#𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 → queue

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[m1dfielder]

It was true, the two didn't hang around one another as often as they no doubt would like but there was a good reason for that. At least in his mind there was, even if he knew it wasn't something he should use for much longer to keep the two friends apart. Sure him having a girlfriend now meant that time had to be split but that wasn't going to stop them from hanging out. It was jut right now he had been bad at spending time outside of her with others. Jo was just glad the other wasn't mad at him for it. He knew Davina would understand if he took a knight to hang out with his friends, there was no worry there, but the two just had a hard time not being caught up in one another most of the time. Now, however, he would try his best to make time for more things. "He's been a legend. He is, I'm just glad we got to play with and know him." But that would be enough talking up Alex for now in his mind, no doubt his ears were ringing by the two's conversation already. But he was happy to hear the other wasn't actually upset with him, even if he felt a little guilty. "No I know, but still. I can't forget about you guys too. I'm working on how to balance both again." He shrugs though what else he says registers in the mind of the midfielder, causing him to give a small shove to the larger figure.

"Hey be careful there." Jo chuckles as he shakes his head. "But thanks, I mean we want it to work. I am not questioning any of it so I'd say we are safe on that." It was nice actually being happy in his personal life for once as of late. Ever since his last engagement ended, Jo hadn't really been of the positive attitude when it came to him but tried his best to leave it away from the pitch. "Wait you heard them talking? So you knew too? Was that before everything between Vee and me?" Trying to get everything together was like putting a puzzle piece into place with each piece of information. How many people knew that the two had feelings for one another before he even made a move? Jo hadn't thought he was that obvious or at least it hadn't been in general. A hand lifts to run through short blond hair. "So most of you were in on this plan." His head shakes finding it unbelievable that so many would be in on this without even accidentally letting a word slip to him. Arms moved to cross over his chest as he looked at Nik and then away as he lets out a huff. "Well, nice to know it was that obvious to everyone." It's a weak smile but it was there nonetheless. "Well, at least it all worked out." It's half mumbled with a small chuckle. "But thank you, honestly. I mean that's the goal right? Dating to marry and so far I can see that. And of course you would be, who else??"

               he  missed  how  much  the  two  of  them  use  to  hang  around  but  nik  understood.  Jo  had  someone  now.  someone  who  made  him  so  very  happy  and  that  made  the  other  midfielder  happy  for  him.  he  deserved  that.  after  everything  he'd  been  through  the  last  year  –  on  top  of  a  season  that  seemed  to  be  a  let  down.  regardless,  the  two  of  them  would  have  a  guy's  night  sometime.  and  nik  wanted  to  make  sure  Jo  knew  not  to  feel  bad  for  spending  less  time  with  him.  ❝  damn  right.  very  lucky.  he's  already  a  legend  .  the  guy  is  all  class  on  and  off  the  pitch.  ❞  nik  replied  before  shooting  the  other  a  playful  glare  in  return.  ❝  i'm  kidding,  Jo.  take  all  the  time  you  need  with  one  another.  that  helps  with  the  getting  to  know  one  another  process.  not  to  mention,  the  suspense  of  certain  wonders?  ja  –  you  two  are  being  smart  on  that.  don't  wanna  rush  into  all  that  and  it  not  work.  which  ,  by  the  way  –  judging  by  the  way  you've  been  lately,  I  can  see  it  working  out  for  sure.  ❞  he  couldn't  help  but  point  out  how  much  more  livelier  Joshua  had  been  and  how  the  midfielder  seemed  far  less  down  when  it  came  to  romantic  topics.   a  laugh  came  from  him  as  Jo  shoved  him  a  little.  ❝  holy  fuck,  really?   that  explains  things  though.  I  know  he  shut  a  guy  out  a  few  weeks  ago  ,  out  for  trying  to  get  him  to  talk  to  Davina  for  him.  which  had  me  and  king  a  bit  confused.  we  didn't  know  though.  not  until  like  a  week  later.  when  Ansel  and  him  were  talking.  we  overheard  a  bit.  ❞  he  couldn't  help  but  grin,  shoving  him  in  return.  ❝  figured  I  wouldn't  question  you  about  it  until  you  brought  it  up  and  all.  but  ja,  it  worked  out  perfectly  then.  you  like  her  ,  she  likes  you.   ❞  nik  couldn't  help  but  hope  one  day,  he'd  have  something  like  what  his  friend  and  vee  had.  for  now  though,  his  attention  was  on  trying  to  improve  considering  this  season  was  just  not  too  kind  to  him.  an  eyebrow  raised  towards  the  other  before  he  folded  his  arms  over  his  chest.  ❝  jealousy  and   women  in  bikinis  will  do  that  to  someone.  trust  me,  it  was  very  noticed  by  some  of  the  other  guys  at  alex's  party.  and  oktoberfest?  Bambi  pointed  it  out  quick.  he  hasn't  recalled  seeing  you  look  at  someone  the  way  you  looked  at  her.  ❞  he  chuckled.  ❝  but  seriously,  bruder.  I  am  so  happy  for  you  and  her.  you  deserve  that  happiness.  if  there  ends  up  being  wedding  bells  in  the  future,  I  better  be  a  groomsman.  ❞

[m1dfielder]

