Rediscovering You

forty-six

28th December 2023 - one year and forty-eight weeks old.

'Can we stay like this just for a minute longer?' Imogen almost whispers, a smile appearing on her face as she feels the blonde's arms tighten around her. Yesterday had been spent mostly travelling so to say they're all exhausted would be an understatement. However, shortly after arriving at their beautiful private two bedroom villa in the Maldives, the news about Logan broke in the UK and it's been everywhere.

'Mm-hmm...' Leah replies softly as she pulls the brunette further against her chest. They'd made the decision early on to turn off Imogen's phone, having contacted everyone and advised them that the only way to contact her would be through Leah's phone but they made it clear that unless it was an emergency they'd prefer to be left alone for the time that they're away.

'How you doing, babes?' Leah asks, adjusting her head until her chin is resting on the brunette's head.

'I'm glad it happened now when we're away and not when we're in the middle of the season with games every weekend.' Imogen admits and Leah nods her head.

'We can hide from everything here, can't we?' Leah says and Imogen smiles as Rory begins to murmur in her travel which is set up in the other room.

'Can I go get her?' Imogen asks softly and Leah nods her head.

'Course you can.' Leah replies smiling. She kisses the top of her head before unwrapping her arms from around her. She watches as the brunette climbs out of bed and slowly makes her way through to the other bedroom. Barely a few minutes pass before Imogen is making her way back into the bedroom with a sleepy Rory perched on her hip.

'Mama!' Rory squeals causing Leah to smile as she reaches her arms out to the little girl who Imogen places on the bed and watches her immediately crawl up into Leah's arms.

'Family snuggles.' Leah says softly, one arm wrapping around Rory as the other reaches out for Imogen who has opened their curtains which look out to the beach. Smiling Imogen climbs back into bed beside the blonde and gently tucks some hair out of Rory's face.

'Did you sleep good, bubs?' Leah asks as Rory giggles and rests her hand on Imogen's cheek.

'Mimi get me.' Rory replies grinning as Leah nods her head.

'Did Immy come and get you?' Leah says smiling as she runs her hand down the little girl's back.

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'This place is like heaven, isn't it?' Imogen says softly, her feet dangling in the water as Leah swims around with Rory on her back.

'Mm... It's amazing. So beautiful.' Leah replies smiling as she glances over at the brunette who leans back on her elbows.

'Mm-hmm... I never want to go home. I want to just stay here with you two forever in our own little bubble.' Imogen says gently kicking her feet around in the water.

'What a dream that would be, ey?' Leah replies smiling.

'If when we get back things get too crazy with the press and everything, I won't blame you for walking away... You know that right? You know I wouldn't think any less of you. You've got Rory to think about, okay?' Imogen says quietly as she bites her bottom lip as stares down into the water.

'I'm not going anywhere, Ims. I meant it when I said that I will be by your side however you choose to deal with this. Whether you want to face it head on or whether you want to ignore the fact it's happening, I will be right by your side.' Leah replies.

'But if you change your mind... If it gets too much, if I get too much.' Imogen says and Leah shakes her head.

'You will never be too much for me, Ims. I know it's something you struggle to believe or understand but you are everything I have ever wanted. This, what we have, is everything I have ever wanted and I can't wait to grow our little family together however if that is something you want put off until all this has passed then I'm good with that.' Leah replies.