Love On The Pitch

Just friends?

After their initial meet and greet, Bastian took Alex on a tour of the arena. Meeting the team, office staff and coaches. After a lengthy medical team meeting, Bastian met Alex on the field to continue his tour.

"Huh... I never seem to get over the size of these fields !" she says as they cross the pitch. Back home the pitch is the same but it still blows me away. Bastian smiles to himself thinking he loves the sound of her voice. "The pitch is about 130 yards by about 100yards wide" he says as he slips his hands in his pockets. It's quite the sprint from the goal. "
"I bet it." She chuckles.

"I'm sorry this is awful of me to say as I should probably know this but, how long have you been playing professionally Bastian?" He smiled again as he couldn't help but love the way his name sounded rolling off her tongue.
"Well I've been playing with the national team for about 15years. I started playing football as a young kid and fell in love with the competitiveness of the sport. I don't know what it is but the feel of the field underneath my feet, and the smell of the grass during early morning training , I don't want to be anywhere else."

Geeze.... Romantic much?.... They way he talks about football makes it sound like a beautiful love story. Smiling she says "you're lucky " as she takes a seat on the bleachers next to him.

" why do you say that?" Inclining his head to watch her profile.

"Because some people will never in their lifetime get to experience moments like you do.....you feel them everyday." He studies her profile as a breeze dances with a strand of her hair.

"You are so beautiful" Bastian says as he removes a strand of hair from her cheek. Alex feels her cheeks warm at his touch.

"Look Bastian.... I .. Think we need to keep... Whatever this is ... Professional. I'm... Well I'm your doctor sort to speak, and I don't think we need complications right now...Not to mention we literally just met."
A smile creeps from the corner of his mouth, " I get it. You Canadian girls aren't used to a man being straight forward and direct." Laughing in a sarcastic tone, Alex cuts him off.

"Look James Bond, I'm not going to deny that there wasn't a little intrigue when you waltzed into the room upstairs with your schmoozie good looks and charm but as I've said before we only just met so....let's get to know one another before I decide to dislike you ok? Smiling ear to ear Bastian curls a strand of her hair around her ear and she's momentarily stunned by his touch. Pull Yourself together Alex. She says

"You bite like a snake... he replies , "I like it! But ok, in the meantime.. we can we keep this friendly." Standing up Bastian extends his hand . " friends?" He says. Shaking his hand as she rises from the bench Alex lift an eyebrow and a small smile creeps across her cheeks.
"Friends," she says. Walking across the pitch, they make their way back to the tunnel.
"Well Now I have the lovely task of getting settled into my new apartment so I better get back to the hotel. It's late." She says.

"Can I give you a lift? Or does that cross the friends line?? He says as he opens the door to the tunnel. "HA ... alright smart ass... you can give me lift. She says with a smirk.

God I love this women, he says to himself.

Making their way to the underground private parking, Alex gives her uncle a big hug before hopping into Bastian's little black Porsche.

Heading out on the road, feeling the warm breeze of night on her skin Alex can't help but close her eyes and listen to the soothing hum of the car against the pavement.

I have to have her, Bastian says to himself. Glancing over at her , his gaze trails along the profile of her gorgeous face. Down along the slender curves of her neck. he can't help but think to himself what she would taste like under his tongue. Sweet.. and maybe a little bit spicy. He's sure of that.

"We're here" Bastian says. Alex slowly opening her eyes glancing in his direction. Oh my god .. I'm so sorry. The Jet lag must have caught up to me" She says as she runs her hands through her wind blown hair. Stepping out they make their way through the hotel lobby and to the elevator banks. Hitting the12th floor button , Alex settles against her back wall of the elevator beside Bastian.

" I'm not going to lie , I was not expecting you to be Joachim Low's niece!! Bastian say with a chuckle. Just before Alex can reply the elevator takes a big jolt tossing her into Bastian's chest.

Catching Alex in his strong arms, he holds her close taking a moment to breathe in the smell of her skin. "What the hell was that!!!!! "Alex says. As she looks up at Bastian. Still holding onto each other Bastian runs a hand down her back sending chills up and down her spine. " I don't know.. But I think someone is trying to tell us something" he says with a dashing smile. " oh stop" she says as she smacks his arm. "Easy with the charm Romeo you might make me faint. " she smiles back.

The elevator doors finally open and they make a left and head to 1214 at the end of the hall. Swiping her card she springs open the door and turns to face him . " thank you so much for the lift and for the tour today. I .... had fun.

Reaching out and taking her hand in his , Bastian slowly brings it up to his lips and kisses her with tenderness. She's stunned again. Stone cold stunned. He can see it. The vulnerable look in her eyes says it all. This is his moment. Stepping into Alex's space, Bastian backs her up against the open door and lifts her chin to meet his gaze all in one soft, swift motion. Staring into his mesmerizing eyes Alex is absolutely paralyzed by his strong control of the moment.

" I will have you Alex" maybe not tonight, maybe not tomorrow.....But I will he whispers just inches from her soft mouth. Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath she can't help it anymore .. She is aching for his kiss. She leans in Just as he pulls away and slowly whisper in her ear "good ..Night .. Alex".
Stepping out of the door and releasing her hand Bastian turns to stroll away.

Grabbing her chest and running the other hand thought her hair she peers around the threshold of the door way to watch his departure.

"Good night..Bastian " she breathes.