It felt natural, being by her side. Time spent with her was never a chore but something he thoroughly looked forward to doing. It was why he was always excited thinking of where to take her, what to do, what to show her. This had been one of the top ones, seeing as he wasn't with her at the time of Oktoberfest. This was tied up there for him for favorite time of the year and he was more than ready to show her why. Even if everything already felt so natural with her, he couldn't help the way his heart hammered away in his chest when they spent time together. Maybe it was because he wanted everything to go perfectly for her, no mistakes, and that she enjoyed it all. Of course the dates were planned with that in mind, but he couldn't control everything. All Jo knew for sure was, he didn't want to mess anything up with her. Not when he felt this level of connection with someone, more than he had with his previous fiancée. There's a chuckle that leaves the midfielder as he nods, knowing what Davina meant because in a way he was experiencing it too. "Yeah, but that's how he shows he cares. I'd like to think since we both experience it with him." Jo replies, his smile remaining as he showed this wasn't something she was alone in. Hell, everything he told her had been done so with honesty. The last several months, even before the real dating took place, had been the truth. Nothing had been hidden from her. The kiss only caused his smile to grow more, something he didn't think possible but always managed to do with him. "Oh a year?" He teased a bit, squeezing her hand. "I believe I will." She wasn't the only one who saw this long term.

"Of course you're still learning you've only been here not even half a year." He replied, wanting to show there was no pressure. This was her life and a new huge adjustment on top of it. He didn't expect her to know everything right away. Besides, he was more than happy to answer her questions when she asked. This might be one of the easier things to show her that was tradition outside of what she already saw earlier in the year. Tourists came from that and this and now this would just be something that was a part of her home to enjoy at her leisure. Well, and with him. This didn't have to be their only stop at the market. That and there were others they could go to on different days. "Davina." He turns his head to look at her more. "You don't have to be nervous, you've spent a good amount of time with me. It's okay." He says with a warm smile, ironic how he couldn't listen to himself. If anything he wanted to see her relax and he knew as the night went on that she would. She'd settle in, find her comfort and groove as they moved about the market and had food and drink. And it was why he was letting her dictate where and what they got first as they got closer. "Currywurst? Yeah sure, I don't see why not. And I can't blame you, it's very good." He chuckled with a nod as they kept walking. "Ja, it is why I'm not worried about time. We can do what we want here, enjoy it, take our time and do what interests you." Finally the doors to the train opened the two were able to make their exit as children ran by, him taking her hand to move through it all until they got up the stairs and to the market itself. Thankfully, it wasn't at all far, if anything it was right next to it.

"Of course I do, who wouldn't?" He answers, as if it is obvious. "Oh..me? I mean food, drink, some of the games are fun." Jo shrugs. "The little shops are cute. I just enjoy the feeling over all I think." He leads her out of the station and moves a bit to the side so she could take in the cool air and the view of the tree with lights on all the vendors set up. "Well, was it what you imagined?"

                               being  happy  about  him  didn't  even  begin  to  cover  how  she  really  felt  about  him.  sure  she  was  very  happy  but  also  ,  excited.  and  for  once  felt  desired.   every  moment  with  the  midfielder  ,  she  found  herself  never  wanting  to  be  away  from  him.  and  wanting  to  experience  everything  with  him.  he  made  things  fun  and  made  her  smile  every  step  of  the  way.   marriage  was  certainly  crossing  her  mind  already.  though,  that  was  something  she  didn't  want  to  bring  up.  not  yet  anyways.  out  of  the  fear  of  making  him  uncomfortable.  she  wasn't  fully  sure  if  that  was  something  he  wanted.  sure,  they  knew  how  bad  they  wanted  one  another  but  marriage  was  a  huge  step.  and  from  what  she  gathered  ,  majority  of  men  cringed  at  that  sort  of  talk.  especially  this  early  into  a  relationship.  she  smiled  as  he  spoke  before  letting  out  a  small  laugh.  ❝  he's  great  though.  even  if  I  want  to  fight  him  sometimes  for  the  amount  of  teasing  I  endure  daily.  ❞  Davina  replied  ,  rolling  her  eyes.  at  his  command  ,  she  looked  at  him  with  a  soft  smile.  his  words  ,  being  ever  so  perfect  as  normal.  the  honesty  in  his  voice.  she  believed  him.  but  hell,  she's  never  doubted  anything  he's  said  since  meeting  him.  nodding  ,  she  leaned  in,  placing  a  chaste  kiss  to  his  lips.  ❝  i'm  glad  and  I  hope  you  can  say  that  same  thing  to  me  in  a  year.  ❞  she  replied  softly.   the  growing  urge  to  blurt  out  that  she  loved  him  –  seemed  to  never  end.  especially  moments  like  this.  instead  ,  she  swallowed  hard  before  straightening  herself  up  and  smiling  at  him.   ❝  you  haven't  been  wrong  at  all.  I  can't  say  the  same  for  myself.  you  know  i'm  still  learning.  ❞  Davina  said.  no  doubt  ,  she  knew  she  was  going  to  love  it.  this  time  of  the  year  was  always  magical  in  its  own  way.  maybe  more  this  year  considering  where  she  was  and  the  fact  that  she  felt  more  at  home  than  she  had  ever  felt  in  her  entire  life.   another  chuckle  fell  from  her  as  he  pulled  her  onto  the  train  and  lead  her  to  an  area  to  stand.  ❝  can  you  blame  me  for  being  a  bit  nervous?  ❞  not  that  she  was  going  to  go  full  detail  with  why.  a  new  place  in  some  ways,  loads  of  people,  a  night  of  hoping  she  wouldn't  screw  anything  up  .  .  .  and  the  fact  that  she  didn't  want  to  be  overly  nervous  on  the  way  back  to  his  place.  confidence  was  key.  she  had  to  remind  herself  of  that.  ❝   we  can  do  that.  i'd  love  that.  maybe  .  .  .  currywurst?  that's  actually  one  of  my  favorites.  Alex  is  to  blame  on  that.  ❞  Davina  said  ,tucking  a  strand  of  her  hair  behind  her  ear.  ❝  let's  just  see  .  .  how  tonight  goes.   I  mean  at  this  one.  we  might  get  caught  up  having  fun  and  lose  time.  besides,  we  can  always  go  to  another  one  at  another  time  ,  right?  ❞  at  least  she  hoped.  she  glanced  at  his  hand  before  smiling  at  him  just  the  train  stopped  and  the  doors  opened.  ❝  you  like  seeing  me  smile  ,  huh  ?  ❞  not  that  she  complained.  she  loved  smiling  around  him.  hell,  that's  all  she  ever  did.   standing  next  to  him,  her  eyes  glanced  around  before  noticing  his  gaze  staying  on  her.  ❝  so  tell  me  what  you  like  doing  at  this  Christmas  market.  ❞

