We've been swimming on the edge of a cliff
I'm resistant, but going down with the ship
It'd be so nice, right? Right?
If we could take it all off and just exist
And skinny dip in water under the bridge
Lucy Bronze x oc
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The anticipation among the Lionesses was high as they gathered at the airport, ready to embark on their journey to Luxembourg for another World Cup qualifier match. The excitement mingled with the usual buzz of camaraderie and playful banter, but for Abigail and Lucy, there was an added layer of tension.
Abigail, Keira, Georgia, and Leah occupied a row together, creating a pocket of camaraderie within the confines of the aircraft. The seats were filled with a mix of excitement for the upcoming match and the usual banter that defined the team's dynamic.
Abi, seated by the window, gazed out at the clouds drifting by, lost in her thoughts.
"You okay, Abi?" Keira asked, concern evident in her voice.
Abi sighed, tearing her gaze away from the window. "Yeah, just thinking about everything—the match, you know. I had an outstanding comeback but can I really live up to that every time from now?"
Keira nodded in understanding, offering a reassuring smile. "You've faced challenges before. You'll get through this one too. Fuck what the media says, they don't know anything anyway."
The journey continued with Georgia and Leah engaged in a lively conversation across the aisle. The buzz of the plane was punctuated by occasional laughter, creating an atmosphere that, for the most part, belied the complexities simmering beneath the surface.
Meanwhile, Lucy, seated a few rows ahead, appeared engrossed in her book, creating a metaphorical distance between herself and the rest of the team. The subtle nuances of her body language hinted at a deliberate effort to remain isolated, adding an extra layer of tension to the already charged atmosphere.
As the plane soared through the sky, Leah, ever the instigator of fun, suggested a card game to pass the time. The players eagerly joined in, the shuffling of cards and the occasional burst of laughter providing a brief distraction from the undercurrents of conflict.
As the plane began its descent into Luxembourg, the card game concluded, and the team prepared for the next phase of their journey. The subtle shifts in dynamics during the flight foreshadowed the challenges that awaited them on foreign soil.
Abigail, Keira, Georgia, and Leah gathered their belongings and filed out of the plane together. The cool breeze of Luxembourg greeted them as they descended onto the tarmac, a refreshing change from the climate they left behind.
As they boarded the team bus that would take them to the hotel, the players chatted animatedly about the upcoming match and shared snippets of their flight experiences. Abi, though engaged in the conversation, couldn't shake the anticipation of the room assignments that awaited them at the hotel.
The bus journey through Luxembourg City offered glimpses of the picturesque scenery, the team gazing out at historic buildings and charming streets. The sense of camaraderie and shared purpose permeated the bus, creating a sense of unity that transcended the individual dynamics within the team.
