Her Eyes

13. Scored

Alexa's POV

There was always a buzz in the air on game day and it was a beautiful day, bright blue skies with a slight breeze. We were out on a match day walk around the grounds of the hotel when Georgia turned to me out of nowhere and asked

"You like Leah don't you?"

Caught off guard I replied "Uh um well" while nervously looking back at the rest of the group to check they weren't listening, thankfully we were walking a bit ahead.

"So that's a yes then" she laughed "come on mate I know you"

"Okay yeah I do a bit, but just keep it between us"

"My lips are sealed my friend" she smirked while miming zipping her lips

God is it that obvious?! I could see Leah further back in the group and could feel my heartbeat rise when I saw her. I mean clearly I do like her but I don't even know where we stand.

Later that day

It felt like coming home as we stepped into the Brighton and Hove stadium to warm up. It wasn't as big a stadium as Old Trafford but to me it felt even bigger to play a Euros match here. I had come here many times both to watch matches with my dad and play fixtures here in recent years as I live only 20 minutes away.

The stands were filling up quickly already as fans found their seats. I knew my family would be here so my eyes searched for them as we started kicking a ball around. I saw them in the family area waving madly at me. They were all wearing England shirts and my little sister Mia was beaming at me, she had little English flags painted on her cheeks. I waved back at them and was so happy to have them here, hopefully I can get some game time.
Leah caught my eye as I was waving and smiled kindly at me when she saw my family and how cute my sister looked.

As the national anthem played I felt such a mixture of emotions; pride, anticipation and excitement. I was optimistic of how this game would go but I don't think anyone expected us to be this dominant. By half time we were 6-0 up on Norway including a couple of belters from Ellen and Beth.

After a bit of a slow start to the second half Lucy crossed a beautiful ball into the box and Alessia managed to get her head to it. 7-0?! Alessia ran over to the subs bench to hug me in her celebrations. I was then called to the halfway line to sub in for Lauren in the 70th minute, I could hear a cheer as I stepped on the pitch. Come on Alexa, 20 minutes to make your mark.

We were trying to be patient for our next chance, the crowd still cheering us on and giving us energy. Kiera got the ball and I could see she had clocked me so I made the run. The ball soared over Norway players and landed just in front of my feet, I only had time for one touch and the connection with my foot was good... I heard the stadium erupt as the ball hit the back of the net.

I couldn't believe it I'd scored in the Euro's?! I ran towards my team celebrating but took a second to kiss the bracelet on my wrist I'd been wearing from my sister and pointed to where she was sat in the stands. There's really no better feeling.

As the final whistle went we were all beaming, the match really couldn't have gone any better. After taking a minute to speak to the Norway players we all did a lap of the stadium, singing along with the fans to 'Sweet Caroline'.

I managed to find my family and they all embraced me telling me how proud of me they were.

"I guess your bracelet did give me luck, hey Meez?" I said to my little sister who was looking up at me with such adoration in her eyes.

"Yup it was all me!" she giggled

I reluctantly said bye to them and then head back into the changing rooms where we all did more singing than changing.

The coach home was lively with the excitement of the win, the speaker blaring. It was late when we got back to the hotel so I head straight back up to my room, collapsing on the bed.

I'd only been laying there for 5 minutes or so when I heard a knock at the door. I got up off the bed wondering if I had forgotten something on the coach that Georgia was bringing me.
I opened the door to see Leah standing there in shorts and a hoodie, her hair still slightly disheveled from the coach.

"Leah?"

Without replying, she stepped into the room swinging the door shut behind her, holding my waist as pressed her lips against mine. Slightly shocked I kissed her back, almost not believing she was here.

As quickly as it had started Leah pulled away.

"Sorry uh, that was for scoring" she said breathlessly before turning and grabbing the door handle to leave the room.

"Leah wait" I quickly replied as I grabbed her wrist.

Authors note

Happy friday everyone ✨Leah's had her operation which is good, onwards and upwards

The next chap is a bit smutty 👀 so if that's not your thing skip down to the picture included in the chapter and read from there