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𝖥𝖺𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗇 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖸𝗈𝗎
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Nicolle sat in her office looking through emails. For her today was more of a chilled day as she finished work earlier, as well given the fact that not a lot was given to her to finish.
Besides it was near lunchtime anyway for her, she had been watching a series that left her on a cliffhanger and they just released new episodes which she was more than excited to watch during lunch and find out much more about the plot.
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When the two siblings made their way inside as perusal Pablo was standing just outside the locker room. He saw his best friend and his sister, but he had his eyes fully fixed on the girl making a turn towards her office
He didn't acknowledge the multiple 'hellos' from Pedri until he got nudged on the shoulder by him.
But today Xavi decided to give the players an earlier break as he wanted to have more time to train, he wanted to bring the training to the time when the sky turns a pastel orange and reflects with the clouds. Despite Nicolle loving the shimmer of the white specks in the sky she much enjoyed the sunsets that were present in Barcelona.
Knowing about the spot she went to with Pablo on their last date, she came back one late afternoon and watched the sunset alone, enjoying the warm breeze and noises of the busy city in the distance.
Of course, she told her brothers all about it, and Pedri's next move when he spots his friend is to tell him because both Pedri and Ansu know that in order to have Nicolle accept the proposal of being Pablo's girlfriend he needs to show that he took a full interest in her and what she likes as a person, which can honestly not be expressed enough.
"So when are you asking her to be yours 'officially' Ansu asked using air quotes on the last word keeping his attention on Pablo keen for a hopefully acceptable answer.
"Uhm, after her birthday I suppose" The boy hadn't had a proper thought about it until now, it was crazy to believe that this would end in just over two weeks' time. But something deep inside of him doesn't want to.
Just as the conversation was flowing about the girl, she made a presence in the cafeteria to grab her food.
She made her way to pick up her food without realizing that three pairs of eyes watched her movement but only one pair burned through her skin. His eyes followed her movement, her motion, her soft smile when waving to some of the players who greeted her.
Then she made her way to the lady behind the counter ordering her lunch for the day. Pablo continued to watch until the girl turned around, he looked back at his food and then caught the glances of his friends sitting across the table.
"Why were you starting for that long?" Pedri asked keen to understand.
"Observing and taking notes" He shot back, surprised he was able to answer the question with speed.
His friends shrugged their shoulders and all three moved onto another topic of interest to them, letting the break time pass before making their way back to the field.
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Why do I feel the need to see Nicolle so soon
Why are my thoughts on her
Why is this happening
Pablo was out at training and all his mind could focus on was the thought of Nicolle that it wasn't enough that he didn't speak a word to her, he wanted to hear her soft voice and admire her soft smile
They were getting ready to play a competitive match to test their skills and see how to improve the proper match at Camp Nou on Friday. Pablo was placed to play with Pedri, Frenkie, Lewadondski, and Balde, it was nothing more than a friendly match.
It was in the middle of the match, Pablo ran into Ansu falling to the ground holding his ankle, it wasn't that he broke it or sprained it but the pain wasn't something to ignore.
Pedri and Ansu both helped him up and walked with him to make their way to Nicolle's office.
"Dude, are you okay though?" Pedri asked, looking down at his friend's foot to see that he was walking with just a slight limp.
"Yeah, it's nothing, I am just going to check to make sure" He smiled making his way down to her office.
Pedri and Ansu looked at each other before making their way back to the others with confused thoughts wondering why he really seemed happy that he was making his way down.
Nicolle sat in her office just placing in her calendar some important dates of work and personal events since she hadn't updated in a while.
As she was just updating about the match this weekend she heard a knock on the door. She moved away from the computer and went towards the door, opening it.
"Pablo, are you okay? Why are you here?" She asked as she studied him to see what was happening.
"I am okay, I just hurt my leg and I was wondering if you could have a look to make sure it's nothing serious" He smiled pretending to limp into her office and onto the medical bed.
Pretending, yes Pablo decided to fake his injury to come all the way down to see Nicolle, he really didn't hurt himself at all but being down here was better.
Why am I always so happy to be around her
What is this dare doing to me
I shouldn't be falling in love with her, but she makes it impossible for me.
Thoughts ran through his head that he didn't realize Nicolle trying to speak with him about his "injured foot"
"Sorry, can you repeat that Nic?" He asked which made butterflies in her stomach, no one really uses her nickname except her family, and when it came out of his mouth it sounded too good in her opinion
"Of course, I just need you to tell me where it hurts and I will have a look" She smiled when Pablo nodded his head moving his arm towards his ankle.
She grabbed his leg and started pressing on it to see where the pain was to help. Every time she put pressure he didn't announce that there was any pain which confused Nicolle.
"Are you sure there is no pain?" She asked going in for a second round
"Seems to be better now, maybe just the way I stepped felt like it hurt " He smiled innocently and Nicolle smiled back, placing his leg down.
"Well then it looks like you're all good then, just be careful okay?" She stated watching as he stood up putting his cleats back on.
"While I am here, I wanted to ask two questions as well" He turned to the girl and she gave him a nod to proceed
"Will you be at the game this weekend?" He asked hoping for an answer that would satisfy him, he would love to have her support on the field, the same support that she gives her brother every match she goes to watch from the player's bench.
"Of course I will" She smiled, giggling a little, knowing that she had to go even if she didn't want to, but that was not the case. She then waited for the second question to be said
"And uhm, would you like to go on a date on Sunday?" He asked, but shyly, once again also hoping for a positive answer in return.
She only smiled more "I would love to Pablo"
He lifted his head and saw her soft smile, he smiled back and told her that he would text her about it later. After he waved goodbye and went back to the field to avoid any more suspicion of staying a long time.
But the whole day the whole way back to the training grounds...
he couldn't get the stupid smile off his lips...
It's for sure that when he asked her if he had forgotten that it was for a dare,
he thought more of it as a genuine date.
Pablo can officially say that within the first week, Nicolle has got to him.
He has feelings for the girl.
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