Love of my life

16

It's a few days later, camp is going great. We play Sweden tonight so we are currently in London waiting to play at Wembley. We are all walking around the pitch, just taking it all in. Leah hasn't left my side since I joined up with the squad.

Leah: you ready for this?
Maddie: ready for anything with you
Leah: I love you.
Maddie: I love you too captain.
She kisses my cheek before walking away.

The game starts. Me and alessia are up front.
I pass to her, I break through their defence and she passes back to me. I'm onside and shoot. It soars past their keeper.
1-0.
I celebrate my first goal for England. Everyone piles towards me. Leah hugs me as the crowd of players disperses.
Leah: I love you.
Maddie: I love you more.
Leah: you're in for a good night after that goal.
I smile at her before going back to kick off again.

After full time it's 3-0 to us. I scored two, Meado scored the other. We are shanking hands with Sweden.
Rolfö: well played.
Maddie: thanks.
Rolfö: looked good doing it too.
She's flirting with me, I can tell.
Maddie: tha-thanks, I think.
Rolfö: if you're ever in Spain and want a tour, let me know.
With that she kisses my cheek and walks off. I look at Leah and she's not impressed. I walk over to her.
Leah: what was that?
Maddie: nothing.
Leah: didn't seem like nothing.
Maddie: babe.
Leah: what did she say?
Maddie: said if I was ever in Spain and wanted a tour then I had to let her know.
Leah: she joking?
Maddie: le, you know I didn't entertain her.
Leah: I know.
Maddie: I'm yours, you know that.
Leah: mhm, I'm gonna show you how much you're mine tonight.
I blush a little bit.
Leah: don't blush my love.
Maddie: you know i can't help it.
Leah smirks and kisses my cheek.
She walks off towards Keira and G who are both chatting away.
Rach: you good?
Maddie: yeah.
Rach: I miss you at Villa.
Maddie: I miss you too Rach.
Rach: I'm telling you now, after the Ireland game, I'm retiring from international football.
Maddie: wh-what?
Rach: it's my time Mads.
Maddie: no-no you can't.
Rach: Mads.
Maddie: NO!

I walk off. I don't say anything to anyone. Rachel has been my best friend for years. I talk to her about everything.

I go to the changing room and get showered and ready to get on the bus. Leah comes up to me before I leave.
Leah: babe? What's going on?
Maddie: nothing.
Leah: babe.
Maddie: I'm fine!
I walk off. I hate snapping at people but I'm so upset that I can't cope with it all.
I see Rachel walk up to Leah as I leave. I go straight to the bus and sit in my seat, headphones in without talking to anyone.
My eyes are closed when I feel someone sit next to me. I know it's not Leah.
Rach: I'm sorry Mads.
I look at her.
Maddie: why?
Rach: it's just my time.
Maddie: I don't want you to go.
Rach: I know.
She pulls me into a hug.
I cry a little bit.
Rach: it'll be okay.
Maddie: when will I see you?
Rach: all the time.
Maddie: promise?
Rach: promise.
I don't say anything else. We just hug whilst the bus takes us to our hotel.

Leah and I are sharing a room. I go up before she does. I get changed and get into bed before Leah walks in.
Leah: hi.
Maddie: I'm sorry for snapping.
Leah: I understand why you did, Rach told me.
Maddie: I'm going to miss her so much.
Leah: I know baby, I know.
Leah climbs into bed with me and hugs me tightly.
Leah: I love you.
Maddie: I love you more.
Leah: you played so well today, I'm so proud of you.
Maddie: so did you babe.
Leah: did I score two goals?
Maddie: you're a defender, you kept a clean sheet.
Leah: hmm that is very true.