USWNT One Shots

She Will Be Loved-Julex

-Julie-

Walking across the pitch, I took a deep breath. This was a huge game, and I was in the center without Becky. She pulled her hamstring and couldn't play. That left me in the center with Hinkle, and Kelley on the right with Kling on the left. How was I suppose to fight off Germanys offense with Hinkle beside me?

Standing on the back line, I warmed up slightly with Kelley. We passed back and forth, as the fans started to cheer. I turned to see Alex walking onto the pitch, waving to the stadium.

They loved her.

Everyone loved her, I loved her.

Well, that thought wasn't suppose to be made public. I-I couldn't help it, Alex was amazing, beautiful. She was the most incredible human being I've ever seen. Every time I laid my eyes on her, my heart skipped a beat.

I was in love with Alex Morgan.

Hearing the whistle being blown, I glanced up. Captains. I jogged off towards the half line, as did Alex. Some things have changed in this lineup so far. Alex was still the starting forward, but the midfield has changed a lot.

Carli was taking a break from international play. So Jill pushed Emily back to center mid. She was getting some crap from the die hard Carli fans, but the Latina knew how to deal with it. Tobin was the left mid, and Mal was the right. Allie and Moe were the defensive mids. Kelley was the right back, Kline the left, and Hinkle and I in the center. Alyssa was starting in goal.

Alex and I had been named co captains since both Becky and Carli were gone. The forward smiled at me, and gave my hand a slight squeeze. I smiled back, as we stood next to the officials.

We won the coin toss, and picked our side of the field. The team then circled up, as everyone looked to us. Some afraid, some worried. This was Germany, and we were missing many key players.

"Hey." Alex said. "We're still a team. All of us, even you Hinkle." She said, as we smiled. "And we can take down this team, together. We are one nation, one team, and nothing can stop us. Okay?" Alex said, and we all nodded. "USA on three!" Alex yelled.

"One, two three!"

"USA!"

We took the pitch, but before I ran to the back line, Alex stopped me. She took my hand, and spun me towards her.

"Hey, breathe Julie." Alex said. "You're gonna own that back line. You've got Kelley and Kling, and give Hinkle some credit. She isn't terrible." Alex said, and I smiled. "I believe in you Juls."

"Thanks Alex." I said. She seemed to look at me a little longer, her eyes looking from my head to my toes. She looked back up at me, and quickly pecked my cheek.

"Go kick some ass." Alex whispered, before running off. I smiled, and jogged off to the back line.

The game started and boy,

Did I kick some ass.

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It was a 1-1 tied game, and Germany was attacking us hard. I stepped up to defend the ball, when I felt someone slam into my side. Slamming onto the ground, I cried out. Looking up, I saw a German player smiling, and running off. I saw that Kelley and Kling were trying to book it back to play defense, and Hinkle was already beat. Alyssa was trying to make it back into her line, but wouldn't get there in enough time. The save would be lucky, if she got there. I was the closet person to try and defend.

Shaking off the pain, I jumped up to my feet. Sprinting towards the attacking German player, I saw her swing her foot back to shoot. Lunging forward, I threw my foot out in front of the ball. As she shot, my foot blocked the ball. Loud cheers came, as the ball deflected off of my foot, and out for a corner. Falling to the ground, I took some deep breaths.

"JJ? JJ are you okay?" Alex asked, as she knelt down beside me. I nodded, and rubbed my side.

"Yeah, I'm okay." I said. Alex helped me to my feet, and looked at my side. She gave me a worried look, but I just shook her off. We got set to defend the corner, as I marked up Sasic. Germany took the corner, but Kelley cleared it with a header.

Play continued. It was drawing down to the 84th minute, and we needed a goal to win. Tobin got the ball, and sent it up to Alex. The forward got a break away, and was headed in towards Germanys defense. Alex shifted her weight, causing the German defender to side step. The forward megged her, as I cheered from my position. Alex was nearing the goal, at an angle from the right. The goalie ran out, as Alex chipped the ball. It lofted up, going over the goalies head. Once it hit side netting, I screamed out.

"Yeah Alex!" I screamed.

Running up the field, I saw the forward turn towards me. She jumped up, as I caught her in my arms. Spinning us, we both cheered out. Alex locked her arms around my neck, and her legs around my waist. I held her up, and rested my head on her chest.

"That was amazing." I said, as she looked down at me. Slowly dropping her down to her feet, I smiled at her.

"See me after the game." Alex said, and slowly pulled away from me. I nodded, and walked back towards my spot.

We only had one minute of extra time, and Germany had no way to fight back. We won, and man was it amazing. After them team talked, we headed into the locker room. Before I could walk in, I felt someone take my hand. I was being pulled into a different area, as the door was closed behind me.

Looking up, I saw Alex. She reached behind me, and locked the door. Her hand trailed its way up my arm, as I gasped slightly.

"I can't stop myself anymore." Alex said, as her eyes traced their way down my body.

"S-stop what?" I asked, looking at her sharp jawline.

"I can't stop myself-from kissing you." Alex said, her eyes finally meeting mine.

"Then don't." I said.

The forward leaned in, connecting her lips with mine. I braced my hands around her waist, as she slipped her fingers through my hair. Switching our positions, I pushed Alex up against the door. She jumped up, wrapping her legs around my waist. I took her hands, and pinned them against the door. Attaching my lips to her neck, I began sucking on her pulse point. The forward moaned out, as I grazed my teeth against her skin.

Alex tugged at my hair, as I nipped her skin. Running my tongue over the sore spot, I felt Alex's nails dig into my back. Arching myself into her, I trailed kisses along her sharp jawline. Reconnecting my lips with hers, it was a slow and gentle kiss. Slowly pulling away from her, I rested my forehead against hers.

"We should definitely do that again." I said, as she giggled.

"Yeah, yeah definitely." Alex said, and pecked my lips. "We could even do it right now." She said, and slowly brought her lips to mine.

"Hey!" Someone yelled, as loud banging came on the door. "I don't know what you guys are doing in there." It was Kelley. "But the bus is leaving. Let's go!"

Alex whined, as I gave her a small peck. Slowly dropping her to her feet, I unlocked the door. She quickly fixed my hair, as we both then headed out into the locker room. The two of us quickly changed. I re-did my hair, and then we both ran out to the bus. Our teammates gave us weird looks, as we took our normal seats. I sat down next to Emily, and Alex went and sat next to Kelley.

"What were you two up too?" Emily asked, pulling out one of her ear buds.

"Nothing." I said. Emily smirked, and let out a laugh. "What?" I asked.

"Then what's up with the hickey on your neck?" She asked. I quirked my eyebrow, and pulled my jacket up to cover my hickey.

"It's just a bruise." I said.

"Mmhmm." Emily mumbled, and put her earbud back in. I shook my head, and sulked down in my seat. Letting a small smile fall on my lips, I bit my lip.

I wanted Alex,

And she wanted me too.