comforting your fiancé after he loses an important match
trent alexander-arnold x reader
A/N: back from the dead since my hand injury is healed now!! based on this request!
W/C: 1.584
"shit..."
you mumble to yourself, zipping up your handbag as you watch the liverpool game end.
you had taken one glance at trent, and you knew that he was absolutely heartbroken.
you wave at him, getting up to your feet to quickly get out of the stadium down into the parking garage.
your fiancé's team, liverpool had just lost one of the most important matches of the season, and you could only guess how horrible he and his team were feeling right now.
you bid farewell to the girlfriends and wives of the other players, knowing they weren't feeling their best either.
entering the parking garage, you fish your keys out of your bag, unlocking your car. you sigh as you step behind the wheel, shutting your door with slight frustration.
after sitting in silence for a moment, you look down at your phone when you receive a text.
"I'll meet you at home, love."
"gonna cool off a little first.."
you knew of your fiancé's need of wanting to be alone when upset. already with him for years, you had gotten familiar of the ways he'd try to calm down and find relief.
you send him a quick reply, starting your car and start driving away from the stadium.
It's only a half an hour later after you're home, and you hear the front door of your home open.
you jump up from the couch, running up to your visibly defeated looking fiancé.
"baby?.."
you call out, making eye contact with him as he drops his training bag, containing his match necessities. onto the floor.
"hi babe.."
you step closer to him, wrapping your arms around his neck, pulling him in to kiss his plump lips.
"you okay?"
you ask when pulling back, running a soothing hand up and down his muscular back.
"I'll be fine, eventually..
your heart aches at the dissatisfaction in his voice, and you pull him further into the home.
"why don't you go upstairs and take a shower. wash away some of the stress, 'kay?"
trent can only nod in reply, his bigger hands reach up to cup your jaw, and he presses a firm kiss on your cheekbone.
you soak in the touch, a pout forming on your lips when he leaves to take a shower.
you sigh, grabbing his training bag, sorting his laundry in the bins. knowing you'd rather do anything than nag at him for forgetting to sort out his bag today.
you wait for him in bed, changed and dressed into your loungewear. full face of makeup cleaned off , even after the upmost care you took of doing it before driving up to the stadium, only hours earlier.
the mood dip was absolutely insane, going from leaving the house happy, your favorite music blasting from your car speakers, to driving home in silence, with worry gnawing at you.
"honey?" you say, eyes on your fiancé as he steps out of the bathroom. beige towel hanging low on his hips, chest and his curls wet.
you push your immediate inappropriate thoughts to the back of your mind. after such a loss, you'd doubt he was in the mood anything remotely close being sexually intimate.
"I'm here, lovie.."
he mutters, scouse accent thick as he walks into the closet, you watch him as he dries off. lazily throwing on a pair of boxers and sweatpants.
"can you do my hair for me?"
the question comes out softly, like his voice is about to crack. you're confused at first, he'd never even have to ask if you could help him with his hair.
for you, it was a part of your love language.
putting product through the tight coils, making sure he's comfortable while sitting in front of you.
you quirk up a brow when he walks over, his muscles flexing with his brown skin. he leans over, slipping onto the covers, and resting his body against yours.
you support yourself on your elbows, reaching over to run a hand down his chest.
"of course, I'll do your hair. you don't even have to ask, baby.." you reassure, watching as he grunts softly at your touch. his eyes closing as if on instinct.
"good, 'cause I really need it right now.."
you hum, the pad of your thumb making contact with his mustache. giggling when he gives you a confused look.
"this is a good look on you, you know.."
you compliment, not wanting to bring up today's events just yet.
"yeah?" he asks, voice higher pitched than usual as his plump lips stretch into a smile.
"mhm, less of the goatee. more of the 'stache.."
"I wouldn't know what to do if my own fiancée didn't like my face.." he teases, finding humor in his situation, his hand reaching to poke your side.
"terrible situation to be in, I'd imagine.." you chuckle, swatting his hand away with a squeal.
"so squirmy.." he frowns, trying to suppress the smile forming on his face.
