HAZE (On Hold)

Part 16

Saturday rolls around and Charles drops off Hailee and Amanda at the stadium for the Orlando vs Sacramento game.

Hailee takes the chance to wear her #11 Pride jersey, to show her appreciation for one of the best backs of all time.

Amanda looks over at her as she ties her hoodie around her waist and shakes her head, "Alex isn't going to be happy that you're wearing the visitor's colours."

"I wear her name and number on my back all the time, I think she'll understand why I'm not today."

They hit the concessions and souvenir stand before taking their usual seats in the front row. The Sacramento girls wave to them and say hi before making their way back to the changeroom after the warmups conclude.

"Wrong shirt, Haze." Hailee looks down at sees Alex smiling at her.

"Laundry day." Alex laughs, "Uh-huh, Do you want to join us after the game for supper?"

"Really?" Alex laughs again, "If you promise not to drool all over Kriegs and Ash then yes. You're welcome to come along as well, Mandy."

"Thanks, Alex that would be awesome!"

"Okay, I'll message you after the game." Alex heads inside to get changed.

A few hours later the final whistle blows and Sacramento manages to squeak out a 3 – 2 victory over the visiting Pride, thanks to a last-minute goal scored by Alex.

Hailee and Amanda take their time leaving their seats after the game concludes as the players are making the rounds, signing and taking pictures. Hailee's phone buzzes with a message from Alex

Alex Morgan: Kriegs is doing an interview, so we are going to be a bit longer. Meet us at The Green Door in an hour, just tell them you are with me.

Haze: Okay, sounds good.

"Guess we have a bit of time to kill, what would you like to do?"

"Walk on the boardwalk?"

"Okay, let me just message, Charles."

The car pulls up soon afterwards and Charles drives them to the nearest boardwalk. They hold hands, walk and talk for a short time before stopping and exchanging a kiss and hug.

Still wrapped in each other, they hear someone yell, "Dykes." And then Amanda is hit by a flying water bottle.

Hailee looks at her crying girlfriend and feels helpless. Taking her hand she leads her back to the car. Charles looks at them concerned and Hailee puts her hand up to stop him from asking the question, she knows he wants to.

Charles drives them to the restaurant and they sit in the back of the car.

"We don't have to go in if you don't want to." Amanda looks at Hailee, "I'll be okay, I think it just scared me more than anything. Plus, I know how much you want to meet Ashlyn and Ali."

"Are you sure?"

Amanda nods.

They get out of the car and head inside, Hailee gives Alex's name and is informed that they are the first to arrive. They are led back to a table and given menus.

"I'm going to head to the washroom to tidy up my face. I'll be back in a few."

Hailee nods in acknowledgement of Amanda's statement.

While she is looking over the menu, the 3 A's arrive. Hailee stands up to hug Alex and is introduced to Ashlyn and Ali. They grab their seats.

"I thought Amanda was coming with you?"