WOSO Imagines

Right Person, Wrong Time (Trinity Rodman)

You were standing in the middle of your apartment, figuring out what you should take with you to London, and what you can get rid of. you didn't realize how much stuff you had until it was all laid out in front of you.

You've received many offers from plenty NWSL teams and many abroad, but when Arsenal put in an offer, it was one you couldn't refuse. You decided to not finish college and go straight into playing what you love. You've always been a fan of Arsenal, watching the likes of Leah Williamson, Caitlin Foord, Alex Scott and so much more.

You know you wouldn't stay in London permanently because you'd be homesick and missing your family. You'd also be missing your girlfriend of two years, not being ready for long distance at all.

You were so far into your own head that you barely heard someone ringing your doorbell and knocking on your door. Opening it, you smile at the sight of your girlfriend, but it quickly disappearing after seeing tears running down her face.

"Hey, hey. What's wrong?" You try pulling her into your arms, but she pushes past you into your apartment. You close the door behind you and follow after her.

"I-I-I need to talk to you."

"Okay. About what."

"I don't-I don't really know how to say this, but I-I can't do this."

"Do what?" You try to reach out for her, only for her to pull away, hurt showing on your face.

"You're going all the way to England and I'm staying here and I-I don't want you to go."

"I thought we talked about this Trin?"

"We did, but thinking about it more, I don't want to hold you back, tie you down. You've always wanted to play for Arsenal."

"You're not tying me down babe."

"My decision is final. Focus on your career, I'll get drafted here and maybe we'll still see each other sometime."

"You won't even talk to me while I'm there? I could be there for years. I can't just not talk to you."

"You're an amazing player. You'll do amazing there, so focus on that, don't worry about me. Maybe we'll come back together in the future, but now is not our time."

"You're sure about this?" Your bottom lip trembles, trapping it between your teeth to make it stop.

"I am."

"You're younger than me but so much wiser, I swear." You can't help but let out a small laugh, Trinity leering one out too.

"I love you and I can't wait to see how you play with them."

"Can I have one last kiss?"

She doesn't reposed but grabs both sides of your head, smashing her lips to yours. You wrap your arms around her waist, holding tight, not wanting to let go.

'Right person, wrong time', you thought.

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Here you are now, January 2023, in a similar situation three years before. Having packed all the essentials and must haves into boxes and suitcases and sent some off to be shipped to your new apartment.

After three years in London, playing for Arsenal, truly making a name for yourself, it was time to go back home. You've requested a transfer and your managers and teammates were very supportive of you.

You've already said your goodbyes to everyone, especially to Leah and Caitlin who've taken you under their wing, with lots of tears shed, you're off to the airport for a long journey home.