Alessia Russo Oneshot

Unexpected Responsibility

Alessia Russo was a force to be reckoned with on the pitch, but off it, she often found herself out of her depth. Today was one such occasion. Assigned the unexpected task of looking after a teammate's young niece for the afternoon, Alessia was feeling equal parts nervous and uncertain. The little girl, Sofia, was energetic and curious, and Alessia wasn't entirely sure how to keep up.

Fortunately, you, her ever-dependable teammate and friend, stepped in to lend a hand. You had a knack for dealing with children, something Alessia quickly realised and silently appreciated. As you and Sofia began playing a game of makeshift soccer in the backyard, Alessia watched from the kitchen with a mixture of relief and admiration.

"You're really good with her," Alessia remarked softly as you both took a break to catch your breath.

You grinned, wiping a smudge of dirt off Sofia's cheek. "Thanks. It's all about finding common ground and making it fun."

Alessia nodded, feeling a bit more at ease seeing how effortlessly you handled Sofia's boundless energy. She couldn't help but notice how your patience and creativity seemed to bring out the best in the little girl.

As the afternoon wore on, you and Sofia migrated indoors for some arts and crafts while Alessia prepared snacks in the kitchen. Occasionally, she'd join in the fun, clumsily attempting to fold paper aeroplanes or paint alongside Sofia's more expert strokes.

"You're doing great, Alessia," you encouraged, noticing her slight frustration at not being as adept with the arts and crafts.

Alessia smiled gratefully at you, realising how lucky she was to have your support. She never would have guessed that looking after a child could be so challenging, yet oddly rewarding with the right company.

By early evening, Sofia's parents returned, greeted by a tired but contented Alessia and a gleeful Sofia showing off her colourful artwork.

"Thank you so much for helping out today," Sofia's mom said warmly, ruffling Sofia's hair.

Alessia shrugged modestly. "It was no problem."

Sofia, however, ran up to you, wrapping her arms around your legs. "Thank you for playing with me, Y/N! It was so much fun!"

You chuckled, patting her head affectionately. "You're very welcome, Sofia. Anytime."

As you and Alessia bid farewell to Sofia and her family, Alessia turned to you with a genuine smile. "I couldn't have done today without you, Y/N. Seriously, thank you."

You shrugged, matching her smile. "It was my pleasure. Anytime you need help with kids, you know where to find me."

Alessia nodded, feeling a newfound sense of confidence. With a teammate and friend like you by her side, even the unexpected challenges of looking after a child seemed a little less daunting.