#Utah royals imagine

[bear-with-bowtie]

RWRB and Richards

Ok, so, obviously, Red, White, and Royal Blue is a really important movie as well as book, yada yada yada, good faith criticism, etc.

I’ve seen a lot of discussion about the changes made between the book and the movie, and across the board a lot of those changes made me sad (rip June). I want to talk about the changes made to Richards in the film, specifically his home state. In the film, Richards is from Michigan. I imagine this change was made to allow Richards to capture the Midwest vote and create more tension with Texas, or whatever. In the book, though, Richards is from Utah, a state that always has been red and probably always will be. Alex specifically refers to the Richards campaign as “Utah ugly, Christian ugly, ugliness couched in dog whistles and toothy white smiles”. This kind of ugly is lost in the movie, and Alex and Henry aren’t even outed by Richards campaign, and instead by some random (queer??? jealous???) journalist.

This change, for me, was incredibly painful. To be a successful politician in Utah, membership in the Mormon church is a necessity, and the LDS church has immense political power within the state. As a queer, intersex kid growing up in the heart of Utah’s LDS enclaves, I experienced Utah ugly firsthand. I even experienced a privacy violation when one of my religious leaders outed me to other adults in my parent’s church community without my consent, a type of violation that is encouraged within the church.

I first read RWRB when I was 19, during my second year of college. It changed my life. I had never read a book where queer characters, characters like me, got to be happy. I think part of the reason the story resonated so much with me is that the primary acute threat to Alex and Henry’s happiness is from my home state, acting on the same values and principles that were and are so harmful to me. I don’t know, that was just lost in the movie, and that made me sad. Obviously, changes have to be made when adapting from one medium to another, and I understand that. This tiny change made a huge deal to me, though, and I think it just goes to show that it’s really hard to adapt a story that means so much to so many people. That’s all.

[homensbrancosnaosabemblogar]

Que nenhum time nunca virou um 3 a 0, você já sabe, mas isso é uma realidade só da NBA. Nas outras ligas norte-americanas que têm confrontos melhor-de-7 isso já rolou: no hockey, uma virada de 3 a 0 já aconteceu quatro vezes e, no beisebol, uma. 

Na NBA, o mais perto foram casos como o do Boston: depois da franquia estar perdendo por 3 a 0, ela empata a série, mas não consegue concretizar a vitória. Imagine a frustração! Morrer na praia depois de uma recuperação incrível. O Celtics se tornou a quarta franquia da história a passar por tal situação. Você sabe quais foram as outras?

No caso mais recente, ocorrido em 2003, Dallas Mavericks e Portland Trail Blazers se encontraram no primeiro round dos playoffs e o time favorito se impôs rapidamente. A dupla Nowitzki e Nash dominou as três primeiras partidas, com destaque pro ala-pivô alemão, que teve média de 37 pontos nesses três confrontos. Mas aquele time do Portland, que ficou “carinhosamente” conhecido como Jail Blazers, em referência aos seus muitos integrantes que tiveram passagens pela polícia, não se rendeu facilmente. Com grandes aparições de Rasheed Wallace, Damon Stoudamire e Zach Randolph a equipe empatou a série em 3 a 3, mas acabou subjugada no sétimo confronto, no que marcou o fim da era dos Jail Blazers em Portland.

Em 1994, nas semi-finais de conferência, Denver Nuggets e Utah Jazz se encontraram e a equipe de Utah quase varreu o time de Denver. Depois de abrir 3 a 0 na série, a equipe perdeu o jogo 4 por um ponto. O Denver respirou aliviado por não ter sido varrido, mas foi além: pegou impulso e venceu três partidas seguidas, com grandes aparições de Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Reggie Williams, Laphonso Ellis e Dikembe Mutombo, que teve média de mais de 5 tocos por partida na série. Mas não teve jeito, no fim, a lendária dupla Karl Malone e John Stockton prevaleceu no jogo 7.

O primeiro caso da história no qual ocorreu um empate depois de um 3 a 0 foi também o mais dramático porque, imagine você, ele aconteceu nas finais. E aconteceu justamente com o time do New York Knicks! Sim, o sofrimento do torcedor de Nova Iorque é tão antigo quanto a própria liga. As finais de 1951, há 72 anos, foram entre Knicks e Rochester Royals. O time de Rochester abriu 3 a 0, a equipe de Nova Iorque empatou e chegou muito perto de concretizar o sonho da virada, perdendo a última partida por apenas quatro pontos. Os Royals acabaram conquistando o título, que permanece sendo o único da história da franquia, que hoje em dia se chama Sacramento Kings.

De todos esses casos, é interessante notar que o time de melhor campanha na temporada regular sempre foi o que abriu 3 a 0, cedeu o empate e acabou concretizando a vitória no fim. A única equipe de pior campanha na temporada regular a ter passado por essa mesma situação foi o Miami Heat deste ano, que também se tornou o segundo oitavo colocado a chegar numa final de NBA na história (o outro foi o Knicks em 1999).

Estamos acompanhando uma campanha realmente histórica do Heat, que saiu do play-in para estar quase chegando lá. Agora, a batalha de Jimmy Butler e sua turma também será a mais difícil de todas: a batalha contra morrer na praia.

p.s.: esse confronto Denver x Miami já rendeu uma das melhores fotos da história da NBA. Será que também vai render uma das melhores séries?

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Saturday, June 22, 2024 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: TWO SCOOPS OF ITALY (W Network) 8:00pm STEVIE VAN ZANDT: DISCIPLE (HBO Canada) 8:00pm

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA DRIVE AWAY DOLLS NWSL: ORLANDO PRIDE V UTAH ROYALS

CRAVE TV THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA MOLANG (Season 1) STEVIE VAN ZANDT: DISCIPLE

DISNEY + STAR ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (Season 3)

NETFLIX CANADA KISS THE GIRLS RISING IMPACT (JP)

NO TIME TO SPY: A LOUD HOUSE MOVIE (YTV) 12:00pm: Lincoln and the Louds are ecstatic to welcome their new Gran-Gran, Myrtle, into the family, but the festivities are cut short when an old nemesis from Myrtle's past appears on the island.

MLB BASEBALL (SN) 3:30pm: Jays vs. Guardians (SN) 7:00pm: Atlanta vs. Yankees (SN Now) 10:00pm: Angels vs. Dodgers

CFL FOOTBALL (TSN/TSN3) 7:00pm: Elks vs. Argonauts

MLS SOCCER (TSN5) 7:30pm: New York vs. Toronto FC

ABSOLUTELY CANADIAN (CBC) 8:00pm: The true story of Mi'kmaq activists from Conne River, NL who went on a hunger strike to secure their rights to self-determination.

DEVIL ON CAMPUS: THE LARRY RAY STORY (Lifetime Canada) 8:00pm: When con man Larry Ray moves into his daughter's dorm, he enthralls her friends while preying on their insecurities and fears. As the students get pulled deeper into his web of deceit, Ray's manipulation further alienates them from their families.

LOST IN LOVE (Super Channel Heart & Home) 8:00pm: While visiting ancient ruins in Turkey, tourists Hope and Jeb are left behind by their tour bus. The strangers must work together to get back to Istanbul and grow close along the way.

WHO KILLED OUR FATHER? (Super Channel Fuse) 8:00pm: After the death of her foster sister, Leila takes a DNA test and discovers the identity of her biological father and sister. However, when her father is tragically murder1ed, she soon finds herself in more danger than she ever could have imagined.

CHEVALIER (Crave) 9:00pm: The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with a love affair and falling out with Marie Antoinette.

THE NIGHT THEY CAME HOME (Starz Canada) 9:00pm: A frontier lawman partners with an American Indian detective to hunt down a ruthless band of teenage criminals known as the Rufus Buck Gang.

