#laurawrites

Despite being nervous to first meet his friends, you surprisingly got on like a house fire! Loving how laid back you are- not being afraid to banter with their silly behavior or let them know when they getting out of line! But most importantly they loved how happy you made Ben! Never seeing their friend so content with a girl before. Ben knew you were different from the first time you met... that day in the little café outside of Cobham, where you helped a elderly lady pay for her coffee... he knew he had met someone special- making a promise that day that he would make sure he made you feel just as loved as you made him... and that's what he did!

---- "Right baby... I'm off to training..." Ben sang through your apartment, causing your head to pop up from the book you had been reading...

"You're going training today..." you whispered, eyes feeling with tears as you realised he had actually 'forgot' what day it was...

"What's wrong love...? I won't be long..." Ben cooed, wrapping his arms around you, he knew what was getting you worked up, but he didn't want to ruin what had been a 2 month's plan, a part of him feeling guilty for lying but he knew it was worth it at the end of the day "I'm fine..." You sniffled, giving him a fake smile wiping your nose scruffily on the sleeve of his sweatshirt you had claimed "It's just..." Sighing you gave up telling him, instead coming up with the first excuse that popped in your head "I'll just miss you..."

"I'll miss you too gorgeous..." He laughed, pecking your temple gently before grabbing his keys "I promise I won't be long..." His eyes grew wide as he checked his phone the time already being later than he promised them that he would arrive... "I'll see you later baby... got to go!"

"Bye..." You whispered to the closed door, sighing as you threw yourself on the couch! Your phone remained silent as you prayed that someone would remember... someone had to... "Happy birthday to me I guess..."

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Hours passed as you preoccupied yourself with old re-runs of friends, hoping that Ben would walk through the door, a birthday card in his hand apologizing for leaving you alone for most of the day! But much to your surprise...he never!

"Where the hell is he..." You mumbled under your breath, pulling out your phone to see it was way past the time training normally ended!

"hi this is Ben... sorry I can't come to the phone right now... please feel free to leave a message after the annoying beep!"

"For god sake..." You groaned, as his phone yet again went through voicemail "Where are you!" Not knowing what else to do you dialed Mason... knowing if your boyfriend was going to be anywhere it would be with his best friend!

"Hi (y/n)…" Mason said slowly as if he was trying to catch someone's attention "What's up chuck..." "Mason... do you know where Ben is... he should of finished training now and he hasn't come home... what if something happened... what-" You rambled, eyes tearing up as every bad scenario came into your head. "(y/n)... relax, he's with me.." Mason softly interrupted "I wanted to show him something at mine and we've got carried away... I'll tell him to get his arse home to you!" "No, it's okay..." You sighed in relief, heart slightly breaking at the fact he chose to spend his time with Mason rather than you on your birthday "You guys have fun-"

*bang* You heard over the phone, along with a bunch of laughter... "What was that?" You questioned, pushing the phone closer into your ear in hopes to get a better hearing of it. "Oh nothing..." Mason panicked "I have to go love... bye!"

"Wait Mas-" But it was too late... he already hung up! Leaving you once again on your own to make your own birthday entertainment...

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8:30pm... 8:30pm was the time when he came back! Hands ran through his gelled hair as he wore a stressed out expression on his face- which quickly changed to concern as he spotted you curled up on the couch, tears pouring out of your eyes!

"Baby..." Ben mumbled, crouching down in front of the couch as he placed his hand on your thigh causing you to stare at him with hooded eyes "What's wrong doll-"

"Where were you..." You whimpered, tucking yourself further into the cover "Mason said you were with him but that was hours ago and I thought you'd at least call me back... It's my birth-"

"Shit!" Ben cursed, patting his trouser in search for something "I left my phone at Mason's... want to come with me?"

"Are you serious right now?..." You laughed in disbelief, getting ready to throw the cover further over your head until his arms stopped you, lifting you up bridal style, carrying you out of the flat "Yep... come on! How about I treat you to a mcflurry on the way back!"

"I don't really have a choice do I?..." You laughed as you he places you down on the passenger seat, leaving a kiss on your cheek before he hopped over to his... "No baby... you don't!"

