A Different Time and Place - A Collection of WoSo one shots.

The Photographer (Bird/Rapinoe)

Sue Bird, a sports photographer has just landed a contract with the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) to travel around the league, attend games, take posed and action shots and in general do her part to promote the game to a broader audience. Being based out of Seattle, and having season tickets to the Reign, Bird can't believe that after years of working the local circuit and freelancing, she is finally being given the opportunity to get up close and personal with the players.

Megan Rapinoe plays for the Seattle Reign, and the United States Women's Soccer Team (USWNT) and is known throughout the league and world as being the wild child of women's soccer. The ever-changing hair colour, clothing and accessories not to mention, the constant rumours of alleged bed jumping have kept the flashy forward in the news and headlines for the past few seasons. The NWSL wanting to promote the game and league is reluctant to use the star on any of their media, as she gives off anything but a wholesome family vibe.

Bird arrives on the first day of training camp for the Reign as is immediately tasked with taking candid and posed shots of all the prospective players and also staff members. One by one the players are shown in and have photographs taken in various poses and in both their home and away uniforms as well as team polos for the website. Most of the players are extremely energetic and Bird is enjoying the process until the star herself is called in. Rapinoe immediately makes demands to change out the lighting setup and that photographs only be taken from her right side. She refuses to wear the white kit for photographs as she feels that it isn't a flattering colour on her.

After spending an hour trying to get the required shots, and Rapinoe not cooperating Bird has had enough of the stars attitude. Walking away from the tripod she approaches Rapinoe.

"What do you want?"

"What I want, is for you to drop your higher than thou attitude long enough for me to complete my job."

"You do know who I am right? You don't have your job if not for me."

"Oh, I know all about you and your escapades or should I say sexcapades. And you don't get paid unless it's people like me buying tickets and merch. Now, I would appreciate it if you would retake your place so that I can finish up and leave.

"Fine, let's get this over with, I have places to go and people need to see me."

"Yeah, whatever you say."

Sue walks back behind the camera and finally, Rapinoe cooperates long enough to allow her to get the shots she has been asked for. Rapinoe leaves with her entourage behind her and Sue takes a seat for a few minutes to try and relax before she calls in the last few staff members to have their photos done.

Once Rapinoe is out of the room, she messages her sister Rachael, who unfortunately for her is also a twin to the star and her ego. She also works as Megan's personal assistant as the star doesn't trust anyone aside from family to deal with her affairs.

Meg: I need you to find out whatever you can about this Sue Bird, photographer chick.

Rach: I told you before that I'm done running background checks on your one night stands.

Meg: She isn't a one night stand, at least not yet. Consider me intrigued by her.

Rach: Wait are you serious?

Meg: Yes, she had no issue with speaking down to me today and I have to admit it turned me on. That tall woman is definitely someone I'd like to climb if you know what I mean.

Rach: Eww, TMI! I'll see what I can find out, but you owe me big time!

Meg: You got that wrong, it's you that owes me, for just being the amazing person and sister I am.