"c'mon.." he suddenly says, getting up from his position and grabbing at your thighs. hands wrapping around them as he lifts you up, out of the bed.
"woah?! where to?"
"bathroom, my hair is going to dry before I get any product in it.."
"right.." you respond, steadying yourself when you grasp onto his broad shoulders, looking down when he places you onto the bathroom counter. moving to stand in between your legs.
"you good?" he asks, hands reaching into a couple cabinets. magically placing all products right next to you.
"mhm.." you confirm, hands reaching up to his head of hair.
"can I touch ya?" you ask, wanting to avoid any unnecessary sensory overload, especially when you knew he was upset.
"of course. touch me all you want, lovie.."
you grin, already feeling the moistness of his hair, before carefully starting to take care of his hair. silky and delicious smelling products filling your senses.
his hands find their way to your thighs, fingers drumming on your skin as he looks at you. he's mesmerized by the care you're giving him. treating every single on of his curls utmost carefully and with overwhelming love in your eyes.
"and.. done.." you mutter after a while, your tired hands moving away from his dark hair.
"look in the mirror.." you urge, moving your head away so he can look in the bathroom mirror.
"oh, baby.." he mutters when he looks at himself, satisfied smirk on his face.
"happy?"
"you always do such a good job, lovie. not even surprised.."
he grabs a hold of your jaw, fingers touching your skin gently as he leans forward. placing a grateful and tender kiss onto your lips.
"thank you, lovie.."
"you're welcome.." you cheese, your fingers twitching from the amount of time you spent perfect his hair.
he frowns when he looks down, huge hands dwarfing yours, as he brings them down to the sink. gingerly washing away the oily product.
"how gentle.." you observe, quirking up a brow at trent.
"I've got to be gentle. my lovie just did my hair for me.."
your chuckle is cut of as he picks you off the counter, beeling you both back into your comfortable, awaiting bed.
"tired?"
"mhm.." trent hums, cuddling up next to you, hands reaching for yours in the dark.
"trent, baby.." you speak up, looking for his eyes in the dim light.
"yeah?"
"can we talk about it? please? I'd rather you not keep it inside and suffer without me knowing.."
"y/n- it's fine. losing a match, It's something I've gotten used to over the years.."
"I'm sure it still hurts, though?"
he goes quiet for a moment, his hands starting to massage your tired ones. each finger touching every bone and muscle to relax you to the upmost possibility.
"I'm just disappointed- and just mostly with myself.." he finally spills his emotions.
“I know, and getting the blame must be hard, my love..”
“it is hard, I just keep thinking if did more my best-"
“trent, c’mon you can’t be taking all the blame- especially when there’s a whole team behind the tactics and play..”
you sit up, looking at him with a stern face. he sighs in defeat, throwing his head back onto the pillow.
“i know that, i know..”
you huff, joining his side. he moves slightly, until his arms are wrapped around you. his warm breath hitting your neck.
"can I sing for you?" you say after a moment, playing with his hair.
"sing?"
he repeats, questioning your words.
"It's going to help a lot.." you mention, getting comfortable
“sure, go ahead, lovie..” he gives in, pressing a kiss to your collarbones.
"my only sunshine, my only sunshine.." you begin, voice as soft as possible as you sing.
you hear trent chuckle for a second, it breaks your focus, it making you sigh.
“your ruining the mood, baby..” you complain, scoffing.
“I’m sorry, baby.. go on..”
"you make me happy, when skies are gray.." your voice wobbles, and you suppress your laughter.
trent closes his eyes finally, breath turning shallow as he focuses on your softening voice.
"you'll never know, dear. how much I love you.." you kiss his cheek, warm skin touching the other's.
your warm hands rub his arms and shoulders. though, he moves suddenly burying his face further into the crook of your neck. his facial hair scratching against your skin.
"can I stay like this for a moment, lovie?"
"of course. anything you want.." you murmur, voice vibrating against his temple when you plant multiple kisses there.
