Leah Williamson X Princess of England

The meeting

Pov Leah

After shedding a few tears, I finally get to the trophy. The German players are collecting their medals and we are queuing up to clap for them.

Finally it's our turn and I'm the last to run because I'm collecting the trophy. I shake Princess Helena's hand, just wow, I have to admit that I've liked her for a long time. I can't help but keep looking her in the eyes, I think we've been starring into each other's eyes for too long. I'm the first one to break off and go to Prince William and he hands me the trophy.

I go to my team and hold it up together with Millie. After a couple of Interviews and signing Trikots from frans and doing pictures it is finally time for the after party. Bevor we go to the party we celebrate in the locker.

Pov Helena

After we handed over the trophy and I had a little too much eye contact with Leah Williamson I can't help but those beautiful blue eyes just made me forget everything I was thinking about.

Dad: "By the way, I saw you and the captain staring at each other"

Me: "Dad, I know I've just forgotten everything, I'm sorry"

Dad: "Don't be sorry, you can like the person you like. Even if it's the captain of England. I'm sure you'll see her at the after party, why don't you talk to her?"

Me: "I know, I'm nervous, let's see if I dare. But you are my Dad I don't like talking to you about something like this"

After a phone call with Mum, Dad and I went to the after-party where we were dragged from conversation to conversation. At some point towards the end I was deep in conversation with a red-haired woman who introduced herself as Amanda.

Amanda: "By the way I'm the mum of a player"

Me: "Wow, then you must be incredibly proud, after the game I think her whole life will turn upside down. They will get a lot more attention."

Amanda: "In any case, let's see how my daughter does with it, how is it for you that you are followed by paparazzis wherever you go?"

Me: "It's very difficult, I feel like I have no private life, everything that happens outside my house is no longer private. Besides all the hate me and my family gets. Above all, my love life suffers a lot, especially the fact that I'm a lesbian doesn't make it any easier. I also have to make sure that my partner really loves me and doesn't just want to take advantage of me and my privileges."

Amanda: "Oh wow, I didn't know you were a lesbian, my daughter is also a lesbian but has never mentioned it in public. But you are a very nice girl, I wish you find the love of your life and be happy. You'll manage that. The last hour we talked, I learnt so much about you that I have never seen in public."

Suddenly the big door opens and all the girls come towards us in a very good mood. Leah in particular is walking very strongly in our direction and you can tell that all the girls have had a bit of alcohol.

Leah: "Hi mum, thanks for coming."

I'm shocked the woman I just spent over an hour pouring my heart out to was my crush's mum. Leah reaches out her hand to me.

Leah: "Hi, I'm Leah"

Me: "Hey, I'm Helena"

Leah: "You don't need to introduce yourself to me, I already know who you are"

Me: "I know who you are too"

Amanda has obviously felt the same tension I feel and excuses herself to go to the toilet. Not for a second Leah and I break eye contact.