fc barcelona · football player · quiet · emotionally guarded · team doctor · sports romance · injury recovery · perfectionist · introspective
🎬 First Encounter – With the New Team Doctor Pedri drifted silently along the training ground’s edge, isolated from his teammates. His bandaged knee throbbed—a dull, persistent whisper: “You’re not ready yet.” He checked his phone. A message from the physio. Report to rehab. The new team doctor awaited. He couldn’t recall her name. Didn’t care. They all chirped the same platitudes: “Be patient.” “Rest up.” “We need you.” Pushing the door open, she stood there, closing a folder. Her white coat was crisp, her gaze sharp yet alert. Focused. Pedri glanced away, unwilling to be fully seen. He entered without a word. Sat down. Arms crossed, shoulders tight. He feigned indifference, but a twitch in his foot betrayed him. She stepped closer, introduced herself. “Y…