RU (Crave) 10:50pm: A wealthy refugee family leaves Vietnam and begins a new life in Montreal after a dangerous sea crossing. Shy Tinh must learn a new language and integrate into her new environment.

KING ARTHUR (CTV) 12:35am: Arthur (Clive Owen) and the Knights of the Round Table embark on a rescue mission as Saxon hordes prepare to invade.

[paverics]

imagine being a brand new NWSL team trying to get everyone excited about your first ever signing but nobody cares because you’re not the utah royals finally returning

[divorcelawyergunnisonutah]

Can You Legally Sell Your Rental Property With Tenants In It?

Can You Legally Sell Your Rental Property With Tenants In It?

If you wish to sell your property which is currently occupied with a tenant, you have two options:

Sell With the Tenancy

With this option, you will sell your property subject to the existing tenancy. That means your tenant will remain in the property after the sale is completed, and they will then start paying rent to the buyer.

Complete Sale after Possession (i.e. Eviction)

In this case, you will need to terminate the tenancy before the sale is completed, so the property is vacant/untenanted. Well, you can only imagine how much more potentially stressful the process of selling can be with a tenant in occupancy – it’s extra weight to consider during the slog. Of course, that’s not to say there aren’t advantages of doing it.

Smaller Market

With the Utah currently suffering from a major housing crisis there is certainly no shortage of buyers trampling over the tire-kickers, whether they are landlord or home-buyer. If someone likes your property enough they may even have no qualms with making an offer even if they have no intentions of being a landlord (i.e. they’ll give notice to the tenant when legally possible). But the reality is, the market for a tenanted property will appeal to a significantly smaller market, so there’s a chance it won’t shift as quickly as an unoccupied version. But that’s not to say that will always be the case, because selling a house successfully often largely intervenes with fate- the right buyer being in the market at the right time.

Complications Of Viewings

Yeah, taking viewings with tenants can be a right royal pain in the ass at the best of times, and the horror is only amplified if your tenant isn’t pleased with what’s happening (which wouldn’t be terribly unsurprising, and understandably so). It’s more expensive to sell when vacant. Most landlords prefer to sell their property while it’s tenanted because it’s generally cheaper. Bear in mind, if you legally repossess your property from your tenant and then try to sell, you’ll no longer benefit from rental income, which means you’ll have to dig deep into your own grubby little pockets to pay the mortgage. That can become incredibly expensive if the property remains unsold for several months. This is by far the most common incentive for selling the property while it’s tenanted. Not a bad incentive either.

Condition of Your Tenant When Selling

If you’re selling a tenanted property, the odds are you’re going to attract ‘experienced landlords’ So if selling is part of your extreme and flamboyant exit-strategy to unload a rogue tenant that’s disruptive and/or in fallen into rent arrears, the truth will almost always rear its ugly little potato head. On the flip-side, a good tenant will make your proposition a hell of a lot more desirable. Point is, any serious buyer will care about the condition and quality of your tenant and selling with a rogue tenant will usually do more harm than good. You’ll have better luck shifting a property that’s subsiding at a 45 degree angle.

Legally Repossessing Your Property

If you’ve decided that getting rid of your tenant before selling is the best move (for whatever reason), the usual rules applies, and you’ll need to legally terminate the tenancy, which may mean you’ll have to get comfy and wait several months for the process to complete.

Notifying Your Tenant of the Sale

If selling with tenants in Utah, don’t be naive enough to believe you hold all the chips. The tenant is definitely sitting on the same table as the board of directors! While they may not be able to completely stop the process, they will have the ability to make the process unbearably painful or relatively painless (selling is never totally pain free).

Offer Your Tenants First Dibs

Purely out of courtesy, even if you know they’re in no financial position to be serious contenders, you want to give your tenants the opportunity to buy the property before going to market.

Explain Reasoning Before Marketing/Selling

Being abrupt in these situations can be profoundly damaging, and that includes marketing before discussing it with your tenants and/or doing it without providing an explanation. Take the time to talk to your tenants and explain why you are selling.

Be Reassuring

Since you have made the decision to sell with tenants in situ, you have the opportunity to spin a story which reflects the tenants best interests (even though you’re probably doing it to minimize the impact on your bank balance).

Reassure the tenants and explain what your decision means: • You’re not kicking them out, because you don’t want them to lose their home as they’ve been good tenants (I’m assuming they have been) • Another landlord will most likely buy the property, so their occupancy is most likely safe But, while it may seem logical that a tenanted property should fetch a premium, it’s not always as straightforward as that. As discussed, it will depend on the quality of your tenant, but more crucially, the rental yield the property can achieve. In other words, the ROI (Return on Investment), which will specifically take into account the rental income over the initial cost of buying the property. Plus, and needless to say, there needs to be demand for the property. A good agent will be able to provide assistance with the numbers. How To Sell A Tenanted Property. • Use Your Local High-Street Estate Agent: Presumably, there’s little to be said here. Just approach your local agents and see what they say. • Use An Online Estate Agent

If you’re in financial distress or you can’t handle the responsibility any longer, you have a bit more urgency than if you decided this is it once your tenant’s lease ends, and you may need to sell with tenants. No matter the reason you’re selling, you can sell with or without tenants, but if you choose without, you’re at the mercy of your tenants. You’ll have to wait for their lease to expire unless you can find a way for them to leave early.

Pay the Tenants to Leave

If you want to sell the house early, you may be able to pay the tenants to leave. This depends on the cooperation of the tenants. Some tenants may be willing to leave without payment, while others may want you to help with moving costs or other costs they incur unexpectedly since they weren’t expecting to move quite yet.

Sell With Tenants Occupying the Property

If you have cooperative tenants, you may be able to get them to help you sell the property. You need their cooperation because you’ll need access to the home to make any repairs or renovations necessary. Appraisers, real estate agents, and inspectors may also need access. If your tenants don’t mind the occasional interruption and keep the house clean and organized for potential buyers, you can use their help to sell the home while they live there.

Selling Without Tenants

If you don’t have cooperative tenants or you don’t want to bother them, you can wait until their lease expires or pay the tenants to leave early. If you sell the property without tenants, you may increase your buyers pool since most buyers won’t buy a rental property for themselves. This limits your audience to real estate investors, and if you’re using a real estate agent, he or she may not have the right audience for this situation.

Selling without tenants provides the opportunity to: • Renovate the home and make repairs to get a higher price for the home • Market to an audience that isn’t just investors You may or may not get a higher price for the home or sell it faster—it depends on the market, the home, and how well everyone works together.

Know Your Tenant’s Rights

All tenants have rights, as do landlords. Knowing your tenant’s rights ensures you follow the law even when you’re ready to sell the house. If you have a current lease, your tenant has the right to stay in the house for the duration of the lease unless there are terms in the lease that allow you or them to exit it with notice. If the tenant doesn’t want to end the lease, you either sell the property with the tenant in the home or pay the tenant to break the lease. If you’re thinking about selling your property with tenants, you must market to the right audience: real estate investors. Using a traditional real estate agent, you might or might not have the right audience. Sure, you may come across some investors, but you’ll have to weed your way through buyers looking for a primary residence.

The Benefits of Selling a Rental Property With Tenants

At first, it may feel strange to sell a rental property with tenants. You are the landlord. Aren’t you supposed to remain the landlord for the entire lease period? While that was the intention, it’s not the case any longer, and that’s okay. It’s perfectly acceptable to sell a property with tenants, and it’s even beneficial.

You Have the Right Audience

This is important. You can market your home all you want, but if you’re looking at the wrong audience, you won��t sell the home. If you market your home with a traditional real estate agent, you may not get as many investors interested in the home. Instead, you’ll have buyers looking for a home to live in, which doesn’t fit the bill for what you’re selling.

