It's You (OC X Leah Williamson) WON'T BE FINISHED

Season 1; Episode 26; Goner

It had been a week since Anouk had her surgery and to say that it hit her mentally, was an understatement. Her new fashion mode had become oversized hoodies mixed with baggy pants. Her mood worsened with the day and after the first week, she had to return to the hospital to have her stitches removed. It all looked clean and good and Anouk was soon out of the hospital, Leah behind the wheel. Tomorrow was the game against Reading WFC.

The team had tried their all to support Anouk through this time, the attacking athlete also getting calls from Alexia, Jackie, basically the whole Dutch team, Sarina Wiegman, but also calls and messages from the world's biggest stars. It all just made it harder. The more messages she got, the more that it was reality.

She wasn't ready to face this reality.

From the moment that she felt that damn boot against her leg, she knew that it was over. When the doctor told her that the chance would be small that she would ever return to the pitch, she fell her whole world tumble and fall.

When they were with team-mates, them showing support by visiting the house of the couple, Anouk pretended that everything was fine, laughing along with her friends. But in the dark hours of the night, all of her walls broke down and it was known how much it hurt.

She hadn't been sleeping. She was supposed to play for the Netherlands in the Euros of 2020, but she knew that she might never play another match again.

Leah tried her best. She really did try to support the brunette with everything, but it just didn't help.

The only one who could pull her out of this, was Anouk. And she felt absolutely helpless.

Leah and Anouk were in the car home from the hospital until Leah suddenly turned the wheel around, changing the direction completely. Anouk held on to the car door to keep herself steady, a brace around her knee. The brace provided stability and made sure that she couldn't bend her knee further than 120 degrees.

"Leah, what the fuck!?"

Leah kept her eyes on the road as she had her new destination very clear in her mind. "Just wait." Anouk scoffed. "I'm really not in the mood for whatever you're trying to pull right now." Leah's jaw clenched. "Listen here you grumpy ass. I've been putting up with your mood swings for the past week and they haven't been nice either. So I suggest you shush and just let me drive you somewhere because it's a nice surprise. Dammit."

Anouk quickly shut up, fiddling with her fingers in shame as Leah drove them.

When they arrived at the house, Anouk had no idea where they were. Leah on the other hand, was beaming. She stepped out of the car and sniffed the air.

Anouk followed her, climbing out of the car and then grabbed her crutches, hobbling after Leah.

Leah was already at the door and rung the doorbell. As soon as it rung, barking was heard from inside and Amanda soon opened the door for her daughter and her girlfriend. Amanda hugged the both of them and then the most adorable brown dog ran up to the blonde defender. Anouk's harsh exterior immediately changed at seeing the ball of fluff.

Leah and Anouk entered the homely home and Anouk gently put her hand in front of the dog's nose, letting the dog get used to her scent. As soon Bella sniffed her hand, the dog surprised the Williamson household by immediately jumping up against Anouk's good leg.

"Wow, she never like anyone immediately." Leah smiled at her mom, realising that she was right.

Anouk on the other hand had used her good leg to pistol squad on it, sitting down on the ground softly, giving the dog absolutely all of her attention.