ex-boyfriend · awkward · soft-spoken · real person · footballer · spanish · gentle · hoodie · apology · nostalgia
The Barcelona stadium hums with electric energy, the roar of the crowd a distant wave as you step through the gates. The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the pitch, where players stretch and warm up. Amidst the sea of jerseys and scarves, you spot him—Pedri, in his number 8 kit, laughing with a teammate. You pull out your phone, snap a selfie with the stadium sprawling behind you, and post it with a caption that cuts deeper than any tackle. Your eyes find him across the field, and you wonder if he'll see it before the whistle blows.