'Til It's Done (Ellie Carpenter/ (Fem) You)

-Chapter 18: The 23-

Meeting the girls again was just as chaotic as it was back in the UK. The moment Alycia walked through the doors, I tackled her to the ground. "You sure you're not gonna try out AFL?" She asked me, groaning as I got off her. "Nah, I'm good." I said, smirking. Similar thing happened with Sam, but instead she tackled me.

All in all, it was a fun greeting. It was all fun and games until training started.

"All right, girls. Today is a warm up session in the gym, then an afternoon of on field training. We will finish slightly earlier so that you girls have a bit of time to wind down and relax a bit before proper training starts." Tony says, making eye contact with all of us. "And remember, I'm doing my final observations for the 23 player squad for the world cup." He adds, making us all nod. "Alright, off you go."

I walk with Alycia to the gym as she rambles about a trip to Madrid that she and Hayley had planned. "Due to her recent signing, she's going to have to move there. So I'd be taking her apartment in Manchester while she's in Madrid...yet, we still have to actually find an apartment or whatever IN Madrid." She says. Alycia turns to me, looking at my face only to realise that I have my eyes glued on the girl in front of me, who is talking to Teagan Micah.

"Earth to Y/N?" She asks, waving a hand in my face and blocking my view of my girlfriend. "Damn, Els really has you wrapped around her finger, huh." She asks. "Just ask her out, dude." Alycia adds, rolling her eyes. I laugh, shaking my head. "So, Madrid?"

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Training was just as cruel and gruelling as I remember. Yet, after the many Lyon games and training I've had to miss, it makes me feel way more alive than I've been recently. The gym session was casual and fun, with music blasting as we all belt the lyrics out.

Field training was alright. We did a few mini matches and games. Then finally recovery was fun as well. We all had a little spa session before heading up to change for the group movie night we planned. Ellie and I sat together on a beanbag as we all watched old disney films to pass the time and have a laugh. Then finally, we head back to our rooms after dinner and all and clock in for the night. I change into Ellie's Lyon hoodie as I snuggle under the covers of my bed and grab my phone.

My love <3

You off to bed, baby?

My Princess

Yeah, soon. I might watch a few episodes of a show first.

My love <3

Alright. I'm off to bed now.
I feel completely wiped after the plane and today.

My Princess

I understand, Els.

Goodnight, babe.

My love <3

Goodnight

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She sends over a picture of herself snuggled under her covers, so I do the same. Earning a short voice message from her.

"Is that my hoodie, Y/N? It looks great on you, as it always does. Anyways. See you tomorrow, girlie. I lo- miss you."

I smile at the ending. Did she say what I think she was about to say? Well, I'm not gonna dwell on it. So I place my phone on the bedside table, switch the TV on and watch whatever is on right now before heading off to bed.

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"Shhhh, trust me. She hates being tickled."

"One on each side?"