Perfect Strangers ➳ Neymar Jr

Chapter 11

__________ Neymar's POV _________

I was at training grounds. It was half six early in the morning and I was working out. The weather still felt chilly but I didn't care. All I wanted was to train.

"Miss playing eh?" Messi shouts from the seats.

I look up and give a forced smile and then get back to running. I started running a few laps around the field as Messi watched me. He could see I was working hard but knew something wasn't right.

He eventually comes over and stands in my way.

"What's wrong?" Messi asks.

"Nothing." I say as I run around him and continue running.

He catches up with me and runs with me, beside me and says "somethings not right bro. What's up? I thought everything was going well between you and Jasmine?"

I stop.

"It is. It's not Jasmine though. It's Bruna. She's back man." I say as I feel sweat gliding down the side of my face.

"Wait, Bruna's back? What does she want?" Messi asks eagerly. I look to see his face so worried. His eyes focused on me.

"Me. She wants me back." I reply.

"Well she can't. She left you bro. And it'll be so unfair to Jasmine, she's a really sweet girl." He mumbles.

"That's why I called you here. I just don't know what to do. Remember when Bruna was my everything. I've always loved everything about her. We've had dreams of having our own little family. Until she left. But she came back last night apologising and I shut her out." I mutter with disappointment.

"Go with your heart. Do what you feel is best for you but just know you have me. And the squad." Messi says.

"Yeah, and we're with you on this bro. Whatever you go through. Barca squad all the way." A familiar voice interrupts.

I turn around to see Suarez walking over to myself and Messi, smiling. I had that look of confusion thinking I didn't call him over.

"Yeah I called him. We're all a squad bro you know." Messi smiles as he looks at me.

I couldn't be any more thankful for my friends. They weren't only my teammates, but my best friends.

"Gracias guys. I just don't know if I want Bruna back in my life. Do I give her a second chance or-"

"Give her a second chance." Another voice interrupts me. But this time it sounded like..

"Jasmine" I say as I stand there in shock.

"Don't worry Jasmine it's nothing like that I, I I'm just conf-"

"Confused. I know. Give her a second chance. I'm fine." She says completing my sentence.

"I'm so sorry Jasmine. I never knew Bruna would turn up like that in my life." I say apologising.

"It's fine. Honestly, why are you all looking so.. Worried. Can you guys give us a few minutes please?" She says as she waits patiently for Messi and Suarez to give us space.

"I don't know what to say Jas" I say as I look away.

"Hey, hey. You don't have to say anything. If you still have feelings for her then you really should go back to her. Give her a second chance you know." She says as she puts her hands around my cheeks and makes me face her.

"What about us?" I question her.

"We're just friends. Always. I'll always be here for you. Besides, I'll have to go back to LA soon. When my vacation is over." She says as her voice starts to quiet down.

I stand there speechless not knowing what to say.

_________ Jasmine's POV __________

"Anyways, I'll leave you to training." I say as I look away.

"No you can stay here, this isn't an important training sessio-"

"Valentine's on her own." I mumbles as I walk away from him.

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I don't know why I did that. Tell Neymar I was okay when I felt like shutting my feelings down. Feeling so lost I was looking down and started to storm out until I bumped into someone.

"Ouch!" The voice exclaimed.

"Sorry I.." I say pausing, looking up to see Bruna.

Great. I felt even more like crap.

"It's fine." She says bluntly as she struts off in her high heels.

I walk off not giving a damn but I turn around just once and the way she walked with such attitude made me wonder if she was the same girl she was before she left Neymar.

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I arrive home shutting the door behind me. My face was emotionless.

"Jasmine! Where did you go? So, did you see your bae today?" Val asks me as she giggles.

"Yeah. At training." I say as I force a fake smile.

"Jasmine. Bonjour!" Antoine says as he appears out of nowhere and wraps his arms around Valentine.

"Antoine.. Hey. I didn't realise you were here." I say again giving a fake smile trying to hide my emotions.

"Why wouldn't I be, I'm here with my baby girl!" He exclaims giggling as he kisses Valentine's forehead.

"So Jasmine. We have something exciting to tell you. I'm going away with Antoine to Paris tonight! I'm sorry I should've told you earlier but we only thought about it last night. Of course only if you want me to stay I'll sta-"

"No of course not. Go with Antoine. I know how much you've been wanting to go Paris. Especially with your man crush haha who you now happen to be dating" I laugh.

I could've told Valentine everything but seeing how happy she was with Antoine and her life, I couldn't ruin that.

"You can join if you want?" Antoine asks me but I decline his offer.

I mean a get away would be perfect to clear my mind.

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"Take care of yourself. I love you so much silly and I'll miss you." I say to Valentine as I give her a big warm hug not wanting to let go but I knew I had to.

"Take care of my sister otherwise!" I punch Antoine's arm gently as I laugh a little.

"I will, she's in hands of Antoine Griezmann." He replies as he starts to pick up their luggage.

"Anyways, bye Jasmine." They both say as they leave. I stand there at the door waving goodbye and then shut the door behind me.

Tears start to stream down my face. I push my back against the door and slide down slowly. I become a tragic mess. Crying. I just had to let everything out today. I was completely alone now. Crying so much I place my head on my knees and cover my head with arms.