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The space between passes
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Complete, First published Jul 26, 2025
When Leah Williamson meets Jas Dhillon at their first England youth camp, they share a secret kiss-an impulsive, electric moment neither of them dares to speak of again. What follows is a decade of silence.

As their football careers take off, they face each other only as rivals-Leah captaining Arsenal and Jas rising through Manchester United. They compete fiercely, avoid each other deliberately, and bury the memory of that one stolen moment under ambition and distance.

But when they're both called up for the England squad just weeks before the 2022 Women's Euros-and Leah is unexpectedly named team captain-the past comes rushing back. The two women reconnect through cautious glances, awkward training drills, and late-night messages that rekindle everything they tried to forget.

As pressure mounts on the national stage, Leah and Jas must navigate the delicate line between loyalty to their clubs, responsibility to their country, and a love that never really left. Will they find the courage to rewrite their story, or let it slip away once more?
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