The Key To Happiness

chapter 6

The next morning Tobin woke up and went to the Orlando stadium to see Alex one more time before she leaves. Tobin put on sweats and her UNC hoodie. She walked out her hotel room she shared with Lindsey.

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"Alex get up we have practice in an hour" Ash yelled.

"Five more minutes" Alex mumbled. Ash just smiled. She missed when Alex was like this. She think it has to do with Tobin being here.

Ash threw a pillow at Alex. And Alex jumped out of bed. "What the hell Ash!" Alex yelled. Ash was on the ground laughing.

Alex got dressed fast and headed to practice 30 minutes early. She arrived at practice and decided to run a couple of laps, before practice.

Tobin saw Alex running laps. She couldn't help smile. She loved how Alex had so much determination in the sport. Tobin sat there and waited till their practice was over to talk to Alex. She saw Ash point towards her and Alex start walking towards her. Tobins heart started to beat rapidly and had butterflies in her stomach.

"Tobin what are you doing here" Alex said crossing her arms. Before Tobin answered she saw Ash standing there in a distance.

"Well I wanted to see you before I went back to Paris." Tobin said.

"Well you seen me. Bye Tobin" Alex said, walking away. Tobin couldn't stand Alex being mad at her. She loved her too much. Tobin made a split decision and jump over the bleachers and chase Alex.

"Alex wait" Tobin yelled. Alex kept walking. She knew if Tobin kept getting near her she would cave in. She just never stopped loving Tobin.

"Alex please wait" Tobin called out, hoping Alex would stop. Alex finally turned around. Tobin didn't realize how close she was to Alex's lips when Alex turned around. Tobin breathe hitched. Alex blushed furiously.

"Tobin can you just leave me alone?" Alex asked.

"Alex I made a mistake. I can't go a day without thinking about you. I'm sorry for hitting you I was wrong. I thought if I stopped being you friend I would lose my feelings for you but I was wrong" Tobin said, tears threatening to come out. Alex couldn't believe what she was hearing. Tobin likes her.

"Tobin I just can't believe you hit me. You were the only one I trusted. You knew I had a bad past." Alex said, in tears. Tobin let the tears escape her eyes.

"Alex in truly sorry, I don't want to lose you. I-I love you A-Alex" Tobin choked out. Alex didn't know what to do she really did love Tobin, but how is she supposed to trust her again.

"Tobin, I love you too, as more than a best friend. I've loved you ever since we meet in the lobby." Alex said.

"I do too" Tobin said. Alex hated seeing Tobin like this, but Alex just wants a little time to wrap her head around the situation.

"Tobin, but I just need a little time, what you did to me wasn't right" Alex said. Tobin nodded her head. Knowing Alex was intitled to have space.

"Well I come back here to the US in a month, to train with the uswnt, so I'll see you then" Tobin said.

"Yes Tobin" Alex said. Tobin leaned in and hugged Alex. Alex gladly accepted the hug. They both missed this so much.

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Tobin left later that day with a smile on her face. Tobin felt accomplished. She felt that her heart was back into place. Lindsey noticed a slight change in Tobin.

"Tobin why are you all happy?" Lindsey asked.

"I talked to Alex" Tobin said, smiling like an idiot. Lindsey smiled at her friend. She hasn't seen Tobin smile that big since they known each other.

"Well I'm guessing it went good" Lindsey said.

"Yes It was good I admitted my feelings for her and she did the same and she didn't turn me down, but she wants time, which I respect. I was just glad we hugged. I missed her scent." Tobin said.

"Well I'm happy for you, let's get to the hotel" Lindsey said. Tobin nodded and they took a cab to the hotel.

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Alex and Ash where in their hotel room. Ash noticed a slight change in Alex. She didn't know if it was good or a bad change. She just stayed in the same position since the got to the room. Alex was still shocked at what happened earlier. Tobin admitted her feelings to Tobin and Tobin did too. Alex didn't know what to think. She knows Tobin is coming back in a month (to stay) and to train with the uswnt, for a few friendly's. She knows she still loves Tobin, but she doesn't know if she can trust her again. But Alex was willing to try and make it with Tobin. She loves Tobin to much to not make it work with her.

"I'm gonna go to a club, just to get my mind off of things. So you can come or I can just call you to come pick me up" Alex suggested. Ash liked how Alex tolded her where she was going.

"Nah just call me I'll be glad to pick you up, but don't be out to late" Ash said sternly. Alex laughed.

"Okay mom" Alex said, walking out the door and getting into her car.

Alex arrived at the club and went to the bar. She got a beer. She was drinking by herself, until a group of guys came up to her to keep her company. She was having a good time talking to all the guys.

"Have you met my friend servando?" One of the guys asked. Alex froze in her place. Why is he here? Did he follow me?
Alex thought to herself.

"Hey Alex" Servando said. Alex gave him a dirty look.

"Why are you here?" Alex said sternly. All the guys took that as an invitation to leave.

"Well Alex it's nice to see too, but I got traded to Orlando city. So you will be seeing alot more of me" Servando said, smirking.

Alex got up and ran out of the club and called Ash. It took a couple of rings before Ash picked up.

"Alex why are you calling so early, I thought you would stay until I had to come and get you" Ash said, laughing. Alex started to cry. Ash could here Alex crying through the phone.

"Alex what's wrong" Ash said worried.

"S-servando is here" Alex barely choked out.