The call up

Debut

If was still Layla's birthday and they had a fixture at 7:30 tonight. Layla was exited to watch the game and didn't expect to play.

"Hey Layla wanna go for a walk has we have time to kill?" G asked as Layla was putting her hair up. She nodded and they walked out of the hotel room their hands brushed against eachother as Georgia was explaining the set up of Man City.

"It's not like other teams, like we are a proper family and it's nice as it's got a lot of england internationals so it's easier when we go on camp" g was talking but layla wasn't listioning that much. Thoughts circled her mind. She was confused but still nodded along to g to make her seem like she was concentrated.

"Layla, look at me" g said brushing Layla's shoulder to turn her. Their eyes locked and they could fell eachother breathe. Georgia pulled Layla in for a hug and explained how Layla shouldn't be scared and that she was there for her. Layla was a little confused but thought she must of looked anxious when she was overthinking in her head.

"Thanks g"

"Look follow me" g ran off and Layla sprinted after her. They ran for a good 3 minuets before finishing at a small window in the centre of SGP. It was hidden and seemed as though many people didn't really knew it existed.

"Sit" g commanded and Layla did just that. They said on the window sil and stared at the sky. It was about 4 o'clock so the sun was moving into golden hour! Layla could feel Georgia looking at her and she looked up and felt their eyes lock. All she wanted to do was kiss her, but why? She's straight, well she always thought she was but I guess her mum forced her to do that, like she forced her to be the perfect girl. She didn't know how Georgia felt and her leg started to tremble.

"Layla do you trust me?" Georgia whispered. Layla nodded and felt Georgia's lips touch hers. Connection sparked between them and Layla felt safe. This was all she wanted. She felt comfort and she leaned in further. The kids became more passionate and Georgia couldn't help but smile. They pulled away and looked at eachother.

"What was that for?" Layla whispered

"I guess we are both learning new things on this trip. I like you Layla Williams! I had an instant connection with you and I wanna keep you safe" Georgia said squeezing Layla tighter who had placed herself in Georgia's arms.

"Guess I've learnt a lot too. You've always been my fav player Georgia stanway" layla and g laughed

"I better have been" the smiled and Georgia kissed Layla on the head and told her that they need to be in reception in 30 mins.

"I'm freezing, why didn't I bring a hoodie?" Layla moaned on the way back to the room. G took her jacket off and placed it on Layla who smiled and put the hood over her head. She loved it as it smelled of Georgia and it had 'stanway 19' on the opposite side to the england badge. It was a little oversized and Layla was younger and smaller but it was perfect. G put her arm around Layla and they headed into the room to find Leah and Jordan.

"Hi" g shouted and Jordan turned round and looked embarrassed

"Ummm hi g , hi Layla" Jordan quickly ran out and shouted see you later.

"What were you two doinggggg" g said teasing Leah

"Nothing G"

"Come on leahhhhhh tell usss" layla pestered Leah until she finally broke

"Look it was nothing,  well your both basically adults what do you think we were doing" this made them all laugh and they got their bags and Georgia grabbed her coat as Layla was still wearing her jumper and wanted her to keep it. They grabbed their boots and headed down to reception. The bus journey wasn't that long and they soon arrived. The team list got read out and Layla wasn't starting but she didn't except to but she was happy with the news that Georgia was. She gave her a massive hug.

"Hey g where's your jumper?" Steph asked

"Layla's got it, she was cold" Layla said smiling at Steph who gave her a cheeky smile back .

"Don't get too attached she is 4 years younger"

"So is kei and Lucy" Steph was shocked

"Wait are they a thing?" G giggled and replied with

"Wow you know none of the gossip for someone who is the captain" they laughed and Steph pulled g into a playful headlock. As it was true, even though Steph was captain she got all the gossip from her younger bestie Georgia! They walked into the pitch and Layla was getting nervous. Even though she wasn't playing she was overwhelmed to be standing on a pitch where england where about to play with the england team. It was what she had dreamed of for ages.

"Take a breath" a voice said behind her she turned around and it was Keira and Lucy.

"Huh" Layla replied

"It's scary , I know but your here for a reason." Lucy bronze continued. Layla smiled and they chatted about the opposition. Layla felt herself looking over to Georgia who was laughing and wishing that it was her who was standing by her right now.

"Oi Layla come here" Steph called and Layla ran over.

"How are you doing?"

"Good"

"Look with g she doesn't stop talking about you so look after her ye. She's been through shit aswel but she doesn't tel people so look out for her" Layla felt sad that Georgia hadn't told her anything but Layla had told her everything. But she felt selfish aswel as Layla hadn't asked

"Ye of course I will. Thanks Steph" Layla gave her a hug and Steph called them in for a team huddle before they get warmed up. Georgia stood next to Layla and their hands brushed against eachtoher as they tried to concentrate to what Steph was saying.
The game soon kicked off and Georgia was playing great she had already scored a goal and so had Toni duggan. Beth mead goes down in the 56th minuet and Layla's name was called. Buttiflies filled her belly as she got her shirt and shin pads on and stretched out her legs. She looked over to g on the pitch who had a massive grin on her face and winked at me which caused me to smile. The numbers went on to the board and I started to run into the pitch . It felt amazing. I high fived Georgia's hand as I ran past to the wing. The game continued and i was playing great. I was running up the wing and could see g in the box so I did a lovely chip over but she tried to header it and it hit the cross bar. I followed up the shot and I hit the ball as it landed to my feet. Before I knew it, it hit the back net and I was in shock. I ran up to Georgia and jumped into her arms. She squeezed me tight and whispered 'I'm so proud of you'. I smiled as all the other girls ran over and piled ontop of me. After about 3 mins we went back to the half way point and kicked off. The game went well and I got player of the match which I loved and g came up and gave me a massive hug. It started to rain as we were cooling down and g gave me her hoodie to put on. I smiled and we continued to do some light jogging. It felt amazing to make my debut and get player of the match on my birthday. And to score and win tops it off.

"Birthdays ain't too bad are they?" Leah said as she jumped onto my back. I giggled and replied

"Not when I'm surrounded by you guys" Leah smiled and agreed and we headed to the changing room.