[m1dfielder]

Alex was a mentor to everyone, something that the entire team was thankful for because there was a wealth of knowledge and experience there that could be taken advantage of at any given time. It was something Jo used as often as he could considering he saw the other as a mentor and older brother. This was something Jo would be forever grateful for, even when he was down he could count on Alex to be there for him. That included now when he was going through several things of his own, the criticism from outside voices being the worst. No one was perfect, everyone had bad games and missteps no matter how hard they tried. It couldn't be helped and yet they had to pick it all up and learn how to do better the next day. It wasn't easy being a footballer but Jo wasn't going to trade that life for anything. Even if right now it seemed Jo couldn't do anything right in the eyes of the media or fans. He knew there were some out there but they were nearly drowned out. The blond just had to do better at ignoring them than before. It would have been easier to handle if he had some backup but it only fell to Alex, both only could do so much in the end. It had to fall to ignoring it over all, but he appreciated how Alex was there for him. Still, he was surprised at the offer. Jo's brow furrowed a moment before nodding as how could he turn down the chance? "Yeah, yeah, I'll be there." It was once more just another example of how kind and how much of a leader Alex was. His smile grew just a bit bigger at the kind words, no doubt the taller figure knowing how much that meant to him in the moment. "Thank you, that means a lot. If I did give up, I know I wouldn't be here." His head turned, looking over at him now after the small shove given. "I know you do, it gives us a heart attack sometimes, bruder." He was serious about that. "But unlike other goalkeepers, I trust you still when you do that."

@diemauer

  the  goalkeeper  would  never  give  a  teammate  criticism  for  no  reason.  and  most  of  the  team  who  knew  how  he  was,  knew  that  already.  Alex  was  one  of  the  players  who  had  been  on  the  pitch  the  longest.  which  made  him  fairly  knowledgeable  when  it  came  to  the  game.  that  didn't  mean  though  that  he  didn't  have  his  fuck  ups.  those  happened.  he  wasn't  perfect  and  sometimes  he  received  criticism  for  it  as  well.  it  only  made  him  want  to  correct  whatever  it  was  that  he  messed  up.  strive  harder  and  become  better.  Jo  took  things  a  bit  harder  that  he  did  though  when  it  came  to  criticism.  but  often,  with  good  reason.  lately  it  seemed  that  he  got  nothing  but  that.  and  Alex  was  rather  annoyed  by  it.  simply  because  he  hadn't  done  really  anything  at  all  to  deserve  it.  sure,  this  hadn't  been  his  best  season  but  it  also  hasn't  been  anyone  on  the  team's  best  season.    and  something  else  the  goalkeeper  noticed  was  the  fact  that  no  one  seemed  to  defend  the  midfielder  outside  of  him.  he  couldn't  quite  understand  it.  seeing  his  friend  and  teammate  constantly  get  thrown  under  the  bus  was  exhausting.  and  no  matter  what,  Alex  made  sure  to  constantly  take  up  for  him  each  chance  he  was  able  to.  Alex  frowned  a  bit  towards  the  other,  knowing  he  wasn't  being  honest.  still,  he  wasn't  going  to  push  that.  ❝  you  will  be.  for  now  ,  we  can  work  on  things.  how  about  this  weekend  sometime,  you  swing  by?  ❞  he  asked,  shooting  him  a  soft  smile.  no  doubt  about  it,  Jo  was  one  of  the  most  determined  players  on  the  team.  and  his  hard  work  often  paid  off.  a  small  chuckle  came  from  alex  once  again.  ❝  you're  right  but  that's  why  I  don't  doubt  you  ,  bruder.  you  never  give  up.  ❞  and  he  meant  that.  he  never  doubted  the  other.  he  knew  that  Joshua  would  get  better  due  to  how  hungry  he  was.  ❝  I  can't  make  any  promises  but  we'll  see.  i'll  keep  my  faith.  ❞  Alex  laughed  as  the  other  shoved  him  playfully.  ❝  insane  huh?  I  get  that  a  lot.  but  hey  ,  I  enjoy  it.  sometimes  I  like  to  play  the  risky  game.  ❞    

