Journey

24

Jucinara's POV

"Well." I say as I look at the article that just came out in The Washington Post. "Everyone knows now."

"I'm proud of you two." Audrey Solo says.

"Thanks Audi." Christen says as I finish reading the article.

The article is how the Chicago Red Stars Owner Arnim Whisler and the Chicago Red Stars coach Rory Dames treated myself, Christen, and some of our other former teammates when we played for the Red Stars.

"If he gives you any shit then lemme know." Audrey says.

Christen and I nod then we head to the away locker room here at SeatGeek Stadium with our teammates.

As we're walking to the locker room, I get handed the line-up so I look at it.

1-Alana
2-Isabel
4-Jucinara
12-Tierna Davidson
6-Magdalena Eriksson
3-Adriana
7-Daniëlle van de Donk
14-Jackie Groenen
23-Christen Press(C)
21-Ada Hegerberg
10-Pernille Harder

When we get to the locker room everyone puts their stuff down in their respective lockers then we head outside for the pitch inspection.

After we've inspected the pitch, my teammates and I head back to the locker room.

When I get to my locker I take my AirPods out, take out my nose ring, take off my necklaces and my rings, then I put my jewelry and AirPods in my bag.

Once I'm jewelry free I take off my tracksuit then I put on my warm up top and my game shorts.

I then sit down in my locker and put on my socks, my shin pads and my red boots.

After my boots are on I head to Christen's locker then sit down on the floor in-between her legs.

"Hey Nara." Christen says then she starts running her fingers through my hair.

"Hi Christen." I say then I face forward and let Christen do her thing.

Christen runs her fingers through my hair for a little bit then she puts my hair into a pony tail just like I like it.

"Thanks." I say then I hug one of Christen's legs.

"No problem." Christen says then she tilts my head back and pecks my lips.

After our kiss, I get up, walk out of the locker room, and head onto the field with the outfield players

When I get on the pitch I run through my warm ups with the starters for a while then we head back to the locker room.

Once in the locker room I change out of the training top and change into my maroon jersey while the coaches do their last minute talks.

When the last minute talks end, we are told to head to the tunnel so I head to the back of the line in the tunnel.

Right before we head onto the pitch, I step out of line, walk to the front then I stand in front of the captain and face her.

"Hey Nara." Christen says with a smile.

"Hi." I say then I hug the Forward.

Christen and I hug for a few seconds then I get back in line behind

Minutes later we are told to head out onto the field for the prematch stuff so I follow Christen and Alana out onto the field.

Once on the field we stand in line for a few seconds then we shake hands with the Red Stars players.