dreams to reality

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I didn't believe what I heard, "you do?" I say slightly stunned, "of course I do, I've never stopped loving you Bella. I couldn't believe how bad I messed up, i thought that was it over but i couldn't get you off my mind and part of me wanted to believe that you would give me another chance but I accepted that you wouldn't, everyone around me was telling me to forget it because nothing was going good but one person told me to believe in us and I am so thankful for Mrs smith because she was the one that helped me" when Leah mentioned my mum my eyes widened.

"my m- mum?" I stuttered, "you spoke with my mum?" I say surprised. "I went to see her every few days, I'd drop off food and have a chat or buy her more comfy clothes when she asked. I was absolutely heartbroken when I heard about her passing, I was there that day and the last thing she told me was 'my daughter needs taken care of, I know you'll be that person' and now I forever will be. I am so sorry for your loss Bella, I can't imagine how you must of felt and still feel" Leah said bringing tears to my eyes, it wasn't sad tears, it wasn't happy tears, it was tears of relief. My mum had Leah when I thought she had nobody to visit her.

Leah came across the table and give me a hug, "I can't believe you done all that" I say wiping my tears away. "All this time I thought she was alone, but she had you and that's all I needed to know, thank you for everything you've done for her. I love you so much" I say smiling at her.

We spoke for hours, we finished eating and we're at the bar. I don't think I've ever had so much fun, "wanna go to the beach" leah asked finishing off her drink. I agreed and as we were leaving a girl came up to us "omg are you Leah Williamson and Bella smith?" She said all excited and happy, I couldn't help but smile, Leah nodded and she freaked out. "Can I please get a photo, I love you both so much, I can't wait until your back at arsenal Bella. Your really good" she said and it made me really happy, "she is isn't she. I don't like her playing against me so I'm glad she's coming back" Leah adds and I blush.

We take the picture and started to speak to her, her name is Amelia and she said that she really loves arsenal but can't come over to watch a game because moneys tight. I have an idea.

"Are you with your parents? Or is anyone with you" I ask her and she nods, "my mum is in the shop over there, I can take you to her" she says, "that would be great" I reply getting a weird look from Leah.

"Hi are you Amelia's mum? I'm Bella and this is Leah" I say shaking her hand, her eyes widen "your the girls my daughter always talks about, it's so lovely to meet you both. You have brought to many smiles to my Amelia's face, thank you" she says and I get a little emotional. I didn't think I'd have an impact on anyone. Leah started to speak to Amelia so while she was distracted I had to chance to talk to her mum, "I know your struggling and Amelia really wants to come to watch arsenal at some point so I was thinking I could maybe arrange her and you of course, to come over and watch a game when the season starts" i said noticing a tear in her eye, "I don't know what to say, thank you so so much. I'm speechless" she said and I pull her in for a hug, "I'll get her to meet the team as well afterwards, I'll give you my email to keep in touch and I'll let you know then, try and keep it a secret until then" I say and she nods, she wiped her tears away before Amelia and Leah stopped talking.

We said our goodbyes and left to go to the beach, "what've you done" Leah asks me when we are in the taxi, "I'm gonna get them over to watch a match" I say proudly, leah smiles at me "I knew you would" she says turning her focus towards the road, "huh how?" I asked confused. "Bella you are the kindest person in the world of course I knew you'd to that, just every time we meet a fan and speak to them don't always offer them the come to a match" leah says laughing, I hit her arm.

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"So your coming back to arsenal, how excited are you to see me everyday" Leah says as we walk along the beach, "eh I guess it'll be okay. I'm excited to see viv and Beth more than you" I say giggling, "oh really, I'm so hurt" she says laughing, "sorry babes, I just want see my favourite player" I say getting a nudge from her, "you just wanna take digs at me" Leah says staring at my lips. "mhm" I reply pulling her into me, kissing her. "Your my favourite" Leah says making me blush, "okay maybe your mines to" I say giggling, "I knew it" she says pulling me closer to her. "I'm so lucky" she says under her breath, "me too baby" I say resting my head on her shoulder.

We sat in each other's company watching the sunset. "do you ever want children?" I ask Leah randomly, "of course, do you?" She asks smiling, "one girl and maybe a boy, I want one during my career, so they could watch me play" I say as Leah rubs my arm. "Wait like take a few years out of your career or adopt?" Leah says, i smile at her. I want a little baby girl or boy in here" I say pointing to my stomach. "oh, you'd do that?" I nod, "only for you" I say grinning at her. I climb on top of her, "oh I love you so much" leah says pulling my hips closer. "I love you too babe" I say kissing her. Things got heated quick, "soon, we're in public" i say pulling away, "oh you little tease" Leah says getting up. "it's my middle name" I smirk at her.

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It's the next day and I'm lying beside the most beautiful girl in the world, I can get used to this. When I got up I felt a breeze, I realised I had no clothes on which made me smile thinking of last night. I put a few things on before going to wash my face, as I was drying my face I felt arms wrap around me, "morning baby" Leah said kissing my cheek, "morning love" I say as Leah kisses down the side of my neck. "Somebody's horny" I say laughing, looking into the mirror. "Mhm" she says pulling my hips closer to her, her hands start to move further down, I turn to face her "shower"

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We walked down the stairs and the girls shot us a few looks, "enjoy your night?" Georgia says laughing, "and morning" leah whispers into my ear, I hit her playfully. "Yes we definitely did" I say before walking to the kitchen, "anyone want a cuppa?" I say putting the kettle on, a few said yes so I quickly made them before joining them in the living room. "Guys I have something to tell you" I say sitting up, "what's up?" Lucy asks looking a little concerned. "I'm not coming back to city anymore, I'm so sorry. I have to go back to arsenal, it's my home" I say seeing a few disappointed faces, "Janine, Georgia and now you, what am I gonna do now. I'm stuck with them 2" Ellie says with a laugh, "actually erm make that you and keira, I'm not signing an extension" Lucy adds, I was so shocked so was everyone else.

"I don't even know what to say, how can you be leaving Keira?" Ellie says looking really disappointed, "we've spoke about it, I didn't know when I wanted to say but because we were on the subject of leaving I thought I'd just say" Lucy says forcing a smile, "do you know where yet?" I ask intrigued at where to could go. "Erm I've had a few offers from nwsl teams and lyon but I'm not sure" she says squeezing Keira's hand, how cute.

"Okay enough of the sadness, let's go out on a bike ride, clear our heads" Keira says standing up. We all agreed before we went upstairs to get changed. "Babe I'm not good on bikes" leah says as we got changed, "I'm sure you'll be fine love, I'll be with you" I say trying to reassure her.

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We eventually got into cycling and I warned everyone I was quite good a cycling. "Go on pop a wheely then" Georgia says laughing, I done as she said and still managed to do it, "your go now leah" Georgia says giggling, "very funny g" leah replied.

We got up a hill and sat at the top for a while, enjoying th view, "almost as pretty as you" leah says walking up to me, "mhm really. I think it's more pretty than you" I say kissing her, "how rude" leah says pulling away, "I'm joking, I'm joking. It's no where near as beautiful as you my love" I say giggling, "that's better" she says kissing me again.

It got a bit windy and I shivered, "you cold? Take this" Leah says unwrapping the jumper she had tied around her, "thank you baby" I say putting it on as we joined up with the girls again. We took off down the hill before we heard a crash

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