Football Imagines (England players mostly)

The Fight- (Mason Mount And Declan Rice) Part 2

He tightened his grip around my torso, his tears wetting the crook of my neck. Through his sobs, he said," I still love you, Maya and I want you back. I want to call you mine again." 

For almost a minute, he stayed there adjusting his breathing while I felt like the worst self. I could not believe I let him go and I wanted him back, but Declan was in between, not that he was a hurdle but he really was trying his best; anyone would wish to have such a fantastic boyfriend in life, but I was stuck between two guys loving me with everything they could and I had to make a choice, because if I didn't it'd be known as cheating, I swear I'd love them both, but it'd be so weird to do that. 

"I know, Mase, but..." I replied, unable to sum up my feelings for him. He deserved more than that. We should not have broken up but it seemed like the best thing to do a month ago. 

Just as I finished, Mason unknowingly pressed a kiss to my lips. It all suddenly happened but just then,  Declan walked into the tunnel and spoke angrily, "Maya what are you doing? And Mase, I thought you were done with my girlfriend."

 Mason pulled away immediately and apologised. But Declan did not seem to understand. Within a split second, Declan dropped Mason to the ground and raised his fist in the air to punch him. 

"DECLAN! What are you doing? Let Mason go! You two are best friends! You can't fight like this!" I screamed. I could not believe that Declan was that jealous of a hug. And maybe a peck on the lips too. But nevertheless, they were best mates, and they were in a serious fight. 

I tried to calm them down, but they just would not stop. It was definitely not what I was anticipating. I was the one to follow Mason in the tunnel. It was my fault. That was happening because of me. I felt so guilty. I stood there helpless, tears wetting my cheeks.

After a couple of minutes, both of them stood up and then walked in my direction. Declan's cheek was a little pink while Mason's eyes were a little more purple than Declan's.

"We've reached an agreement. If you like one of us more, you're free to date that person. But I already know who you are gonna say, right?", Declan asked me, but it sounded more like a statement. At that moment, my brain went numb. I could not choose any one of them. They were both so special to me so I decided to do what was the hardest thing for me which would mend their friendship. 

"I will not date any one of you. Not until you mend your friendship and go back to being best friends again. I am not playing hard to get. It's hard for me too. I love both of you and I can't choose. I will still be friends with both of you but I need to make a wise choice", I said, then left the tunnel while holding my tears to my car.  I took a deep breath and muttered to myself, "This is only for a while."

My whole stay in London started with meeting them at the airport, and they were best friends. They have known each other longer than they have known me. They needed to be themselves again and act like grown-ups. 

I drove the car to Esther's place. Esther is a distant cousin of mine but we spoke very recently, and she was like a best friend of mine. We always shared everything with each other and I knew I could trust her every time.

I entered the front yard, where she was in the garden watering her plants. I walked and stood next to her until she sensed my presence then I spoke, "Esther, can I speak to you right now?"

She immediately turned around to see my tear-stained face. She promptly said, "Yeah sure, hun. Let's go sit at the garden table" She removed her gloves and put the watering can down. Then, she led me to the table. 

"What happened?", she asked.

"Declan and Mase got into a fight because of me and I just feel terribly guilty. I sort of caused it," I paused then continued," They were fighting to date me, Esther."

"Aw, Maya. I understand, love. You're going through a lot," she said while pulling me into a hug. "But do you know what your heart wants?" She asked.

"What do you mean?", I asked, puzzled. She repeated her question. I stared blankly at the grass beneath and tried to think of an answer. "Did you feel any regrets while being with Declan?", she kept asking, "Or did you feel it was the right choice?"

I answered her questions in my head, I did feel regrets while being with Declan. I did feel like getting back together with Mason. I knew Declan was an amazing boyfriend, but I only appreciated what Mason did. That was when it hit me. I loved Mason. I couldn't choose earlier because I would feel guilty leaving Declan. 

"Maya? What are you thinking?", Esther asked. And that was when my phone beeped, Mason texted:

Hey Maya. I just wanted to let you know Dec and I realised what we did and went to chill a bit in the city. We're eating ice cream. I'm not saying that so you'd date me, no. Just so you know. 

And then he sent a picture of him and Declan, both of them having ice cream cones in their hands. 

I felt relieved. That was such a burden in my mind. Esther smiled and said, "They really are inseparable...So? You didn't tell me your answer"

"Yeah, I know who it is. Do you mind if I stay the night?"

"I'm fine with it. And don't forget, the one who loves you most knows you best. He will know everything in your heart, everything you like, you dislike, places you like being at, everything", she added, with an intention to make me think wise before making a decision. I entered her home and took a shower. I stole a hoodie and sweatpants from her closet and wore them. Esther had so many clothes, that she would not even know I had taken those. But I would tell her eventually.

An hour passed by and we had just finished dinner. As I was about to put on a movie, the doorbell rang. Esther went to open it, surprised because we were not expecting anyone. Esther opened the door to reveal Mason. 

He stood there, and then Esther welcomed him inside. Mason stood in the middle of the TV room and smiled at me. The words Esther stated earlier were playing in my mind, " The one who loves you most knows you best...places you like being at, everything."

"Hi," he said.

 "Hello, Mason," I replied, "What brings you here?"

"I just knew you'd be here and I came to give you those", he said while handing me a box of chocolates and red velvet cupcakes. Those were my favourites. 

"Oh, thank you, Mason", I said in excitement, "This is gonna do good 'cause I was just about to watch a movie with Esther."

He smiled again but I just could not hold back my emotions. I knew that what I did earlier at the stadium had hurt him deeply, and he knew that when I was worried about something, I loved having chocolates and all sorts of sweet stuff to calm myself and he brought me a full box of them. Mason knew me more than myself and I just couldn't leave him by himself at that time. He admitted he needed me in the tunnel. 

"Feeling better?" I asked him since I was suddenly reminded of Chelsea's loss today. "Yeah, a little bit," he said, moving closer to me until he reached out for my hand and held it in his.

"I mean, maybe just a little bit," he added while looking at me, his thumb slowly running circles in the palm of my hand, "I wanted to know if you'd stay the night at my place today. Just if you want to. I've missed you, Maya"

Without giving it a thought, I nodded accordingly. "I will Mase", I said while kissing his lips.