WOSO - One Shots

World Cup Final (Alexia Putellas)

20 August 2023, A day you'd never forget. The World Cup Final, England vs Spain. You and your best friend Georgia had been out in Australia for a little over a month now, supporting the Lionesses throughout their journey. Everything about the trip had been incredible so far, you'd met some incredible people, seen some incredible games and got to explore the beautiful country of Australia whenever you had the opportunity.

"Y/N Y/N" Georgia called as she tried to get your attention as you walked through the concourse carrying 2 pints of beer. "Here you go Georgia" you said handing over her pint. Taking a long sip of your beer, you looked around the concourse seeing a mix of the English and Spanish fans getting excited for the match. "So y/n, what you thinking, reckon we have this in the bag" Georgia said, you looked down at your pint and then back up at Georgia, "I don't know, Georgia, I've normally felt quite positive about the games but I'm feeling nervous about this one" you replied, "Ohhhh come on Y/N you've got to be positive about this" Georgia responded shaking you trying to get you out of nervous mood you were currently. Finishing off your pint, you put the plastic cup in the bin, composing yourself you made your way in the stands of the Stadium Australia where you and nearly 76,000 people where about to watch the final game of a thrilling World Cup.

You and Georgia made your way to your seats where you discovered that you were sat right behind the Spanish National team. It was at that point you locked eyes with the most gorgeous blonde with pink running through hair you'd ever seen the Spanish number 11 Alexia Putellas. A small smile appeared across the number 11's face while you couldn't control the blush that appeared over yours, the blonde chuckled to herself as she made her way on the pitch for her warm up. A few minutes passed as the Lionesses also made their way on the pitch for their warm up too, the stadium starting to fill full of fans as the stadium announcer read out the line ups for the game.

"You okay there Y/N" Georgia said tapping you out of thoughts, "Hmm yeah" you responded whilst your eyes followed the Spanish number 11 whilst she completed her warm up. The Spanish team finished their warm up and headed towards the bench picking up their stuff and heading towards the tunnel. Alexia lingered at the bench collecting her stuff a little longer than the rest of the team, looking back into the stands she waved into the crowd, you looked behind you to see who she was waving at, turning back round you saw Alexia laughing to herself as she headed down the tunnel.

"Did you see that or was I hallucinating" you asked Georgia, "Yes I did, seems like La Renia has the hots for y/n y/l/n" Georgia responded with a huge smirk across her face. You giggled to yourself and your eyes focus back onto the pitch, the teams were lined up and the national anthems were played, the players had shaking hands it was time for kick off. 90 minutes stood between the two teams and at the end of those 90 minutes or the potential extra 30 mins and even penalties stood between Spain and England becoming World Champions for the first time.

It was Spain who dominated the ball, passing with fluidity and such efficient beauty, but England still had their chances 16 minutes in Lauren Hemp had a shot that rattled off the bar, and for one small moment you thought that was the Lionesses taking a 1-nil lead early on but it wasn't and you had your head in your hands. It wasn't till the 29th minute when Spain took the lead, Lucy Bronze drove infield and was dispossessed, the Spanish team countered on this and Battle crossed the ball into the empty space the ball met by Caldentey who played in Carmona who slotted the ball past Mary Earps.

Cheers erupted throughout the stadium as the Spanish fans celebrated their team's
goal, while the English fans just looked on. England regrouped and had their chances to equalise before half time but couldn't find the net. The whilst blew and the teams headed off the pitch, you quickly got up from your seat heading off towards the concourse to get yourself another drink. Walking up the steps you could feel two eyes on you, but you couldn't turn around, you couldn't look into the eyes of the number 11, even though you both desperately wanted too.

Alexia POV

As I sat on the bench, watching the teams play, all my mind could think about was the dark brown haired girl in the England shirt sitting just behind the bench, there was something about her, I wasn't sure what but something had me captivated about her and I had to see her again. As the whistle blew for half time I was up out of my seat hoping to catch a glance of the brunette again, my eyes scanned the row behind the bench but she wasn't there my eyes scanned across the row where I finally caught her, I was too late, she was already headed up the stairs. "Dammit" I said out loud catching the attention of a few of my teammates, I head off down the tunnel towards the changing room, head in hands, as I tried to focus on the team talk and not the English girl who I knew nothing about, all I could hope was that I would get that one chance to learn more about her.

Y/N POV

You marched down the concourse finding the nearest stall that you could get a drink at. "Jesus Christ Y/N" Georgia yelled finally catching up with you "I've never seen you move so fast, what's wrong with you" Georgia questioned, "Nothing...is...wrong...Georgia" you responded, you lied in fact everything was wrong, you calmed yourself down, making a quick trip to the bathroom before you and Georgia headed back to your seats ready for the second half. The whilst blew and the second half began, you tried to put all the thoughts of the Spanish number 11 to the back of your mind but you couldn't, it's all your mind could think about it wasn't til the whistle blew and Spain were awarded penalty in the 64th minute. Hermoso stepped up to take it but it was saved by Mary Earps the England fans jumped up celebrating the save, England were still in. The game continued the Lionesses still unable to score. The whistle blew it was over Spain had won and it was heartbreak all around for the Lionesses and the fans in the stadium and around the world.

You and Georgia stayed and watched the trophy presentation, whilst your heart broke for the girls you couldn't be more prouder of everything they achieved this tournament, as things came to a close and people started to leave, you and Georgia bickering about whether to go back to the hotel or go out to a local bar and drink, you felt two eyes on you, turning around you locked eyes with Alexia for a moment it felt like it was just the two of in the stadium, your breath hitched as you stared into the Spaniards brown eyes. It was Alexia who broke the silence.

"Hola" Alexia shouted.
"Erm hi" you shyly responded because you couldn't quite believe what was happening.
"What's your name" Alexia responded.
"Y/N my names Y/N" you said smiling moving closer towards the bench as Alexia stepped forward too.
"Hi Y/N I'm Alexia, but you probably already know that" she responded giggling to herself, you laughed at this comment a blush creeping across you cheeks as you placed your hands on the barrier, it was at this moment that Alexia reached forward placing on of her hands on top of yours, sparks felt across you're entire body. Alexia cleared her throat clearly feeling it too, "So Y/N what are you doing tonight because I can seem to get you off my mind and all I can think about is buying you a drink" you smiled at Alexia's comment. You leaned forward inches away from Alexia's face, feeling the hotness of her breath on your skin you whispered in her ear "I'm going to Universal, I'll see you there" you smiled walking away, turning back to the flustered girl stood on the pitch, you waved, turning back to Georgia a huge smile plastered over your face, "Shall we get out of here" you asked Georgia nodded and agreed the pair of you giggled as you head out of the stadium and into town, Georgia turned to you stopping you both in your tracks "I can't believe the Alexia Putellas is going to buy you a drink".

You weren't sure how the rest of your night was going to go and if Alexia would actually show up, but if she did, the chemistry you felt in the stand it was quite possibly going to be the best night of your whole entire life.