USWNT 2.0

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Lindsey was a real mess. 

But, like, the good kind of mess. She was drunk-dancing with Moe and Sammy, trying her best not to fall. This party was so much fun because everybody knew this was the last time they could celebrate together before Rio, and also get drunk. So even Becky took several shots. On the dance-floor, Alex and Allie were drunk-salsaing, while Kelley was helping Alyssa to move like a normal person. 

Lindsey suddenly felt someone grabbing her arm, and was dragged into Tobin's bedroom. She was thrown on the room and fell on the bed, loosing her balance. She just got the time to see Pinoe's face smiling at her, and then closing the door. The youngster looked around her, and understood the situation. Emily was awkwardly trying to unlock the door, but there was nothing she could do. 

So the middy stayed on the bed. Everything seemed to be turning around her, and that made her feel trapped. 

- Seems like they got us this time, Sonnett grumbled, turning around. 

When she saw Lindsey's state, she got worried. She sat down next to her and put her hand on Lindsey's forehead. But before she could feel any heat, Lindsey grabbed her hand, and time seemed to stop. They were very close to each other, and Sonnett felt her cheeks burning. She knew Lindsey was way drunker than she was.

Lindsey started to lean in, but Emily put her hand on her thorax. The middy wasn't the kind of girl to renounce to something, so she slowly wraps her arms around Emily's waist, paying special attention in touching the blonde's legs along the way. The defender seemed to tense up a little bit. 

Their noses were almost touching, and Emily's hands were folded against her own thorax. She looked down at Lindsey's lips, that were very tempting. 

- Horan, what are you doing ? she asked in a whisper. 

- What do you think I'm doing ? the brunette asked. 

The confidence in Lindsey's voice left Emily speechless. 

- We c-can't do that, Emily insisted. 

But she put her hands on Lindsey's shoulders, which got them even closer. Lindsey was staring at her lips, biting her own. 

- Maybe we can..., she murmured. 

- W-what if we, like... don't like it ? Emily asked. 

- Oh trust me Sonnett, you'll like it, the middy clearly said. 

She tightened her grip on Emily, who just seemed to be short of air right now. Her face was red, and Lindsey thought that she was inventing a new color all of a sudden. She then giggled, while the blonde didn't know what to do anymore. 

- Lindsey, we should probably go back to the hotel, Emily slowly said. 

As the words came out of her mouth, she leaned in until she felt Lindsey's warm breath against her lips. 

- Why are you doing the exact opposite then ? Lindsey asked, confused. 

- I'm having an internal debate with myself. 

- What about ? 

- About if I kiss you or not. 

Her sudden forwardness surprised not only Lindsey, but only herself. The brunette caressed Emily's lips with one of her finger. 

- Do it, she begged in a whisper. Kiss me. 

Emily then felt like she was stroke by lightning. She realized what she was doing and got up immediately. She then tried to open the door once again, and it was not closed this time. She then turned around to find Lindsey, who was speechless. 

The defender then walked toward her. 

- I'm walking you back to our room, she said. 

***

As the girls were heading home, Kelley was still trying to find Allie. 

The blonde was on the balcony, watching at the sky full of stars. Kelley couldn't decide what was the most beautiful thing about the sight she had at the moment : the actual sky, or the flawless midfielder. The struggle is real, Kelley thought, silently closing the door behind her. Allie heard her, but didn't move a bit. The Georgia girl stepped next to her, resting her arms on the barer. 

Suddenly, Allie was behind her, wrapping her arms around her. Since Kelley was smaller than her, Allie had a chance to let her chin rest on the top of her head. 

- Babe, don't freak out, okay ? Kelley nervously asked. 

- What is it ? 

- My parents want to meet you. They are coming tomorrow... 

The blonde tensed up, but tried to control her mixed emotions. Of course she was scared to death. She didn't want the O'Hara to dislike her or something. She needed to be their daughter's vaunted pillar, her rock, and to do that, they needed to like her. She was totally doubting about that. 

Instead of spreading her fears, she only whispered :

- I will be there. 

Kelley turned around, resting her back on the barer. She caught eyes with the middy, who seemed to be pretty serious. 

- Really ? 

- Of course. I mean, I'll have to meet them at some point. 

She nodded, while the freckled girl just looked at her in awe. How cute was Allie when she was freaking out ? Before the brunette was able to tease her about her current loss of control, Allie leaned in and kissed her. 

They then rested their foreheads together, eyes closed. 

- How will I introduce myself to them ? Allie asked, breaking the comfortable silence. 

- Is that a loaded question or..., Kelley hesitantly let out. 

- Uhm, maybe. 

She looked into Allie's intense gaze. 

- I don't know, you can whatever you want, as long as you don't run away, Kelley conceded. 

That caused Allie to smirk. She then puts her arm around Kelley's shoulder, pulling her closer. She then placed a soft kiss on her lips, and smiled. 

- I won't. 

- You won't what ? Kelley asked, confused. 

She was playing with Allie's hair for a bit, before the middy finally said :

- Run away.