"Good morning princess." I say as Alessia walks into the kitchen half asleep. I let out a little laugh at the sight and Alessia comes over and hugs me while burying her face in the my chest.
"Morning love." She mumbles.
"I made some breakfast sandwiches. We gotta be at training in an hour." I say and Alessia looks up at me and pouts. I know exactly what she wants so I lean down and give her a kiss. When we pull apart Alessia has a smile on her face.
"I'll grab some plates." Alessia says
She's bends down to grab the plates. I move to the side of her. I place my hand on the edge of the counter top above the cupboard Alessia is grabbing the plates from protecting her head if she hits it. I turn the stove off. As Alessia grabs the plates she stands up again, she notices my hand, and where it's placed. Alessia smiles.
"What?" I say as I plate the food. Moving my hand so she can close the cupboard.
"You know you are so cute?" Alessia says and sits on the counter watching me.
"Sorry for protecting your head" I tease.
"Your just so protective." Alessia says with a big smile. Her eyes scrunching. God she's so cute.
"Don't I know it" I say smugly while gently pushing Alessia towards the table. Alessia laughs and walks to the table.
*time skip*
"Ya. Alessia and I have a video to do before we leave and then we have a photo shoot together tomorrow for a magazine." I tell Lotte as we warm up for training. We can't say what magazine yet but I think the girl will be surprised.
"That'll be fun." Lotte jokes.
"As long as I'm with less it'll be fine. Plus it's not like I have to wear a dress. They're letting me wear a suit." I say and shrug.
"You guys are gonna look like such a power couple." Lotte says and laughs.
"Hell yeah we are." I say as we walk towards the girls.
"Ok girls get into lines..." Jonas says and we start training.
*time skip*
We finished training a little bit ago and now Alessia and I are starting a video for arsenal YouTube. Apparently the fans have been begging for another video of us together so her we are.
"Hey gooners! It's Alessia Russo." Alessia says.
"And Izzi Charles and we're gonna be playing would you rather." I say and Alessia grabs the first card.
"Alright, apart from football what sport do you think you could beat the other at?" Alessia reads out.
"Basketball. I used to play when I was younger. So I think basketball." I say.
"Ya probably. You used to be good right?" Alessia says with a laugh.
"Decent." I say with a smile and grab a card.
"Would you rather score a last minute winner or hat trick?" I read.
"Last minute winner. For sure." Alessia says.
"Yeah. I agree." I say with a nod.
"Favorite memory playing football?" Alessia says as she reads the next card.
"Hmm." I say and think. Alessia giggles a bit. I smile at her and say "Honestly probably our game against Tottenham earlier this year."
"I mean Alessia and I both got a hat trick. It was just one of the best games I've ever played and the girls all played amazingly. Definitely one I'll remember for awhile." I say with a smile.
"Ooh that's a good one but for me it's the whole euros tournament. That was just a dream come true. We brought so much attention to women's football and I couldn't have been more proud of all the girls." Alessia says and smiles at the memory. I smile while looking at her.
I pick up the next card and read it "Izzi talk us through your tattoos and does Alessia have any?"
"I have one." Alessia says and raises her arm.
"Alright I have a few tattoos I have this one on my arm which is the number 22 in Roman numerals. I got it for a multitude of reasons. Firstly it's my favorite number I've only ever wore this number on my back and it holds a special place in my heart. Also when I came back to the England squad I scored the first game back and it was my 22nd goal that I've scored for England. It's also the day of mine and Alessia's anniversary. So a lot of meaning behind this one." I say with a little laugh. Alessia smiles. I got this before Alessia and I started dating but I guess it was just destiny or something.
"Then I have my legacy number right here." I say and lift my shirt up showing the number on my rib cage.
"And my last one is a bouquet of flower and each of my siblings and parents drew one." I say and point to the side of my ribs.
"Would you get more." Alessia ask as she grabs a card.
"I dunno. Maybe if it's something really meaningful like these." I say and Alessia nods.
"This is true last one." Alessia says and I nod.
"What advice would you give a young girl who dreams to be a professional footballer?" Alessia reads out and nods for me to go.
"Some may say you're dreaming too big. But they're just thinking small. But A dream is worth nothing if it stays on your pillow. Your time is limited so don't waste it living someone else's life. Work hard for what you want. No one's gonna do it for you. It's you against you. Results happen over time. Not over night. Put your head down, work hard, stay consistent and be patient. Reach for the stars and you might just become one." I say with a smile. This is why I do what I do. If I can change just one kids life. I'll be happy.
"Wow." Alessia says with a big smile and giggle. "I think we'll just leave it at that. I'm Alessia Russo."
"And I'm Izzi Charles and this was would you rather." With that the camera turn off and Alessia looks at me.
"Babe that was so good." Alessia says and grabs my arm pulling me up from where I was sitting.
"Thanks." I say and kiss her cheek. I check my watch. It's late and we have a big day tomorrow.
"We better get home it's getting late." I say and Alessia nods.
"Really though babe. That could change a little kids life." Alessia says and squeezes my hands three times which I return.
"I hope so." I say.
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My princess - Alessia Russo
RomanceWhat happens when a girl who is hard to love joins arsenal? I guess you're about to find out... Ps don't come at me for anything I'm not trying to do anyone dirty this is all just for fun. Also non of the games in the book are according to actual g...
