Dogs & Pictures - Victoria Pelova

Chapter 10

It was the next day and I had plans to meet up with Drew. She texted me saying if I would want to go to a coffee shop and I had nothing to do so I said yes. I had to go to an Arsenal game later on today so we are going to meet up after the game. Right now me and Dylan are currently on our second season of Glee. We have been invested in it as soon as we began watching it yesterday.

I was on my third cup of coffee as I sat back down on the couch beside Dylan to continue watching the show.
"Don't you think that's enough coffee for now? Especially if you're going to drink more later on today?" He said with a smirk, obviously talking about me hanging out with Drew later.
"No. I think I can drink as much as I want."
"Ok but seriously. You excited to see her?"
"I mean I just met her. I wouldn't say I'm excited but it's cool to make a new friend," I said before taking a sip of my coffee.
"Yea but maybe soon she will be more than a friend. That's exciting!"
"I guess. I'll have to see what happens and get to know her more of course."
"True but I think you two would be cute together," Dylan said turning his face to the tv then speaking again.
"How has Victoria been? I didn't really get to talk to her much yesterday."
"Well yeah. You were invested in finding me a girlfriend," I said laughing.
"Right. But seriously how is she?"
"Good. She has been nothing but kind to me. She helps me try to make friends with her teammates and invites me over so I'm not bored all the time. I mean even though we hangout pretty much everyday, I never seem to get bored of her. It's like I always want to be with her," I said realizing maybe I said too much.
"Wow you must really like her," he said laughing.
"Yeah, she's great."
"So you two are just friends right?" He said turning his face to me.
"Yeah... what do you mean?"
"Nothing. I'm just checking. It would be hard to fall in love with football player just to get hurt in the end. Those kind of relationships never work out."
"Oh...I get what you mean but no we are just friends," I told him with a small smile.
"Ok, and don't get me wrong, Vic seems like a great person and you two would make a cute couple but Drew is right there and not a football player," Dylan said turning his face back to watch the show.
"Right," I said continuing to watch the show as well.
I get what Dylan was trying to say and I understood he only wants to protect me, but I do disagree with the whole "don't date a footballer. They will break your heart" thing he said. Especially if it's Vic because I don't think she would ever break mine or anyone's heart. She is just too pure to do that.

After watching five more episodes of Glee, me and Dylan were off to the Arsenal vs Chelsea match! I was so excited for the game today because I know it's going to be a great one. Arsenal vs Chelsea is a game everyone loves to see who comes out on top because of its rivalry. I texted good luck to Vic and got in a cab with Dylan to the stadium.

We arrived and I already saw so much people arriving at the Emirates. People said it would be a record breaking number of people coming to watch. I hope that would be true. I got inside the stadium to setup my things and Dylan was going to be watching the game where the fans were sitting but close to the pitch. I got a text from Vic saying "thank you❤️". I smiled at the message and put my phone away because the game would be starting soon.

It was 7 minutes in the game and so far Arsenal have started off well. They've had most of the possession and were getting close to scoring already. Then Arsenal were running into the box. Kim had the ball and then made a quick pass to Vic. Vic then saw Beth and passed it to her and as Beth got the ball she made another touch to create space then shot the ball. It went flying past many Chelsea defenders and the keeper hitting the back of the net. ARSENAL SCORED THE FIRST GOAL! Then Chelsea were trying to respond immediately with a goal and then eventually on the 13th minute Chelsea scored making it 1-1. As the game kept going, Arsenal kept trying to score and so far they were doing great. There were missed chances but finally on the 36th minute, coming from a corner kick, Ilestedt jumped up heading the ball into the net! The score was now 2-1 to the Arsenal. Not too long after Alessia Russo scored by a through ball on the 38th minute. The crowd was going crazy at this point! It was 3-1 for the Arsenal at half time.

As halftime ended and second half began Arsenal were showing that they still wanted to score and continued to play consistent. On the 74th minute Arsenal were rewarded a penalty. Alessia came up to the spot and shot the ball to the left of the net scoring it! Arsenal were up 4-1! I took some amazing pictures this match and these are probably one of the most special ones I've taken in a while.

The game was over and the Arsenal players were still on the pitch thanking the fans for their support. It was a record breaking 59,042 fans who showed their support. This was a big day for women's football. I still had my camera out to take pictures of the players on the pitch. Most of them were silly ones. I then went up to Vic and Alessia who were hugging and had big smiles on their faces. I took a picture of them and smiled back at Vic as she looked at the camera. Alessia left leaving me and Vic alone.
"Congratulations on the win. You played amazing," I said putting my camera down and looked at her admiring how beautiful she looked even after playing 90 minutes.
"Thank you. I did my best and I'm glad the team won today," she said giving me a smile.
"I guess London is red then?" I said with a smirk.
"Oh you know it is!" Vic said then spoke again.
"I wanted to ask you if you would want to come with me and the girls to Beth and Vivs house to celebrate?"
As much as I did want to go to be with Vic, I remembered I already made plans with Drew.
"Oh, I'm really sorry Vic. I would want to but I already have plans."
"Really? Oh is it with Dylan?" She asked smiling.
"No. It's with Drew actually."
Her smile then lightly faded a little.
"Oh. You already made plans to meet her again. I understand."
"Yeah and again I would want to come but I already told her I would meet up with her after the game."
"It's ok. Maybe I'll see you in a few days then since I have an away game this week," Vic asked.
"Yeah, just text me," I said.
"Okay bye," she said walking away.
"Bye!"

I was already done packing up my equipment and went to catch up with Dylan. As I told him I would meet up with Drew at the coffee shop he said he will just get another cab to take him to my apartment so he could take my equipment there. I  then left in a cab and arrived at the coffee shop.

I went inside and looked her Drew. I then could tell it was her sitting down near a window because of her perfectly straight blond hair and pale skin.
"Hey," I said giving her a small wave.
"Taylor!" She said sounding a little too excited then I was and then got up to hug me.
"How are you?" I asked as I pulled away from the hug.
"I'm doing well. How about you?"
"Good. I just came from the Arsenal match."
"Oh yeah I heard Chelsea were playing them. Did Chelsea win?"
Uhhh...what did she mean by that?
"No. Arsenal won actually," I said with a proud smile.
"Shit. I really thought Chelsea would win today," she said looking a little sad.
No fucking way she's a Chelsea fan.
"Wait, you go for Chelsea?"
"Yeah why?"
"I'm sorry I just didn't think you would. I'm an Arsenal fan," I said.
"Oh wow I guess we're rivals then," she said smiling and then nudging me playfully.
If I'm going to be honest, I'm not sure how I feel about her being a Chelsea. Not great but not too upset either. I mean of course it's upsetting not going for arsenal but it's not going to make me think she's a horrible person.

Authors note
Hi guys! I tried to make this chapter a little longer but I ended up getting tired so it's not as long as I wanted to make it. Tell me what you guys think of Drew?? Have a great day!💗