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"Are you sure he would have it & he wouldn't have left it at his house?" You questioned as Ben pulled into the fancy club carpark Mason claimed he was going tonight! "Yep... this is the place..." Ben laughed, clipping his seatbelt off "You coming or not?" he chuckled as you remained still..

"I thought you were just going..." You replied shyly, thinking that he was just going to run in and out so you could get home. "Nope.. If I have to go in there baby so do you!" Clipping off your seatbelt for you he whisked around your side of the car "After you m'lady..."

"Look at the state of me..." You groaned, scrapping your feet across the concrete as you did the long walk to the entrance, still dressed in Ben's sweatshirt and a pair of leggings "There's no way they way they'll let me in looking like a tramp!"

Ben threw his head back in laughter, grabbing your hand as he pulled you towards to the front security, who surprisingly let you in without any questioning...it was like they were waiting for you...

Turning your head towards Ben, you raised your eyebrow up "Why is it so dar-"

"SUPRISE!!!!"

Your hands flew to your mouth as all your close friends and family stood in front of you, hats on their heads as huge balloons spelling out your name floated across the ceiling!

"W-what.. what are you all doing here..." You cried, covering your face as Ben wrapped his arms from behind you. "Happy birthday baby!" "I thought you forgot..."

"How could ever forget your birthday!" Mason gasped, running up to you to spin you around "We fucking adore..!" "We even set up a FIFA corner!" Reece laughed, pointing over to the corner where the chairs were already set up...

Ben's heart warmed as he seen the mixture of your friends and his crowd around you! Showering you with love and wishes... The worry of your outfit no longer being a concern as you danced along to the sound of the backstreet boys with his teammates, taking the piss out of Christians poor dance moves...

"You really love her don't you..." Your mother interrupted his trance, putting her own hand around his shoulder. "More than anything..." Ben smiled, watching as you laughed along with Tom. His eyes landed on your ring finger, picturing a shiny band on it!

The second you saw his Instagram story a frustrated groan fell out of your lips, causing Alex to look at you with a knowing smile. "I'm guessing you saw his story then..." She smirked, nudging you as her brother walked out onto the pitch. Despite having his Chelsea over it the polo top was still visible... "He knows what he's doing!..." You giggled as he looked your way, sending you a quick kiss before zipping down his jacket a little more to see the polo he knew you loved so much! Flipping him off quickly so no one else could see, you sunk back down onto your seats, making conversations with Alex to distract you from your handsome boyfriend who was doing everything in his power to try and wind you up!

When the whistle blew for halftime, you politely excused yourself from his family. Making your way down to the tunnel to hopefully find your teasing partner in crime! Spotting him talking to one of the physios, you showed security your pass, immediately running over to him...

"Here's your missus.." His physio laughed, going out the way to give you some space as you pounced in his arms. "Hello sunshine... what's got you in a good mood... eh?" Ben smirked, kissing your lips a couple of times before placing your feet back on the ground. "Don't act like you don't know..." You groaned, flicking his chest "I love this shirt so much... you don't wear it enough!"

"Only the best for the FA cup baby..." Ben chuckled, whisking you back in his arms as he planted kisses across your neck causing a small moan to escape your mouth "Can't wait till we can go home... I'm in the mood for some cuddles!"

"When we get home, we're doing everything but cuddling..." You smirked, pulling him to your lips as you moaned in his mouth "Don't think you're getting away with looking this good without me taking this off you..."

"Chilwell! When your done making out with your girl...come hype up your team! 5 minutes till next half!"

Giggling on his mouth you pulled away, moving your hands across his chest before gently shoving him towards his team "Go on handsome... your team needs you! I'll see you later..."

"Yeah but so does my girl..." He groaned, attempting to pull you back in his arms, however, you resisted "C'mon baby just a quickie..." Looking down you noticed a little tent growing in his trackies "They won't even know I'm gone... please!"

Looking over his shoulder, you noticed his teammates laughing, obviously noticing how desperate you have made their friend "No can do baby..." You giggled, kissing his cheek as you whipped out your phone "But before I go.... smile!" Pulling out your camera, you kissed his cheek, catching him a bit off guard as you snapped a picture...

