As Aurora leaned against the windshield of her sleek Bugatti Chiron, her posture exuded an air of effortless confidence. With one leg bent and the other stretched out, she appeared relaxed yet poised, her cropped hoodie and leather jacket adding a touch of urban chic to her ensemble.
As the Arsenal women's players began to make their way out of the training grounds, they were met with the unexpected sight of Aurora perched against the car. Their steps faltered, their eyes widening in disbelief as they took in the scene before them.
"Is that...?" Beth began, her voice trailing off as she nudged Lotte, her eyes fixed on Aurora's figure.
"Blake Dawn?" Lotte whispered, her tone filled with awe and disbelief. "No way..."
The players exchanged incredulous looks, their expressions a mixture of shock and excitement. They couldn't quite believe their eyes, the sight of Aurora leaning against the car leaving them mesmerized.
"Damn, she's hot," Jordan remarked, her voice barely above a whisper as she watched Aurora from afar.
"Yeah, especially in that position," Danielle added, her gaze lingering on Aurora's relaxed stance against the car.
As they continued to watch in fascination, whispers rippled through the group, speculation running rampant about why Aurora was there and what she was doing. The question on everyone's mind was why she had chosen to make an appearance at the training grounds.
"Why do you think she's here?" Beth pondered aloud, her curiosity piqued by Aurora's unexpected presence.
Lotte shrugged, her eyes still fixed on Aurora. "Who knows," she replied.
As Alex emerged from the training grounds, her attention focused on the conversation she was having on her phone. Unaware of her surroundings, she walked directly into Lotte, who was standing perfectly still, her gaze fixed on Aurora leaning against the car. She quickly regained her balance and glanced around, perplexed by the odd behaviour of her teammates.
"What's going on?" Alex asked, a hint of amusement in her voice as she looked to Lotte and the others, who were still standing frozen in place.
Lotte simply gestured towards Aurora, who was leaning against the car with an air of casual confidence. Alex's eyes widened in recognition, and a soft chuckle escaped her lips as she observed her friend's unexpected presence.
"Oi, superstar! New ride, huh? Are you here to give your favourite footballer a lift, or is this baby a gift for me instead?" Alex quipped, a mischievous grin playing on her lips.
As Alex's playful comment echoed across the parking lot, Aurora's laughter erupted, drawing the attention of the group of stunned footballers. With a smirk playing on her lips, Aurora gracefully made her way over to the group, her confident stride causing heads to turn and whispers to spread among the Arsenal players.
As she approached, the girls found themselves frozen in place, their eyes wide with shock and disbelief. Aurora, undeterred by their reaction, wrapped her arms around Alex in a warm embrace, her playful demeanour contrasting with the nervous energy radiating from the rest of the team.
"It's definitely not a gift for you," Aurora teased, her voice laced with amusement, "but yes, I'm here to give my favourite footballer a lift."
A ripple of excitement and nervous laughter spread through the group as Aurora's words sank in. However, her next remark sent a wave of hushed whispers and wide-eyed stares through the group.
"Just don't tell Alexia I said that," Aurora added with a mischievous grin, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
Jordan turned to Aurora with a curious expression. "So, who's your favourite footballer?" she asked, a hint of amusement in her voice.
Alex immediately piped up, pointing to herself with a smirk. "Obviously, it's me," she proclaimed, puffing out her chest proudly.
Aurora shot Alex a playful glare, pretending to be appalled. "Definitely not," she retorted, shaking her head with mock seriousness.
Beth, ever inquisitive, jumped into the conversation. "Well, then, who is it?" she pressed, eager for an answer.
Aurora glanced around, her brow furrowing in confusion as she realized Leah was nowhere to be seen. She turned to Alex, a puzzled expression on her face. "Did I get the time wrong or something?" she asked, seeking clarification.
Alex shook her head, flashing Aurora a reassuring smile. "Nah, she's on her way out now," she reassured her.
As the realization sank in, Aurora nodded in understanding, her attention returning to the group of players who were still eagerly awaiting her response. She let out a playful sigh before answering, "Well, I guess I'll have to go with... someone." Her response was met with a chorus of laughter from the group, who were thoroughly entertained by the playful banter between Aurora and Alex.
As Aurora stood amidst the group of Arsenal players, the initial shock of her presence seemed to fade away, replaced by excitement and curiosity. They bombarded her with questions about her upcoming album, eagerly asking when it would be released and if she had any plans for a show or tour.
"When's your next album dropping?"
"And are you going on tour anytime soon?"
"Can we get some sneak peeks of your new songs?"
As the questions about her music continued, Aurora's playful demeanour persisted. When someone asked for sneak peeks of her upcoming album, she chuckled mischievously. "I'm sure some of you have already heard more than just a sneak peek," she teased, casting a sly glance at Alex. "Maybe even the whole album, right Alex?"
The comment left the other players puzzled, their brows furrowing in confusion.
Alex instinctively attempted to defend herself. "Wait, it wasn't me," she interjected quickly, her voice tinged with a hint of panic. "It was Leah, not me."
