
Gavi:Well, I'll see you in a little, hermano.
Pedri: Bye, hermano.
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I hung up, feeling a mix of relief and dread. The thought of facing Ally after all this time made my stomach churn. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being pulled in two different directions.
With everything that had happened with Camila, the laughter at practice about her friend-zoning her date, it all felt like a cruel joke. What made it worse was the fact that I was the one she'd friend-zoned, but no one knew that. I felt uncomfortable, trapped in a world where everyone was laughing, and I was just trying to keep my head above water.
Ally's arrival was just the cherry on top of a complicated sundae. My mom thought it would be a good idea to have a family dinner, but all I wanted was to go back home with Gavi, away from all of this. I wished I could just leave and forget about the mess my life had become.
As I finished my training session, the weight on my shoulders felt heavier than ever. I couldn't wait for this day to be over. I just wanted to escape the awkwardness and the memories that seemed to haunt me at every turn.
Camila's POV
"Hey guys, where is Pedri?" I asked, scanning the group for a glimpse of him.
"Oh, he stayed at practice a little longer," Ale replied casually.
"Got it," I said, trying to hide my disappointment.
"Actually, I just got off the phone with him. He's staying at Fer's tonight," Gavi chimed in.
"Again?" Fermin sounded surprised.
"Yeah, well, I have to go shower. I have a family dinner with Pedri and my family," Gavi said, turning to walk away.
My stomach dropped at that. Was he trying to avoid me? The thought twisted in my gut. I never meant to hurt him; I just wasn't ready to date again. It felt safer to friend zone him. I thought it was the best choice for both of us.
I replayed the moment we shared before his date, the way he looked at me with those hopeful eyes. I didn't want to lead him on, and yet, here I was, feeling a pang of regret. Maybe I had misjudged the whole situation.
As Gavi walked off, I couldn't shake the feeling that I had messed things up. Would things ever be normal again between me and Pedri? I sighed, trying to push the thoughts away, but they lingered like a shadow.
I needed to talk to him, but how could I? Would he even want to after everything?
Pedri's POV
As I stepped through the door, the warmth of home enveloped me.
"Hey, Mama! Papa! Fer!" I exclaimed, wrapping my arms around them one by one. The familiar faces of Tía Belén, Tío Pablo, and Aurora greeted me with smiles. Gavi's family had been like my own since my parents had to go back home. They took me in when I needed it most, and I felt a mix of gratitude and nostalgia every time I was here.
We settled around the dining table, the aroma of my mom's cooking filling the air. Laughter and chatter flowed easily among us, a comforting reminder of the bonds we shared. Just as I was about to lose myself in the moment, the doorbell rang, cutting through the cozy atmosphere.
My mom moved to answer it, and as she opened the door, my heart sank. Standing there was Ally.
"Surprise!" she said, her voice light and cheerful, but it felt like a weight had dropped into my stomach.
I hadn't expected her to show up. My mind raced back to earlier, when I had tried to bury my feelings about Camila and the awkwardness of being friend-zoned. Now, with Ally back in town, it felt like an emotional storm was brewing. I was uncertain of how to navigate this dinner, especially with the added tension of my unresolved feelings for Camila lingering in the back of my mind.
"Pedri! It's been so long!" Ally smiled, and I forced a grin in return, trying to mask the whirlwind of emotions inside me.
"Yeah, it has," I replied, my voice steady despite the chaos in my heart. As I took a seat at the table, I stole a glance at my family. They were excited to see Ally, unaware of the conflicting feelings swirling in my mind. I just hoped I could get through this dinner without revealing how torn I truly felt.
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"Treating you the Way you Deserve" //Pedri Gonzalez
Fanfiction"Camila has been very close to the boys' group ever since she grew up with them at La Masia. However, the dynamic changes when two new players join the team.
