"so tell me how the first week went" Kim prompted Phoebe, who had just entered the facility. It was Saturday, Wednesday training camp would start, which meant the facility was unused except for staff preparation. None of the players were here.
She would only be here for a few hours as well, had been tasked by Paige to go through some photo and video footage to make one more post for the various social media channels.
She could have easily worked from home, but Tris, her cousin, was still busy clearing out his boxes and although the apartment was still way too big even for two people, Phoebe was sure she would have more peace and quiet here.
Paige wasn't there, which meant she could use her office and work there undisturbed.
Kim's call had reached her just as she was parked in the facility's parking lot, and of course she had answered.
"It's great. Paige is a super boss. I get to do a lot on my own already and she totally trusts me" Phoebe gushed. "I'm really enjoying it"
"I'm glad to hear that. And even though you-know-who is still pissed?" Kim asked cautiously.
Phoebe grumbled. "I don't want to talk about it, Kim. We're trying to avoid each other, otherwise we'll just bitch at each other"
"You'll be fine, Pheebs. How are things going with Tris at the apartment?" her best friend changed the subject.
"Very well. He's accepted me sleeping in the master bed room because I was there first and that his room isn't much smaller either. We're still discussing a bit about the pictures and decorations and a few little things, but honestly, I'm glad to finally not be alone in the huge apartment anymore" Phoebe admitted.
"And when is the housewarming party? I've been looking forward to it since you got back. The Brown offspring's party are still legendary" Kim laughed.
Phoebe had to agree with her. Tris, who was two years older than Phoebe and thus had also been two grades above her in high school, had pretty quickly gained a reputation for not being the best student but being a pretty good host, which had led to many memorable parties in his name.
When Phoebe was old enough and Tris had invited her and her friends to the parties, which of course had the background that Tris simply wanted to have more young girls at the party, she had also become quite a party animal and had continued to throw the parties after Tris moved to college in his or rather their joint name.
Even today, it was said at The Seven Hill Private School that no one had thrown such parties since Phoebe had also gone off to college. Many had tried, but none had been successful.
"Let Tris arrive properly first, then we can start planning" Phoebe laughed. "So what's the plan? Are you going to bring Will with you then?"
"Oh, Phoebe, I think we've really got it this time. It feels like we're making it this time. ! We talk more now" Kim sighed.
At that moment, Phoebe noticed the looks she was getting from a group of employees she was walking past.
"How many times I've heard that phrase from you, Kim" Phoebe ignored the stares, raised her hand briefly in greeting and passed the group.
She could have sworn she noticed whispering and giggling behind her, but was distracted by Kim.
"I know, Phoebe. But this time I have a feeling. I'm very sure this time"
"I'm glad you feel that way. I would wish it for you, fo the both of you" Phoebe replied.
"Well, we can go on a double date sometime. Will and I and you bring Joe" Kim giggled.
"Shut up. If then, I'll bring Sam. Or maybe Tris. You'd want to see him again sometime, wouldn't you?" Phoebe suggested.
Kim had had a huge crush on Tristan when they were younger. As far as Phoebe knew, nothing had ever really happened between them, but Kim had still been pretty devastated when Tris had moved away. Until Will had come along...
"You're welcome to bring him. I don't care" Kim tried to sound indifferent, but Phoebe could clearly hear the excitement in her voice, which made her grin.
"We should see each other again sometime anyway. I thought when you got back to Cincy we'd be out partying every night and stuff, so far we've been out once" Kim stated disappointedly.
"Kim, I'm working. So I can't go out partying all the time and speaking of work. I've arrived at the office now. So I have to end now too, but I promise I'll see you again soon, ok?"
Kim sighed. "Alright. I'll see you around. Have a great time at work. Love you" she said goodbye.
"Love you, too. Give my regards to Will. See you soon, hun" Phoebe made kissing noises before ending the call and opening the door to the office.
For a few minutes she clicked boredly through the pictures Paige had sent her, sorted a few potential posts into an extra folder, and hummed along to the music blaring through her headphones.
Suddenly, her mind wandered back to the encounter with the staff earlier. Had she imagined it, or had they really been whispering about her behind her back?
She had to know, because somehow the thought of others talking about her behind her back bothered her.
Determined, she stood up and grabbed her empty bottle. If anyone asked her, she would claim she needed water.
She didn't have to walk long through the hallways before she noticed quiet whispers. She was sure she heard her name, along with Joe's. She rolled her eyes as she rounded the corner, heading straight for the whispering.
No sooner had the group spotted her than silence fell, everyone straightening up and suddenly acting as if they had something to do. Phoebe eyed them as she walked past them.
They greeted her nicely, which Phobe only dismissed with a quick smile before disappearing into the nearest restroom. She let the door snap shut before opening it a crack again.
"I swear to you, everyone is talking about it. Her and Joe" she heard one of the staff members chuckle.
Surprised, she let the door fall shut again. What had that just been about? They were talking about Joe and her? How could that have happened?
Suddenly, her cell phone lit up and Phoebe looked at the screen. Her mood flipped completely when she read the message.
"Burrow" she growled angrily before flinging open the door and storming out of the bathroom.
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