USWNT 2.0

14

Kelley just didn't seem to get it. 

She had no idea why Allie was avoiding her, or why Tobin was throwing death glares at her all the time. She was hurt, and most probably alone. Even though only Tobin and Christen seemed to hate her, she didn't feel good on the team anymore. As soon as Allie wasn't by her side, she just felt like crap. She didn't do anything wrong. She just wanted to tell her parents about how in love she was with such a beautiful and smart girl. But when she came back, she just wanted to warn Allie that her parents wanted to meet her. 

Now she was just knocking on Alex's door. She knew Kling, who was rooming with her this time, was out with some of the girls for their day off. Kelley's eyes were still red because she cried all night over Allie. When the forward opened the door, she immediately let her friend in. She showed her the bed, and they both sat down. 

Kelley was holding her tears back. 

- What happened while I was away ? she asked out loud, more for herself than for Alex. And why the hell everybody think I have a girlfriend now ? 

It took her several minutes to realize that Alex seemed nervous. That rang a bell to Kelley ; Alex was always the kind of girl to feel left out as soon as the attention wasn't given to her the way she wanted to. She was super possessive, and even more with Tobin and Allie, since they were her best friends. But right now, Alex seemed shameful, and that meant she had something to do with those rumors. 

Kelley blinked. 

- Alex ? What did you do ? she asked slowly.

Alex was still looking at her feet when she said :

- I may have told them you and Hinkle were dating...

The Georgia girl jaw dropped open. 

She didn't know that to feel at the moment. At least, she didn't want to let all this anger she had for her friend out, because it'd cause irreversible damages. She tried to breath, but the vision of Allie being mad at her just pushed her to her limits. She got up right away, facing Alex. That caused her to look up. 

- Why did you do that ? Kelley yelled. I hate fucking Hinkle ! The only person I wanna date is Allie ! 

There was a big silence. 

Tobin, who heard the screaming, opened the door and got in the room. When she saw a heart-broken Kelley, and Alex on the verge of tears, she just assumed Kelley was being an ass. She pushed her away, but the freckled girl didn't want to give up. 

- Are you some kind of jealous freak to spread stupid rumors about me ? she yelled at Alex, who was shaking. How old are you, Alex ? 15 ? 

- What's going on here ? Tobin asked. 

She didn't know what to think anymore. Kelley gave her a despaired look, before telling her what Alex just did. Tobin slowly looked down at Alex, who was getting up. 

- Are you kidding me ? Tobin let out. Are you fucking kidding me ? 

Alex just looked at them. 

- I don't want to loose her, she explained. And if that means breaking your heart Kels, then I'm sorry but I want my best friend back. 

- She never left ! Kelley yelled once again. It's all in your head, Alex. The real problem is you wanting her all for yourself ! 

- Tobin, I..., she started. 

But Tobin just raised her hand at her, before going out of the room quickly. Kelley threw an ultimate death glare at Alex, and followed her out. 

***

Ash and Hope were drinking a coffee on a balcony nearby the hotel they were staying in. Even if everybody thought they were ennemies because of the GK spot on the team, they actually were very close. All those hours of training together had something to do with it. When Hope found out Ash was the alternate, she was the first one to call her. She cheered her up and made her look at the bright side : she'll at least be able to take care of her daughter. 

So when they ended up speaking about the blonde relationship with Ali, Ash couldn't help but ask in return :

- So, you and Carli....

- Carli and I what ? Hope asked. 

Ash was the only one with Allie to know about Hope's huge crush on the middy. Now that months had passed since Hope confessed her love, she had to let Ash know that they were kinda official now. 

- Are you guys together ? Ash asked. 

- Well, it's complicated...

- No it's not. It's only love. 

Hope sighed. 

- We want to take things easy, she explained. With the Olympics just around the corner, and all this Presston drama, us going public isn't the best thing for the team. Besides, we aren't even official. 

- How's that ? Ash asked, frowning. 

- Well, we enjoy the time we spend together, we say "I love you" to each other, but we never talked about a serious relationship. 

Ash rolled her eyes. 

- Let me guess... Carli is the chicken ? 

- She just... is afraid of commitment I guess, Hope conceded. 

- How do you feel about it ? Ash asked, concern in her voice. 

The tall keeper thought about her answer. What did she think about that ? She didn't know herself. 

- As long as she's mine, I am happy, she finally spoke up. 

- Are you sure ? 

Hope stopped breathing for a moment. If it only was up to her, she would've made them official just after the Olympics. And then, after one or two years of dating, she would've asked her girl to marry her. Or even sooner, but she knew Carli wouldn't accept. 

- Yes, I am. 

Ash nodded, and they kept on drinking their coffee, talking about how good the roster was and what was each player bringing to the game. But Hope had a bittersweet feeling growing in her stomach. 

She had to talk to Carli.