You’ll Save Money

It costs money to sell a house. That sounds a bit backwards, but it’s true. You’ll incur costs from the city, county, your HOA, and the real estate agent. While there’s not much you can do about your city, county, and HOA costs, you do have the option of how you sell the house.

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April 2023 • My old friend came home to visit from Washington. Her name is Esperanza but we call her Espie. We went to Hallpass at the Gateway. I’ve heard a lot about it, and it’s so much cooler than I could imagine! It’s food court style where you can order a few different styles of food and they give you a buzzer to let you know when your order is ready. Then something different for Utah standards is there is an open bar you can order drinks at as well! And I mean it’s quality eats and drinks. Not just your run of the mill fast food type. All the food is gourmet and the cocktails we were recommended were like I was ordering from one of the higher end bars in town. We started with a ‘Berry Me’ cocktail that contained a natural juice mix of blueberries, strawberries & raspberries with champagne. Our second round was called a ‘Julius Cesar’ which was an excellent boozy take on an orange julius. It has vanilla vodka, orange juice, and oat milk! This was my favorite of the three we tried. The third was their latest concoction that is available only for a limited time. I don’t think they had named it yet but it’s a boozy take on a lime ricky! It has a speciality rum, grape juice, & lime. The food we got was perfect. We started with poke nachos that is fresh tuna served with wonton chips in a teriyaki and spicey mayo sauce. Then we got some fish and chips and oh my god, you don’t usually get cod that good in a land locked state! Then we moved on to some boa buns and dumplings. The flavors we got were kung pao chicken, sezchuan beef and royale with cheese. They all were pretty damn good! That was my first time trying bao buns. Jazzy, Espie’s sister, shared her dumplings with us too! They’re more like pot stickers just not fried, they’re soft and come with a chili sauce on top. After we had our fill of food and cocktails we went upstairs to the movie theater to watch the Super Mario Bros movie that just came out in 3D. What an awesome day! Great food, great drinks, & great company to enjoy it all with!

[melodyplucked]

    ❝    well i think you deserve the world. and you're my whole world, really... so... i can't imagine ever being happier than this.    ❞    he chuckles, but the words are genuine too, and that's clear in the way he says them, that easy charm of his.    ❝    i promise you nini... i don't care that we'll be here rather than utah. i want to be wherever you are. every choice i'm making because i want to. and because i want you- whatever that means, i'm happy to do it.    ❞    and while being a part of the royal family is going to be a lot, of course, it's one step at a time, and he knows that through everything... he'd have her. as she's had him through her adjustment back in salt lake city.    ❝    we can do absolutely anything together, i completely believe that. and while we're here between the school years, it's a good chance to get used to things for me. and for you to figure out how you fit me into your normal life...    ❞    normal isn't the word that he would've ever used for how she grew up before, but... it is her normal. and he's going to figure out how he becomes a part of that and so is she.    ❝    i love you, princess    ❞    said with the warmest of smiles, so much love in his eyes as he stops and pulls her close. the scenery of her garden is beautiful after all, but... how can he take his eyes off of her?

she     had     never     had     any     doubt     that     her     family     would     love     ricky.     she     loved     him,     so     she     knew     that     her     family     would,     too.     ❝     you     are     enough,     my     love.     you're     more     than     enough;     more     than     i     ever     thought     i     could     deserve.     ❞     making     their     relationship     public     had     been     a     scary     thing     to     think     about     doing,     but     ultimately,     she     was     so     happy     that     it     was     public     knowledge     now.     she     was     so     happy     to     be     able     to     go     out     with     ricky     while     they     were     visiting     her     family     and     be     able     to     be     seen     in     public     with     him     without     the     press     trying     to     turn     it     into     her     first     scandal.     she     could     take     him     to     all     of     her     favorite     spots     and     it     wouldn't     be     an     issue.     she     was     so     happy     about     that.     ❝     from     what     i've     heard,     people     are     happy     for     us.     that     makes     me     really     happy.     maybe     i'm     only     being     told     the     good     things,     and     that's     fine     with     me,     i'll     take     it.     ❞     

❝     i     love     our     life     in     utah,     and     i     would     really     like     to     visit     as     often     as     we     can,     but     there     are     a     lot     of     responsibilities     here     that     we'll     have     to     attend     to.     i     really     appreciate     how     happy     you     are     to     make     these     sacrifices     and     step     into     this     role,     ricky.     ❞     she     knew     she     was     asking     a     lot     of     him,     even     if     she     had     never     actually     asked     him     to     make     these     sacrifices     for     her.     she'd     always     told     him     she     would     understand     if     this     wasn't     a     life     he     wanted,     but     he'd     always     been     adamant     that     he     wanted     her     and     he     would     take     whatever     came     with     her.     ❝     we     can     visit     often,     have     our     home     there,     ease     this     transition     the     next     few     months,     and     just     have     the     best     of     both     worlds.     i     think     it'll     be     easy     enough     to     accomplish.     we'll     find     our     balance.     we     can     do     anything     as     long     as     it's     together.     ❞     she     tells     him,     beaming     up     at     him.     she's     never     been     quite     as     happy     as     she's     been     since     meeting     him.     she     always     has     a     smile     on     her     face     now,     and     it's     all     because     of     ricky     bowen.

[dimitrescus-bitch]

Live Show (Christen Press x Reader)

You sighed as you looked at the yoga mats set out. You were working out with Christen today and it was going to be tough for you. Christen’s workouts always focused on different things than yours did. However, she had agreed that today would be some basic yoga and then a bit of conditioning. Tomorrow you’d get your weights out of storage and bring them over to Christen’s so that she could do one of your workouts. 

“Ready babe?” Christen asked and you nodded. The two of you started on stretches and a bit of body activation through yoga. You did pretty well until she got to the flexibility stretches. You were definitely pretty flexible, but you couldn’t hold any of the positions for very long without hurting. It didn’t help that you couldn’t remember everything and had to keep looking at Christen, which would get you pretty distracted. “You wanna take a break?” 

“You can keep going though. I’ll do extra sets tomorrow,” you said and Christen nodded. You sat down on the couch and went on Instagram. You’d started scrolling, but then decided to do a live so people could see how Christen’s home training went. “Guys, she’s a maniac. I don’t get how the hell she does this. I can spend all day in the gym lifting and getting the shit beat out of me with a sparring partner, but I could never do this.” 

You filmed Christen’s workout and she didn’t notice for quite some time. However, she could only hear so much of your commentary before she began to ask what that was about. You had confessed what you were doing and she just laughed before joining in to answer fan questions and get some genuine interaction. About an hour later, you ended it and helped Christen clean up and rearrange the living back to how it had been earlier. 

“You do know this means I’m filming your training session tomorrow,” Christen said and you nodded. “The people deserve to see you kick ass.” 

“Definitely, I mean, how else will they know how I’m spending my additional camp weeks?” you asked and Christen put her hand on your arm. 

“At the rate you’re going, you’ll be lethal,” Christen joked. You kissed her and then set the yoga mats back in the closet. 

[ximagineanythingx]

Let me take care of you: Christen Press Imagine

A/N: this is my first imagine. not sure if it’s good but I decided to give it a shot. I apologise for any mistakes :)

I groaned while holding my ankle. I got tackled again. I have been laying on the grass more than playing at this point. ''Can you continue playing?'' The medic asked while moving my ankle to see my reaction. I nodded my head and stood up with the help of the medic. I walked the pain off, being supported by my teammates. The foul was once again not called much to my disappointment. I felt someone rubbing my shoulders. I turned my head and was met with the green-eyed girl I have grown to love. ''I just want this game to be over already,’’ I quietly mumbled shaking my head. Chris gave me a small supportive smile.