[m1dfielder]

She was bringing him a sense of peace he really needed during the off season, something he hadn't really had as of late. Before her, Jo was letting stress after stress reach him until she walked into his life. She brought that sense of calm that he never thought he'd have despite how he appeared to those around him. No doubt the others could see the weight lifted off of his shoulders all because he had a partner who understood him, was there for him. It was more than his former fiancée did. After this, however, he knew his attention would be taken from her for some time. The Euros would have all of it, wanting to win the trophy in their own country and for those who would no doubt retire from national duty once it was all over. But for now? Jo fully was focused on the way she felt against him, the way she looked in a bikini, and how her lips felt against his. She was entirely distracting in the bet ways possible.

Right now she was proving his thought, the way she looked at him and smiled was a perfect example. "Oh I have no doubt about that." The blond replied with a chuckle as the smile continued to pull at his lips. There was no hiding he knew what she was doing. Another chuckle easily follows as he knew that would be her answer, involving him no matter what had been on her mind. "I think you know the answer to that question." He answers, keeping her close and leaning into her touch as she cupped his cheek in her hand. Though it leaves soon after but he remains as close as he can. There's a look of thought that finds its way across his features, looking her over once more all as she speaks before attention shifts to where her hand begins to trail. "You've given this some thought." The grin never falters, blue gaze lifting to meet her's looking up at him. "I say we see if those rumors are true and if they are well, maybe try that out. If not, then we do that when we get back to the house." He shrugs. "Either way, you know you have me no matter what, Vee."

@diemauer

               their  entire  vacation  so  far  had  been  perfect.  and  something  that  she  was  enjoying  more  than  anything.  to  be  away  from  everyone  –  everything  and  just  to  be  with  him,  alone.  no  worries  at  all.   davina  was  making  sure  to  keep  his  mind  well  relaxed.   after  all,  he  deserved  all  the  relaxation  in  the  world.  and  the  brunette  just  knew  her  midfielder  would  be  nonstop  once  the  euros  started.     for  now  ,  she  wanted  his  mind  off  of  it  and  would  do  anything  to  keep  it.  rather  that  was  those  soft  moments  ,  the  linger  kisses,  the  exploring  islands  around  Greece  or  –  those  hours  spent  ,  making  her  scream  his  name  over  and  over.   either  way,  he  hadn't  complained  not  once  and  that  made  her  happy. 

             a  smug  expression  formed  on  davina's  face  as  well  as  a  more  devious  smirk.  she  knew  what  she  was  doing  and  he  wasn't  blind  to  it  at  all.   ❝  I  could  convince  more  you  shortly.  ❞  she  teased,  hands  moving  to  rest  on  her  hips  after  the  cover  up  fell  to  the  deck.     no  subtle  at  all  –  from  either  of  them.  both  of  them  ,  constantly  wanting  one  another  –  and  Davina  wasn't  shy  at  the  way  she  looked  at  her  future  husband.   ❝  whatever  huh?  what  if  –  that  whatever  includes  you?  ❞  she  smiled  against  his  lips,  a  hand  moving  to  rest  a  long  his  jawline.   ❝  deal  then.   ❞   she  removes  her  hand  before  watching  him  take  a  sip  of  his  drink,  only  to  let  out  a  soft  sigh.  ❝  it  does  –  but  also,  anything  involving  you  is  fun.  we'll  explore  –   come  back,  shower  ,  eat  dinner  –  and  then  .  .  .  .  ❞  she  trailed  a  finger  down  his  chest  ,  only  to  hook  a  finger  on  the  waistband  of  his  shorts.  ❝  you  can  let  me  ride  you.  or  we  can  just  fit  the  sex  into  exploring.  after  all,  I  hear  the  caves  make  for  a  very  romantic  experience.  ❞ 

[m1dfielder]

There's a nod as he walks forward, half leading the way while making sure the other wasn't too far off as they walked.The nudge, however, made the German let out a laugh as he kept walking. Jaime was clearly looking forward to it and honestly Jo couldn't blame him at all. "Ja, each room is different so whatever you want to listen to or dance to I guess." He looks over at the other, his own grin growing. Somehow the other's excitement was infectious. "Nein, which ever you want to go to will be fine. I've been plenty of times so I'll let you decide. Do you have a preference? Club or electronic I guess, techno, hip hop, or just party hits?"

"I insist," Jamie doubles down. He's good at keeping a level head. And it's just clubbing, Jamie fucking loves clubbing, he's been to Ibiza a handful of times, he's sure he'll be fine. Jamie nudges Jo's arm with his own, his eyes bright with excitement. "Different DJs, I'm guessing?" he says without the context of the fact that he's asking what makes the rooms different. Jo'll catch on. He follows at Jo's side, refusing to fall behind him even if he doesn't know exactly where he's going. "D'you have any preference about the rooms?"

