Alessia Russo Oneshot

One Night Stand Off

The locker room buzzed with the energy of the day's training session coming to an end. As players peeled off their sweaty jerseys and traded jokes, you and Alessia lingered in a corner, exchanging quiet words. However, your conversation took an unexpected turn when you mentioned your sister's dog.

"It was just for one night; I'll make sure my sister doesn't ask if we can look after her dog next time," you said, trying to reassure Alessia.

Alessia's brows furrowed, and her expression shifted to one of frustration. "Again? We've had this discussion before, Y/N. I love your sister, but we can't keep dropping everything every time she needs us to take care of her dog."

You could feel the eyes of your teammates on you, their conversations dwindling as they tuned into the brewing argument. Heat crept up your neck as you realised the private discussion had turned into a public spectacle.

"I know, Alessia, and I'm sorry. I'll talk to her and make sure it doesn't happen again," you promised, trying to diffuse the tension.

But Alessia's frustration lingered, her voice growing sharper. "It's not just about the dog, [Your Name]. It's about us always being the ones to accommodate everyone else's needs without considering our own."

Her words struck a chord, and you felt a pang of guilt wash over you. She was right; you had a habit of putting others' needs before your own, sometimes at the expense of your relationship.

"I hear you, Alessia," you said softly, reaching out to grasp her hand. "I'll do better, I promise."

Alessia's gaze softened, and she squeezed your hand in return. "I know you will," she said, her tone gentler now. "But we need to communicate better, Y/N. We're a team, on and off the field."

You nodded in agreement, feeling grateful for her patience and understanding. With a shared understanding, you knew you could overcome any obstacle together, whether it be on the pitch or in your personal lives.

As your teammates returned to their own conversations, the tension dissipated, leaving behind a sense of solidarity between you and Alessia. With a shared glance and a silent understanding, you knew that this argument was just a bump in the road, one that would only make your relationship stronger in the end.