061 | you can't miss that

The morning sun streamed through the curtains of Gianna's room, the soft light warming the space in a way that felt peaceful, almost serene. Gianna slowly stirred from her sleep, stretching her arms above her head and letting out a soft yawn. Her eyes fluttered open, and she froze for a moment when she saw Hector lying next to her, his face relaxed in sleep, a slight smile on his lips. She hadn't realized how deep she had slept, how much comfort she had found in his presence.

Her heart skipped a beat as she looked at him, taking in the peacefulness of the moment. The events of the previous night felt almost like a dream, the adrenaline of scoring two goals and winking at Hector during the match still fresh in her mind. But what really hit her was how natural it felt to have him here, beside her.

She shifted slightly, not wanting to wake him just yet, but the sudden buzzing of her phone on the nightstand broke the silence. Gianna reached for it, still careful not to disturb Hector, and her eyes widened as she saw the headlines plastered across her screen.

"Barcelona's Guiu Scores Two Goals-And Winks at Mystery Man in the Stands!"

"Who is the lucky guy?!"

Gianna's mouth fell open in shock as she scrolled through the countless messages and social media posts tagging her in the latest gossip. Fans, journalists, and even fellow players were speculating about the identity of the man she had winked at. The comments ranged from playful to inquisitive, some asking if it was a special someone, while others jokingly referred to him as her "mystery boyfriend."

Gianna groaned, sinking back into her pillow, feeling the heat rise in her cheeks. She knew it was coming, but the public attention-so soon after the match-was overwhelming.

Just as she was about to turn off her phone and hide under the covers, Hector stirred beside her. He shifted, stretched out a little, and his voice was groggy but amused when he spoke.

"Well, well, look at the headlines this morning," Hector said, his tone teasing, as he reached over and grabbed her phone from her hand, reading the screen with an eyebrow raised.

Gianna rolled her eyes, exhaling dramatically. "I didn't even think it would blow up like this," she muttered. "I just winked. It wasn't that big of a deal."

Hector smirked, propping himself up on one elbow as he turned to face her. "Oh, trust me, hermosa, when you wink at me like that, it's a big deal." He flashed her a mischievous grin.

Gianna shot him a playful glare, feeling her embarrassment grow. "You're not helping," she said, trying to hide her flustered expression. "Now everyone's asking who I winked at."

Hector laughed softly, his fingers brushing against her cheek as he gently cupped her face. "Well, I think the world deserves to know who the lucky guy is." His voice softened, but there was an undeniable confidence in his words. "Besides, I'm not complaining. You made my night with that wink."

Gianna couldn't help but chuckle, her heart doing a little flip as she looked at him. "I think you're enjoying this attention way too much."

"Oh, I am," Hector replied with a grin. "But this is what you get for winking at me, hermosa. You might've just started a media frenzy."

She rolled her eyes, but the playful, easygoing energy between them made her feel lighthearted despite the whirlwind of attention. The buzz from the game, the kiss they had shared earlier, and now this moment with him beside her-it was a lot to process, but it all felt so... right.

"So, what now?" Gianna asked, sitting up a little, suddenly aware of how much the entire situation had shifted. She knew it wasn't just about football anymore. There was something more between them, something deeper. "Are we just going to pretend like we didn't make headlines?"

Hector leaned in closer, his breath warm against her skin as he spoke softly. "I say we just enjoy it. Let the world talk. We both know what we have, and that's what matters, right?"

Gianna smiled, her heart swelling with warmth. She reached out to gently hold his hand, her thumb tracing circles over his knuckles. "Yeah. You're right."

Hector pressed a quick kiss to her forehead before he shifted to sit up beside her, pulling her in close. "And as for the headlines-let's just say they'll get used to it. Everyone will know who I'm winking at next time."

Gianna laughed, the lightheartedness between them bringing a sense of relief. "Guess I'll have to watch out for you and your winks, huh?"

He laughed, his arm around her shoulders as he pulled her close. "Only if you're lucky enough to get another one, hermosa."

Gianna leaned against him, letting out a sigh of contentment. Despite the chaos of the headlines, she knew one thing for sure: with Hector by her side, they could face whatever came their way-together.