Breakfast In Bed

NWSL 2017 Week 2

League Summary:

4/22
Orl v Was: 1-1 (Evans; Sigvardsen Jensen)
Chi v FCKC: 3-0 (Ertz x2, McCaffrey)
NCC v Por: 1-0 (Debhina)
Sea v Hou: 3-1 (Fishlock, Rapinoe, Johnson; Poliana)

4-23
Bos v Sky Blue: 1-0 (Dowie)

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Alyssa found it was nice to have a full apartment again, even if only for a few hours. Yael, Nicole, and Becky had joined her for a low-key dinner once they had gotten into town. She might have overdone it, but the leftovers would keep her well-fed for a few days. The four women had gathered in her living room after Becky loaded the dishwasher, curled under blankets to stave off the chill in the air. Becky knew better than to ask Alyssa to turn on her heat. The Chicago goalkeeper didn't fail to notice that Nicole and Yael had curled together under one blanket on her couch. Their closeness brought a smile to her face.

"So, what are your plans for tomorrow, Nicole? Becky mentioned that you might head downtown before the game and explore a little." Alyssa asked as she wrapped her arms around Becky, who had climbed into her lap.

"That's the plan, if the troublemaker will hold up. Figured I could find the Bean that everyone here keeps raving about and enjoy the lake. Maybe even read a book. Who knows, really?"

"Those all sound lovely. A book under a tree in Millennium Park is one of my favorite ways to relax. I've looked into getting a hammock for off days once the weather gets nicer."

"I just might join you on that adventure the next time we are in town." Becky mused, glad that Alyssa was encouraging Nicole to get out into the city.

"You're always welcome to share my hammock." The goalkeeper assured her, placing a kiss above her ear. Turning her attention back to Nicole, she stated "I'll give you my spare set of keys, so you can come and go tomorrow as you please. Feel free to watch the game from here. Or binge watch crappy, daytime TV. Or nap. I'll have the leftovers in the fridge and plenty of icepacks in the freezer. Use whatever you need."

"Thanks Lys, I will." Nicole showed a grateful smile. She was glad she decided to get on the plane.

It had taken some poking and prodding not only from Yael and Becky, but from Vlatko and the rest of the team. A-rod had even gotten Cheney to give her a call. That got Nicole's attention. The FCKC legend was recovering from brain surgery while raising her child. Yet she had found the time to call Nicole and advise her to get out of the house when she could. Nicole took the advice to heart. Hearing it from someone going through a medical struggle had validated the advice in her mind.

"How have things been in KC? Athena and Freyja aren't giving you too much trouble, are they?"

"Athena has been my constant companion." Nicole smiled at the thought of the shy black cat who had become her shadow.

"She does have an affinity for goalkeepers, much to this one's dismay." Alyssa chuckled while gesturing to her fiancé. "What about Freyja?"

"Freyja won't stay out of her way. Constantly underfoot." Yael grumbled. "We are lucky she is belled. And we're going to have to watch her once the troublemaker is fixed."

"Sounds like you are still staying in the house Yael." Becky's hand squeezed Alyssa's under the blanket, warning the goalkeeper from going too far. "Plans on moving in? Do I need to move a few of my things?"

Nicole turned red at what Alyssa was insinuating. Her and Yael hadn't had a moment to have a speak what to tell anyone about the new feelings between them. Being private people, it hadn't been something they felt necessary to discuss just yet. The defender stroked Nicole's abs under the covers, feeling the way her goalkeeper had tensed at Alyssa's words. The last thing Nicole needed was another panic attack. She had only regained her footing from the last one. Yael made sure to keep her breathing slow and even for Nicole to mimic.