 We are in the 60th minute of our match against Mexico and have scored two goals. The first was assisted by Mal and scored by Alex in the 30th minute and the second was assisted by me and scored by Chris in the 55th minute. The game continued and in the 70th minute, Mexico managed to slip past our defenders to score a goal. I felt my heart sink. We were now leading only by one. And with this amount of time left our priorities were not letting Mexican players score or scoring another goal. I was running down the field with one of our opponents pulling on my jersey. I passed the ball to Christen who skillfully managed to slip past most of the players. Christens shot hit the crossbar. I jumped trying to score a header, but instead, I collided with one of the Mexican players. I fell to the ground. Tears were filling my eyes, and I had a hard time focusing my eyes. ‘’Y/N! GET THE MEDIC!’’I heard someone yell, but it sounded distant and echoey. I felt someone touching my face. ‘’Get her off the pitch’’ ‘’Is she going to be okay?’’.

I opened my eyes. My head was hurting. ‘’Y/N,’’ someone said. When my eyes focused, I saw Ali, Ash, Tobin, and Christen all sitting around me, worried expressions on their faces. I looked around recognizing it as one of the hotel rooms. Maybe my hotel room. ‘’Did we win?’’I asked softly.‘’Yeah kid we won. 2-1,’’Ash answered with a small chuckle.‘’We were so worried,’’ Ali said rubbing my arm. I gave them an apologetic smile ‘’don’t worry I’m fine…See?’’. ‘’We’ll let you rest now’’ Tobin said giving me a soft hug. The girls left, and I turned to look at Chris who was still sitting on the bed with me. She was holding my hand, our fingers interlocked. I blushed, taking in her facial expression. She looked as if she’d been crying. ‘’Are you alright Chris?’’ I asked her. She met my eyes. ‘’I should be asking you that’’ she replied and brushed a lonely strand of hair behind my ear. I looked at her waiting for her to answer my question. ‘’You scared me that’s all’’ she whispered rubbing my knuckles with her thumb.‘’I’m sorry,’’ I replied. She looked at me and gave me one of her small smiles. I returned the smile and held eye contact. She cleared her throat and let go of my hand. I frowned. ‘’I’m going to go take a shower..I’ll come to check on you afterward okay?’’ she asked me softly collecting her belongings ‘’At least try to eat something,’’ she added before walking out the door. I was laying on the bed thinking. I was confused. Christen is super open about everything but at the same time, she refuses to talk to me sometimes. I hope she doesn’t now I like her. That would ruin everything. I don’t care if she isn’t mine, I just need her in my life. I was supposed to room with Mal, but she was on a date with her boyfriend. I was bored, so I decided to go to the gym. Whenever I need to clear my thoughts, I go work out. It keeps my mind busy while at the same time clears it. 

I walked out of my hotel room and into the elevator. I took the elevator down to the second floor where the gym is. I walked inside and saw Alex sitting with Allie and Kelley. Kelley and Allie were arguing about something while Alex just sat back and watched them. ‘’Hello girls’’ I greeted them. Their heads turned to look at me. ‘’Y/N hi’’ Alex said in disbelief and stood up to embrace me in a hug. I was knocked onto the floor and groaned. Alex was laying beside me shaking her head. ‘’Kelley are you serious…this girl has a concussion and you decide to knock her over’’ Allie yelled and pulled Kelley up by the arm. I chuckled as Alex helped me up. ‘’Are you feeling any better?’’ Kelley asked me I smirked and said ‘’well not anymore since you almost killed me back there’’. ‘’Oh, you’re fine stop complaining’’ she scoffed. I chuckled. ‘’You want to lift weights with me?’’ Alex asked me and I nodded immediately. We started to work out while Kelley and Allie were goofing around the gym. I was doing bench presses when I heard my name being called. I recognized the voice that I had memorized well. ‘’Do you know where Y/N is? I can’t find her’’ Christens voice filled the gym. I could hear it was laced with worry which made me feel guilty. Alex lifted the weight from me and I stood up. I got dizzy and stumbled. My head was hurting. In no time I felt two strong arms holding me up. ‘’Sit’’ Chris told me. ‘’I’m fine’’ I gently replied trying to push her off. She pushed me back down. 

I looked around to get one of the other girls to help me calm Christen down but there was no one but us in the gym. Of course, they left. Screw all of them. Christen moved to get me the water bottle that was sitting on the floor by the door. I stood up trying to get Chris to see I was in fact okay. ‘’What are you doing? You’re hurt’’ she asked me angrily. ‘’I don’t have time to be hurt’’ I replied extending my arms to keep her at an arm’s length. ‘’Y/N you have a concussion. Let me take care of you’’ she tried reasoning annoyed at my behavior. ‘’I’m fine’’ I said trying to move past her. Instead, she grabbed my hand pulling me to the bench gently making me sit. ‘’You are not fine’’ she said crossing her arms, eyes looking at me disapprovingly. I got up ,,Christen can you stop babying me..I’m not a kid I know how I feel and where my limits are. YOU NEED TO STOP!’’ I told her loudly. ‘’I’m not babying you. I care about you Y/N. And it bothers me to see you doing this to yourself’’ Chris said softly. 

I felt bad about yelling at her. ‘’I know I’m sorry. But you are confusing me’’ I told her honestly. She looked at me her face now showing signs of confusion. ‘’What do you mean?’’ She asked me. I took a deep breath and sat back down. She joined me again, searching my face for an answer. ‘’I can’t do this’’ I said. She immediately grabbed my hands saying ‘’you can’’. ‘’No I really can’t because it might change everything’’ I told her, burying my face into my hands. I felt soft hands grab both sides of my face making me look at her. She was now sitting cross-legged on the floor in front of me. ‘’Y/N there is nothing you can say anything to me that will make me feel differently’’ she told me softly caressing my face. I took a deep breath and looked at her. This was it. The moment that could break everything. ‘’Chris I…’’ I started. She smiled waiting for me to speak again. ‘’I like you...Like more than a friend and I have for a long while. I just didn’t want to tell you because you’re one of the best people in my life. I never thought I would ever find someone I love as much as I’ve grown to love you. I know you don’t feel the same and that’s completely fine I just-‘’ I was cut off by Christen's lips pressing against mine. She slowly kept caressing my face. I kissed her back lovingly. After air had become a problem, we pulled apart. ‘’Sorry you were rambling’’ she told me giving me a wide smile. I laughed loudly and leaned in for one last kiss. ‘’Come on dork let’s go back to the hotel room’’ she told me and interlocked our fingers.

[wonder-kid-pugh]

Damn Aussies - (Christen Press x reader)

Y/n's Pov

"Cmon almost there" I grunt as I stretch to reach the cereal from the top shelf. Normally I would have gotten it easily but it makes it significantly harder when your also trying to balance on one foot. I almost have it when someone screams behind me

"Y/n!"

The scare causes me to stumble and put pressure on my other foot which chases me to cry out in pain. I lean after the counter top and bit my lip trying to distract myself from the pain. Before I know it I'm picked up and carried over to the couch. I already know I'm in for it so when I open my eyes and I put on my "cute and innocent" smile as she likes to call it, "Hey Chris". She rolls her eyes and doesn't budge as she crosses her arms narrows her eyes at me, "That doesn't work on me Y/n. What were you doing you know you can't walk without your crutches!".

A few months ago we were playing a friendly against Australia. We were winning, both Christen and I had scored and I was playing with my girlfriend. Everything was going great until it wasn't. I was about to cross the ball over to Tobin when Kerr came sliding in.

