Me and Leah had spent the last few days together before she goes to camp for the World Cup and I go back to working long shifts in work.
I was woken up by Leah's alarm and I groaned in disapproval. She has to be at camp for 6am, whereas I didn't start work till 8.
"Leah shut the damn thing off", I groaned as I rolled over and buried my head in the pillow.
"Alright alright", she said sleepily as she turned it off. I rolled back over and cuddled into her, not wanting to let her go. These 8 weeks are going to be tough on both of us.
"Let me get dressed baby and then we can cuddle until I have to leave", she mumbled as I released my grip on her so she could move. She placed a kiss on my forehead and stood up, changing into her England training kit.
Suddenly I was wide awake as I sat up in the bed and bit my lip, looking her up and down.
"Y/N/N, stop looking at me like that", she said rolling her eyes as I just smirked.
"I can't help it", I groaned as I got out of bed to give her a hug.
"Let's eat something before you have to leave", I mumbled as she stroked my hair.
"Don't you want to go back to sleep", she said placing kisses to my head. I pulled back and looked at her.
"I'm awake now and I want to spend every minute with you until you have to leave", I spoke sadly as she brought me in for a soft kiss. God I'm gonna miss her lips.
We made our way downstairs and ate some breakfast, making small talk about her upcoming World Cup.
"I don't want you to feel like you have to be at every game babe, just knowing I have your support is enough", she said honestly.
I reached across the table and took her hands in mine. "Le, I can't promise I'll be at every game cause of work, but I promise I'll try", I said softly as her eyes sparkled.
It was time for Leah to go as we made our way to the door.
She turned round and pulled me into a hug, "I'm gonna miss you so much", she mumbled.
"I'm gonna miss you too, I wish you could take me with you, I'm not sure I'm ready to deal with the stress in work right now", I mumbled as she brought her hand to my cheek and caressed it with her thumb.
"Why what's going on?", she asked with furrowed eyebrows.
"Nothing you have to worry about", I breathed out as she sighed, knowing I'll talk when I'm ready. My mind has been spiralling slowly ever since Paul and Em arrested James Stones uncle. I looked into him and although I have no doubt he was working with him, I don't think he killed my dad and it's been playing on me a lot.
"I love you", she said with tears in her eyes.
"I love you too", I mumbled as the tears started to fall from both of our eyes. We both leaned in for what would be our last kiss for a while.
"You should go before I keep you here", I laughed through the tears as she kissed my forehead and make her way to her car. I stood at the door and waved her off until she was out of sight. I miss her already and it's only been 8 seconds nevermind 8 weeks.
I got ready for work and was chilling on the sofa until I had to leave.
I walked through the doors and made my way to my floor, being greeted by Em and a cup of coffee. I offered her a small smile as she just smirked at me.
"What?", I questioned rolling my eyes.
"Missing your girlfriend?", she said smirking.
"Missing yours?", I shot back.
"Touché", she replied laughing as we got straight to work. I let Em handle the paperwork as I dug more into James Stones uncle, Owen Stone. He wasn't in contact with the 2 brothers much until recently, figures. Something just isn't sitting right with me. I thought about visiting him in jail for some answers, but that can wait till after the World Cup. I screwed up with Leah for the Euros and I'll be damned if I let the same thing happen again.
"I know that look, that's your 'I'm gonna do something stupid' face, what's up?", Em questioned me, she knows me too well.
I explained my theory to her and she listened intently.
"So I was thinking of visiting him after the World Cup, maybe get some answers", I said nervously.
"Are you sure Y/N/N, I'm not sure if that would help", she said softly.
"I have to do this Em, it's been nearly 8 years since he was killed", I said reminiscing about the day I found out he was killed. I've been with Leah nearly 4 years, well technically 3 since I was very much absent during one of those years, and when I met her my dad had been dead for 4 years.
"Okay fine, but please Y/N/N, be careful okay, because if you're right about this, there's still someone out there that knows everything", she said anxiously as I nodded, understanding the seriousness of the situation if that's true.
"Jesus Em, when will this end", I sobbed as she quickly brought me in for a hug.
"I know Y/N/N, I know", she said comforting me.
"You can't tell Leah or anyone for that matter, I don't want her worrying about this when her focus should be on winning that cup", I said as Em nodded.
It's been just over 4 weeks since Leah left for camp. Her team made it through and have their quarter final against Jamaica tomorrow. Me and Em were getting ready to go and watch the game, I forced her to come because she's friends with them just as much as I am. Leah asked me to come early to one of the group games to meet the girls. I was nervous at first but they are honestly the best bunch.
I got on great with Keira and Georgia, as well as Ella because she's so close with Alessia and they're so similar.
Me and Em pull up at the stadium and find our seats in the box for family. We walk in and are greeted with Amanda, David, Jacob, and my mum.
"Hey guys", I said hugging Leah's family and then going over to my mum.
"Hi sweetheart", she said pulling me in for a hug.
"How are you?", she asked me as I gave her a smile.
"I'm great, nervous for this though". I seen Em looking at me after my mum asked how I was. Truthfully, I've had my head buried in work with tike for nothing else other than coming to these matches.
We found our seats and got comfy as kick off was about to start. The ref blew her whistle to signal the start of the first half.
I mostly watch Leah rather than the game to be honest. She looks so damn hot in that kit and I can't look away.
It was nearing the end of the second half when England were awarded a corner. Chloe Kelly hits the ball in, Leah jumping to head the ball as she connects and the ball hits the back of the net. Fucking yes.
The stadium erupts in cheers as Leah runs to the corner and celebrates, she looks over at me and makes a heart using her hands and I blow her a kiss.
"Gross", I hear Em say as everyone starts to laugh and I slap her shoulder.
"Ass", I mumbled under my breath as she laughed.
We were soon into the second half, and after 20 minutes England were up 3-0, with a goal from Alessia and Tooney. The game finished 3-0 as the stadium erupted once again. They're through to the semi finals. I'm so proud of her right now.
After the game, we all met up and celebrated with a few drinks. The celebrations after each win were the only times I was able to see Leah so I made sure to make the most of them.
