Something Old, Something New

Part 17

Once Kelley returns to Atlanta after having been away with the USWNT, things between her and Avery start to get interesting. It's almost as if them being away from each other for a couple of days actually brought them closer together.

Avery returns home from a long day at work and finds Kelley has set up a candlelit supper for them. Avery puts down her bags, walks over to her wife, hugs her and kisses her.

"What's all this?"

"We promised to set aside sometime each week for a date night, I figured that being as though I wasn't here for your birthday and we missed out on plans last week that I would make it up to you."

"Kel, you already spoiled me for my birthday."

"Maybe, but you're worth it. Now, would you like a glass of wine or a beer beautiful?"

"Is it wrong of me just to want a beer?"

"Nope, how about you go and get changed into something comfier and I'll get supper ready for us." Avery kisses her, before making her way to the bedroom to change out of her work attire.

The couple eats their meal and talk about things, enjoying each other's company. After cleaning up everything they decide to head back to the bedroom and get ready to go to bed, but Kelley has other plans in mind.

She wraps her arms around Avery from behind and moving her hair out of the way kisses her neck and shoulder, "Get undressed beautiful, I'm giving you a massage."

"You know you can just say you want to have sex, Kel."

"Doc, I don't say I want to have sex, I show you, now I'm telling you I want to give you a massage. I want to get reacquainted with your Phoenix." Avery laughs, "Okay."

As Avery gets undressed Kelley does as well before laying a towel down on the bed. Avery lays down and gets in position to allow Kelley to give her a massage, as the defenders' hands work on her tense muscles she can't help but let out some moans, causing Kelley to laugh.

"Feel good?"

"So good, maybe you can be a masseuse if kicking a ball around doesn't work out for you."

"My hands belong to you only, I wouldn't feel comfortable touching someone else."

"Good to know. Did you schedule your appointment yet?"

"Yeah, I booked with that guy you recommended for Thursday afternoon."

"You need to go into it with an open mind, Kel. Let Emily talk and listen to what she is saying. You are both hurting, don't think I haven't noticed how mopey you are at the moment. She is one of your best friends and made a mistake, we are good, it's time for you and her to make things right."

"I know, you're right. Damn those professionals for matching me with someone smarter than me." Avery laughs.

After getting comfortable in bed, they talk about the upcoming tasks assigned to them by the team of professionals and how they are going to be spending the next weekend in Kelley's childhood home with her family.

Avery leans back against Kelley, "It's weird to think that we've really only known each other for a little over a month, but I can't imagine not having you in my life."

Kelley kisses her on the shoulder, "I know exactly what you mean. Goodnight Doc."

"Night, Kel"

Thursday morning comes around and Kelley and Avery return to the apartment after having just completed an intense workout. Kelley collapses on the couch, causing Avery to laugh.