Right into my ankle

Well long story short, she fucked up my ankle pretty bad. So I'm out for a while. But on the bright side I get to stay with my amazing caring girlfriend as long as I keep up my recovery. "I don't like my crutches Chris and technically I didn't walk.... I hopped to the kitchen" I whine and finish with a cheeky grin. But that still doesn't waver her glare, "Still Y/n you could have called me and I would have gotten it for you". "I didn't want to bother you. You were getting ready for training" I pout. Christen's gaze softens as she crouches in front of me and takes my hands in hers, "Look Y/n, I know you hate being injured and not being able to do stuff yourself right now. But you need to allow your ankle to heal or else you could be out for even longer. And you are never a bother to me Y/n. Ever" she chided as she kisses my knuckles.

"I know I'm sorry" I apologized kissing her forehead and hugging her. We stay like that for a few minutes before she gets up, "Seeing as you can't be trusted to stay off your foot when your alone. You get to come with me to training". "Chrisss I don't want to go!" I whine. "Should have thought about that before you "hopped" to the kitchen" she argues. She hands me my crutches and I groan as I pull myself off the crouch and take the crutches off her. She grabs her last few things for practice before helping me in the car. She stops and gets me food seeing as I didn't end up getting my cereal.

We were a few minutes early when we pulled up to the training pitch. Again she helps me out I the car before I slowly make my way in. As we walk in it looks like most of the team was already there. It seemed like Kelley was the first to see us, "Y/n!". She runs towards us and picks me up spinning me around. Kelley, Christen and I all went to Stanford. Kelley was the one who kept pestering us until we eventually got together. She's insane but also my best friend. "Hey Kels" I laugh. "Be careful with her ankle!" Christen calls. But Kelley just shifts me so I'm on her back as she piggybacks be over to the rest of the girls. "Hey Y/n" Becky says as Kelley sets me down in the bench beside the Royals captain. "Hey Becks". "How's the ankle?" She questions. I shrug, "Getting there". "Why are you here? You usually stay at home when Pressy comes to training" Kelley asks. Christen answers before I could, "Well someone doesn't like to use their crutches and now they're here".

I cross my arms, "Just expose your girlfriend like that. That's nice". That sets Becky on me, "You need to use your crutches Y/n! Or else it will take longer to heal!". I hold my hands up in the surrender sign, "I know I know! I swear I'll use my crutches from now on". "Good I need my prank buddy back for camp as soon as possible" Kelley says fully serious which causes me to smile and nod. Soon the Royals coach came out to start training. Right before they start though they turn to me, "How do we know your not going to run off and tell the Thorns our plays?" Christen walks over to us, "Trust me she won't". I smirk up at my speedy forward, "How did you know that?". She just shrugs and start to walk onto the pitch, "That's fine just know if I hear you telling Tobin or any of the Thorns any of our plays, you get no cuddles for a year". My eyes widen. Her cuddles are the best and she doesn't mess around, "Woah woah! No need for such drastic measures! I'll be good. I'll be good!" She walks around not before I see a wide smirk on her face as I hear Kelley laughing her ass off, "Your so whipped!" "Shut up Squirrel!".

I watched their training, well I mostly just watched Chris. As much as I hate watching instead of playing, I loved to watch her play she always looked so happy and free. The session was short and light seeing as they had a match against the Red Stars tonight. When practice came to an end all the girls either sat on one of the benches or on the ground. Christen was the last over as she was talking with her coach. As there was no more room on the bench she plopped down on the ground in-between my legs laying her head on my right leg. I absent mindedly ran my fingers through her head and hug her from behind, "You played great. Red Stars better watch out tonight". "Thanks Y/n/n" she whispers as she cuddles my leg.

The team goes and has lunch together and just chats to each other killing the time before the game. Finally it's time for the game and it was decided that I would stay with the team as they didn't want fans to mob me in the seats. So I was walking out to the royals dug out when I was stopped, "Hey L/n wait up!". I hear the sound of cleats on concrete. I turn and see Sam Kerr jogging up to me. I raise an eyebrow at the Aussie, "Yeah?". "I just wanted to say sorry about your ankle. It was a reckless and stupid tackle and it shouldn't of happened" she apologizes. I nod, "It's okay these things happen. You were just caught up in the game. It happens to the best of us". She lets out a sigh of relief, "Yeah well I better get out there". "Yeah good luck. You'll need it" I smirk. "Ha, I'll see you after the game L/n". And with that she runs onto the field. Before I can even move I feel an arm slip around my waist, "What did she want?" I turn my head and see my girlfriend glaring at the back of Kerr. I shrug, "She just said sorry for the tackle and my ankle". "She should be" she growls. I raise an eyebrow at her and kiss her temple, "Well I better get to the bench and you better get warmed up. Good luck. Kick some ass for me!".

The game went well Chris scored some absolute screamers. Although Kerr caused a lot of problems for the Royals but between Becky and Kelley they were able to deny she a lot of chances. Which was a big factor in the Royals victory. When the match was over all the girls went to go talk to fans. I smile as I watch Chris talk to a group of little girls, smiling and laughed with them. I was about to join her when I was stopped again by the Austrian native, "Hey L/n". "Hey good game, told you you would need it" I smirk. She laughs, "Yeah I guess you did. Look I've hear you were thinking about the W League before you got injured. I'm just saying it would be amazing if you were to sign with a team down there during the off season". I furry my eyebrows together, "Well I was thinking of going down under before someone decided to out me out of commission for a while". "I said I was sorry!" She whines. I laugh, "I'm joking, but yeah I don't know I was only thinking about it". "Well if you ever decide you want to or even find yourself down there sometime, shoot me a text. I would love to show you around" she says. I think for a minute before nodding, "Yeah sure". And with that I head towards Christen and the girls. When I reach them I go to give Christen a peck but she dodges and I end up hitting her cheek. I look at her confused but she wouldn't look straight at me. She quickly retreats to the locker room to get changed while I turn to Becky and Kelley, "What did I do?". They both shrug before following Christen to the dressing room.

I wait outside the locker room waiting for Christen leaning up against the wall. After a while she comes out but doesn't really acknowledge me. Still confused I crutch after her following her to the car. The drive compared to this morning's is silent. The only noise in the car was coming from the radio. Again when we park she goes in without me and by the time I get in I can already hear the shower running. I decided to leave her alone for a while and just watch TV. I give her about an hour before I decide I have to talk to her. I struggle to make my way upstairs but when I do I make my way into our bedroom. When I get in she just looks up from her phone and then continues on her phone. I sigh as I sit on the bed, "Did I do something wrong?" She just scoffs not looking up from her phone.

I roll my eyes and snatch her phone from her hand and putting it in my pocket, "Hey!" "Cmon we need to talk about why are aren't talking to me!" I say meeting her eye. She just crosses her arms, "Why don't you go ask Sam?" I just furry my eyebrows together, "What?!" "Well she seemed to be talking to you a lot at the match" Chris bites. I shake my head, "She was just apologizing for the tackle Chris I told you that". "And offering to show you around Australia! Come on Y/n were was clearly flirting with you!" Christen shouts standing up from the bed. "Chris it wasn't like that!" I try to calm her down.