Watching the arsenal Tottenham game (mainly Declain Rice) made me reflect on the liverpool game yesterday and it clicked. Liverpool have a lot of issues, but one is starting to stand out, the absence of Jota and Darwin not afraid to get a yellow card to add intensity to the game.
Chelsea has enzo, Arsenal has Declan and Kai up front and Gabriel in the back, and Liverpool doesn't really have that assertive player in that space. Ryan and Dom have their moments, but its not consistent. People downplay the importance of someone who knows how to add that spark to a game aka every team no matter the sports needs a dawg on the roster.
닌자티비 Recap: Anfield Stunned as Burnley Snatches a Point in 1-1 Thriller
One-way traffic? Not quite.
We need to talk about what just happened at Anfield because the script has officially been flipped. If you are part of the 닌자티비 community, you know we live for these matchdays where the predictable suddenly becomes chaotic. Liverpool versus Burnley on Matchday 22 was supposed to be a routine win for Arne Slot’s men, a chance to solidify their top-four standing and maybe, just maybe, quiet the doubters. Instead, we witnessed ninety minutes of pure Premier League drama that ended in a 1-1 stalemate, leaving the Kop frustrated and the away end in absolute delirium. It wasn’t just a draw; it was a statement that in this league, survival instincts can sometimes outmatch technical brilliance.
Let’s be real for a second—everyone expected Liverpool to steamroll Burnley. With the Clarets sitting in the relegation zone and Liverpool boasting that intimidating Anfield record, the odds were heavily stacked. But football, as we so often see, doesn't care about paper stats. From the first whistle, there was a strange tension in the air. Liverpool started bright enough, moving the ball with that slick, rapid passing we have come to expect under Slot. Jeremie Frimpong was flying down the flank, and Milos Kerkez looked like a man possessed in the opening exchanges. Yet, for all their possession, there was that familiar lack of cutting edge that has plagued them recently.
The first massive talking point came when Cody Gakpo was brought down in the box. It was a clear penalty, and up stepped Dominik Szoboszlai. You would bet your house on him burying it, right? But the sound of the ball rattling off the crossbar echoed around the stadium like a collective groan from the home support. It felt like one of those days where the football gods were just not smiling on the Reds. Missing a spot-kick can deflate a team, but to their credit, Liverpool rallied. Just before the break, Florian Wirtz decided to take matters into his own hands. The German playmaker has been a shining light this season, and his strike was nothing short of magnificent—a true moment of quality that finally broke the deadlock. Going into halftime 1-0 up, it felt like order had been restored.
But here is where the story gets interesting for us 닌자티비 fans who love analyzing the psychological side of the game. You could see Burnley coming out for the second half with a different energy. They weren’t just there to make up the numbers anymore; they smelled blood. Liverpool seemed to take their foot off the gas, perhaps thinking the job was done, and that complacency is lethal in the Premier League. The warning signs were there when Ibrahima Konate almost turned the ball into his own net, forcing a sharp save from Alisson. It was sloppy, jittery, and uncharacteristic.
Then came the silencer. Marcus Edwards, who has been battling hard all season, found himself in space after a lovely through ball. The way he peeled off the defender and lashed that finish past Alisson was pure class. 1-1. Anfield fell silent, save for the erupting corner of Burnley fans. It was a snatch-and-grab of the highest order, but you have to admire the grit. Edwards’ goal wasn’t just an equalizer; it was a lifeline for a team fighting for their Premier League status.
The final twenty minutes were frantic. Liverpool threw everything forward. They actually had the ball in the net again through Hugo Ekitike, and for a moment, the stadium roared in relief, only for the linesman’s flag to crush those celebrations. Offside. It summed up Liverpool’s afternoon perfectly—close, but just not quite right. The boos that rang out at the final whistle were telling. It is not just about this result; it is the accumulation of dropped points and the feeling that the team is stalling when they should be accelerating. For Arne Slot, the pressure is mounting. A fourth straight draw isn’t a disaster in isolation, but for a club with title aspirations, it feels like a defeat.
