Sunday Candy

Tell Me the Truth

Tobin ended up avoiding me for the rest of the day. When it came to our group lift session, she couldn't even be bothered to be near me. And not to mention our training session on the pitch. It felt like she was either ashamed for how she reacted towards my bruises or a switch just flipped and she no longer wanted to be bothered by the situation. Which I don't mind. In a way, I felt better knowing someone wasn't constantly pitying me and instead kept to themselves. It helped me forget.

It was currently team dinner. I was once again sitting with Kelley, Alex and Pinoe.

We were preparing for tomorrow's game against New Zealand. I had high hopes that the game was going to go decently well.

"Munch, how're you feeling about tomorrow's game?" Pinoe asked out of the blue.

"I just really hope we don't keep going into games with our heads in the sky and our feet on the ground" I grab a mini tomato and plop it in my mouth. She nods.

"Can I just say something? I'm getting really good vibes for tomorrow. Munchy, maybe even a hat trick for you?" Kelley says hopefully. I shrug not really sure on how to answer that.

"We absolutely need to secure a win. There's no way we'll move up without winning tomorrow" I say truthfully.

"Don't worry Reign, we got this" Alex chips in, stuffing a spoonful of cereal in her mouth.

In all honesty, I wanted nothing more than to believe that the team has the win in the bag. And chances are, we do. But being overly optimistic and entering a game prideful does no one any good. Especially after our defeat against Sweden.

"Anyway, Lex, want to go for a run later?" I ask. She shakes her head before responding, "I can't. I gotta feed Charlie"

"Ugh maybe I shouldn't go on a run and instead play with Charlie baby" I chuckle, quickly finishing up my plate.

I ended up cleaning my spot on the table, grabbing my plate and bringing it to the section of dirty dishes. I make my way upstair to my room, hoping to get a solid nights sleep before the game. As I reach my room, I remember the situation with Tobin. Maybe I should talk to her. Resolve the whole awkwardness that's between us.

I shake my head at my own thoughts, and soon find myself preparing my things for a hot shower.

Knock, knock

My eyebrows scrunch in confusion but I open the door behind me anyway.

"Tobin?"

"Hi" I wave my hand sarcastically. She shifts in front of me, hands in her pockets.

"Toby? Did you want to talk?"

"Yeah, uhm, I just wanted to apologize for how I've been acting. You need support right now and I haven't been doing my job as a friend in being there for you. Mare-" I stop her from continuing.

"Toby, it's okay. It was wrong of me to put you in a position like that. I appreciate you so much" I grab her shoulders, tugging her into my body. She eagerly wraps her arms around my torso.

"I love ya thunder. Never forget that" She pulls away before I do. My weight falls back onto my heels as she fixes her hat.

"Love you too, Tobs" She smiles gently before walking away and leaving me to myself.

Is it wrong that part of me wishes things were a little different between us. Over 10 years of knowing and playing with Tobin, I've never felt this way until now. Not to mention, it's been painstakingly obvious that her and Christen have been into each other since before the 2015 World Cup in Canada.

Maybe I shouldn't pursue anything. God knows I don't know how.

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A/N

i know this chapter is a lil short & i'm soooo sorry for that :((( i hope to get another one out tomorrow!!!

also, i've been thinking about making a viv miedema fic too! lmk if you guys would be interested in it :)