Chapter 3: A Dream Realized (2016)
The day Y/N signed with Orlando Pride felt surreal, like the culmination of a lifetime of dreams and hard work. “I can’t believe it! I’m a professional soccer player!” she shouted, her voice echoing through the small apartment she and Elizabeth had shared for nearly a year. She was practically bouncing off the walls, her grin lighting up the room.
Elizabeth, standing in the kitchen in her pajamas, squealed with excitement and rushed over to hug Y/N. “Oh my God, babe! You did it!” she exclaimed, tears of joy welling in her eyes. She grabbed a bottle of champagne from the fridge—one they’d been saving for “a special occasion.” “This calls for a celebration!”
They popped the cork and toasted to Y/N’s success. As the glasses clinked, Elizabeth looked at her fiancée with pride and tenderness. “You deserve this. You’ve worked so hard for so long, and now it’s finally happening.”
“I couldn’t have done it without you,” Y/N replied, her voice softer, her hand squeezing Elizabeth’s.
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The Grind Begins
The weeks that followed were a whirlwind. Y/N threw herself into training, determined to prove she belonged among the league’s best. Early mornings, grueling drills, and late-night recovery routines consumed her days.
Elizabeth supported her every step of the way, but as Y/N’s schedule grew more demanding, the cracks began to show.
One evening, as they lay on the couch attempting to watch a movie together, Elizabeth leaned her head against Y/N’s shoulder. “I miss you, you know,” she said quietly.
Y/N sighed, threading her fingers through Elizabeth’s. “I miss you too. But I have to focus if I want to make the starting lineup.”
“I know,” Elizabeth replied, though her tone was tinged with longing. “Priorities, right?”
Y/N turned to face her, her eyes softening. “Hey, you’re still my number one fan, right?”
Elizabeth managed a smile. “Always. Just don’t forget about me when you’re famous.”
“Never!” Y/N said firmly. “You’re coming to all my games, right?”
“Every single one,” Elizabeth promised, though she couldn’t shake the feeling that their time together was slipping through her fingers.
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Wedding Planning Amid the Chaos
Amid the intense training and long hours, Y/N and Elizabeth began planning their wedding. It became their escape, a source of joy and excitement in the midst of their busy lives.
“I want it to be small and intimate,” Y/N said one night as they sat at the dining table, surrounded by Pinterest boards and bridal magazines. “Just us and our closest friends.”
“Perfect. And lots of food! I want a buffet,” Elizabeth added enthusiastically, clapping her hands.
Y/N laughed. “Food is my love language!”
They spent hours dreaming up details—the flowers, the music, the venue. For a while, it felt like nothing else mattered. They were building their future together, one joyful decision at a time.
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The Strain of Two Careers
But the demands of Y/N’s new career soon began to take a toll on their relationship. Elizabeth’s job as a graphic designer had its own challenges, and her once-flexible schedule became increasingly rigid with looming deadlines.
One evening, as Y/N returned home late from training, she found Elizabeth sitting on the couch, staring at her laptop with a furrowed brow.
“Long day?” Y/N asked, dropping her bag by the door.
Elizabeth looked up, her expression weary. “Yeah. And you?”
“Exhausting,” Y/N admitted, collapsing onto the couch beside her.
They sat in silence for a moment before Elizabeth spoke, her voice quiet but firm. “Y/N, I feel like we’re barely seeing each other anymore.”
Y/N leaned her head back against the couch, closing her eyes. “I’m trying, Liz. But I have to prove myself. This is my chance to make it big.”
Elizabeth’s frustration bubbled to the surface. “I get that, but it feels like I’m losing you. You’re always at practice, or traveling, or too tired to talk. And I’m here, alone, waiting for scraps of your time.”
Her words hit Y/N like a gut punch. She sat up, guilt flashing across her face. “I don’t want you to feel like that. You’re everything to me, Liz. I’m doing this for us—for our future.”
Elizabeth’s eyes filled with tears. “I know you mean that, but right now, it doesn’t feel like ‘us.’ It feels like just you.”
The weight of her words hung in the air, heavy and unspoken. They sat in silence, both yearning to bridge the gap but unsure how to do so without compromising their dreams.
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A Turning Point
A few days later, Y/N surprised Elizabeth with a handwritten letter. She’d poured her heart into it, acknowledging the strain their relationship was under and vowing to do better.
Elizabeth read the letter in the quiet of their living room, her tears staining the paper. When Y/N walked in, she found Elizabeth clutching the note to her chest.
“Do you mean it?” Elizabeth asked, her voice trembling.
“Every word,” Y/N replied. “I’m still learning how to balance everything, but I promise I’ll never stop trying for us.”
Elizabeth nodded, a small smile breaking through her tears. “Then let’s figure it out together.”
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Finding Balance
In the months that followed, Y/N and Elizabeth worked hard to find a rhythm that worked for both of them. They scheduled weekly date nights, even if it was just pizza and a movie at home. Elizabeth started attending Y/N’s games whenever her schedule allowed, cheering loudly from the stands.
And Y/N, true to her word, made an effort to be present when she was with Elizabeth. She started leaving her phone in another room during their time together and found small ways to show her love—like surprising Elizabeth with coffee in the morning or writing her little notes to find throughout the day.
Their journey wasn’t without its challenges, but with each step, they grew stronger as a couple. Elizabeth’s unwavering support gave Y/N the confidence to shine on the field, and Y/N’s determination to nurture their relationship reminded Elizabeth why she’d fallen in love with her in the first place.
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A Moment of Triumph
By the end of 2016, Y/N had secured her spot in the starting lineup for Orlando Pride. As she stepped onto the field for her first home game, she scanned the crowd and found Elizabeth in the stands, holding a homemade sign that read, “Proud of My Star!”
Y/N grinned, her heart swelling with love. In that moment, she realized that her dreams weren’t just about soccer—they were about building a life with Elizabeth, a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering support.
As the whistle blew and the game began, Y/N played with everything she had, knowing that no matter what, she had already won in the ways that truly mattered.
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