Little Things

Chapter 43

Monday 6th March 2023
Leah POV

Myself and the Arsenal girls were permission to leave training early today so we could give Bella a surprise visit. I had rang Bella's school ahead of time to inform them of us coming. As we reached reception, the kind lady let us through and guided us to Bella's classroom.

As I entered her the school, Bella was in her classroom, putting away papers and straightening desks when I walked in, a mischievous glint in my eyes.

"Hey, B," I greeted with a grin. "Can you come with me for a moment? I've got something to show you."

Bella raised an eyebrow, intrigued by my secretive demeanor. "Leah! What are you doing here? What's going on?"

I led Bella out of the classroom and down the hallway, towards the school's entrance. As we approached the main doors, Bella could see a group of people gathered outside. My heart skipped a beat when she recognized some of the Arsenal girls and Jonas standing there, each holding something behind their backs.

"What's all this?" Bella asked, her curiosity piqued.

I winked at her. "You'll see."

As we stepped outside, the girls and Jonas stepped forward, revealing what they were hiding: a mountain of brand new football equipment—balls, cones, bibs, and even mini-goalposts—all neatly arranged and ready to be used.

Bella gasped, her eyes widening in astonishment. "Is this... for us?"

I nodded, unable to contain my excitement. "Yes, Bella. This is for your scheme. We wanted to make sure you have everything you need for the football workshops on Wednesday afternoons. Each of the 70 students will have their own equipment to use, thanks to the generosity of the Arsenal Women's team and the club. Alongside all of us to help teach them!"

Bella was speechless, overcome with emotion. She walked over to the equipment, running her fingers over the smooth surface of the footballs and smiling at the thought of how excited the children would be.

"This is incredible," Bella finally managed to say, her voice choked with gratitude. "Thank you all so much. You have no idea what this means for our school and for the kids."

Jonas stepped forward, a proud smile on his face. "Bella, your dedication to creating equal opportunities for all our students is truly inspiring. We're proud to support you in any way we can."

The team nodded in agreement, their faces reflecting the pride and satisfaction of knowing they were making a difference.

Bella hugged each of them tightly, feeling overwhelmed with happiness. "I couldn't have done this without all of you. Thank you for believing in this vision and for helping to make it a reality."

As we stood together, surrounded by the new football equipment, Bella felt a renewed sense of purpose and determination. With me and the team by her side, she knew that together, we would continue to break down barriers and inspire the next generation of young athletes at Bella's school.

Tuesday 7th March 2023
Bella POV

I twirled my fork through my pasta, my mind racing with thoughts about the next day's PE session. "I'm so nervous, Le," I admitted, glancing up at my girlfriend across the dinner table. "I've put so much into this scheme, and I just want everything to go smoothly. What if the kids don't enjoy it, or something goes wrong?"

Leah reached across the table, taking my hand in hers. "Bella, you've done an amazing job planning this. I've seen how much thought and effort you've put into every detail. The kids are going to love it. Trust me. They're excited, and so are we. The Arsenal girls can't wait to get out there and help you bring this to life."