PURPLE - Trent Alexander-Arnold

FIFTEEN

7/10/2017

The next morning Trent stirred and went to shift but realised someone was lying in his arms and it stopped him from moving, he opened his eyes slightly and saw Ella asleep in his arms

Last night came rushing back to him and his cheeks turned pink but a smile formed on his face. He genuinely believed it was a dream for a moment but he still thought he could taste her strawberry lip balm on his lips

He didn't want to wake her so he stayed still until she yawned and slowly woke up. Ella looked confused for a moment until she locked eyes with him and smiled suddenly

"Hi," she grinned

"Hey," he said. A silence hung over them for a moment while neither of them knew what to say until Ella spoke up

"I don't regret kissing you by the way," she said softly "And I also don't regret saying yes,"

"Good," Trent smiled and shifted so he was on his side looking down at her "Because I don't regret asking," Ella smiled and leaned up to kiss him slowly, Trent smiled against her lips and pushed himself closer to her until they parted for air

"How the hell are we meant to explain this to everyone?" Ella giggled "One minute we're at each other's throats and the next we're dating,"

"They don't have to know yet," he shrugged "We can keep it quiet until we want to tell people,"

"I like that idea," Ella smiled "I should probably go though,"

"No," he whined

"If you want to keep it quiet I can't be caught leaving your room," Ella pointed out and sat up, Trent flopped down in bed while she got up "Wait one more thing," she turned around and straddled Trent suddenly, pressing her lips to his again "Happy birthday,"

"Thank you," he smiled and she got off of him to go back to her own room. Trent smiled to himself for a moment, Ella was actually his girlfriend and he really couldn't believe it

He pushed himself out of bed and changed into his training kit before heading to the dining room where the rest of the team already was

"Happy Birthday!"

Trent blushed and thanked everyone before opening his presents while they ate breakfast. Since it was a recovery day they had yoga and cryotherapy first thing so Trent could just relax, and because it was his birthday they let the team eat lunch outside even though it was slightly cold.

They spent the afternoon in the pool which Trent loved because he got to see Ella in a swimsuit. Currently he was sitting on a float while she was on the one next to his along with Tammy and they were all laughing at Kyle who was trying to do a flip into the water

Ella slid off the float and swam to the edge, she pushed herself up and got out of the water, heading in the direction of the changing rooms. Trent waited for a couple of minutes before following her

He found her sitting in his seat and he went to sit next to her

"Hi," he smiled and wrapped his arm around her shoulders

"Hey," she said "You okay?"

"Yeah, I wish I could kiss you though," he said

"I'm not telling anyone before I tell Tammy," Ella said and Trent nodded "And the second we tell the fans there's going to be a load of shit about me only being in the Prem because of you and then when we play each other there'll be a load of shit about us. Plus my dad and Gary will have a field day if they find out from the press and not me,"

"I know," he sighed "I knew it wouldn't be easy but I'll wait until we're ready,"

"Thank you," Ella smiled and kissed Trent softly

"But no matter what fans will say I don't care, I'm proud of you," He added and she giggled

"Stop being so sweet,"

"You bring it out in me," he grinned and Ella laughed. She opened her mouth to reply but voices came outside the door so Ella walked away into the showers before the rest of the team showed up

They all showered and then had cryotherapy and light exercise for the rest of the afternoon until evening came around

Ella sat between Tammy and Beth at dinner and the coaches brought in a cake for Trent so everyone sang for him and just as he blew out his candles he looked across the table at Ella and she fought the blush off her cheeks

They had a round Robin tournament of FIFA and then headed to bed early, just as Trent closed his door behind him his phone vibrated

Ella

5 minutes outside on the pitch

He smiled to himself and grabbed his hoodie and put on deodorant before making his way out onto the training pitch. In the corner was a picnic blanket and a basket and Ella was there

"What's this?" he asked

"It's your birthday present," she said and pulled him down onto the blanket

"I love it," he smiled and kissed her softly. Ella opened the picnic basket and handed him a calzone, Trent grinned and dug in, when they had finished eating those he began feeding Ella strawberries

He had never really been one for romantic things until he met her, and right now having a picnic at sunset with his girlfriend was the most romantic thing he had ever experienced

"This is the best birthday ever," Trent hummed and pulled Ella into his lap

"I'm glad I can spend it with you," she smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck "Next month we're playing each other you know?"

"And I'm gonna win,"

"Not a chance," she teased "You'll see me score and celebrate, sorry to tell you,"

"We've already got a bet on it," he reminded her

"And I'm getting the money," she said. Trent laughed and buried his face into the crook of her neck, they sat in silence for a while, Trent smiled to himself and traced circles on her hips, Ella closed her eyes and let the wind run through her hair

"Thank you," Trent hummed quietly

"For what?"

"Today, being with me," he answered "You're amazing,"

"I know," she teased

Trent and Ella walked back inside hand-in-hand, it was late so the rest of the team had gone to bed and they walked down the hallways, he tugged on her hand lightly to make her follow him into his room

Trent reached to his drawers to pass her one of his shirts but she turned him towards her and leaned up, pressing her lips against his