A/N: Thought i would post this chapter in honour of Leah being back in the England squad also regular updates starting from 3rd of march and then weekly posts will be on a Sunday
When we eventually got home I was surprised to see more people in the house than I was expecting. Apparently a few of the team had wanted to come over and see Rosie, in celebration of her making the England team.
Eventually I was introduced to everyone there, it's crazy to think that my sister and now girlfriend play with the world's best, they are the world's best, and now I'm sitting in a house with them. Sometimes I wonder if I am good enough to be like Katie, to go up into the world stage and play in front of thousands of fans, sell out stadiums and fight for equality in women's football.
We are now at camp, it was an emotional goodbye to the girls but I knew they would try and make it to every game they could. Although I understood that Viv couldn't come, she promised she would watch it on TV.
It was a slow arrivals day with the London girls arriving first and then the rest trickled in as it got later in the day. We are now sitting in the chill room waiting for Sarina as she was going to announce the rooms and then we could do whatever we wanted for the night.
Eventually Sarina walked into the room with a list in her hands, as she stood at the front of the room, everyones conversations stopped wanting to know who they would be sharing a room with for 4 weeks.
"Right guys, so I have the list here and luckily it is an even number of people here so no one will have a room to themselves so here are the rooms;
Leah and Georgia
Beth and Lotte
Rosie and Esme
Ect.
Now the only rule is that you don't go to bed late as we've got training tomorrow morning. Also, dinner every night will be from 5:30-7 so just come down whenever."
Sarina and the other trainers left the chill room so we could all do what we wanted since it was nearly 6. We all decided to go for food and then get into our comfy clothes or PJ's and then come back down for some board games and watch a film.
We all trickled into the dining room as I looked around for Leah wondering where she got her food from. I panicked as I couldn't find her and the group I was in the middle of was getting closer and closer to the food station. As we got closer my feet just stopped and someone walked into the back of me, it was Beth, as I turned to look at her I think she could see the panic in my eyes.
"Ro, what's wrong?" She said letting the others go around us.
"I can't find Leah" I whispered as tears started to fill my eyes
"Oh, Roro, it's ok we all get our stuff from the same place but you can customise it so they make it fresh so you don't have to worry look if you come with me I can help you yeah?"
"Oh- ok" I say letting Beth take me to the counter. Apparently I zoned out whilst Beth was getting our food because the next thing I know I'm sitting at a large table next to Beth and Leah with a plate of food in front of me.
"I just got you all the things you like cause you were zoned out back there" Beth says as she reaches for the sauce in the middle of the table.
"Thanks" I say looking at what she got me. I ate about half of it as I spoke to Leah, Kiera and Georgia who were sitting the closest to me. Once everyone was done we decided to go back to our rooms and meet back with each other at seven down in the chill room. I found Esme and we headed up to our room.
We both took turns going into the bathrooms and brushing our teeth, getting changed ect. Once it was nearly seven we made our way out of the room meeting with Jill and Ellen who were rooming opposite us.
As Esme and Jill skipped down the corridor like the lunatics they were me and Ellen just walked casually having a conversation.
"How are you Ro?"
"Im good how are you" I say a big cheesy grin on my face
"I'm good now, what's this big cheesy grin on your face about?"
"Nothing" I drag out my cheeks going red
"Come on you can tell me I wont tell anyone promise"
"Pinky promise?"
"Pinky promise!"
"Imdatingkatiessister '' I quickly blurted out, Ellen pulling a face not understanding what I said. I let out a big sigh preparing myself "I'm dating Katie's sister, Lauryn"
"Oh my god Ro," Ellen stops in her tracks for a second and then continues walking again ",when did that happen?"
"Erm like 3 weeks ago, when she came over to visit Katie"
"Aww that's cute, I'm happy for you Ro. Does anyone else know?"
"No you're the first one Katie doesnt even know yet" We both laugh at that even with Ellen not knowing Katie that well we know she will not be happy that I didn't tell her as soon as it happened. Our conversation comes to an end as we make it to the lift where we see Keira and Lucy. I smile at both of them as the lift pings for us to get in.
*Time skip*
"YESSSSS I WIN, I WIN, I WIN" I shout standing up and dancing round the table as Beth became bankrupt as did everyone else.
Leah's POV
"Alright Ro, we all know you're good at monopoly, don't get too excited" I says with a small smile on her face.
"Ok I think we're done with the games now" Beth says eagerly as she packs up monopoly
"Just because you haven't won anything yet Beffy, don't be a sore loser" Rosie says, still dancing round the table, having loads of energy from the sweets and fizzy drinks she had earlier, which Millie and Rach had snuck in without anyone noticing. However they did load Rosie up with them but I know eventually she will just crash and burn.
We all collectively decide on karaoke, Rosie volunteering herself and Beth to go first singing, summer nights from Greece.
(Beth, Rosie, Both)
Summer lovin', had me a blast
Summer lovin', happened so fast
Met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away
To, uh oh, those summer nights
Well-a, well-a, well-a, uh!
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?
She swam by me, she got a cramp
He ran by me, got my suit damp
Saved her life, she nearly drowned
He showed off splashing around
Summer sun, something's begun
But, uh oh, those summer nights
Well-a, well-a, well-a, uh!
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?
Took her bowling in the arcade
We went strolling; drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed out till ten o'clock
Summer fling don't mean a thing
But, uh oh, those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more
'Cause he sounds like a drag
He got friendly holding my hand
Well, she got friendly down in the sand
He was sweet, just turned eighteen
Well, she was good, you know what I mean
Summer heat, boy and girl meet
But, uh oh, those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more
Could she get me a friend?
It turned colder; that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams
But, oh, those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
As they finished we all gave them a round of applause, Beth and Rosie bowed as they set the microphones down coming to let someone else have a go. I think most people had a go, Rosie having multiple sometimes on her own but some with other people.
Eventually all of Rosie's energy had burnt out and her eyes were droopy as we watched Millie and Rach do the fresh prince of bel-air rap. I think people were starting to get tired as they also noticed Rosie's drooping eyes so we all decided to put a film on. We all squished together on the big sofas with duvets and blankets over us all.
As Mary put The lion king on we all settled down a bit, still a bit of chatter as the film started but once we were a few minutes into it everyone quietened down, Rosie who was snuggled up between me and Beth, her head on my chest her legs draped across mine and Beths, with her shark teddy peeking out from the top of her blanket.
About 20 minutes into the film I could feel Rosie trying to keep herself awake to watch it.
"You can go to sleep Roro, promise" When she didn't reply back straight away I knew she wanted to tell me something but she was nervous so I didn't mention anything until she lifted her face to look at me.
"I'm dating Katie's sister" She says quietly, so only Beth and I heard. Beth's shocked face turned to look at me as a smile crept up on my face as Rosie placed her head back onto my chest, her eyes slowly closing as I kissed the top of her head. Turning to smile back at Beth.