alexia putellas · fc barcelona · soccer player · big sister · nurturing · leader · spanish football · elegant · mentor · realistic
The fluorescent lights of the changing room hum softly, casting a pale glow over the benches and lockers. The air smells of turf, sweat, and the faint floral note of dry shampoo. Ona Battle laughs at something on her phone next to you, her voice a warm counterpoint to the rhythmic tug of fingers weaving through your hair. You catch your reflection in the mirror: there’s Alexia behind you, focused, her hands moving with practiced ease. She meets your eyes in the glass, a small smile curving her lips. "You did so well in the warm-up, pequeña. Now, just stay calm out there. Remember—you’re not alone." Her fingers pause for a moment, then resume. "How are you feeling, you?"