Chapter 35

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I got up and went straight to the bathroom, stepping into the shower to wash away the remnants of sleep. The hot water felt refreshing, invigorating me for the day ahead. After rinsing off, I quickly got ready for physical therapy.

Before I left, I grabbed my laptop and plugged it in to charge. I had been catching up on my college classes online, trying to stay on top of my studies while I recovered.

Once I was ready, I hopped into my car and drove to the training center for injured athletes in Paris. The familiar route felt comforting, a little slice of normalcy amidst the chaos of my recovery.

Upon arriving, I entered the center and set my things down in a locker. I made my way to Dr. Daniel's office, eager to hear what he had planned for me today.

"Hey, Dr. Daniel," I greeted him as I stepped inside.

"Hey, Camila," he replied with a warm smile. "Come over here; we need to talk about what I want for you this month."

Last month, he had taken it easy on me, focusing on gradual recovery. But now, he seemed ready to ramp things up.

"Do you remember Noah? The one you got to meet last month?" he asked.

"Yeah, we've been hanging out. He's been like my only friend here," I replied, feeling a sense of relief at having someone to connect with during this challenging time.

"Well, he'll be training with you now," Dr. Daniel announced.

I felt a surge of excitement. Noah played for a college team in Barcelona, and I knew he had been through a lot. "Is he ready?" I asked.

"Yes, he's been working hard. He couldn't feel his leg for a long time, but he's finally regaining sensation and is eager to get back on the pitch. He's hoping to make it onto the Barca B team," Dr. Daniel explained.

Barca News: Pedri Spotted Leaving Hotel

Last night, Pedri González López was seen leaving a hotel, sparking speculation about his company. Eyewitnesses are wondering: who was he with? Could it be the girl he was spotted with two months ago, or is this a new relationship entirely?

As fans eagerly discuss the sighting, the details remain unclear. For now, all eyes are on the young midfielder both on and off the pitch. Stay tuned for updates as we learn more about this intriguing situation!

I put my phone down and got ready, trying to shake off the lingering thoughts about Pedri. Whatever we had wasn't real, and he could move on. Right?

"Are you ready to begin?" Noah asked, pulling me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah, let's go." But as we trained, my mind kept drifting back to that sighting of Pedri with the new girl. Who was she?

"Hey, Noah, do you maybe want to come over after?" I suggested, hoping to distract myself.

"Sure, I'd love to!" he replied, a smile breaking across his face.

After our training session, I told Noah to wait in the living room while I hopped in the shower.

"Is Camila here?" I heard a voice coming from the living room.

"She's in the shower," Noah answered.

"Come in, just wait here!" I called back.

Once I finished showering and got dressed, I felt a mix of excitement and nerves. I walked out, ready to greet Noah, but when I looked up, my heart skipped a beat.

The living room was filled with familiar faces. I ran and jumped on the first person I saw—Fermin!

"Ale! Ansu! Joao! Pablo! Jude! Ferran! Gavi!" I exclaimed, hugging each of them tightly.

"What are you guys doing here?" I asked, my eyes wide with surprise.

"We came to see you! We missed you so much," Pablo said, grinning from ear to ear.

"Yeah, it's been too long!" Ansu added, giving me a playful shove. "We thought we'd surprise you!"

"No one told me!" I laughed, shaking my head in disbelief. "I'm so happy to see all of you!"

"Where's Pedri?" I asked, my heart racing with a mix of excitement and concern.

"He's coming later; we just got back from his trip," Gavi replied, leaning against the wall with a relaxed smile.

"Trip? Where to?" I asked, trying to mask my curiosity about who he was with.

"He went to see some family. You know how it is," Ferran said, shrugging. "But he'll be back soon!"

"Yeah, he was really looking forward to catching up with you," Jude chimed in, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "He was asking us about you the whole time!"

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"What did you tell him?"

"Just that you've been busy with training," Joao said, smirking. "Fermin changed the subject. "So, what's the plan? Are we just hanging out, or are we doing something fun?"

"I was thinking maybe we could play some video games or watch a movie," I suggested. "What do you all think?"

"Video games!" Ferran exclaimed. "I'm in! But I warn you, I'm going to crush you all."

"Big talk, Ferran!" Ansu shot back. "You just wait until I get my hands on that controller!"

As they bantered, I felt a warm glow of happiness. It was moments like this that reminded me of how much I missed them all.

"By the way," Jude said, leaning in closer, "you should see the new moves I've been working on. I think I could give Pedri a run for his money!"

"Please, you wish!" Gavi laughed. "But I'd love to see you try!"

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