[m1dfielder]

"Fingers crossed for sure." Jo finds himself saying, though he knew it was better to just let people talk and ignore it. That was his tactic and it was also why he was barely on social media to begin with. "...You didn't think we said that here or know what it is?" His brow furrowed a bit as head tilted to the side. He lets it slide for a moment to answer his next question with a shrug. "Do you mean professionally, in general, or with Bayern?" He asks. "Because I've been with Bayern since 2015 but I've been playing since I was a little kid. Yourself?"

“Yeah, I hope so. Fingers crossed.”  For a moment a smile crosses his face, but it’s quickly replaced by an expression of mild confusion.  “Is that still a saying here?”  Maybe it isn’t and this guy has no idea why he just said that. Why do they say fingers crossed? It’s not like crossing your fingers actually does anything. That’s not the point. They have other things to talk about.  “So, how long have you been playing?”

[m1dfielder]

His brow arches but the smile doesn't fade, he was in too good of a mood. Mainly because he really did miss being on the pitch and in his comeback he had an actual good game. It had come together, in his mind anyway. Besides, he knew there was no insult there. This was just how their friendship went. "Natürlich. It is written all over your face." A tease of his own. "Ja, I didn't think they did." This time a small chuckle leaves him before he shrugs. "Just a bit, that and since I'm in such a good mood because of my play. It just all came out."

“Oh yeah, couldn’t you tell? I’m ecstatic,”  she says dryly, with an equally bland expression to match. Even if she’s friends with him, a good game for Bayern means a harder time for Dortmund, after all. She can’t start rooting against her favorite team’s interests. But between them, personally, there’s no hard feelings. A smile crosses her face.  “Well, the lyrics didn’t help. What, was the song so stuck in your head that the words just fell out of your mouth?”

[m1dfielder]

"I know what you mean, Xander." Jo replies, tone turning to a more serious one than before. "But it's hard to prevent people from fighting, they are passionate. They take it seriously." He shrugs, not that people fought outside or in the arena that he has seen but they seemed ready for it. Though the other's words make him smile just a bit again. "Good, I'm glad to here it. We need to win more, after all. You're a key to that."

"Oh, there is. It just shouldn't happen in the first place." Xander told him. "Football games are supposed to be fun. When things like that happen, it just ruins it. Derby or not." He said. Xander couldn't help but smile. "I don't plan on going anywhere just yet."

[m1dfielder]

Despite the idea of knowing the other was enjoying this, Jo knew he couldn't help his temper. It was what the other was no doubt counting on as this kept going. But the smaller blond's patience could only go on for so long. Sure bringing in Alex wasn't unusual, that was who Oliver was gunning for in the end. It was hilarious to Jo that he thought he could surpass Alex, amusing even. Easy to brush off and eventually walk away but the more he egged it on, the more he couldn't. That was one of his closest friends after all. "And you're not good enough. If you were then you'd have the second or third spot but you don't." He counters, Alex didn't control the decisions, the other just didn't have what it took to be there. "I don't think anyone wants you, from what I've seen." He gives the other a look over with a glare, one that immediately shifts to burning anger as blue gaze lands back onto the other. Talking about his relationship with Davina was a line he should have never crossed, it was the final straw that broke the camel's back. He snapped, his fist connecting with the other's jaw, watching as he stumbled back with his heavy breaths. "Don't you fucking go near her." He growls out, ready to throw another punch before he feels a teammate's hand on his shoulder while others begin to pull Oliver away. "You won't like how that ends for you." He spits on the ground between them before rolling his shoulder harshly to remove the hand on his shoulder before turning and walking away.

                     ruffling  the  midfielder's  feathers  seemed  to  be  working  perfectly.   oliver  knew  very  well  how  joshua  was  on  the  pitch.  and  despite  that  ,  the  goalkeeper  wasn't  about  to  back  down  from  this  conversation.  his  goal  was  to  piss  him  off.  but  wasn't  that  his  goal  when  it  came  to  anyone  that  alex  was  close  to  ?  he  was  most  certainly  going  to  pry  his  way  into  davina's  good  graces  .   and  with  jo's  reaction,  it  fueled  that  desire  more.   there's  a  smirk  forming  a  bit  more  on  the  goalkeeper's  face  as  he  watch  jo's  reaction  to  his  words  .  "  only  reason  i'm  not  on  the  national  team  is  because  of  alex.  "  he  replied  with  a  light  shrug.  "  give  it  time  though  .  before  long  –  after  your  perfect  goalkeeper  retires  ,  they'll  want  me  .  "  as  far  as  he  is  concerned  ,  he  wasn't  about  to  extend  his  contract  unless  he  was  the  new  number  one  come  2025.  and  that  was  his  goal.  alex  retires  or  else  ,  he  was  leaving.  a  laugh  came  from  him  before  he  rolled  his  eyes  .  "  are  you  sure  about  that  ?  she  hasn't  met  me.  i'm  sure  i  can  show  her  a  better  time  than  you  could.   "  he  was  so  fucking  full  of  himself  at  this  point.   "  i  know  all  about  loyalty.   "  another  laugh  fell  from  him   before  he  feels  jo's  fist  slam  into  the  left  side  of  his  face.  oliver  stumbles  back  hand  reached  to  rub  his  cheek  and  rubbing  it.   "  huh  ,   i  think  i  will  .  "  he  spits  before  he  feels  a  hand  of  one  of  his  teammates  tugging  on  his  jacket  . 