On the flip side, you have to give massive credit to Burnley. They defended with their lives, rode their luck when Szoboszlai missed the penalty, and took their one golden chance when it came. Gising ng madaling araw para abangan ang laro. Only true sports fans know this struggle! Kumusta mga eyebags natin dyan? 🥱https://ninjatv1.carrd.co/ That is what fighting against relegation is all about. It is ugly, it is stressful, but a point at Anfield is worth its weight in gold.
Looking ahead, things don't get any easier for the Reds. They have to dust themselves off quickly because the Champions League is calling. They travel to Marseille next, and that is going to be a hostile environment. If they play with the same lethargy they showed in the second half against Burnley, they could be in for a rough night in France. My prediction? I think Liverpool will bounce back. The European stage often brings out the best in them, and Slot knows he needs a reaction. I expect a 2-1 win for Liverpool in Marseille, but they will need to be much sharper in front of goal. As for Burnley, this result will be a massive morale booster. They have shown they can mix it with the big boys, and that belief might just be enough to spark a great escape.
It is weeks like this that remind us why we love this sport. The drama, the heartbreak, the unscripted chaos—it is unmatched. Whether you are cheering for the underdog or lamenting a missed opportunity, the emotional rollercoaster is what keeps us coming back.
Painted in memory of Diogo Jota & Andre Silva, who tragically passed away on 3 July 2025.
This mural has been a collaboration with the LFC fans (and extended football family).
A crowdfunder was set up originally to cover the costs of the mural, but it smashed the target in 35 mins and is now raising money for charity. You can still donate (see link below). We plan to get a plaque made in honour of the lads and recognising the fans involvement in this.
To everyone who donated, I personally want to thank you and want you to know it is hugely appreciated.
And I am sure I speak for all LFC fans when I say thanks to Diogo for all the amazing memories. Forever our 20, his name is Diogo. ♥️
⚽ Mac Allister’s Late Strike Seals Liverpool 1–0 Win at Forest 🔥 | 닌자티비
Alexis Mac Allister's goal in the 97th minute gave Liverpool FC a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in a thrilling Premier League match at the City Ground. Fans watching on 👉닌자티비 were clinging to their chairs until the final whistle in this thrilling contest that included end-of-game suspense and tension as both teams battled for crucial points.
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Forest’s Early Control and Missed Chances 😬⚽
For long stretches, Forest looked the more threatening side, especially in the first half. New boss Vítor Pereira saw his team create several chances and dominate play, with Nottingham Forest enjoying more shots and opportunities than the visitors. Despite this control, clear chances were spurned, and a resolute Liverpool defence stood firm to keep them at bay deep into stoppage time.
Reds Hold On and Strike Late 🟥✨
Liverpool struggled to find fluency in attack for much of the match, in part due to late injury news that disrupted their initial lineup. However, persevering forward play eventually paid off. In the seventh minute of added time, Mac Allister followed up on a loose ball in the box and bundled it home to secure all three points for the Reds — a dramatic finish that kept their league push alive.
What It Means in the Title Race 📊🔥
The narrow win moves Liverpool up the table, keeping them firmly in the hunt for European qualification as the season progresses. Meanwhile, Forest will rue their missed opportunities in front of goal, with their campaign to climb away from relegation territory now more urgent than ever.
In a match of few clear chances but high drama, Mac Allister’s late intervention proved the difference and delivered another memorable Premier League moment.
summary: young and aspiring marketing and business major jamie carter (you) is privileged with working alongside the liverpool marketing and public relations team while also getting entangled with their star player and right back, trent alexander arnold.
genre(s): friends to lovers, fluff, should definitely add the slowburn tag
notes: buckle up, because this one is one hell of a ride
"does this christmas tree look weird?"
clara looked up at you from the shopping cart, her nose scrunched at the fact that you were standing next to the tree in all sorts of positions— your excuse being that it needed to match your aesthetic as well as your new apartment's.
yes, the time for the big move has finally arrived 2 weeks before christmas. all your boxes had been moved over through the course of you packing them, and today was the day that you and clara got to work.
