Olivia's pov
Weeks had gone by. We had arrived back from camp and the first match we played was again, the Manchester derby.
Man City ended up winning 4-1.
The following match I played was the FA WSL Cup final against Chelsea.
In the 34', Sam Kerr scores for Chelsea. However, with a starting goal from Weir in the 49', Man City were back in the game. Ellen score one in the 58' and I secured our win with a goal during the 69'.
Just over a week later, during a match against Tottenham, I got tackled badly with a boot landing right on my knee.
I fell to the ground in pain, clutching my knee as everyone huddled around me.
My knee had been slit open by a stud and the medics advised I had a few weeks off.
I mean, I was so disappointed that I wasn't able to play, but it was nice to have a break off. It meant I got to go and watch less' matches and got to spend loads more time with her and Lola.
I had three weeks off before returning to Man City to play West Ham.
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In the first 8 minutes of the match, Georgia had scored.
By the second half, it was still 1-0 to us and I was subbed on. I wasn't in the starting eleven to begin with as Gareth didn't want me overdoing my knee.
In the 63', weir gave me a lovely ball and I scored to make it 2-0.
We face West Ham again in the semi final of the FA women's Cup.
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On the 3rd April, we made our way back to St George's park, dropping Lola of at Laura's on the way.
We were playing north Macedonia and Northern Ireland.
The first day we got there, we didn't really do much.
Me and less got there quite late and so we went straight up to bed.
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The following day, just before lunch, Sarina asked if she could talk to me privately in her office.
I follow her through and sit opposite her in a chair.
"Hi, liv. How have you been? I saw a picture of yours and Alessia's new puppy. She's so cute." Sarina says
"Yeah, Everything's good. Lola's keeping us on our toes. She a good dog but very energetic." I explain and laugh
"That's good. So, you're probably wondering why I've brought you in here. I'm going to get straight to it, liv, me and some staff have had several meeting about whose going to be captain. It's always been between you and Leah. After several hard decisions, we've come to our decision about whose the permanent captain and who will be captain for the euro. Olivia, congratulations, your now officially the permanent captain and will also lead England at this years home euros." Sarina explains
I don't know what to do. I just started crying. I was so proud of myself.
"Thank you, Sarina." I say and she hugs me
"I have full faith in you, liv. You are an amazing player and an even better captain. I have a good feeling about the euros, especially knowing you're leading them. Now, go tell everyone. They're probably wondering why you're in here. We'll do a proper announcement later for everyone." Sarina jokes and I leave the room.
Immediately I walk over to Leah, who is already waiting for me to come out.
She opens her arms and I just walk into them.
"I'm so sorry, Leah." I apologise
"Woah, woah, woah. Why are you apologising, kid?"
"Because I stole your spot as captain." I explain
"Livvy, we've been through this. You're the captain, you always have been and you always will be, and I am so fucking happy that you are. We're gonna win the euros because of you. You just wait and see." Leah kisses the top of my head and less comes over to see what the fuss is about.
"Baby, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Less asks as she wipes away my tears. In the meantime, Leah leaves, so it's just me and less.
"I'm the permanent captain." I smile through my tears
"That's incredible, baby!" Less cheers and picks me up off the ground.
"That's not all. I'm also leading the lionesses at the euros. Sarina's confirmed that I'm the captain for the euros." I state
"I'm so fucking proud of you, liv." Less kisses me before picking me up again.
I wrap my legs around her waist and put my hands on the back of her neck to deepen the kiss.
"I know you're the captain now, liv, but it doesn't mean you can make love to less wherever you want." Leah states and I groan
"We're not making lo — why does everyone assume that we're gonna have sex if we kiss?" I ask rhetorically
"Because every time we kiss, we do. At home anyway." Less whispers so only I hear.
"I'm only teasing you, liv. Congratulations, kid."
"We're celebrating later." Less winks at me when Leah walks away and I blush. "Blushing are you, James?" She teases
"No." I lie
"Just think, that James is gonna be Russo soon."
"I know. I can't wait." I tell less and close the lingering gap that lay between us.
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No one could stop them ~ A.R
FanfictionOlivia James and Alessia Russo met when they both represented their country for England's under 15 squad. After just three weeks of knowing each other, they shortly became best friends. Wherever one would be, the other one was bound to be within a...
