Expect the Unexpected

Part 3.

Training was finally over after a gruelling 2 hours of hard work and heightened intensity. To say I had been put through my paces would've been the understatement of the century, as I was so tired I could've fell asleep when Jonas was doing the overview of the session. Despite the tiredness, I truly enjoyed training with the girls and I can see that everyone is a key part of the team in their own individual way.

After training we made our way back to the changing room area where we all sat a chilled for about 10 minutes just to gather enough strength for the dreaded gym session which we were about to endure in. As I was a new player, I was to be monitored by the coaches so they can see where I'm at physically, then eventually they will have enough information to compile me a fitness plan which would help me develop as a player.

"Woo gym time girls!" Katie Mccabe exclaimed with her Irish accent certainly showing through. I wasn't surprised that Katie enjoyed the gym, after all, she was in amazing shape and she wasn't shy to show it off either.

"Katie please do us all a favour and turn it down a peg or two, we all know you love the gym but please keep your emotional attachment to the dumbells quiet, we don't need to hear of it all the time!" Leah said, in hopes to lower Katie's ego because it was getting way beyond her head. It seemed to work as Katie just glared at Leah in which she gulped as the Irish weren't to be messed with, certainly not Katie Mccabe either.

"So Kourtney, want to do a challenge to see who can deadlift the most weight?" I was surprised by Viv asking me to do this against her, considering she didn't seem the competitive type, at least not in the gym that is.

"Of course, I'm always up for a challenge, be prepared Miedema, you're going down!" I was trying to intimidate her but it didn't seem to work as she just laughed at me as she began to gather the weights we would be using to find who was the strongest on deadlifts. Little did Viv know but I was very good at deadlifts, yes it didn't look like it because my build was quite slim but I'm sure she'll soon realise that I'm much more stronger than I look. I'm used to getting underestimated because what could people really be expecting off a 19 year old.

"You're up Adams, be sure not to hurt yourself now." Viv was trying to get through me but I lifted the bar with ease, as if there was no weight on it at all.

After it continuously went back and forth, we eventually gotten to the heavier weight where one of us were surely to struggle. I was still lifting the weights like the were nothing, but Viv on the other hand seemed to be struggling.

"My turn now I guess, let's get it!" This time I struggled a bit, caught slightly off guard at how much the weight had changed although only a couple of plates had been added.

"Make or break now Miedema, don't show yourself up!" Viv scoffed at my comment, in complete denial that she was en route to be getting beat by a 19 year old at a deadlift challenge. As she lifted the bar it wouldn't go all the way up, her face went bright red and she couldn't get the bar to the right height. The pure elation on my face when I realised I had done it would've made a great photo.

"Alright kiddo, I suppose you beat me, your quite strong I must say." Viv said to me, not wanting to seem a sore loser.

"Why thank you Viv, maybe next time eh?" I tried to push my way into another round but it didn't seem to work as Viv had already left to do another of her exercises which was far more important than the little game we just done. But I suppose I got the bragging rights out of it and I will definitely bring it up at any possible chance because who wouldn't. I'd be silly not too.

After the gym session was finished I made my way to the showers so I could freshen up because I can imagine that I didn't smell the best. Once done with that, I got changed then said my goodbyes to the girls and as I was about to reach my car, I got dragged back to be met with a familiar pair of blue orbs finding their way to my own set of eyes.

"Sorry uhm, but do you want to go for a drink and a little walk later on?" Leah asked me, maybe I could use this as an opportunity to get to know her better.

"Yes of course I would, here's my number so you can send me the information." I didn't know what else to do and I panicked, oh no maybe I had tried too hard.

"Great, thanks, I will send you over the details pronto." Leah said to me, now I could look forward to an evening with someone I'm sure to make great friends with.

And with that I said goodbye to Leah then made my journey home, leaving me with enough time to have a little nap and to get ready before I go out. I was really looking forward to it because usually I just go home and do absolutely nothing so this was a change for sure, but one that I didn't mind at all.

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a/n, this is quite a short chapter but they will get longer as time goes on and more things happen, would you guys rather me use the matches that happened last season for Arsenal, or will i make up my own matches and scorelines? i hope you enjoyed reading :)