USWNT 2.0

11

Hope and Carli were lying on the keeper's tiny bed. Carli was on top of her, looking at every details of her face. She sometimes would just run her fingers through Hope's hair, or just caressing her cheeks. She found pleasure in doing so, and Hope didn't seem to be bothered by her attitude. 

She sighed. 

- You make me so happy, she said in a very sweet voice. 

Hope frowned. She knew Carli wasn't a very talkative person whenever it came to her feelings or impressions. So there must be a reason why she was telling her that right now. She just waited for her to continue. 

- What is it, baby ? she finally asked, because the brunette wouldn't speak.

- Nothing, it's just that... When I see Allie and Kels being so in love with each other but being apart from each other, I tell myself that it could've been us. And that makes me terribly sad. 

Hope wrapped her arms around Carli's back. 

- We're nothing like them, she assured. Look at us ; we are doing just fine. And I must say that this whole secrecy around our relationship is kind of exciting... 

With that said, she squeezed Carli's but. The brown-hair grumbled. She endeavored to kiss her, touching her everywhere. When one of her hands slid to Carli's crotch, her fingers slowly massaging her clit, Hope enjoyed the little moan Carli let out. 

- Like, when you can't be too loud when we're having sex..., Hope whispered. 

- Hope stop... Someone could get in..., Carli said between two heavy breathes. 

But Hope didn't want to stop. As she was continuing her little business, Carli grabbed the pillow behind Hope's head. She bit her lips, trying her best to hide the pleasure she was having at the moment. She hated when Hope had the advantage ; they both were very independent and strong women, so seeing the other just obey and stand still for a moment was a very good experience. 

Carli undertook to kiss Hope wildly : it was her was to thank her. As the keeper was trying to took her t-shirt off, there was a knock on the door. They both jumped, and Carli put her clothes back in place. Hope yelled a "come in" as she and Carli were exchanging a look ; they almost got caught. 

Three out of the six rookies of the team - aka Lindsey, Sonnett and Moe - were now entering the room, while Carli was catching her breath. 

- Sorry to bother you guys, but we may have a problem, Moe explained. 

Since she and Carli were teammates, she was the one asking the question. Carli let herself fall on the bed and opened her arms. Moe quickly sat by her side, cuddling against her. Ever since her parents died, Carli had been like a second mother to her. Moe and Hope were the only people who were allowed to get touchy with her. The younger girl smiled, while Lindsey and Emily sat on Hope's bed. 

The keeper was suspicious. 

- With all that drama going on, we feel like Mal isn't feeling very well on the team, Moe began to explain. She isn't talking to anyone beside us. 

- Why that ? Hope immediately asked, raising an eyebrow. 

- She feels like she's bothering them, Lindsey said. Like, she thinks she can't talk to Julie because she's in trouble with Press and Crystal, or she can't go sit with Ashlyn because it would just... bother her. 

- She shouldn't think such things, Carli said. Imma talk to her soon, I promise. Thanks for telling me guys. 

- You're welcome mama ! Moe jokingly said. 

Carli rolled her eyes and pushed her away. They heard Moe's light laugh when the three girls went out of the room. 

***

 Ash was sitting on the floor, watching Maisie play with Ali and Crystal. Ever since those two came into her life, the little girl seemed to only have eyes for them. Who could blame her, thought ? Certainly not her mother. Pinoe, who was Ash's roommate this time, was reading a book on her own bed, sometimes looking down at the four people sitting on the ground while they could be sitting in Ash's bed. 

The short-haired rolled her eyes. 

- Mama, where is Auntie Tobin ? Maisie asked. 

Ash sighed. Oh yeah, there also was Tobin. 

- She has to speak with Auntie Allie and Auntie Alex, baby girl, she explained. But she will come as soon as they are done talking. 

- What about Kling ? the freckled girl insisted. 

- I already told you she was with Whit downtown to buy Moe a present. It's her birthday tomorrow, remember ? 

- I love birthdays ! Maisie exclaimed. 

That made Ali giggle. She opened her arms, and the little girl immediately rushed into them. Crystal got up and sat next to me. Maisie was playing with her aunt's hair, and seemed to be having a good time. 

Ali would look at Ash from time to time, smiling wildly, before getting her attention back on her niece. 

- You know you guys are my favorite OTP, right ? Crystal said, all smiles. 

- I've always knew I was your favorite, Ash sarcastically said. Speaking of favorite, did you and Julie got to talk ? 

Crystal's face turned sad.

- I am kind of avoiding her, so no, she answered. 

- Crys, I know you're hurt, but Julie didn't mean to do you any harm. Did you listen to that interview she did this morning. 

- Yes, I did. I know she was scared... but...

- What she needs is her best friend right now, Ash cut her off. And we all know who that person is. 

Pinoe couldn't help but interfere.  

- That's you, dumb-ass, she said jokingly. 

- I know that, but...

- Would you please stop saying "but" all the time ? Ash said sharply. Now, go and talk to her, because we all know Julie ; she's too scared to come and talk to you. 

- Bu-, Crystal began. 

When she saw the very dark eyes Ash had at the moment, she just got up. 

- Fine, she said, before going out of the room in a rush. 

Hey guys

I just wanted to warn you ; this book will be way more dramatic than the first one. So be prepared for even more drama to come, including a huge fight between two "clans" and a love triangle. 

See ya.