[m1dfielder]

Jo was more than proud to see how far she has come since she first moved here. The way she took to working with the team, the arena, and balancing her studies? She was admirable. It was something that only added to his love for her. Seeing her be happy and succeeding was more than he could have wished for. Not to mention with the ups and downs of the season, her being there for him in general, meant the world. It showed Jo that she was trying her best to be with him no matter what and he was trying to do the best for her in the process. They were a team and in their busiest times, supporting one another, they knew when they had to buckle down and focus. Unfortunately that also meant some time together was meant either helping her study, him recovering from a game physically, and also recovering mentally. Thankfully, this little trip was meant to be something for the whole team to mentally recoup and in turn that also meant some alone time with her when they could find it. Like right now, this was one of the rare times they were going to get that and they two seemed more than ready to take advantage of the situation. Clothes already tossed aside, bodies pressed against one another as lips claimed each other's over and over again. The want he had for her couldn't be denied and it was plenty obvious when he was standing bare before her.

Lips easily find her's again as he hovers over her, grinding against her as if asking for the moment they both wanted. But it seemed, between his lips claiming her's in a kiss, she had taken the initiative and helped guide him inside her. At the feeling of slowly sliding inside, Jo couldn't help but let out a whispered curse in his mother tongue as she adjusted to him. Both had been impatient, wanting this since the had landed, but duties had called and left them occupied and apart until now. A smirk began to tug at his lips as he harshly thrusted forward, almost setting the tone for what free time they had. "We don't have a lot of time." He makes his point even further with another harsh thrust, though his movements were slow leading up to them. "So we'll do what we can to enjoy this, baby." He leans in against, lips meeting her's in a lustful kiss as she starts to thrust faster into her, over and over again. He hoped too that the kiss would keep her from being too loud, as the last thing they needed was for the whole team to know what was currently happening in her room despite the fact they had been given this free time before the team meal. Still, Jo wanted her badly and it was showing in how desperately he lips claimed her's over and over again while moving to make her moan. That was like music to his ears, showing him he was doing something right, she was enjoying this as much as he was. Of course he needed it be on a more subdued level than when they were at his place, but he wasn't going to complain one bit of she decided to make some noise. Then again, it was also incentive to word harder at getting her to moan and say his name mumbled against his lips.

@diemauer

                            if  this  is  what  she  wanted  her  future  to  be  ,  then  she  would  do  whatever  it  took  to  make  sure  she  worked  her  way  up.  sure  ,  having  a  foot  through  the  door  helped  ,  all  thanks  to  alex  –  but  davina  made  sure  to  let  it  be  known  that  she  didn't  want  just  handouts  or  favors.  though  ,it  seemed  like  some  of  the  people  in  charge  admired  her  ambitious  and  loyalty  that  she  had  developed  ever  so  quickly  to  the  team.   it  wasn't  an  easy  start  though.  considering  she  had  to  win  people's  respect  .  .  and  still  was  but  it  seemed  like  the  team  and  coaches  had  came  around.   which  meant  a  lot  to  her.   because  she  was  trying.  the  team  ,  and  everything  about  it  was  important  to  her.   she  wasn't  shying  away  from  helping  when  she  got  the  chance.  and  no  doubt  ,  if  she  wasn't  doing  her  own  thing  ,  she  was  there  at säbener.  which  is  why  she  was  there  now.  to  help  since  the  trip  was  short  staffed.  and  just  in  case  she  needed  to  help.  that  didn't  mean  though  she  wasn't  going  to  not  steal  any  chance  to  be  with  him.  god  knows  ,  that  free  time  would  be  spent  with  him  as  much  as  they  were  able  to  be  together.  and  they  weren't  wasting  a  second  more  once  they  got  there.  despite  being  a  bit  pressed  for  time  ,  davina's  mind  was  nonstop  on  him.  and  how  bad  she  needed  him.  and  it  seemed  like  they  both  had  the  exact  same  thing  on  their  minds. 