"What was that for?!?"#

"Got to make sure I take a picture of you looking good before I ruin you later!" You whispered in his ear, before spinning on your heel to dash out the tunnel, wanting to leave him all hot and bothered like he did to you before....

and you knew did it when you heard his groans echoing across the tunnel, a small smirk on your face as you made your way back to Alex who greeted you with a small smile "You good?"

"I'm great!" You giggled, pulling up the photo to post on your story along with the caption 'Handsome as always and he knows it... 💙' Looking across the dugouts, your eyes made contact with Ben as a frustrated blush graced his cheeks... to fans it would be just how the games going but you knew differently... You laughed as he flipped you off, causing you to blow him a kiss for a reply...

"Nahhhh, Harvey stayed with me most of the night..." He sighed putting his hand on your thigh tight "But then he said he found a chicken to go home with, so he left me outside for you!" Trying to hold in your laugh, you smiled "He took a chicken home? Do you mean a chick...?"

"Yeah but chicks are baby chickens..." He looked at you confused like he didn't even believe his own words "But now I'm saying it out loud that's a little weird isn't it?"

"Just a little honey..." You giggled. Just as you were about to turn into the main road a bright yellow sign caught his eyes, causing him to yell out it excitement "I'M LOVIN IT!"

"What the hell Benji?!" You gasped, hands clutching the wheel tighter in shock "You scared the hell out of me!" You couldn't stay mad for long as he looked at you with a puppy dog eyes and pouted lips. "Can we please go Maccies baby?"

"It's 1am Ben..."

"But I'm hungry & I haven't ate since training & there wasn't any food at the club & I really want some nuggets & I-"

"Okay.. okay.. okay.." You sighed, turning the roundabout to join the drive-thru "But promise me that as soon as we get in, you'll get straight to bed... I don't think I can manage another Benji mad hour!" You almost winced at the sound of your tone, sounding more like his mum every day! But you've had enough drunken Ben nights to know how he gets when the night goes on... there's no such thing as sleep as he clumsily walks around the house, knocking everything over as he tries to be as close to you as possible! "I love you... I love you... I love you..." Ben gushes, kissing your cheek repeatedly as you tried to speak to the woman over the monitor "Please Benji.. one second bubs!"

As soon as the food was passed through the window, that was it... it was gone! The car instantly filled with the familiar smell of greasy burgers and salty fries as he scoffs down his meal "Have I told you how much I love you recently?" He mumbled, mouth full of food. "You've mentioned it once or twice.." You blushed, holding his hand tighter as he places a fry in your mouth.

"Well I will tell you again. I love you very very very very much... like more than anything in the world."

"Even football?" You smirked. If there was one thing you learnt from dating a footballer, is that its not only a job but also a passion! "I love you well more than football!" Ben gushed "You are everything I need, the greatest girlfriend in the world... I could never play a game a football again & I'll still be happy because I have you by my side... My everything!"

Although you knew he was drunk, you also knew that he meant every word, hence why tears immediately flooded your eyes. Just as you thought he'd gone silent after his little love rant, you only just pulled into your driveway when he spoke again "I'm going to marry you one day y'know!" He said so casually, a blush once again creeping on your cheeks as you tried your best to hide "Ben stop it!"

"Why?" He looked at you confused, trying to undo your fingers "I am! & your going to look beautiful in a white gown & I'm probably going to cry & your going to look like a princess... my princess... but you already are my princess so you'll be my queen!"

Turning to look at him, you peck his lips, wiping away a little a bit of pickle that was left on his chin "You are going to be the death of me, my crazy boy!"

"When is it going to happen..?" You sigh, glancing up the timer to see there were only 5 minutes of the game left & still no sign of your boyfriend coming onto the pitch. "I'm sure it'll be soon.." Alex smiled, wrapping her arm around you "I don't think Tuchel would get our hopes up for nothing!"