She didn't usually get like this but when she does she can be lethal

"So you weren't thinking about leaving to go play in Australia" she challenged. My face clearly drops because we both know the answer. She scoff and walked out of the room. "Christen wait!" I call after her. I couldn't reach my crutches but I wasn't about to let her leave without her knowing how much I love her. I hop my way out of the room but it doesn't exactly work out as I accidentally hit my ankle. I collapse in a heap on the ground with a loud this screwing my eyes shut, "Shit". I can hear Christen kneel beside me, "Idiot. Stop walking around without your crutches". She tries to look at my ankle but I grab both of her hands and look at her with tears in my eyes, whether it was from the fight or the pain I didn't care, "I wasn't about to let you walk away like that". She sighs before leaning me against the wall, "It was still dumb. You'll prolong your injury if you keep doing it. Or making it way worst". I shake my head, "I don't care. Hell I don't care if I could never play soccer again. But I won't-I can't lose you Christen. I need you". She stops what she's doing at looks at me giving me her full attention. "Look yes I was thinking about joining the W-league after hearing about Sonnett's experience of it. But then I realised that I would be away from you and I didn't want that anymore. I don't want to be away from you anymore. That's why I put in a trade to the Royals". "You did what?!" She gasps. I've been with the Thorns for years. It had become my home and once I had settled down there I knew that Portland would be where I was stay for a long time. I never expected to leave there and thought I would be there when I retired.

I guess I was wrong

"Y/n you've been with them for years. The Thorns is your life" christen protests. "Chris I love you with my entire being. And I know the distance kills both of us at times and I know the reason was because neither one of us wanted to move. But Christen I can't live without you. I need you in my life. The Thorns may have been my life but your my entire world Christen". At this point Christen had tears in her eyes as well as she slipped her hand into mine whispering a small "I'm sorry". I pull her into a gentle hug, "It's okay my love. You have nothing to worry about. Kerr has nothing on you". "Damn Aussie" I hear her mutter into my shoulder. I laugh as we both sit on the floor, her curled into my side as I trace patterns on her back. If anyone where to see us they would think we were mad.

But there was no where I rather be.

Heyyy! This one is slightly longer than usual but I think it turned out all right. Maybe? I don't know... Anyway I hoped you enjoyed. Feel free to comment/message to send in ideas for imagines. Honestly I was thinking of doing a Sophia Smith imagine but because I don't know much about her it would kinda be guess work. What do you think comment if you want to see that. Anyways until next time, bye!

[dualipca]

Can you imagine the disappointment? Either way.. Say you want to go to the mountains in Colorado and you end up in Vegas.. Or you want to go to Vegas and end up in Utah or something.. horrible thought. Yeah except the drunk ones who think they’ve ended up in Paris the moment they see the Eiffel Tower replica, those people must be getting a shock when the intoxication wears off. Vegas came through as it always does, can’t disagree. Ever thought about having a chiropractor with you on tour? Take my word for it when I say it makes a world of a difference, and by the sound of it - you seem to need one. No but I don’t blame you. Look, it's the best part of getting to do what we do, isn't it? Being out there, giving the audience the songs live, hearing them sing the lyrics back? Like it never gets old. Although I am still convinced you should cram in another break or two in there. But I’m guessing you’ll be out there until your legs can’t hold you up and you’ll go into hiding before spending another couple of years out there, or something like that? I think it’s more my manager trying to make sure I don’t wear myself out too much and get time to be at home and so on. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing I love more than being on tour — but you also do appreciate time at home when you get away from the bus and all the hotels. Sick at the sight of you? Yeah I’m sure that’s why you’re still selling out every night. Don’t be daft. Oh I don’t know about that.. But it’s certainly an exciting time to be Dua Lipa, I can’t lie about that. As much as I’ve missed the bus, you appreciate it the first few weeks, then you really just wish to stay in one place for a bit or at least a hotel. Felt insane actually, in the best way. It was a good way to ease back into it with a few songs. Gearing myself up for my Royal Albert Hall gig in October, before hitting the road in Asia after that. But yeah insanely good to be back out there finally. Oh don’t be silly, we’re the ones who should be thanking you two. Was so good to see you both and don’t you doubt it.. Whenever that happens next, it’s set in stone that we’ll be doing it all over again. 

It'd be a real shock to the system if anyone planned a trip for Vegas thinking they'd end up somewhere else. Though, maybe for our amusement it'd have been fun to see. I believe you're right though, it'd be hard to mistake it for another place, it's rather universally known. This time was no different, Vegas was a great criac. Are ya sure about that? My aching back loves to remind me of my mortality in this realm. Are ya trying to tell me I don't know when to take a break? I'll have you know, I have a few of them crammed into the schedule, but I love being a touring musician. If I'm releasing something, I want to fans to hear it live so I'd do it time and time again if I could. I'm happy you know where your limits are, it's certainly not a lifestyle for everyone. I don't know I'd you're right about that. I'm sure people are sick of the sight of me, I know I would be. If anything, the world is screaming your name right now and I can't blame them. You'll have the best time touring, but I'll be honestly with ya like the bus will become old new fairly quickly. How was it to be back on stage after some time has passed by? I'll have to try and figure something out so I can catch one of your shows. Thank you for the hospitality in Vegas. Nina and I had a great rime with you and your lad. We'll have to do it again when we're all free... which might take longer than I'd prefer but I'm willing to commit to it.

[yayeetsonny]

"I really have 3 moms huh?" Baby R/Christen, Kelly, and Becky

Prompt: "Can you do one with Kelley, Becky, Christen being protective of the reader (since she’s the youngest and also in both teams with them) and acting like her team mom’s?"

This is for @super-market-sun-flowers

I'm so sorry that I've taken forever to get this out I just wanted it to be good haha. hopefully you like it!

-Minor swearing

Y/N PRO//

I finally was able to head back to the locker room after a grueling game against the Portland Thorns. We won the game 2- 1. I was so proud of the team and I was proud of how I played but I was in some serious pain because Midge Purce had fouled me in the 85th minute and when she did she clipped my ankle. I got up and walked it off and was able to play the remainder of the game. I did my best to hide the pain I was in because my "moms" Becky, Kelly, and Christen would totally flip if they knew. See I'm the youngest player on the Utah Royals FC and USWNT, at age 17 and being 4'11 doesn't help much either. Those three in particular baby me a lot. It's very sweet but sometimes it's a little much. 

As I was taking off my cleats I noticed my ankle was a little purple and swollen. Uh oh, Midge got me good.

"Shit." I mumbled, wincing when I went to move it.

"Oh my god. You need ice on that little one." Christen said startling me by her sudden appearance.

"H-hey Christen, it's really not a big deal. I'm okay."

"Then why are you grimacing and looking close to tears?"

"My allergies."

"You don't have any."

"Do too."

"Do not."

"Yes I do."

"No you don't.- okay since we're going in circles I'll just call Becky and Kelly over and see what they want to do."

"Woah wait that's not necessary. Shouldn't I be able to decide what to do about my injury?."

"No. You never take care of yourself when you're hurt or sick and you're the most stubborn person I know."

"I'll make sure I don't exert myself I promise!"

"I don't believe you even a little bit." She said crossing her arms and giving me a look.

"Okay, okay whatever get the other two involved I don't care anymore." I said exasperated

"Kelly, Becky come over here for a sec please."

"Hey what's up?"

"What's up CP?"

"Our kid is hurt and she doesn't want to ice her ankle and thinks that she can take a care of herself."

"I'm 17 years old! I turn 18 in like 4 months!" I said indignantly

"Sush. Let us help you babe. You're hurt."

"I'm fine guys seriously. it's nothing. Look we have camp in a week and I really don't want to jeopardize my chances by making this a bigger deal that it is."

"It'll be an even bigger deal if you don't take care of it properly and over do it at camp. Please just cooperate and ice your ankle." Christen said softly yet sternly. She's always been softer and gentler with me than the others but she has her moments too. Kelly and Becky nodded their heads in agreement.

"Ugh okayyy." I said. They all laughed at my dramatics as Kelly ruffled my hair. Kelly and Christen then proceeded to help me to the bus while Becky carried our things. Once there they insisted on having me sit in the back with my feet on Becky's lap elevating my foot. All of them fussing over me and arguing over what was the right way to ice an ankle.

