The Secret - Alexia Putellas

21.

Thank you Eliza!!!

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Walking along the beach as the sun slowly but surely set, Erin finally felt herself calming down. Although the stress from earlier had left its marks and she was feeling exhausted, her thoughts were no longer directed to work and all those statistics.

All she thought about was her girlfriend, who was walking beside her playing the ball which Nala was excitedly fetching.

Alexia looked even more stunning in the evening glow. Her features were flawless, her eyes sparkled. Erin couldn't remember the last time she had felt her heart flutter like that.

Tucking her hands in her pockets and tiptoeing through the shallow water along the beach, Erin watches as the gorgeous brunette once again kicked the ball past Nala, the little dog excitedly sprinting off to retrieve it.

"You weren't lying when you said she loves the beach", Erin chirps behind them, at which Alexia turns back around and glances up from beneath the peak of her cap, a tender smile on her lips.

"I don't blame her. It's relaxing here", Alexia says softly, pausing as she waits for Erin and wraps her arm around the blonde's waist as she approaches.

"It really is. The beaches in England are completely different", Erin chuckles and rests her head on the captain's shoulder while taking a deep breath, recognizing Alexia's flowery scent that immediately makes her relax in the embrace.

How could everything with her feel so good?

"I'm really glad you chose Barca", Alexia confesses in a calm tone as she puts her head on Erin's and looks out at the calm sea as they walk together.

"Me too... I never thought I would be so comfortable here so quickly. Thanks to you. Gracias", Erin smiles, closing her eyes as she lets Alexia guide her. She simply enjoys the silence, the feeling of having her girlfriend's strong arm wrapped around her, and the sound of the waves breaking.

"I feel great... a lot has changed since you've arrived. I should thank you for that, because thanks to you I feel so much better", Alexia confesses, and presses her soft lips to the side of Erin's head as they stroll along the beach. Meanwhile, a few meters in front of them, Nala is excitedly playing with the little soccer ball.

"Well, I actually didn't do that much. After all, you're sleeping much better now and can just focus on your recovery", Erin shrugs and glances up at Alexia as their eyes meet.

"You've done so much, Erin. Hopefully I'll be able to repay you at some point", Alexia ponders, than ducks her head when she feels herself blushing.

That's when suddenly, much to the couple's disappointment, Alexia's phone starts buzzing.

"Why again did I take my phone?", the captain complains, briefly shutting her eyes in hopes it was just her imagination.

She never wanted this moment to end.

"Because we were planning to take our first picture together?", Erin teases mischievously, removing her head from the brunette's shoulder as Alexia fumbles out her phone and answers the call with an annoyed groan.

"Hola Mapi", Alexia greets as she holds the phone against her ear and glances at Erin, who listens to the conversation intently. Mapi better has a reason to disturb them.

"Are you aware that Christmas break is coming up?", the defender chatters excitedly through the phone. Alexia takes a deep breath, not yet convinced there is anything more important in this conversation than spending time with Erin, but she certainly wouldn't shut Mapi out.