The sound of gentle rain pattering against the window provided a serene backdrop to your evening. You were curled up on the couch, engrossed in watching the golf, when a soft knock at the door broke your concentration. Puzzled, you set the TV remote aside and made your way to the door, wondering who it could be at this hour.
As you opened the door, your heart sank. There stood Alessia, her eyes red and puffy from crying, tears still streaming down her cheeks. The sight of her so upset sent a jolt of worry through you.
"Alessia," you breathed, immediately stepping aside to let her in. "What happened?"
Without a word, Alessia fell into your arms, seeking comfort in your embrace. You held her tightly, rubbing soothing circles on her back as she sobbed into your shoulder. The rain outside seemed to intensify, matching the storm of emotions in the room.
After a few minutes, Alessia's sobs began to subside. You guided her to the couch and sat down beside her, still holding her hand. "Talk to me, Lessi," you urged gently, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "What's wrong?"
She took a shaky breath, trying to find her voice. "It's just... everything," she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper. "Training has been so intense, and I feel like I'm not performing well. The pressure, the expectations... it's all too much sometimes."
Your heart ached for her. You knew how much she loved playing football, how dedicated she was to her sport. But you also knew how overwhelming it could be, especially when the weight of expectations became too heavy to bear.
"Alessia," you said softly, squeezing her hand. "You are an incredible player and an even more incredible person. It's okay to have bad days, to feel overwhelmed. You don't have to carry all this pressure alone."
She looked up at you, her eyes filled with gratitude and vulnerability. "I just... I don't want to let anyone down."
"You could never let me down," you assured her, cupping her face in your hands. "And your team knows how hard you work. They believe in you, just like I do."
Alessia leaned into your touch, her eyes closing as she took comfort in your words. "Thank you," she whispered. "I don't know what I'd do without you."
"You'll never have to find out," you replied, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead. "I'm here for you, always."
You spent the rest of the evening holding her close, offering her the comfort and reassurance she needed. The rain continued to fall outside, but inside, the storm had passed. Alessia's breathing evened out as she fell asleep in your arms, exhausted from the emotional turmoil. You held her tightly, vowing to always be her safe haven, her rock in the storm.
And as you watched her sleep, you knew that no matter what challenges came your way, you would face them together. Because in each other, you had found the strength and love to overcome anything.
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