USWNT Short Stories

"You've Got To Be Kidding Me" (Moe And Cheney) Part 1

The fourth game of the team's Victory Tour was in 3 days from now after winning their third World Cup.
Jill let the team have a day off after  practice today. Moe's boyfriend, Eric, called their relationship quits after 2 strong years and Moe didn't know why.
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Morgan's POV

I groaned as I got up my bed and turned off my alarm. I looked around the room and notice that Alex wasn't there. I looked back at the time and notice it was 9:30 am and practice started at 10:00.

"Oh shit!"

I jumped off from my bed and went to the bathroom to brush my teeth as I was scrambling around the room trying to find my training clothes.

I saw Alex left a note on the table:

Moe,
I didn't want to wake you up because you looked so peaceful. I checked your phone to make sure you put on an alarm but I didn't know what time you set it on. I already know you're responsible enough to wake up on time and not be late. I'm going down to eat breakfast with the team. I noticed before I passed out late last night, that you weren't here. I know you needed extra sleep. I'll be back to wake you up when we are finished with breakfast.
-Alex

"Gosh darn it!" I mumble out loud, finishing reading the note. I was thankful Alex was looking out for me.

I remember I was out late last night, jogging so I could clear my head. Eric broke up with me yesterday and I had to hold it in. I haven't told any of my teammates yet because I wasn't ready to be bombarded with questions and sympathy.

I must've gotten back at around 12 knowing we would have one last practice before a day off later.

I finished getting ready and was about to put on my shoes when I heard voices outside the door.

I look up and see Alex and Tobin walking in, laughing at something they were talking about earlier.

"Oh hey Moe, you're up. Why didn't you come down for breakfast?" Alex asked plopping down on her bed with Tobin right next to her.

"What's up Moester, how'd you sleep?" Tobin joked.

"Could've been better," I responded shortly, trying to clean up my clothes.

"I was going to wake you up if your weren't awake yet. Everyone was looking for you and I had to tell them you were still passed out," Alex replied observing me.

"Pinoe and Kling had an idea to pour cold water on you to wake you up, so Tobs and I thought we'd have to save your butt before they did"

I smile a little not looking them in the eyes, "Thanks guys."

"Moe, what's wrong?" Tobin asks. I knew they could sense whenever something was wrong with me and I'm pretty sure the whole team could, especially Cheney.

"Your eyes are puffy and baggy."

"Oh...... it's nothing guys. Thanks for the concern," I reply walking to the desk trying to find my room key

I grab and put it in my pocket. I could see Tobin and Alex still watching me from the side of my eye.

The truth was I spent last night crying outside the hotel bench at 11 o'clock at night after my run. I was truly heartbroken and I didn't understand why.

I've blamed my self for our relationship not working even though Eric kept saying, "No I promise, it's not you, I'm just having troubles with long distance and I don't think it's working out for me. I want someone who is with me all the time. Not across the world."

Yea he was a prick for being selfish. He basically didn't want me to live my dream. I just can't back stab him though and talk crap because I still love him. He was always one of my supporters through everything.