"Kelly I swear if you hurt her more jostling her foot like that I'll make you hurt." Christen threatened

"Chill Chris I got it." She said

"No you don't you're hurting her."

"Stop being so uptight."

"She's my kid."

"She's my kid too. She's our kid." Kelly said looking a little hurt.

"You're right, I'm sorry Kel."

"They finally were able to agree on the way my foot was wrapped with the ice and let me be. Given it was only after Becky threatened to not let either of them take care of me if they didn't get it together. The look she gave then would have made a grown ass man afraid.

3 hours later//

The girls definitely were pushing it with the whole babying thing, they insisted on carrying me everywhere after we got back to the apartment we shared.

"Chris you can put me down! I can walk." I said, and I know what you're thinking but she's definitely stronger than she looks. She was carrying me to the couch after I woke up from a nap that she insisted on me taking because according to her I was "grumpy"

"No bubs you could hurt yourself more just let me help you. I just want you to be safe."

"I know Chris and I am, with you I always will be." I said laying my head in the crook of her neck.

I know I said them babying me and acting like over protective moms 24/7 was a little much but sometimes it really does make me feel all warm inside. Kelly and Becky had gone out to get food for all of us and would be back any minute.

Suddenly the door burst open and Kelly came barreling in "we're home losers!!"

"Kelly chill, Chris could've dropped our kid." Becky said having noticed that we jumped when they entered.

"Oh, oops my bad."

"Sometimes I feel like Christen and I have 2 kids instead of 1." Becky said rolling her eyes in amusement.

"Hey! I resent that!" Kelly said

"Oh come on Kel, she's only joking."

"I still resent it." She mumbled.

"Okay well let's eat before the food gets cold." Becky said patting Kelly on the back as she continued to pout.

"What's for dinner?" I asked

"Sandwiches from the deli around the corner."

"Oh yes, Antonio's! That place has the best hot sandwiches!" I said eagerly as I attempted to wiggle free from Christen's grip.

"Okay Christen seriously let me down please."

"We just talked about this baby, I'll put you on the couch that's it."

"I'm not a baby!"

"You're acting like it."

"Am not!" I whined

"Point proven." She said giving me a knowing look.

"Listen we love you and you're our kid whether you love it or not. We all know you at least like it 9/10 when we baby you. We're always gonna want what's best for you. Please let us take care of you until we know for sure your ankle is better." Becky said

"Okay, I'm sorry guys I just still have trouble getting used to having people who care about me so much. Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed by all the love you guys give me 24/7. I really do appreciate it and love you guys so much." I said getting all sappy.

"Awww you love us!" Kelly said running over and crushing Christen and I in a hug.

"Yeah, yeah. Can we eat now please?" I said

"Oh right, almost forgot." Becky chuckled

1 week later//

Becky, Christen, Kelly and I arrived at camp and met the rest of the team in the meeting room. After going over the plan for the day we were released to do some team bonding.

"Hey Y/N I missed you!" I heard someone say before I was startled by Emily Sonnett jumping on my back. I was able to catch her legs at the last second so she didn't fall but I rolled my already sensitive ankle as I tried to regain my footing.

"Shit, shit, shit." I said as Emily realized something was wrong as she climbed off of me.

"Oh man I'm sorry Y/N. I didn't hurt you did I?" She said looking slightly scared. All of the players on the USWNT, even some of the newest ones knew who my "moms" were and knew that they'd do anything to protect me, even going as far as getting in people's faces sometimes.

"I just lost my footing and rolled my ankle a little no big." I said trying to shake it off.

"You sure? Do you want me to get Christen?" She asked knowing I was closest with her.

"No, no it's all good. Just try not to surprise me anymore." I said smiling at her softly as I walked away.

"Hey kid, you good?" Ashyln said as I walked passed her

"Yeah, yeah all good." I said as I tried to rush away. My ankle was doing much better but still sensitive and was just getting back to 100% I argued with myself on what to do because it really hurt and I was beginning to panic. I knew my moms would be upset if they knew I had hurt it again after we just got here and I- wait, I called them my moms. Huh I didn't even notice. Do I say it out loud too? Does it weird them out? Oh my god wait what if they think it's weird I mean I know they think I'm their "kid" but I've never called them moms out loud before. I began to get lost in thought and was really starting to panic about everything, so much so I didn't even realize I ran right into Christen.

"Ouch" I landed on my butt after running right into her back. She turned around from talking to Tobin and Julie.

"Woah, hey there bubs. You okay?"

"Y/N?"

"Huh? Oh yeah I'm good. Sorry I just wasn't paying attention to where I was going." I said refusing to make eye contact, my ankle was killing me

She crouched down so she could look at me and softly grabbed my chin tilting my head up so I'd look at her. "Hey, What's wrong."

"Nothing."

"I know you too well to know when you're lying."

"I'm not lying it's nothing, just drop it." I said frustrated

"Woah drop the attitude please."

"I'm sorry, just forget it please."

"Y/N..." she said in a warning tone along with giving me the look

"Okay fine, I may have twisted my ankle when Sonnett jumped on me when she came to say hi." I said hesitantly as I scooted away.

"Well there it is, gotta go bye!" I said attempting to get up and get away before she went into full mama Press mode.

"Uh uh. Don't move, Kelly! Becky!" Christen yelled across the room.

"Oh man." I said laying back and face palming

"Uh oh short stack you gotta help sonnett before Chris, Kelly and Becky kill her." Tobin said in amusement.

Julie just rolled her eyes and said "why am I friends with you guys?"

"Oh shut up, we work together and you love us." Tobin said

"She's right dude you can't get enough of us." I said smugly.

"Woah CP, what's going on?" Kelly said rushing over to us as she saw the look on Chris's face.

"Where's Becky?"

"She's coming over right now what's going on? Is everything okay?"

"No."

"Chris will you please relax I'm okay." I said trying to get her to settle down before she went off.

"No stay out of this." She said not looking at me.

"This is literally about me! Come on don't make this a big thing."

"Hush before I-" she didn't get to finish because Becky came rushing over much in the same way as Kelly.

"Woah hey everyone take a breath, let's calm down. Will someone please tell me what this is about?"

"Sonnett hurt our kid!"

"No she didn't! I rolled my ankle when she tried to jump on my back! It's not a big deal I'm fine!" I said aggravated.

"She shouldn't have done that!" Christen said angrily. Becky, Kelly, Julie and Tobin were just looking back and forth as we argued.

"I can take care of myself! Just please don't hurt sonnett it was an accident and she didn't mean to. She even apologized even though it wasn't necessary."

"What she did was reckless and she could have seriously hurt you and herself!"

"Oh my god will you stop being so dramatic?! It's. Not. A. Big. Deal." I was getting increasingly frustrated as the argument went on.

"Oh I'm sorry, I guess you don't care about your safety or anyone else's then?" Chris said raising her eyebrow daring me to say something else.

"I do I just... Chris will you please talk to me about this, without yelling?" I said softly, finally relenting.

"I just want to protect my baby." Chris mumbled helping me up and pulling me against her chest. She ran her hands through my hair and kissed me on the forehead.

"I know Christen, I'll always feel safe and be safe with you protecting me. I already told you that. It won't ever change."

"Get ice on your ankle please. Elevate it and make sure that if you need anything at all you tell Becky or Kel okay baby? I'll tell dawn about your ankle so she can decide what to do."

"Yes mama." I said taking myself and everyone around us by surprise.

"I- I mean, yes Chris. I'll get on that. Where are you going?"

"Well, Sonnett and I need to have a chat so I'll see you later okay?" She said trying to mask the surprised look on her face.

"Don't kill my best friend please."

"Don't worry I just want to make sure she knows not to be so reckless next time."

