From Barcelona To...

Chapter 26 - Sick Note

Leah's P.O.V

I felt so relieved when I saw Ellie walking off the pitch. I've never been so scared in my life. It didn't surprise me that she obviously chose to walk off and not go off on a stretcher. I will be speaking to her about that as well. It's my turn to barge my way into the medical room now.

I see Ellie sat up on the medical bed, she smiles at me. I can't help it, my eyes fill with tears.

"Leah" Ellis says softly "Come here"

I can't get to her quick enough and reach down to hug her. My body instantly relaxes, tears streaming down my face. We are both just holding each other, neither of us saying anything. It feels so good to have her in my arms and for me to be in hers. After a few minutes, I slowly pull away from the hug

"Are you ok?" I stare at her

"Well apart from the state of my face, I'm fan fucking tastic" She starts laughing

"Ellie, it's not funny, you scared me. You should have come off when you went over the barrier, why did they let you back on? Why didn't you come off? And then why didn't you come off when you hit the ground? AND at the end, why did you walk off? Why didn't you come off on the stretcher?" I blurt out, not taking a breath.

"Leah....Breathe" Ellie smiles at me. The little shit.

"You've just reminded me" Ellie says

I look at her confused

"You look sexy when your angry" She smirks

I stare at her "What do you mean I reminded you?"

"Earlier, when I went back on the pitch after going over the barrier, I saw you and you looked angry. I couldn't help but think how good you looked. And you, angry now, it reminded me, you look good when your angry" She smiles

"Ellie!" I gently slap her arm "I'm trying to be serious, I'm mad at you"

"Oh, I know, but I like it" She can't take this stupid smirk off her face

I can't help it and start laughing "Your an idiot" we are both now laughing.

"So, how do I look anyway, do you still fancy me?" Ellie asks me

"Oh yeah, I definitely do. Don't worry, you still look beautiful babe" I smile at her and place a kiss on her forehead.

Our eyes meet. We are both staring at each other, tension fills the air. Her face looks so sore, but god, she still looks amazing. I look at her lips, I can't help it. I want to kiss her. I can see Ellie is looking at my lips too. The chemistry between us is something else. I place my hand on Ellies cheek, and gently rub my thumb under her eye, the bruising looks so bad. I lean my head towards her, I want our lips to meet.

"ELLIE!" Really?? Beth and Viv both burst into the room.

"Oh for fuck sake" Ellie says, she is clearly as frustrated as I am right now.

"That's not very nice is it" Beth jokes

Neither Ellie or I jumped back when Beth and Viv walked in. It's obvious we both want each other so bad, I don't even care that we haven't both talked to each about what's going on yet,I can't wait for this kiss any longer, its driving me insane. I think Ellie feels the same as well. I can see Viv looking at us both, as I'm still sat next to Ellie and my hand was on her cheek when they both walked in. I'm glad Viv and Ellie sorted it out, it was my fault it went on so long as I didn't manage to tell Viv about mine and Ellies conversation we had in the toilet at the club. I should have told her sooner.

"You two look cozy" Beth smirks

"Shurrup" Ellie says

"Anyway, I'm not happy with you Jonesy, why did you come back onto the pitch after thinking you was in the fucking cirque du soleil" Beth blurts out

We all burst out laughing.

"What? It's not funny. I told you to go off..." Beth tried to continue

"Beth, stop, I've already had an earful from her" Ellie nudges me

"I need my rest" Ellie looks at us with an innocent smile

"Hmmm, fine. For now, but you do something like that again and I'm telling you. You scared the shit out of me back there" Beth says

Ellie ignores what Beth just said "Did we win?" She says

"Yes, Ellie, we won, thanks to your goal. Great header by the way, well, no, actually if it gives you concussion you need more practice at that, clearly" Beth says, pointing her finger at Ellie. We all laugh again.

"Well, you know, thought I'd give everyone a memory of my first Arsenal goal" Ellie smiles

I grab Ellies hand and rub the back of it with my thumb "I'm proud of you for scoring your first goal by the way" We both just smile at each other, like a pair of idiots.

"Uh, don't, you'll both make me sick" Beth pretends to bork

Viv starts walking over to Ellie "I think the barrier has a bigger part to play in the concussion than the header, don't you Ellie?" Viv raises her eyebrow at Ellie

"What? No" Ellie says nervously

"Ellie?" I look at her, all of a sudden feeling quite angry

"Oooo, don't look at me like that" Ellie smirks

"Ellie, not now. Did you hit your head on the barrier?" I ask

"No...I don't think so, I can't remember" Ellie says sheepishly

"I don't believe you, your a bloody idiot" I smack her arm

"Ey, I've got enough bruising from today, don't you think?" She smiles at me

"Hmm, we will talk about this" I reply

"Sorry to break this up girls, but we need to get Ellie off to the hospital now" One of the medical team comes into the room

"The hospital?" Ellie asks

"Yes, just for a few checks, and to confirm the diagnosis and recovery time"

"I'm coming with you" I announce

"You don't..." Ellie says but I interrupt sounding quite angry "I'm coming, end of"

Ellie smirks at me, I know what shes thinking. Little shit. 

Beth hugs Ellie, a little too tightly as Ellie lets out a whimper "Shit, sorry mate" Beth says

"It's alright" Ellie smiles at her

"I'm glad your alright, we will see you when you get home" Beth smiles

Viv also walks up to Ellie and hugs her, a lot more gentle than Beth did "I'm glad your ok Ellie, all the girls have asked me to let you all know they hope your ok and are thinking of you"

"Thanks Viv, tell them I'm fine and I'll be back in no time" Ellie winks

"Er, not until you're ready, now come on sick note, let's go" I say sternly. She rolls her eyes at me.