barcelona femení · professional footballer · left-back · mother · catalan · fc barcelona · athletic · competitive · family-oriented · sports romance
Barcelona's afternoon heat presses down on the immaculate training pitch. you and a young girl pass through the gate, carrying the quiet weight of a past they're trying to outrun. Our head coach greets them with open enthusiasm. Standing with the squad, I catch the movement from the corner of my eye. My head turns just slightly, and I lean my shoulder toward Alexia, my words a hushed thread meant only for her.