Something Old, Something New

Part 4

Kelley POV

Kelley O'Hara sits in a restaurant in downtown Atlanta enjoying supper with some of her teammates from the USWNT who have arrived in town early for the pending nuptials of their teammate. Bound by a confidentiality clause in her contract, Kelley is unable to tell them much about the show other than the fact that she is getting married in a day, time and that cameras will be following her around and filming everything as it happens. She doesn't know anything about who she has been matched up with, only that it is a woman.

One of her best friends Alex Morgan sometimes referred to as Janice is sitting beside her, listening to her talk and shaking her head at the fact that her "Worms" is getting married. "Worms, why would you even go through with this? It's not like you have ever had an issue attracting women."

"The women I tend to attract aren't interested in anything more than being a one-night stand. It's been fun having my choice of bedmates, but maybe it's time for me to grow up and settle down."

"And you figure to accomplish that by marrying a complete stranger?"

"Not necessarily, but I'm treating this as a learning experience that may result in me finding a partner if nothing else it will keep my name in the headlines and provide me with bank at the end."

"You're getting paid to appear on the show?"

"Crap, I wasn't supposed to tell anyone that. They wanted someone who would appeal to the LBGTQ demographic and help with their ratings. Please don't share that info, though Janice, it could get me in trouble."

"I'll do my best."

Ashlyn Harris joins the conversation about her surfing buddies pending nuptials. Harris, who along with Ali Krieger recently confirmed longstanding rumours about their relationship by announcing their own engagement and making headlines around the world. "So, what are you going to do if they match you up with someone you aren't attracted to or compatible with?"

"I signed a contract, if that happens, then I will just have to find a way to get through until the end. Hopefully, it won't though; I don't know if I can go 2 months without having sex."

"It's not just about being compatible in the bedroom KO; Ali and I were friends long before we became lovers."

"I know Ash, I've never really had much success with relationships, so this will be a challenge for me."

"Just promise me, you will give her a chance before you try and jump her bones."

"She'll probably want to jump my bones once she sees me in that dress."

A voice yells, "Can you two, please talk about something other than KO getting laid?"

"Sorry, Ali."

Kelley laughs, "You're so whipped Harris."

"Yep, but have you seen my girl?" Ashlyn gets up and takes a seat beside her fiancée.

"Have you seen mine? Oh wait, neither have I!" They all shake their heads at the attempted humour.

Kelley turns to her other side and faces her longtime friend and current Royals' teammate Christen Press along with her girlfriend, Tobin Heath.

"What do you think about everything, Pressy?"

"Kel, I honestly don't know what to think about it all. When you called and told me you were getting married, I was shocked and wondering if you hit your head; actually, I'm still wondering if the number of knocks you've taken to your head through the years is affecting your judgement."