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Scarlett's POV

"Here you go." Millie says as she passes Leah and I the line-up for tonight's Nation's League Semi-Final against Germany that's being played in Madrid, Spain.

"Thanks Mils." Leah says then we look at the line-up for tonight's Nations League match.

1-Madeline Sow
15-Esme Morgan
6-Leah Williamson(C)
5-Kennedy Moore
3-Niamh Charles
4-Keira Walsh
12-Kendall McLoughlin
16-Ella Toone
18-Chloe Kelley
14-Scarlett Blondeau
11-Lauren Hemp

After I look at the line-up, I pass it behind me then I relax for the rest of the drive while snuggling with and talking to Leah and Jasmine.

Once at Metropolitan Stadium, the bus parks then everyone gets off and heads to the locker room.

When we get to the locker room everyone puts their stuff down in their respective lockers.

Once my stuff is in my locker, my teammates and I head outside for the pitch inspection.

When I get onto the pitch, I stand with Leah and talk to our teammates for a few minutes then we head back to the locker room to get ready for the game.

Once I get to my locker I take out my nose ring then I take off my necklaces, earrings, bracelet, and my rings.

After my jewelry is off, I put my jewelry in it's safe then I put my jewelry safe, phone, and wallet in my bag.

Once I'm jewelry free I take off my tracksuit and put my long dark brown hair up in a ponytail then I put on my warm up top and my game shorts.

I then sit down in my locker and put on my socks, my shin pads and my red boots.

Once I'm dressed, I stand up, walk out of the locker room, and head onto the field with the outfield players.

When I get on the pitch I run through my warm ups with the starters for a while then we head back to the locker room.

Once in the locker room I change out of the training top and change into my white jersey while Jordan does her last minute talks.

When the last minute talks end we are told to head to the tunnel so I hug and kiss Leah and Jasmine before I head out to the tunnel.

Once in the tunnel, I line-up in-between Kennedy and Kendall then I wait for us to be called out.

Minutes later we are told to head out onto the field for the prematch stuff so I follow Kennedy out onto the field.

Once on the field we stand in line for the English and the German anthems.

When the anthem finishes we shake hands with the German players, we take a starting XI picture, Leah does the coin toss, then we do our team huddle before we head onto the field.

Once on the field I wrap my arms around my center-back.

"You and Jazzy owe me so many cuddles tonight." I say. "Miss I had to take a phone call during cuddle time."

"That phone call was about a present for you." Leah says with a smile.

"Oh." I say. "Well you still owe me cuddles."

"That can be arranged Scar." Leah says. "That can definitely be arranged."

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Jasmine's POV

"Please." Leah and I beg as we watch our striker finish putting her dirty clothes away in our hotel room.

Leah, Scarlett, and the English ladies beat Germany 2-1 thanks to two goals from Scarlett.

Scarlett literally scored with the last kick of the game and now they'll play Spain in the Nations League final.

"You know how much your singing helps us sleep." Leah says.

"Well I don't think you meanies deserve to hear me sing." Scarlett says.

"What if we get to lay on your boobs while you sing." I say. "Then we'll wrap you in our arms and snuggle the fuck out of you."

".....................And kisses?" Scarlett asks as she turns around.

"So many kisses." Leah says.

"Deal." Scarlett says then she jumps in bed and joins Leah and I under the covers.

"Whew." Leah and I cheer then we lay our heads on our girlfriend's boobs.

"Mmm." I say as I nuzzle Scarlett's boob that my head is on.

"I'm singing Beyoncé." Scarlett says.

"Sweet." Leah says then Scarlett starts singing.

Sixteen carriages drivin' away
While I watch them ride with my dreams away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight
Sixteen carriages drivin' away
While I watch them ride with my dreams away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight

At fifteen, the innocence was gone astray
Had to leave my home at an early age
I saw Mama prayin', I saw Daddy grind
All my tender problems, had to leave behind

It's been umpteen summers, and I'm not in my bed
On the back of the bus and a bunk with the band
Goin' so hard, gotta choose myself
Underpaid and overwhelmed
I might cook, clean, but still won't fold
Still workin' on my life, you know
Only God knows, only God knows
Only God knows

Sixteen carriages drivin' away
While I watch them ride with my fears away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight
Sixteen carriages drivin' away
While I watch them ride with my fears away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight

Sixteen dollars, workin' all day
Ain't got time to waste, I got art to make
I got love to create on this holy night
They won't dim my light, all these years I fight

It's been thirty-eight summers, and I'm not in my bed
On the back of the bus and a bunk with the band
Goin' so hard, now I miss my kids
Overworked and overwhelmed
I might cook, clean, but still won't fold
Still workin' on my life, you know
Only God knows, only God knows
Only God knows

Sixteen carriages driving away
While I watch them ride with my fears away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight
Sixteen carriages driving away
While I watch them ride with my fears away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all these tears I fight

Oh, oh
Oh

At fifteen, the innocence was gone astray
Had to take care of home at an early age
I saw Mama cryin', I saw Daddy lyin'
Had to sacrifice and leave my fears behind
The legacy, if it's the last thing I do
You'll remember me 'cause we got somethin' to prove
In your memory, on a highway to truth
Still see your faces when you close your eyes

Sixteen carriages drivin' away
While I watch them ride with my dreams away

"You're voice is so soothing." Leah says as she and I wrap our arms around Scarlett.

"So soothing it's putting me right to sleep." I say as I fight to keep my eyes open.

"Goodnight Jazzy." Scarlett whispers. "We'll see you in the morning."