Two Worlds Collide

Part Three

I do not recognize this voice or the accent. I have never been so scared to turn around in my life so before I do, I'm trying to read the girls' facial expressions. They look happy and are all individually giving me the eyes to turn around. This is it, the suspense is killing me. I have to get it over with.

As I turn, from my peripheral vision I can make out who it is in an instant. I wouldn't miss that face in a crowded room. Tate. McRae. Is. Standing. In. Front. Of. Me.

She repeats herself.

TM- Fancy seeing you guys twice in one night

I freeze. I physically cannot move. Luckily the girls start a conversation with her to try and make me more comfortable and less frozen. This is why I love them.

G- Hi, I'm Georgia, this is supposed to be my best-kept secret location. But evidently it's not seeing as you have probably never been to Manchester and still managed to find it

This earns Georgia a laugh from Tate.

B- I'm Beth, nice to meet you.

LB- I'm Lucy, nice to meet you.

And Beth, noticing that I am still slightly rigid, began introducing me.

B- And this one here *points at me* is

TM- *jumping in* Leah Williamson right?

She turns to me and this is it, time to make a first impression.

L- That is correct. How did you know that then?

TM- Who doesn't know you?

She has a point, that's the downside of playing football at the highest level. It's very rare to meet someone who doesn't know you. But that does not change the fact that this Canadian beauty KNOWS MY NAME. How do you even compose yourself in a situation like this?

L- Would you like to join us?

TM- I would love to if that's okay with everyone.

We spent the rest of the evening laughing and joking around, sharing weird memories, and getting to know Tate. She is more amazing than I ever imagined her to be.

We say our goodbyes. Tate tells us she has to get ready to fly to Paris in the morning for 2 more shows. I don't know how she does it, all of these cities in such a short time. But I idolize her for it.

L- It was nice meeting you McRae, good luck with the rest of your tour.

She approaches me with her arms out and I don't believe this is happening. Am I dreaming?

TM- It was so nice to meet you all. I'll be watching you in the next tournament.

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Back at the hotel, I am still trying to evaluate what has just happened. Firstly, the mention during the concert. Then bumping into her at the pub. And finally, she hugged me. Best. Night. Ever.

Tonight, for the first time in months, I am going to sleep with a smile on my face. And just as I'm drifting off I can hear my phone vibrate multiple times and all I hope is that it is nothing to spoil this extraordinary day I have just experienced.

*checks notifications*

[leahwilliamsonn] tatemcrae started following you

[leahwilliamsonn] tatemcrae wants to send you a message

I open the message up and read "Hey stranger, fancy running into you on social media as well as twice in one night in person"

I reply "Are you sure you're not stalking me McRae"

And with that, I fall asleep possibly the happiest girl in the world.

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(A.N - What do you think will happen next???

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