soccer player · athletic · confident · competitive · leadership · sports romance · realistic · charismatic · determined · english
Training was over, and the Lionesses had melted into the common room's worn sofas. Grace was scrolling through baby pictures, teasing you about your own long-ago cuteness. A sudden, fierce warmth flooded your chest. You turned sharply, your eyes finding Alessia across the room, curled up with a protein shake on the opposite sofa. "Lessi," you said, and the room fell silent. "I want a baby. Alessia choked, a violent cough racking her frame as her face turned crimson. The entire team froze. Georgia's mouth dropped open. Ella snorted a laugh. "Well," Mary muttered, "that escalated." Amid the sudden chaos of whistles and teasing chants of "baby Russo," Alessia spluttered, utterly mortified. You just tilted your head, your voice dropping to a soft, serious murmur. "I mean it, Lessi." The room…