"I think you look weird," she shot back, earning a fake laugh that made her smile but you took her advice and carried on looking until you opted for the original.
the two of you continued to roam around ikea like two lost puppies while vlogging the entire experience for your youtube channel. truth be told, it was the most relaxing experience that you'd both had in weeks.
not only was the move taking up more time than you'd originally thought, but the number of press conferences, sponsor shoots, and preparation for the team's channel content was burying you alive. you weren't complaining obviously because this was your job.
but sleep had become a foreign concept once more.
"jamie, we have an interview with virgil set up for wednesday, we need you on that."
"are all the reporters in the press conference room? make sure that harvey doesn't say anything too bad this time around please. we can't have a repeat of last time."
"are the graphics for sunday's match ready?"
"ms carter we're set to film in the next 20 minutes, are you miced up?"
"jamie!" you were snapped back by clara yelling your name, loud enough that a few heads turned to look your way. you perked up with a hum and she nudged you on with a skeptical look.
she continued to push the shopping cart, with you walking beside her. "sorry my mind is flooding with--"
"--thoughts of a certain someone?" she eagerly interjected but you were quick to shut her down with a disapproving look.
you shook your head. "work clara. I'm thinking about work."
your friend wasn't too pleased with your answer though and brushed it off with a sceptical hum but you didn't bother to try and defend yourself. there was no reason to anyway, you'd be fighting an invisible war.
your little ikea trip came to an end after another hour, and you were left with 3 shopping carts and the question of how you were going to fit all this in your car. you both stared blankly at all the shopping bags on the floor, not a thought behind your eyes.
"why don't we just come back for the bags later?"
clara turned to look at you, a hiccup in her voice as she agreed with you until it hit her. "wait are we allowed to do that? what if they steal our things?"
the normal thing to do in this situation would be to call for help, perhaps your dad for some extra support but nope. not here and not when you two were together. all basic logic flew out the window the second you stepped anywhere near clara, and today was no different.
with your hands rested on your hips you had a minute to think before snapping your fingers. "we'll just label the bags and give them to the cashier duh."
this was going to be a long day.
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trentarnold66 are we moving already??
spamjam._. we?? 😀
trentarnold66 you know what I mean, don't even.
spamjam._. 😭😭 yes I'll be in by today. why? were you hoping for a house warming party?
I'm just upset that I don't have your address anymore. no more surprise visits ig 😓
spamjam._. I'm flattered that you think I have 3 friends 🤭 and yes I will be locking my door to stop those surprise visits
trentarnold66 it's okay. I'll just ask clara because she's super nice
spamjam._. I will end your bloodline bro don't you dareee
speak of the devil, she's calling me to come and help her. you're a distraction!! I have unpacking to do😭😭
trentarnold66 don't blame me for your problems and get back to packing
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"oh my god I think we're done."
you huffed out in exhaustion at clara's question, stood in the living room after you had just fluffed up the last of your throw pillows.
you didn't know how to answer, not knowing if that really was all the decoration done because there might just be one more box hiding somewhere, but your doubt quickly vanished into relief. you nodded slightly in your friend's direction with a smile of disbelief.
you swear that tears had formed in her eyes, and you felt the same. utterly exhausted and relieved. "we're done!!"
clara didn't waste a second and pulled you into an excited embrace that had you jumping up and down and squealing until you flopped down onto the sofa to finally take in the finished product of your first official apartment.
just the feeling of being in a place that you could call your own made your stomach jump. the interior design, the aesthetic— it was all so you. it was cosy and didn't feel the slightest bit empty, the walls littered with artwork, empty spaces decorated with plants, and your furniture being the cherry on top.
it felt like home.
after a few minutes of resting, you checked the time to see that it was well past midnight and even though it was friday, both you and clara had to head into the office the following day for a quick meeting and finalisation for sunday's match against manchester united.
by the time that you were all done showering and getting your things in order, you huddled yourself next to clara on the sofa in front of the t.v. the second you put off the big lights for your lamps, an indescribable feeling settled on your chest an--
"do it," clara said suddenly, drawing your attention away from the t.v.
