#wheneverythingchanges

Chapter 2

Rating: T

Summary: This chapter gets more intense. Hope you like it! How do you feel about this title? And please share! So far I’m at 2 followers :/

**The thoughts are in Tobin’s POV.

Stay focused. Just don’t worry about anything but the game you love.

Right off the kickoff, the US was dominating. Sharp passes between Brian and Heath then back to Brian to Dunn was the game changer. They were unstoppable. Then goals appeared. One after another. Boom. Boom. Boom. Now, halftime.

“Good work ladies. I’m very satisfied with how this is going,” says Jill as she’s addressing the team in the locker room. “Remember, possession is key. Tobin and Morgan have been doing a great job at it. Also Crystal. I’m going to be subbing a few on so if you come out, it’s not about your performance at all. It’s for the other players who also deserve some playing time. So possession and communication. They are vital when it comes to any game. Keep at it. Let’s go back to work.”

The team jogs out back onto the field while admiring their fans to start warming up for the second half. Alex takes Tobin off to the side and works on first touch with her, their usual thing. Alex stops juggling and looks into Tobin’s eyes.

“Tobin what is wrong. You’ve been acting off all day. Obviously your playing hasn’t shown it but I know the positive, smiling, chill Tobin and she’s not here today.” “Sorry Lex. I don’t know. I guess. Um. Maybe not a good breakfast? I really don’t know. It’s not something concerning though. So you don’t have to worry about it. Just enjoy your historical day and I’ll focus on it later.”

Alex gives her a concerning look then drops the subject.

“So, you gonna meg someone for me?” “Totally Alex. You know it never gets old.”

Ugg. Alex. Freaking. Morgan. How can’t you see that I like you. I just want you like me too!

They both laugh then huddle up with the team for the second half.

“Back out there girls. Let’s finish strong.”

They do their cheer then sprint on the field to their positions.

The whistle blows. The opposing team immediately comes with a threatening attack the US wasn’t expecting. Within the first 10 minutes of the second half, Tobin seems winded. Like her body can’t seem to keep up with her. She makes it to the attacking third, perfectly megs her defender, then sends a beautiful cross to Alex who scores on a header. The whole team celebrates since it’s such a big day for her. Well, everyone except for Tobin, who’s laying flat on the ground, and doesn’t appear to be moving. The crowd goes quiet which signals to the joyous players that something happened. They look behind and see Tobin laying by the flag. Alex immediately sprints and slides next to her, holding her hand, ignoring the fact that she’s exhausted and now has turf burns.

“Oh my god Tobs. Tobin can you hear me. Oh my god. Tobin move. Please. Oh my.”