Playing with fire - barca femeni x oc

eleven

Marlowe was clearly enjoying her football. The way she played was fluid and the talent displayed was almost effortless. It was clear for anyone watching and those playing against her, they simply could not beat her.

At the end of training, the team were having a free kick competition and Alexia, MJ and Mariona were left.

First, Alexia hit her shot. The ball sailed up and over the mannequins and bulged the net as it hit the left side.

Next, Mariona took her run up and the ball flew around the wall and directly into Cata's awaiting arms.
Out.

Lastly, MJ took her free kick, and similar to the others she had taken, it went flying over the wall and into the net.

"Okay ladies down to our last two! Alexia and MJ!"
The coach announced.

As usual, Mapi decided to interrupt and make the competition even more competitive.

"I think we should have a forfeit for the loser!"

Murmurs of agreement and shouts of suggestions came from the group surrounding the edge of the box.

"Good idea Mapi, what do you think it should be?"

The blonde paused for a moment to think.

"Loser has to publicly declare that the winner is the best player in the whole wide world"
She finished with a dramatic wave of her hands, clearly proud of herself.

Alexia picked up the ball and passed it to MJ, the ever-present smug look on her face even more obvious than usual.

"Would you prefer to do it on instagram or Twitter?"

MJ snatched the ball out of her hands. She set it down and took three steps back. Striking the ball perfectly in the centre, the ball swerved around the wall and into the top corner with a satisfying swoosh, past Sandra's outstretched hands.

"Your head gets bigger every time you speak. Go on, the only thing you're queen of is the land of the arrogant."

This clearly irritated Alexia. She didn't like that at all, and MJ got a once over from her. She was not impressed.

So, in her anger she slammed the ball on the spot, took a breath, and hit the shot as she usually would. The ball curled beautifully over the wall and flew towards the top left.

However instead of the sound of the net, the oh so aggravating ding of the crossbar surrounded them.

The girls cheered as MJ raised her hands in the air.

"Think I'd prefer instagram your royal conceited-ness"
MJ finished with a bow and the team laughed along with her.

Alexia trembled with anger as she stalked towards the changing rooms, kicking a water bottle on her way.

Point to Marlowe.

*

Later that day, MJ sat on her bed on FaceTime before the team had a bonding session by the pool.

"Ale told me about the free kick forfeit - I assume she didn't want me thinking she actually liked you"
The younger Putellas sister laughed.

"Well the feeling is mutual."
MJ rolled her eyes.

"I think you guys could actually be friends in another lifetime"

"Come on Albs, you know what she did and I'm not going to forgive her when she's not even sorry. Anyway, more importantly, how was the blind date you went on?"

This conversation went on until the two were interrupted by Aitana entering the room to inform MJ that the girls were gathering now.

*

Sitting around the pool and some dangling their legs in, the Barcelona women's team were all chattering amongst themselves until Claudia loudly cleared her throat.

"Everyone! We're going to play a game of truth or dare. The rules are simple, whoever is asked the truth or dare is the next person to ask."

Great. What could possibly go wrong?