USWNT Oneshots

Media Day- Alex Morgan

"So Adeline...we see you've become quite the trend on many apps. One being TikTok."  Lucy, my Twitter interviewer suggested.

"Yeah I saw that. Apparently people like making edits of me with this one song. I don't know why, but the people who make the edits are very talented!" I respond with a smile.

"People say you're one the most likable female soccer players."

"Well that's very nice of them." I push my braid to the other side of my neck.

"While we're one the subject of the public, the people, and the media, let's discuss your outing with Alex Morgan." I looked down as Lucy excitedly brought up my girlfriend. "So how long have you two been together?"

"3 months. Alex asked to make it public 2 weeks ago so we posted." I answered calmly, knowing the topic of my relationship would be brought up.

"Do you think this relationship will effect your dynamic on the field?"

"Absolutely not. Alex and I have been close since I got called up. She took me under her wing and mentored me. I look up to her. Our friendship before this...pushed me to be better. Y'know?" Lucy nodded and I pursed my lips.

"Well you two are adorable." I smiled and lightly thanked her.

"So...you have a friendly against Spain in a week. Then you fly to France and stay there for a couple weeks. The team is spending the holidays over seas right?"

"Yes. I'm excited to spend Christmas with the team and in France." Lucy chuckles.

"You won't miss home?"

"I'll come home and have a whole other Christmas with them! They understand my commitments and support me." Lucy nods, preparing for her next question.

"Well I was going to asked you more..but it looks like our time is up for today. I wish you nothing but the best. Thank you for your time. Once again, Adeline Kane." I wave the camera and thank Lucy once they stop rolling.

I get up from the chair and rub my eyes. It's been a long media day, and I just want to go back to the hotel and sleep before I have to get on a plane at 5 am in the morning. Vlatko wants us to have "fun" time in Spain, which I think is nice. But I don't want to get up at the crack of Dawn.

"Line!" Mal yells and I wave to my closest friends on the team. I'm the same age as Lindsey so we all get along very well.

"Mally." I whisper, pulling her into a hug. She's been all over today and I haven't seen her much.

"I just want to go back to the hotel room and sleep." I complain, Emily and Linds visibly agreeing.

"I'm hella excited for Spain though!" Rose adds, brightening the tired mood. "I already presents picked out for each and everyone of you!"

"Rose...how do you have so much energy?" Sam questions, leaning against Lindsey tiredly.

"No clue. Red Bull maybe?"

"Gimme some of that." I hold out my hand, making everyone chuckle.

"Girls! The bus is loading!" Our trainer, Erica, yells.

We all exit the Twitter HQ and make our way towards the bus. It's snowing in New York so I look to the sky and stick out my tongue.

Mal does the same and we giggle. Sam grabs my arm and pulls me up the bus stairs. Heat warms my cold face as I walk towards the back of the bus looking for Alex.

When I see her talking to Crystal and Abby, I smile.

"There she is!" Crystal jokingly yells, grabbing Alex's attention. Alex smiles as she sees me, motioning to sit down next to her.

I sit down quickly, leaning my head on her shoulder.

"Tired?" I nod groggily in attempt to answer her question. "Well when we get back to the hotel you can sleep all you want."

"In your arms?" I whisper. I feel a warm hand intertwine with mine, rubbing my palm softly.

"Wouldn't want it any other way." A small kiss is placed on my forehead. I try to stay awake, listening to the quiet conversations that fill the bus.

When we get back, I stand up and grab Alex's hand. I drag her out of the seats and into the aisle. Everyone exits the bus slowly, taking in the snowy landscape.

My teammates are taking videos and pictures. Emily threw a snowball at Rose, causing snowballs to be sent everywhere. One hit Carli, and that's what broke the tiny fight up, no one wanting to mess with Carli this late.

"Al! You should come to the bar with us!" Kelley yelled, and I looked up. Kelley was standing next to Tobin, Christen, Becky, Abby, and Julie. I knew Alex was tempted so I let go of her hand and stood up right.

"Maybe later. Gotta put the little one to bed!" Alex joked, taking my hand back into hers.

"Alright! See you maybe!" Everyone said their goodnights and the "see you tomorrow morning".

Alex, Crystal, Mal, Sophia, Kristie, and I all made our way into the hotel and into the elevators.

"Soph, I missed you." I whisper, pulling her into a hug. She hugged back.

"I saw you 2 hours ago Line." Soph whispered back.

"She's a little tired right now. Not thinking straight." Alex joked and I gasped.

"This elevator is filled with toxic energy!" Everyone laughed as the doors opened. We poured out and said goodnight to everyone.

Alex and I walked to our hotel room. I swiped the card and ran into the room. I jumped onto the bed and laid onto the soft pillow that smelt like Alex.

"Baby, that's my spot." I sat up a little and frowned at her. She was shirtless, giving me a look.

"I wanna sleep here tonight." I respond. Her eyes widened and she inched towards me.

"Oh really?" Alex's voice deepened as she leaned towards me. I leaned up quickly and pecked her lips.

"Mhm." I closed my eyes, hearing her scoff. I felt her take off my shoes.

"You gotta change." She threw a shirt and some sweats at me. I kicked my feet over the edge of the bed, standing up. I slipped off my shirt and put on the one Alex gave me. When I realized it was her shirt, I sighed and let a smile take over my face.

I slipped on the sweats and jumped back into bed. Alex was doing her night routine, which I probably should've been doing, but I was far too tired.

Closing my eyes, I pulled the covers over my body. Feeling the bed sink, and hearing the little lamp switch flick, I let a gentle smile hold on my face.

Alex wrapped her arms around my body and placed tiny kisses along my jawline and on my ear. I giggled and turned to face her.

I set my head on her chest, closing my eyes once more. Her fingers ran through my hair, sending me into a warm trance.

"Night Al. I love you." I whisper. She kisses my cheek and leans back.

"I love you more."