However, before Alex could further explain, Beth's sudden epiphany cut her off mid-sentence. "Oh my God," Beth exclaimed, her eyes widening with excitement. "You're the secret Spanish lover!"
Aurora burst into laughter at Beth's exclamation, her amusement echoing through the parking lot.
At the same time, Leah and Kim strolled out of the building, their attention was immediately drawn to the unusual scene unfolding in the parking lot. A crowd of their teammates had gathered around someone, their voices filled with excitement and curiosity.
Among the chatter, Leah's ears perked up at the sound of Aurora's distinctive laughter. Instinctively, she turned her head in the direction of the laughter, and her gaze met Aurora's. A warm smile spread across Leah's face, mirrored by Aurora's own grin.
Aurora quickly excused herself from the group of girls, making her way towards the recently arrived duo. Leah couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in surprise at Aurora's unexpected presence.
"What are you doing here?" Leah asked, a hint of amusement in her voice.
Aurora flashed Leah a mischievous grin. "Giving my favourite footballer a lift," she replied casually, her eyes twinkling with playful mischief.
Leah chuckled, shaking her head in mock disbelief. "I bet you say that to all your girls," she teased.
Aurora's grin widened, and she leaned in closer to Leah, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Only you, bebita," she murmured, her tone laced with affection. "And Alexia, of course, but that's just to keep her happy."
Leah couldn't help but laugh at Aurora's playful response, a warm feeling spreading through her chest at the affectionate nickname. Despite the unexpectedness of Aurora's arrival, Leah couldn't deny the happiness she felt at seeing her there, standing beside her amidst the familiar surroundings of the training grounds.
The rest of the team continued to stare at them in disbelief, their expressions even more shocked than when they first laid eyes on Aurora.
Beth, unable to contain her excitement, playfully scolded Leah. "How could you not tell us your secret Spanish lover was THE Blake Dawn?" she exclaimed, her tone a mixture of astonishment and amusement.
Leah shrugged nonchalantly, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Quite easily," she quipped, earning a playful eye roll from Beth.
Aurora, ever the instigator, turned to Beth with a mischievous smirk. "Oh, don't be too hard on her," she chimed in, her tone teasing. "Besides, the Man City girls found out first."
Leah shot Aurora a mock glare, knowing full well that her comment was meant to stir up trouble. Alex couldn't resist chiming in with her own comment. "Yeah, I heard they got quite a show as well," she added with a grin.
Beth, Jordan, Lotte, and Danielle immediately erupted into a chorus of protests, expressing their outrage at Leah's supposed betrayal. "That's so unfair!" Beth exclaimed, her tone indignant. "Leah, you traitor!"
Leah, feeling slightly overwhelmed by her friends' reactions, attempted to defend herself. "Hey, it was an accident," she protested, her tone pleading. "I left my phone in the lounge and forgot it was a video call, and she just happened to walk in with no top on at that exact moment."
The other girls looked even more incredulous at Leah's explanation, their protests growing louder. Alex, who was initially shocked by Leah's revelation, finally found her voice. "Wait, what?! I was talking about the live singing whilst she was cooking" she exclaimed, her eyes widening in disbelief.
As tensions eased, Aurora couldn't resist adding her own quip to the conversation. "Well, I'm sure I can happily give you all a show as well," she teased with a mischievous glint in her eyes.
Leah's head whipped around so quickly it was as if she might have gotten whiplash. "What? No, you won't," she exclaimed, her tone a mix of surprise and embarrassment. "They're not seeing you like that."
Aurora chuckled at Leah's reaction, reaching out to reassure her. "Cálmate, bebé," she said with a playful grin. "I meant a live performance of some songs. Besides, it's not like everyone hasn't already seen me in a bikini."
Leah let out an exasperated sigh, rolling her eyes at Aurora's comment. "That's different," she protested and Aurora couldn't resist poking fun at her. "Actually, I was wearing more on that call than when I'm in a bikini," she quipped with a playful grin.
Leah's cheeks flushed even deeper as she tried to defend her position. "It's different when you're... around my friends," she mumbled, feeling slightly flustered.
Aurora grinned mischievously, teasingly suggesting, "So, only around you then?"
Leah's blush deepened at the implication, but before she could respond, Alex interjected with her own witty remark. "And you wonder why you two can't beat the dating accusations," she teased, earning laughter from the rest of the group.
Beth joined in on the teasing, playfully scolding Leah. "Honestly, Leah, how could you keep such a secret from us? Your own teammates!" she exclaimed, though her tone was light hearted, and the group continued to laugh at Leah's expense causing her to feel a growing desire to escape the playful teasing.
She tugged gently at Aurora's hand, meeting her gaze with a pleading expression. "Can we go now?" she whispered.
Aurora responded with a warm smile. "Of course, cariña," she replied softly, using the affectionate term. Leading Leah towards the car, she opened the door for her allowing her to get in before closing it gently behind her.
With a final wave to the other girls, Aurora slipped into the driver's seat, the engine purring to life as she navigated the sleek car out of the parking lot. As they drove off, leaving the excited chatter of their teammates behind, Leah felt a sense of relief wash over her as it was now just her and her Rory.