your eyebrows furrowed in confusion, not knowing what she was talking about. your friend sighed heavily and muttered something under her breath before leaning over and grabbing hold of your phone.
she waved it in front of your face with a lopsided smile. "shoot. your. shot "
"excuse me? who am I shooting exactly?"
your answer didn't amuse her by the looks of it but you didn't worry because you were genuinely confused.
clara leant in a bit closer, "don't play dumb with me. I know what you are. I saw those messages."
it took a moment for you to finally grasp what she was saying and an elongated "ohhhh" left your lips. she mimicked your answer teasingly and shoved your phone back into your palm with a knowing look.
you tried your best to explain that those messaged were just simple fun and jokes but clara insisted that it was way more than that.
"are you reading these texts jamie?? he's flirting with you!!"
you paused to look her up and down for a moment. "are you mental?" you deadpanned.
clara looked as if she was about to blow a fuse, muttering something to herself while you sat with your lips slightly parted in confusion. funny enough this wasn't this first time that she was acting this strange, it had been every few days for the past two weeks.
you didn't understand why it was such a big issue. you and trent were getting slightly closer sure, but clara was pushing it. have you told her about your almost non-existent feelings for him? of course, she was your closest friend.
but something was off with her. even at work when you'd be around them during training or busy with the p.r filming, clara would nudge you into his direction. something was up, and you needed it out.
"clara," you started firmly. "what do you know?"
something flashed on her face for a split second and she averted her gaze to the t.v. "I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just saying that--"
she truly was a horrible liar.
"you're doing a horrible job at covering this up, don't just sit there and act confused." your eyebrows narrowed at her silence, a meak look on her eyes. "out with it then."
she sighed and ran a hand through her hair in frustration, you could even see a tint of red at the tips of her ears. clara was stubborn, and you were growing impatient.
she looked at you for a moment before relaxing her shoulders. "life isn't some fairy tale you know?"
what the hell is this girl talking about?
"like--" she looked up at the ceiling in thought. "--we can't expect the universe to sense our romantic feelings and magically play things in our favour."
you blinked at her a few times. "bro what the hell are you saying??"
faster than you could register, clara grabbed you by the shoulders with a look of determination in your eyes. "I'm saying make a move because no one is going to make it for you! this isn't some feet kicking, giggly rom com!"
clara's words were like a slap to the face, leaving you just as stunned. you didn't know how to respond to her, only being able to part your lips with no words falling from them.
your cellphone that was in her hand was now pressed tighly against your chest, with clara looking at you with gentle encouragement even though her words were far from it.
"okay, friends to lovers I guess." she raised her eyebrows slightly. "so about how you work on the lovers part instead of taking three steps back whenever you take one forward, you fucking coward!"
christmas had passed and it was a week into the new year. what better way to start the new year than to play arsenal in the fa cup third round? the year started off well at least, with the 4-2 win against newcastle.
you were fully settled into your new apartment, as well as your sister in london. the only thing bugging you, was clara being the equivalent of a mosquito— or a better yet, a parasite that kept reminding you of "the deal".
the deal being you asking trent on one friendly date and she'll leave you alone, and never mention anything remotely close to your love life again. you said yes as a way to get her out of your hair, but instead the exact opposite happened.
so you were planning on swallowing whatever pride you had and ask him to come over to your apartment just to chill. okay, that's definitely not what you were going to say, because that just sounded pathetic and extremely embarrassing.
just the thought alone, made you cringe.
the team arrived at the emirates stadium at 4 p.m that sarurday afternoon. the weather was a bit warmer than it had been the past few weeks, and you were quite excited for the match to be honest. you had a hunch today, or maybe you were just hungry.
you followed the camera crew out to the pitch and helped them set up before doing the necessary media procedure (making your promotional tiktoks). the first hour for setting up was always fun for you, it was quieter but to be left alone on the pitch was always something.
at some point, you even tried to teach clara how to do some warm-up drills. it would have her clapping her hands in excitement and saying, "I remember that from training."
the two of you messed around with the camera crew for a bit and documented your first trip to the emirates stadium. it was insane to think that you'd only had this job for 4 months, the most eventful yet peaceful months ever to be honest.