                     she  couldn't  help  but  chuckle  at  his  words.  he  wasn't  wrong.  he  had  learned  her  rather  quickly.  and  it  didn't  take  her  long  to  drop  that  innocent  thing  she  played.   him  taking  charge  was  something  she  enjoyed  very  much.  and  it  was  hard  not  to  admire  him  when  he  removed  his  own  shirt.  kisses  growing  more  heated.  he  was  far  more  patient  than  she  was.  especially  when  it  came  to  how  bad  that  desire  was.  hand  moved  back  to  his  shoulders  as  she  felt  him  pressed  into  her  more.   whimper  escaping  ,  against  his  lips  until  the  kiss  broke,  fingers  hooking  into  the  hem  of  her  skirt,  sliding  it  from  her  hips.  davina's  eyes  closed  ,  back  arching  as  joshua's  lips  moved  down  her  jaw  and  to  her  neck,  nipping  gently  .   had  it  not  been  for  the  lack  of  time  ,  she  would  have  been  far  more  welcoming  to  him  leaving  a  few  marks.  there  was  no  denying  that  she  had  a  thing  for  that.  the  lower  he  moved  down  her  body  ,  davina  raised  up  just  a  bit  ,  watching  him  closely.  he  made  this  all  so  good  feeling.  jaw  staying  open  as  his  lips  moved  to  her  stomach  and  his  hands  push  her  skirt  completely  off  ,  only  to  toss  it  with  the  rest  of  her  clothing.   no  time  wasted  again  .  lips  met  his  before  he  moved  the  two  of  them  further  up  the  bed.  he  was  teasing  though  –  the  way  his  hand  moved  to  her  thigh,  tracing  up  and  down  before  wrapping  it  around  his  waist.  and  before  she  could  even  start  begging  for  him  ,  he  pulled  away.   "  guess  it's  a  good  thing  i'm  very  worked  up.  "  she  smirked  ,  watching  as  he  finished  sliding  his  sweatpants  off.   teeth  sunk  into  her  bottom  lip  as  her  eyes  trailed  his  body  before  he  began  to  move  back  to  their  previous  position.  her leg  hooking  around  him  almost instantly .  his hips rocking into her , making her feel his hard length against her , davina couldn't help but shift under him a bit. hand slipping in  between  their  bodies  so she could gently  help  guide  him into  her.  using  her  leg  that  was  hooked  to  his  waist  ,  she  pushed  him  further  into  her , breaking the kiss and letting out a soft shaky sigh over how good he felt. for a moment , she tilted her head back , eyes closing before moving her hands to his waist .   " fuck . . . Josh. you have no idea how bad i've been needing to feel you . " davina breathed , eyes  locking  onto  his  as  lips  pursed  for  a  moment.  "  i'm  fine  with  any  pace  you  want  to  go  with.  " 

[m1dfielder]

Jo preferred the blunt criticism but only when it came with something to help him do better, advice to help him improve. He wasn't getting that most of the time and even when he could drown it out, it still weight a bit heavy on the blond. What hurt more so was the lack of defense he was getting from those around him. Outside of Alex, no one else was really saying much of anything. It showed him that yes they were a team but he had some work to do to once more show everyone, including the team, why he was here and deserved everything he had. Jo was putting his foot down, he wasn't going to let himself be the scapegoat. He was done. "It isn't too bad." A bit of a lie but hey, he had to keep looking ahead. "I'll be back soon." He starts to nod, almost as if talking to himself in the process. "I am trying, but as you know it is easier said than done. But I don't give up, I never let myself do that." This game meant far too much to him, it was his passion and livelihood, he wasn't going to just lay down and take it when things got tough. No, that wasn't who he was. The chuckle from the other was at least something that made the attitude of the midfielder improve just a bit. He even let out his own weak chuckle as he nodded. "You better because I don't like how this is going." He shoves the other a bit, lightly. "If anything, sitting up there let's me see how insane you are for being out of the box so often. I'm used to it, of course, but you are still crazy."

  alex  was  blunt  but  –  he  meant  well  when  he  showed  his  teammates  tough  love  and  was  honest  with  them.   no  one  on  the  team  was  perfect  ,  he  got  that.  hell  ,  even  he  wasn't  but  –  they  all  had  to  try  to  do  their  best.   and  jo  was  still  growing  and  had  grown  so  much  since  he  first  joined  the  team  years  ago.  there  was  no  reason  to  throw  harsh  criticism  and  demand  a  player  to  be  sold  from  the  team  due  to  a  few  bad  games.  it  was  ridiculous  and  truthfully  ,  one  thing  that  irked  him.  he  had  his  fair  share  in  the  past  of  that  but  lately  ,  jo  was  getting  far  too  much  of  it.  and  it  was  unnecessary.  plus  ,  he  wasn't  the  only  player  on  the  team  who  was  having  a  few  bad  games.  several  of  them  were.   all  the  goalkeeper  could  do  is  reassure  the  team  that  they  were  doing  well  and  that  they  could  do  better  when  those  moments  came.   "  sadly  .  "  alex  sighed  softly  .   "  time  will  fly  though  .  and  you'll  be  back  .  "  at  least  he  was  able  to  attend  practices  and  champions  league  games.   he  shifted  his  gaze  onto  jo  ,  taking  notice  of  his  reaction  to  what  davina  had  said  about  him  .  and  a  hint  of  a  small  smile  cracked  before  the  subject  was  changed.  "  see  ,  you  got  this  .  i  believe  that  you  will  .  it's  always  our  mistakes  that  make  us  stronger.  keep  that  attitude  ,  jo  .  "  alex  replied.    the  midfielder's  next  words  though  caused  the  goalkeeper  to  laugh  again  .  "  yeah  ,  i'd  imagine  you  are.  when  you  return  though  ,  we'll  be  winning  better  .  " 

[m1dfielder]

