Leah Williamson One Shots

In sickness and stubbornness

Summary: Leah stubbornly went to practice while being sick. 

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Leah's alarm woke you up early in the morning. She had to go to practice, so with a kiss to your forehead, she made her way to the bathroom. When she got back to the bedroom, she sat down next to you on the bed. Usually you would get up with Leah, so that the two of you could have breakfast together, but today Leah told you. "Go back to bed, baby. It's your day off, you deserve some extra rest." She had kissed your forehead again, before she left for London Colney.

It wasn't until about two hours later, when you had just finished your breakfast, that you realised the underlying reason Leah wanted you to stay in bed, through Lia's phone call.

On the training grounds at London Colney Lia was watching her best friend closely. Her energy level seems low, and the paleness of her face wasn't helping her case. "Hey Lee, are you doing alright?" Leah responds with a quick yes before running the next drill. Lia rolls her eyes, and runs after her. When the two stop at the end of the drill she quickly puts her hand on Leah's forehead. "You're burning up, Leah. You're sick, you should go home and get some rest." Leah shakes her hand off, "I'm fine, Wally." And she has off to the next drill.

Lia could see that she was getting worse so she walked up to someone on the staff. "Hey, Leah doesn't feel so good, can I go call someone to pick her up real quick?" He looks over to Leah before saying, "Yeah, go ahead." He scribbles something down on his notepad as Lia turns on her heels and heads to the locker room to grab her phone.

You picked up your ringing phone. "Hi Wally, everything okay?" It wasn't unusual for your wife's best friend to call you, since you had become close friends over the years. However, since you knew that she was currently training with Leah, you were worried that something had happened.

"Hey y/n/n, yeah nothing bad. Just that your wife stubbornly went to practice while being sick." With a big sigh you say, "Of course she did. Is she doing alright?" Lia laughs at your comment. "I think she has a fever, and she looks really pale. Is there any way you can come pick her up?" You were already putting on some shoes, "Yeah, I'll be right there. Thanks for letting me know, Wally."

Back on the pitch Lia walked over to Leah and made her sit down on the grass. "Y/n is on her way." Leah's eyes widened. "You didn't." Her words accompanied by a warning glare. "Oi, if Wally called your wife, you messed up mate." Katie yelled over, making Leah roll her eyes. "Just doing what is best for you Lee." Leah was annoyed that her best friend snitched on her, and ran to do the next drill, pushing herself further.

You arrived at the training grounds, and took the familiar path down to the fields, where you saw your girlfriend sitting on the pitch. Her sickness finally caught up to her to the point she was too weak to keep running. Lia was right, she looked very pale. "Hi love, let's get you home, shall we?" The Leah that had been resisting Lia's help, quickly changed into the Leah that let you help her up, and the Leah that clung to your side.

While holding Leah up, you have a quick conversation with Lia. "Need a hand to get her to the car?" You shake your head, "We should be fine, thank you though. Plus this stubborn lady has kept you from training long enough." Lia laughs with you, "Okay, text me if you need me to bring anything by the house after practice." You thank her before walking Leah off the pitch.

Once you got Leah home safely, you ran her a bath. You handed her some medicine, before you guided her to the bathroom. "Go on, love. I'll be right back." She reached for your hand instantly. "Don't leave me." You hide your smile at her pout. "I'm just going to grab some clothes for you, my love." She let your hand go.

You sent Lia a quick text, asking if she could pick up some more painkillers since you were almost out, as well as some ingredients for soup. After pocketing your phone, you grab a sweater and some sweatpants for Leah, and head back to the bathroom. Leah was laying in the tub, fighting to keep her eyes open. You sat down on the edge of the bath, so you could wash her hair for her. When she was done you helped her into her clean clothes.

"Why didn't you tell me you weren't feeling good?" You ask once you've got her settled on the couch. "I thought it would fade once I got some fresh air. Plus it's your day off, and I didn't want you to have to take care of me." You move your hands through her hair. "Oh darling, I would never mind taking care of my favourite girl. I would rather take care of you on my day off than having you out on the pitch with a fever." Leah nods, and you could see her struggling to keep her eyes open once again. "Get some rest, my love. I'll be here the whole time, I promise."

Leah fell asleep moments after you draped a blanket over her. You looked at her with a soft smile, she looked so peaceful with the blanket clutched to her chest. You did some house work that you had planned to do today, while continuously checking in on Leah in the living room.

You heard the front door open, right after you had put a load of laundry into the washing machine. Lia had a key, so you knew it was her arriving with supplies. "Thank you, I didn't want to leave her here alone." You take one of the bags from her, as you both walk into the kitchen.

Lia insisted on staying to help you make the soup. Once you got all the chopping done and the soup was left on a simmer, the two of you stayed in the kitchen to talk. So, the two of you were in the kitchen when Leah woke up. "You said you wouldn't leave." The girl said with a pout, extending grabby hands towards you. "Yeah, I meant I wouldn't leave the house love." You wrap your arms around her, her head nuzzling into your chest.

"How are you feeling?" Lia asked, only getting a huff in response. "Oh grow up, Lee." You felt Leah tighten her hold on you. "Lee, darling, don't be annoyed with Wally for calling me. She was only trying to help." Leah wanted to be stubborn again but the softness in your voice made it so she wasn't able to. "Slightly better."

The three of you had some soup together before Lia left again. "What do you feel like, my love?" You asked your wife who looked tired again. "Cuddles in bed?" You place a loving kiss on her forehead, before helping her up and leading her to your bedroom.