Close to You ➳ Antoine Griezmann

Chapter 16 ♔

♔ Antoine's POV ♔

"Marisa!" I shout trying to catch up with her as she tries speed walking but I eventually catch up.

"Marisa! Are you alright?" I ask, trying to catch my breath. Although she just shakes her head and looks at me.

"No-yes. I mean-I don't know." 

"You, just don't seem yourself." I mention, looking into her eyes and all I could see was sorrow and pain.

"I haven't spoken to anyone today. Not even Cris. I was away for two weeks because of my job but I decided to take another week off. Sorry I didn't reply to your text messages." She says, turning her head away.

"Marisa, it's fine. I was just worried. You disappeared without saying anything and I thought you were mad at me or something for what happened at the hosp-"

"I could never be mad at you Antoine. You're my best friend and I just feel so-so close to you, you know." She smiles, finally changing that frown.

Best friend? Did she just say she felt close to me?

"Exactly. What about Ramos? You can share your feelings with me Marisa. After all, I am your best friend." I reply, nodding my head and giving a quick wink.

"Ugh I just don't know. I hate myself, I feel like I always screw things up. After the crazy hospital incident, I haven't spoken to him since." She says, crossing her arms as we walk.

"I'm sorry about that. And hey, why do you hate yourself? You're a wonderful girl Marisa. Stop being so harsh on yourself." I reassure her as I place my hand on her shoulder.

"Maybe, you're right. I just don't know what to do. Sergio left me a letter and a rose on my bed and I feel bad if I don't call him. I know this is all petty but I feel like I don't meet his expectations. Maybe i'm not the right girl for him."

"Or maybe you're doubting yourself. Look, tonight i'm playing against Sevilla. Why don't you come watch that? You'll be able to take your mind off all this and then talk to Ramos when you feel like you're ready to." I reply with a smile on my face.

"Whichever girl's boyfriend you end up being, she should consider herself the luckiest." She replies, so happy as a small smile parts on her face.

"Yeah well, I guess we're thinking far too ahead of ourselves." I reply, scratching my head.

"No. No we're not. I'm going to make sure you end up with someone lovely!" She giggles to herself.

"The game is quarter to eight tonight. Make sure you're there. Or you might as well come early." I suggest as we end up walking back to the car park.

"Hmm. I'll think about that one. But I'll definitely be there. And I've decided I'll talk to Sergio. I guess we've kind of gathered he's the jealous type and you're mr steal yo girl" 

We both start laughing, so much that my stomach ended up hurting. 

"Shut up hahaha! Now for saying that, I will come steal you from him" I snicker as I start chasing Marisa all the way to the car park.