WOSO Imagines

Bookworm (Leah Williamson)

For as long as anyone has known her, Leah Williamson was a known bookworm. Her parents have bought countless books once she'd learned how to read. If she wasn't playing football, she was reading a book.

Away matches? Reading on the coach or plane, Leah will always be found with a book on her person. Everyone teased her about it, but she always gave recommendations on her favorite reads.

Her close friend, Lia Wälti, did tease her at first, like the rest of their Arsenal teammates, but one time during training, Leah left her book on the lounge chair by the pool when Jonas called her over for a chat. Lia picked up the book to inspect it.

"The Falling in Love Montage by Billie Keynes." She mumbled, reading the title and author.

By the time Leah comes back to her chair, she sees someone else occupying it, her book in their hands.

"Would it be possible to get my book back?" Leah asks, casting a shadow over Lia.

"Shh. I'm a bit preoccupied." Lia lifts a finger up to Leah, not taking her eyes off the page she is on.

"Uh, that's my property."

"And I'm currently using it, so wait your turn."

Over the next couple of days, Lia is seen with the same book that Leah had. Some of her teammates ask about it and eventually a a good number of them started reading the book.

Another couple of days later, the team is winding down by the pool at the training ground, all reading the same book.

"This is a really good book Lia. Thanks for the recommendation." Steph complimented, other gunners agreeing.

"Uh, excuse you all. I have been reading that first. Lia stole the book from me. Had to buy a new one." Leah complains, eyebrows furrowed.

"Shush. It's not a competition."

Leah makes a face of offense.

"Actually, since you're here, does Billie Keynes have any other books? Preferably with more lesbians." Beth asks.

"Oh, I've got a whole list. I'll send it in the group chat."

Two weeks later, they were back on the pitch, ready for a new season. Leah sat behind the bench, still healing from her injury.

After the match, Lia walks over to where Beth and Leah stood.

"Hey! Good game, played well!" Beth hugs the Swiss.

"Thank you, but did you see the girl that was reading a book the whole game?"

"Leah wasn't reading?" Beth looks at Leah, confused.

"No, not Leah. She's, uh, she's right there, just walking off."

"Huh. Weird."

Over the next few games, including the ones away, more and more of the team took notice of the girl who reads during the match. Always in the same section, same row, reading a book. Even some fans recognize her, being posted on social media by the team's administration.

During a team bonding, the team decided to play a bit of truth or dare. One having to eat a spoonful of Vegemite, jump in the pool, tell their biggest fear.

The bottle then landed on Leah, being spun by Katie, who had a mischievous look on her face.

"Oh, no." Leah was sweating, she didn't like the look on the Irish's face.

"Now, we know how much you love to read. You've turned some of us, not me, but some of us into avid readers, but there's one that could rival you as a bookworm."