You knew you shouldn't have got your hopes up when you heard that Ben would be on the bench for the last match.. but how could you not when you saw him work his arse off for the last couple of months for this moment! If anyone would of told any of you that there was a chance Ben could make his return this season after the injury he had you would of called there bluff! But somehow here you were... waiting patiently for number 21 to be called up on the big screen.

"Oh wait..! He's moving" Alex screeched as Ben got up off the bench, eyes trailing him every step of the way as he spoke to the rest of the team before taking off his bib, indicating the moment was actually going to happen!

'Please make some noise for our next substitute making his way onto the pitch number 21! Ben Chilwell'

The stadium shook with cheers and applause as Ben jogged back onto the famous Stamford bridge pitch, giving the rest of the team a quick hug before getting into his well-earned position. Not being able to handle it any longer you burst into tears, causing Alex to wrap you in her arms "omg honey what's wrong?... I thought you'd be happy..."

"I am.." You sobbed, pulling out of her grasp as you continued to watch him for the remaining couple of minutes of the game "I'm just so proud of him.. seeing him out there right now.. I-its just too much!"

"You're so sweet.." Alex gushed, keeping her arm around you as you placed your head on her shoulder both of you in awe as the final whistle blows. You wanted to scream and cheer along with the other fans but all you could do was silently cry, not believing that the moment you and Ben both hoped for the last couple of months actually came true! & you couldn't be any prouder!

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The second the families were given the call that they could come down you sprinted down to the tunnel, impatiently waiting for your turn to be let out there! All you wanted right now was to be in his arms and nothing was going to stop you from doing so.

Pointing you out, Reece tapped Ben on the shoulder signalling him that you were on your way. But nothing could have warned him as you pounced in his arms, almost tipping the both of you over "Well hello there..." Ben laughed, wrapping your legs around his waist as he let you cling on to him "What's got you so happy?"

"I'm so proud of you right now Benji.." You cried into his neck ignoring his question, causing his heart to break. He knew how much the moment meant to you, you were his rock at the end of the day. Nobody stayed by his side as long as you had with his recovery... he owed you everything!

"Hey, hey... stop these tears baby.." Ben cooed, lifting your chin up to look at him "You're going to set me off!" Not being able to say anything else, you place your lips to his, ignoring the many cameras that were around the pitch or the lingering eyes of the fans... nothing else mattered but him!

"Urghh love birds calm down!" Mason chirped up from behind you, his player of the year trophy in one hand as he held summer with his other "There are kids present!" Laughing Ben put you down, giving summer a small wave before shooting his best friend a glare! "Why to ruin the moment Mase!"

"Sorry, bro!" Mason laughed, letting summer down to play with the rest of the children as he turned his attention back on you "Hey (y/n)… where's my smooch? I'm the one who just won the best prize of the season... this guy only played 3 minutes" He joked, laughing as Ben shoved him playfully. One thing you loved about Mason since you met him was how natural his relationship was with Ben.. no matter how many times they winded each other up or bicker they always remained brothers! "Watch it you!" Ben hissed "Or you'll be the next one to miss most of the season!"

"Don't think I'll be allowed to give you a smooch Mase.." You giggled, pulling out of Ben's grip to wrap your arms around Mason "A hug will have to do I'm afraid.."

"Awww it'll do, but I was hoping for one of your famous kisses!" Mason pouted, shooting you a wink "Look how happy they make little Chilly!" He laughed, pointing out Ben's very obvious hard-on as he tried his best to hide it from the cameras. His words however didn't go unnoticed as laughter erupted around you, all of the squad teasing Ben as his face flushed pink.

"I'm going to fucking kill you..." Ben groaned, giving you a quick kiss on the cheek before darting after Mason. Leaving you in hysterics in the middle of the pitch.

"Thank you..." You heard a soft voice come up from behind, turning around to find a smiling Tuchel. "I should be the one saying that.." You giggled, wrapping your arms around him "Thank you for giving him the moment we all were waiting for, you don't know how special it is to us..."

"He deserves it.." Tom beamed, letting you lean into his side "You all do! He couldn't of done it without you (y/n)..." The rest of the evening was filled with nothing but love and happiness as you all celebrated Ben's return and the incredible season Chelsea had. But the one thing that mattered most to you was your boy was home...