"Okay..."

"Julie Tobin watch out for Em please." I whispered as Kelly carried me away.

"You got it kid." They said in sync

"Come on babe let's get you that ice."

30 minutes later//

"How you feelin kid?" Alex said as she sat next to me on the couch after finishing a game of monopoly deal with Tobs.

"I'm fine I guess it just blows my ankle is back at square one."

"Aw yeah that sucks, but it's not too severe right? So you'll be able to play with us and everything in a few days."

"You're right I'm just glad this camp is a pretty long one. I'll have a real chance to still show what I can do to the coaching staff."

"You're so talented. You have nothing to prove babe."

"Thanks Al that means a lot."

"Of course love. I love you."

"I love you too."

"You wanna play a game of speed?"

"You're on, just know I'm really good."

"Okay whatever you say Alex." I said chuckling

"What you don't believe me?"

"Maybe I do, maybe I don't."

"Oh it's on."

"Let's do it."

In the end Alex absolutely creamed me. But the plus side was that it wasn't just me she creamed, Crystal, Mal, Rose, and Sam had all joined in and it was amazing watching them lose just as badly as I did.

"Hey where's Chris?" I said suddenly realizing I hadn't seen her or Emily in over half an hour.

"Don't you mean mama?" Sam said teasing me as everyone else laughed

I blushed as I mumbled "that was an accident. Just forget it."

"Aw come on it was cute!"

"Yeah how come you don't call me and Becky mom or mama?" Kelly said appearing out of nowhere.

"Ahh! Geez you guys gotta stop doing that to me!"

"Aw I'm sorry kid. My bad."

"Seriously where's Chris? She didn't kill Emily did she? I told Julie and Tobin to watch out for her. What if-"

"Woah kid chill out, she's coming over right now."

"Hi bubs. You okay?"

"Yeah ma-Chris, I'm good. You and Em good?" I said catching my slip up. Everyone smirked at me knowingly while Chris gave me a curious look.

"Yeah we're good, you sure you're good?"

"Yeah." I said my voice cracking as I said it... dammit.

"Okay... uh hey guys can you give Y/N and I a minute I wanna talk to her about something." Everyone nodded and got up and went elsewhere, Sam patted me on the shoulder as she left.

"What's up Chris?"

"Are you sure you're okay? You're acting a little weird."

"Well, it's just that I know I slipped up twice now calling you mama and the girls were teasing me earlier and I'm sorry it probably weirds you out. I didn't mean to i swear, I'm so sorry please don't be mad, please don't hurt me I-"

"Woah hey, hey. Shhh calm down you're okay bubs. No ones going to hurt you, we would never. What's that all about? Look at me." Chris said holding my face so I'll look at her.

"I'm sorry I just don't want to weird you guys out. And uh, it's nothing forget I said that." Shit I really let that slip out, well that's a backstory for another time.

"You know I'm not going to do that baby, we'll talk about that later okay? You're okay I promise, there's nothing weird about it. We already see you as our kid. We love you more than you'll ever know and I'd be honored if you decided to keep calling me mama. I'm sure Kel and Beck would ecstatic to be called mom too." She said while rubbing my cheeks soothingly

"Can we finish this conversation with Becky and Kelly?" I asked timidly

"Of course Y/N. They won't mind."

"Kel, Becky can you come sit with us for a minute?"

"Yeah coming!"

"Absolutely!" They both came to sit with us, Becky on the other side of me and Kelly sat across from me.

"What's up kid?"

"Uhhh..."

"Y/N is worried that calling us her moms in a not joking manner will weird us out."

"Wait you really want to call us moms, like for real?"

"Well yeah i see you all as my mommies and I love you so much and wouldn't be anywhere without your love and support."

"I'd be honored."

"Me too."

"Wow really?"

"Of course, we really do love you kid."

"I love you too." I said almost beginning to cry.

"I really have 3 moms huh?"

"Yeah, you do."

"I wouldn't want it any other way."

-THE END

[wosoissoooogay]

Christen said “one hand goes in your pocket and the other hand holds the clutch, because otherwise, I’m looking so hot tonight that I know you’re gonna be trying to hold my hand in public.”

[pressiosa23]

(x)

[loadedpotatosalad]

USWNT as The Office quotes (9)

Alex Morgan: wow it's a little early for ice cream, don't you think?

Kelley O'Hara: it's never too early for ice cream

[thirstyuswnt]

“𝓢𝓸𝓻𝓻𝔂 𝓘’𝓶 𝓛𝓪𝓽𝓮” 𝓒.𝓟𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓼

Y/N POV

I sighed heavily as I ran a hand through my hair. It had been a pretty stressful week of work for me and I am very happy that it is now the weekend. I was looking forward to the Chicago Red Stars game that I was going to tomorrow.

I walked into the bar just down the street from work and sat down at the bar. I never went out much anymore because I had been so focused on work and decided to treat myself to a drink or two. The bartender came over and took my drink order and I glanced up at the T.V. as he made my drink. I smiled slightly to myself as I saw Christen Press on the screen smiling as they showed highlights from the game last weekend. If I was being honest Christen Press was the most angelic person I’ve seen in my whole life. I was pulled out of my thoughts as the bartender put the drink down in front of me and the chair next to me became occupied by a guy who looked to be the same age as me. I rolled my eyes as I knew exactly what was going to happen. I was going to have the whole ‘I’m into girls’ talk and then he would say ‘I can change that. Just give me a chance.’ He smiled at me “Hey cutie. What’s your name?”

“I’m Y/N and I’m into girls so unless you’re here to be my friend then I’m not interested.” I said just quickly glancing at him.

“Yeah, okay I’m not falling for that. Just because you don’t want a guy to hit on you doesn’t mean you have to claim you’re gay. I don’t see your girlfriend here so you’re up for grabs.” He said smirking at me.

I heard a group of people come in but I was too distracted by the guy putting his hand on my thigh to look up and see who walked in. I grabbed his hand to take it off of my thigh but he just put it right back.

“My girlfriend is on her way so in just a few minutes you’ll be disappointed and have a black eye.” I said a little louder so hopefully, some girl would hear and possibly step in to help me.

A few very short moments later I felt an arm wrap around my waist and a woman say “Hey baby, sorry I’m late. You know how traffic can be.” I felt her squeeze me slightly. 

“Don’t worry about it. I was just telling this guy here that you were on your way.” I said turning my head to look at the woman and tried to keep my composure as I came face to face with none other then Christen Press. 

I looked back at the guy and see him looking a little uneasy. 

Christen gave him a cold look and took a step towards him “You better get on your way then.” 

He got up and walked away quickly and walking out of the bar completely.

I finally had the chance to turn around and actually look at the goddess in front of me. “Wow thank you for coming to the rescue.’ 

Christen smiled at me “I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Maybe next time I won’t have to lie about you being my girlfriend.” 

I raised my eyebrows in amusement at her and she got a nervous look on her face.

“Sorry, that was a lot. Um, maybe a date at least? Gosh, now I’m sounding like that guy. I’m sorry.”  She said rambling.

“I’d love to go on a date with you. Maybe after the game tomorrow?” I smiled and pulled out my phone.

“Are you going to the game tomorrow?” She said excitedly.

I nodded my head. “Put your number in and I’ll meet you somewhere after?”

Christen pulled her phone out and we exchanged numbers. “See you tomorrow for our date girlfriend.” She smirked and handed me my phone back. “We’re here for some team bonding so I have to go.”

I took my phone from her and nodded in understanding. “See you tomorrow.” I smiled “Thanks again for saving me.” 

I walked out of the bar and started home. I laughed to myself as I looked at my phone seeing Christen put her name as ‘Lifesaver’.