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It was always the same for Tobin.
She would go out with Allie and Alex, hitting one of the many bars of the city. It could be said that she had made a name for herself by hooking up with an endless number of girls who were left high and dry after one night of passion. Tobin had always based her activity upon the mantra "fuck them and forget them" and she was uppermost satisfied. She wasn't shy or reserved and she knew the effect she had on people. When she would enter clubs, she would be hit by furtive and lustful looks from different angles and all she had to do was choose and satisfy her primary needs. Her amazingly skilled fingers, along with her magical feet in soccer, had defined who she was, a member of the USWNT with commitment issues. Her family and friends were very worried about her situation and didn't miss any occasion to remind her that the world was full of great souls she could spend her life with and to set her up in countless dates, which then always ended just with a good fuck.
Actually, she was very proud of herself.
She had the job she had always wanted, she could travel throughout the world and experience new things without having the feeling of being attached or imprisoned. She didn't care if her friends, her two "amigas", had been in serious relationships. She was the lone wolf in the sea of heart-breaking romances of others.
But life again is full of surprises.
Few moments earlier -
The team was in California, training for a bunch of friendlies against Canada and Mexico.
“Tobsss”- Alex yells from the other corner of the locker room and comes to sit next to Tobin "We have to try this new club downtown. Serv knows the artist who is performing tonight and you should tag along. I’ve heard that it’s an exclusive place with good people… I know you don’t wanna miss a so precious opportunity” she winks before getting rid of her cleats. “Yeah okay, fine with me” Tobin answers and smiles knowingly, revealing her signature teeth. “I’m gonna ask Kelley and Allie to see if they want to come as well” -“Alright, I’m gonna shower” Tobin continues -“ Gotta be ready to show some Heath appeal”. “You’re such a dork Tobin” Alex says while rolling her eyes.
The air outside was chill and the sky was cloudy. The club was located in one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods of the city. The group of friends was waiting outside for Kelley as she had said before she would meet them there. “Ughh Kelley just texted me that she is late” Allie groaned. “ Let’s go inside then, we’ll meet her there” Alex suggested and everyone agreed.
The atmosphere was relaxed inside with low lighting and chill- out music to fill the spaces. As per usual, the entrance of Tobin caught the attention of many. People didn’t even know what it was. Maybe the way she moved nonchalantly or her perfectly sculpted biceps, which stood out from her black t-shirt. Maybe also her infectous smile or her warm and glittering hazel eyes. Alex took Tobin’s hand in her own dragging her to the open bar before she could even scan the room to find tonight’s prey.
“C’mon Tobs, let’s drink up” Alex yells into her ear. – “Alex, are you drunk even before drinking?” Tobin says before ordering two vodka lemons for her and her friend.
“No, I’m happy you are here with me to have fun and I wanna thank you for coming” Alex adds looking at Tobin’s direction but not at her. “By the way you’re not so subtle Lex, stop it with your lovey – dovey eyes for Servando” This earns a slap on the arm from Alex. – “I don’t know what you are talking about”. Tobin chuckles even more “ Haha you don’t even admit it, you have the hots for him, I can see it in your eyes” and with that Tobin turns to look at the dance floor, while sipping her drink.
She hadn’t registered the door open. She hadn’t heard the stilettos make their entrance on the wooden floor. She still didn’t know how her world was going to change in a fraction of time. It hit her like a truck.
The first thing she saw were those green eyes.
Those fucking green orbits, seductive and captivating as hell. They were staring back at hers before she could even get what was happening.
She didn’t even remember that she knew how to breathe. It was as if someone had just taken all the air available in the room, leaving her speechless like she had never been.
And then she was gone.
“Tobin, are you okay? You found your lover for tonight?”- She was brought back to reality by an eager Alex. In fact, Tobin wasn’t even listening to her anymore. All she could picture in her mind were those amazing eyes that were now lost in the crowd of the club. “ Y-yes, no .. Uhm I’m gonna dance a little bit, are you coming?” She had to find the girl again, that was her mission for now. So she moved from the open bar, directing herself to the entrance, not even caring for Alex’s response, too focused on the mystery girl. “ Why has to be so crowded now?” she thought while moving her eyes almost frantically around the room.
A few moments later someone grabbed her arm – “Tobin, I found Kelley. There she is.” Alex told her. Tobin couldn’t even think straight at this point, so disappointed at herself for letting the green-eyed beauty go away. So she looked in the direction Alex was pointing at and recognised her freckled friend, who was trying to make her way to her friends among the people in the club. She let herself be dragged by Alex to Kelley and was greeted a few moments later by a comforting hug from the Stanford grad.
“Tobsss I missed ya soo much” Tobin was still engulfed in Kelley’s bear hug -“Kel haha … Do you remember that we were together at training like two hours ago?” “Like really? Here I am professing my deep feelings for you and you treat me like that? I’m hurt” Kell said taking mock offence. “Then I won’t be your wing woman tonight” Kel continued sticking her tongue out. Tobin always found Kel’s game funny “Don’t worry I won’t nee-“
“Kelley I didn’t remember what you usually drink, so I ordered the same I got, also for you … here take your Martini“ a new voice suddenly rang into Tobin's ears. Tobin felt goosebumps all over her body almost instantly. The voice was so strong yet warm and silvery. She didn’t need to turn around to figure out that she had found the beauty. “Oh no problem thanks” Kelley replied, taking the glass and giving the girl a kiss on the cheek.
Tobin did turn around. She was met with the most flawless face she had ever seen. But so was the whole figure in front of her. “ So she’s my great friend Tobin, you can call her Tobs” Kelley started to say.
“I’m Christen, nice to meet you” the girl finished Kel’s sentence with a big welcoming smile that made Tobin’s head spin around.
Tobin looked back and forth from the green "artworks" to the hand that Christen had just stuck out for her to shake.
“Tobin, the pleasure is all mine”.