It had been nice, just being a normal couple without the worry of the press or the sport. It was why vacations after a season were a reset that was desperately needed. And it was nice being able to take one this year with someone he loved instead of tagging along with a teammate. This had been the most refreshed he's felt in a long time and he was sure the only reason for that was her. It was why he couldn't help but keep her close, arms around her middle and looking down at her in the moonlight with a smile. Jo did not think it possible for his smile to grow and yet her answer only makes it so, the kiss something he wanted as well because he could never get enough of her. Though to make sure they followed through, he did sadly have to let go and get some things ready. "So I'll make two then." He answers, looking over his shoulder before grabbing his swim trunks and changing into them. The dark blue material replacing the black sweatpants he had on before with white shirt tossed aside, he headed downstairs only then to begin their drinks. It didn't take long to do, both were simple in that regard which he was thankful for. It was when he heard her stop moving that shifted his attention from the glasses and over to her. A chuckle leaving him as he saw her standing there. "I can say the same to you, Schatz." Both hands wrap around the glasses before he makes way to her, left hand outstretched for her to take one. "Ready?"

@diemauer

                              she  hated  that  this  would  soon  end  –  considering  both  of  them  were  enjoying  the  vacation  and  one  another.  davina  hadn't  felt  this  content  and  relaxed  in  so  long.  not  that  she  wasn't  already  content  with  Joshua  but  –  being  away  from  most  everything  certainly  helped  heighten  the  feeling.  his  arms  around  her  petite  framed  felt  so  good.  smile  remaining  soft  as  blue  eyes  stared  up  at  him.  she  felt  extremely  happy  and  loved  by  him.  and  nothing  would  change  that  at  all.   tongue  ran  over  her  lips  as  she  nodded  at  his  words.   ❝  I  thought  it  would.  ❞  Davina  replied  ,  just  as  he  leaned  in  and  placed  a  quick  soft  kiss  to  her  lips.  ❝  that's  fine  ,  baby.   i'll  take  whiskey  –  on  the  rocks,  please.❞  her  eyes  glanced  him  over  as  he  walked  away  and  towards  the  closet.  and  after  a  moment,  Davina  did  the  same.  moving  to  the  dresser  where  she  had  placed  her  bathing  suits  and  such  in.  stripping  out  of  what  she  wore  ,  she  then  put  on  the  tropical  floral  printed  bikini  before  reaching  for  one  of  the  cover  ups  and  heading  downstairs  to  meet  Jo.  of  course  she  couldn't  resist  but  to  stare  at  Jo.  smile  forming.    ❝  in  case  I  haven't  told  you  enough  already,  you  look  so  good.❞

[m1dfielder]

Jo's smirk wasn't fading, rather enjoying the reactions he was getting from the other. He was pretty expressive, not that Jo wasn't but he was more so on the pitch. "If you say so." The German replies with a small chuckle as he lifts his shoulders in a small shrug. He can see, however, how excited the other was and that he had something catch his attention. And it was when he pointed towards Neuraum that Jo caught on that he had seen what he looked towards. "Well, that one it is then." He claps the other on the back before returning it to his jacket pocket. "Let's get going." He grins, beginning to lead the way. "It's got four rooms, so you got your pick."

"Me? Over m'head?" Jamie asks, pointing at his chest in disbelief. "Never." He's someone who's very comfortable in new situations and places, someone willing to try just about anything at any given time. It's part of what makes him such a good footballer - he's adaptable. Sure, he can't speak any fucking German, but he thinks he'll be fine tonight, getting by on good looks [ and English ] alone. Another thing that makes him as good at his job as he is is his perceptiveness. He watches Jo's eyes flick up the street and then back to him. Jamie wiggles his eyebrows, a playful smirk rising onto his face. "That one?" he asks, pointing at the club Jo had just looked at. "Seems good t'me."

[m1dfielder]

As far as Jo was concerned, Xander was one of the best he's played with and he was completely fine with admitting that. Jo felt fortunate enough that he was placed on this team and able to play alongside world class players like him and Alex and so on. Which is another reason he wanted to play against Xander and see what would come of it. "I think it could be fun too." Jo says with a smirk. "How do you think it would go?"

Xander had never been like that. He was confident about what he did but he wasn't going to call himself one of the best at what he did. Others may say he was in some way, but he didn't. "Yes. We will see how that goes. It would be interesting." He said. Xander knew what was being said about England when it came to the Euros but they weren't getting ahead of themselves.

[m1dfielder]

"Englischer Garten?" Jo questions, knowing most weren't far from rivers but that was the biggest one and was the easiest to job. Also in his mind one of the better options. A chuckle follows as he nods. "That one I think is what you mean so we will go there." He was about ready to start the walk to it when she handed out the leash. Jo had to do practically a double take. A hand lifted to point at himself before taking the leash. "Well, danke, I feel honored." He adds with a smile. "And I suppose I'll lead the way there?" He questions, start to take a few steps forward which Leonie seemed to enjoy. It meant they were getting a move on rather than just standing still.

sofia nodded, it certainly would. she'd known that when she decided to pack herself and leonie up and move. she knew she wouldn't have her family there to take leonie when she had to work. they made do with dog sitters and friends. and she did love that all her friends loved leonie. "the gardens by the river? leonie found a sandwich under a bush once. she likes to check for others." she held out leonie's leash to jo, the ultimate sign of trust. he wanted to be her favorite, he could certainly win leonie's favor by being the one with the leash while they jogged.