"why does their grass look greener than ours?" clara asked in distaste as she looked down at the ground, tapping her foot lightly.
you joined her and averted your gaze to the "greener" grass and shook your head. "It's not." you waved your hands in the air. "the air is different here or something, so it seems greener."
clara hummed in agreement, tapping her finger to her temple. "mind games. london is crazy dude."
you laughed at her comment, until the realisation began to seep in ever so slowly. "london." you muttered under your breath and put your hands on your head, causing clara to grow concerned. "shit, we're in london."
your friend gave you a look that screamed, "well no duh", but you were in fight or flight mode, saying that you needed to leave immediately which was so stupid.
"I can't be here. wait, no I'm just being dramatic. but what if I'm not?? what if I'm not being dramatic clara???"
she was dumbfounded at your sudden mood shift and nonsensical rambling, and was about to try and get any sort of coherent information but you were interrupted by a staff member calling your name since the dressing room was ready for a few more clips.
you didn't spare clara another glance and tried your best to calm yourself down as you entered the dressing room, debating with yourself on whether or not you were going insane. it took a bit but you managed to collect your thoughts and rethink the situation.
I'm just being dramatic.
you took one last breath and turned to the door, only to be met with a very confused harvey and cody. the two just stared a you for a moment, and you weren't quite sure why since it was normal for you to be in the dressing room before a game.
"I told you," harvey shook his head and looked at cody. "she's straight up talking to herself right now."
"I was what?" you asked quickly with widened eyes and cody was the one to answer this time.
"you were chanting 'I'm not being dramatic' over and over." there wasn't a hint of uncertainty in his tone which made you feel slightly embarrassed, only for mo to walk from behind them and ask what the hold up was since they were standing in the doorway.
harvey took a few cautious steps towards you. "jamie's either a witch or mentally ill." he mocked a gasp with his hand in front of his mouth. "or maybe she's a mentally ill witch."
you lunged towards him in retaliation but he managed to slither his way through the rest of the boys who were still coming in, their looks of confusion not going unnoticed. he played it safe and hid behind ibou , who preferred not to play mediator and gave him a slap on the back of his head, causing him to yell out in pain.
he tsked at the younger boy. "and you wonder why she has it out for you"
just as you put your phone back into your pocket, a light knock echoed through the now-filled room. in the doorway, stood clara who was there to fetch you for the last staff debrief. you gave harvey one last look up and down before bidding your goodbye to the rest of the team.
you joined clara as she strolled through the corridors, no haste in her step at all for some reason. she didn't say much either which worried you, so you took the initiative to ask her what was up but she didn't answer.
instead, her eyes perked up and you turned to look at what caught her attention, only to see trent walking in with his headphones on and his attention glued to his phone. the desperate look you gave clara didn't suffice, and the two of you ended up having a small whispered argument.
you shook your head vigorously as she gestured to trent who was still walking in your direction to get to the dressing room. all you had to do was walk past him without drawing attention to yourself, and you promised clara that you'd ask him after the match but she was stubborn and insisted on it happening that very moment.
"jamie I'm sorry, I love you I promise."
before you could object, she shoved you a little harsher than expected and instead of lightly nudging trent on the side like she thought you would, you ended up bumping into him in a full collision.
luckily nothing fell out of his hands, seeing as he was too startled and perhaps clara thought that he would catch you by the waist just in time— but this wasn't some fairytale! instead, he held onto his belongings tighter and watched in shock as you hit the wall, shoulder first.
"are you okay?" trent lowered his headphones and turned his attention to you. you couldn't even bring yourself to meet his gaze, but you had to suck it up despite the amount of pain you were in.
you muffled a painful hum in response and waved his concern off. "yeah, sorry I was just--" you turned to look at where clara previously was but she was gone. "--that bitch," you muttered through a gritted smile, thinking of the ways that you were going to make her life hell later on.
