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Chapter 20: text exchange

Ona] Hey, good luck with your first match. 🍀

[Lucy] Thanks, Ona! You're going to do amazing in your game too. 😊

[Ona] I hope so. These nerves are killing me.

[Lucy] Nerves are normal. You've got this, Ona! 🙌

[Ona] Trying to stay focused and give it my all. 💪

[Lucy] That's the spirit! Remember to breathe and play your game.

[Ona] How's the atmosphere over there? Exciting?

[Lucy] It's electric! The fans are amazing. It's a bit overwhelming, but in a good way.

[Ona] Glad to hear that. I can't wait to experience it myself.

[Lucy] You'll love it, Ona. And you know I'll be cheering you on from the stands.

[Ona] Thanks, Lucy. Your support means the world to me. ❤️

[Lucy] Same goes for you, Ona. We're in this together, no matter what.

[Ona] No doubt about it. We're a team on and off the field. 😉

[Lucy] Absolutely. Counting down the days until we see each other.

[Ona] Me too! Can't wait for our friendly rivalry. 😁

[Lucy] Friendly rivalry it is! Let's make this World Cup unforgettable. 🏆

Ona] Lucy, did I ever tell you how much I admire your dedication to your sport? 🙈

[Lucy] You have, and it means the world to me that you do, Ona. 😊

[Ona] It's hard not to admire someone as passionate as you are. 💪

[Lucy] Stop it, Ona, you're making me blush. 😳

[Ona] Aww, Lucy, it's true. And your determination is so... inspiring. 😇

[Lucy] You're sweet, Ona. What's gotten into you? 😄

[Ona] Maybe I'm just in a good mood. Or maybe it's the thought of seeing you again. 😘

[Lucy] You're smooth, Ona! But I can't wait to see you either. 💞

[Ona] It's not easy being so far apart, you know. 😉😏

[Lucy] Haha, you're making this tournament even more interesting. 😉

[Ona] Oh, you have no idea. It's going to be quite the reunion. 😏

Ona had just settled into her hotel room with Alexia when she decided to FaceTime Lucy. The anticipation of the upcoming match was building, and she wanted to catch up with her best friend.

As the FaceTime call connected, Ona saw Lucy's familiar face on the screen. She couldn't help but smile, even though her cheeks flushed with a hint of shyness.

"Hey, Lucy!" Ona greeted her.

Lucy's face lit up as she saw Ona. "Hey, Ona! How's it going over there?"

Ona began talking about the flight and the team's preparations for the upcoming match, but she couldn't help but blush when she remembered her flirty texts. Lucy noticed her sudden shyness and teased her, "Ona, what's got you all shy and blushing?"

Ona chuckled, feeling a bit flustered. "Oh, just... thinking about our messages, I guess."

Lucy grinned mischievously. "You were being quite the flirt, Ona. I like it."

Ona playfully rolled her eyes and sighed, "Well, you started it."

After both England and Spain won their respective games both advanced to the World Cup final as Ona was nervous missing Lucy she picked up her phone texting Lucy.

Ona] Hey, Lucy, I miss seeing your face. How's it going over there?

[Lucy] Miss you too, Ona! We advanced to the next round. The competition is heating up! 🔥

[Ona] Same here! It's getting intense. Can't wait for our next match.

[Lucy] It's going to be epic! Friendly rivalry, right? 😉

[Ona] Always! And our face-offs are the best part. 😁

[Lucy] Agreed! Let's give it our all, Ona. May the best team win.

[Ona] Deal! But even when we're competing, you'll always be my best friend. ❤️

[Lucy] Same here, Ona. Our bond is unbreakable. 🤗