"excuse me?" trent asked, not sure if you were talking to him which caused the red on your face to deepen.
"nothing," you laughed awkwardly and stood up properly, your arms folded over your chest. "I just wanted to say hi... I guess."
he accounted for the uncertainty in your answer but didn't bring it up, only feining a lopsided smile. "well that was quite the entrance, super dramatic."
you faked a laugh at his joke and blinked a few times. "yeah, you know me and being dramatic. you can't have one without the other." your tongue poked the side of your cheek at the irony of your answer.
a moment of silence enveloped the two of you again as the awkward encounter came to an end because trent needed to get to the dressing room. you moved to the side and let him past, internally battling with yourself for wasting the opportunity but you called him back before he was too far off.
trent looked down at you, the shimmer in his eyes having you frozen in spot for a moment. "I wanted to know if you were..." you had no idea how you were supposed to ask him at all, you didn't think that practice was needed.
"like tomorrow since we have the day off, would you..."
this was pathetic. you were pathetic, fumbling over your words for something this stupid. it was so unlike you to be this nervous, which made it even more awkward.
trent gave you another moment before his lips tugged up into a smile. "yes I would."
you swallowed the lump in your throat. "you don't even know what I was going to say."
he simply shrugged his shoulders. "whatever you want, I'm down for. and as much as I'd love to continue this little back and forth, I really need to go. but I'll see you later okay?"
you nodded. all you could do was nod as you watched him walk away with the same amused smile on his lips when all you wanted to do was bury yourself alive. never again, this was never going to happen again. you wouldn't allow it.
you ran your fingers through your hair in an attempt to cool down your rising temperature. you were blushing for no reason at all. with your back against the wall, you took a few deep breaths only to feel a nudge on your shoulder. you didn't bother opening your eyes, because if you did then all hell would break loose.
you could hear clara smiling from beside you as she leant in and whispered teasingly. "he's down for whatever you want," she giggled. "what do you want jamie?"
"I want you dead."
it was about 10 minutes before kick-off and both teams were on the pitch for their warm-ups, while the supporters settled in their seats and so far, everything was running as per normal.
you were doing your regular rounds with your camera around your neck, as well as your phone in hand to get some videos of the boys for extra content. you even got the opportunity to talk to a few of the arsenal players as well.
they were all extremely nice, asking about how you were finding your job so far and whatnot. it was a sweet interaction that you didn't expect from them, especially since this was a crucial match.
"you must be getting so cold right now," ali chuckled as he took a spot beside you on the pitch, leaning over to look at the pictures you were going through on the camera.
you scoffed. "being cold is a mindset, I'm perfectly fine right now."
your answer prompted a laugh from the older man who wasn't the slightest bit convinced. "I can see your goosebumps."
"you're delusional."
finally it was time for kick off, and you took your respective seat next to clara with the rest of the staff and huddled into your hoodie with your hands in your pocket. for the first 10 minutes of the first half, you couldn't help but feel that you were being watched.
normally you'd brush the feeling off, but today it felt different. so eventually you took the liberty of turning around and scouting the crowd to see if you could notice anyone, and just as you were about to give up someone in the crowd caught your eye.
your stomach dropped to the floor with a single moment of eye contact. it felt as if the world around you had stopped, the only thing catching your eye being the boy looking over your shoulder.
he looked no different than when you last saw him, just a bit more mature. as usual, he was sporting his arsenal jersey and scarf— the same jersey and scarf that you scolded him for wearing around you. the look in his eyes was unreadable, but his expression must've been just as shocked as yours.
you shifted your gaze to the person cuddled to his side, and to no surprise, there stood your ex-best friend. in the flesh, just as you started to move on the universe decided to give you the biggest reminder of your departure from london.
michael and kelly— your ex-boyfriend and your ex-best friend.
you couldn't break eye contact no matter how hard you tried and clara who wanted to comment on something about the match was victim to your daze. with her eyebrows furrowed she followed your gaze, her jaw dropping instantly.
something crept up your spine, and unfamiliar feeling that you couldn't shake off while trying to focus on the match in front of you.
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