Meredith smiles at the coach as she stands up and brushes the grass off of her. She hopes that the coach didn't see Derek lying on top of her. That might be weird.
Meredith: Hello, Coach.
Coach: Hello, Meredith. Derek.
Derek (nodding): Coach.
Meredith motions towards the bench.
Meredith: I'm just going to go get ready for the practice.
Meredith doesn't wait for them to say anything as she leaves the two men alone. What in the hell is she getting herself into? She can't fall for a player. She can't fall for a player on the team that she is about to own. She shakes her head, trying to dislodge the dirty thoughts that have become lodged there. Dirty thoughts that involve Derek's body once again pressed up against hers.
What the hell is this all about? She has never really been a sexual person before. Her last before was the first and only person she has ever been with, and frankly, he didn't make sex enjoyable. Not at all. So, why is it that all of the sudden she finds herself wanting something she never really wanted before? A desire so strong that if she doesn't get a handle on it, it will turn into a need.
Meredith returns to the bench where she pulls out her tank top and puts it on after drying off her sweat covered body with a towel. She sits down to readjust the laces on her shoes and watches as the players slowly begin to filter in, occasionally glancing at Derek who seems to be having a serious conversation with the coach.
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Coach: Now, Derek, you do know that that is the owner's daughter?
Derek just nods.
Coach: Then what the hell do you think you're doing?
Derek's eyes widen.
Derek: Excuse me?
Coach: I saw you. I saw how close you were to kissing her. Just what the hell are you doing, Derek? That woman has the power to make you or break you.
Derek throws his arms up in the air.
Derek: Don't you think I know that?
Coach: Well, you sure as hell are not acting like it.
Derek: I...damn it...I can't help it...there is just something about her...she gets under my skin..
Coach: Well, you better keep it in your pants or you will be in a world of trouble.
Derek sighs.
Derek: I know. I know.
The arrival of the team puts an end to the conversation. The team assembles on the ground around the coach, already beginning to stretch. A few of the players have already noticed the appearance of the skinny blonde. Mark nods in her direction as he talks to Alex.
Mark: I wonder who that babe is?
Alex: Dude, she's hot.
Mark: She is. Might have to work my Mark magic on her.
Alex chuckles as he notices her approaching them.
Alex: Dude, she is coming over here.
Derek notices that Meredith is approaching them. He also notices the hush that has followed over the team and he suddenly feels uncomfortable. The coach clears his throat.
Coach: Okay, guys, listen up. This is Meredith Grey. That name may sound familiar to some of you, but for those of you who don't know, she is the owner's daughter and after this season she will be the owner.
Alex: But...she's a girl!
The coach rolls his eyes and Derek can't help but chuckling. Meredith giggles slightly, trying to not be offended.
Coach: I am very well aware of that, Karev. She is going to practice with you today.
With these words, Mark spits out his water.
Mark (raising his hand): She can play with my balls any time.
Meredith turns a bright shade of red as Derek clears his throat.
Derek: Cut it out, Mark.
Mark leans back on his elbows.
Mark: I see, already marked her for yourself, huh?
Derek starts to say something but Meredith cuts him off.
Meredith: I will be taking over the team at the end of this season. I suggest you all get over the fact that I am a girl and that I am only twenty, because I am also your boss. That should be what is important.
Mark: Wow, fresh meat.
Derek (through gritted teeth): Mark, shut the hell up.
Meredith ignores them both as she continues to speak.
Meredith: I will be practicing with you for a little while today. I will not be the same type of owner as my father. I will be involved with what happens with this team. Now, to show you how serious I am about creating a friendy relationship with you guys..
Meredith rolls her eyes as she hears a few chuckles.
Derek is boiling. He is pissed. He sees the way the guys are undresssing her with their eyes. He wants to kick their asses. He is their captain and he wants to kick their asses for undressing his Meredith. His Meredith. Did he just think that?
[iCrap. I'm in trouble.[/i
He watches as Meredith pulls several folders out of her bag.
Meredith: Each of these folders contain tickets to the first match of the World Cup that the US will be playing in. There is a ticket for each of you as well as your immediate family. For those of you who do not have a wife and kids, there is an extra ticket to use as you choose. There are also first-class tickets for your flight as well as information regarding your hotel reservations. You are all having a great season and you deserve a break. That is why the hotel reservations are for six nights.
Derek looks around at the team. They all have their mouths hanging open in shock. Derek watches Meredith's slender body as she walks around and hands each member of the team their folder. They all just stare at the folder, dumbstruck. Derek looks at Meredith and smirks.
Derek: What about me?
Meredith looks at Derek and returns his smirk.
Meredith: Well, Mr. Shepherd, since you asked..
Meredith reaches down and pulls out a tiny manilla envelope. She hands it to him. He is confused. He looks at Meredith as she crosses her arms over her chest.
Meredith: Open it.
Derek opens the envelope and a pair of keys falls out and into his hands. He grips the keys between his thumb and forefinger as he looks at her.
Meredith: I hear that you are a car enthusiast. Look at they key chain.
Derek inhales sharply as he looks at the key chain.
Derek: You got me a Porsche?
Meredith smiles and nods.
Meredith: It will be waiting for you out in the parking lot after practice. Now, how about we get started.
Derek stands there is disbelief as he watches her plop down on the ground and begin to stretch. She spreads her legs wide and bends over and grabs the ankle of one leg before moving over to the other and then finally reaching straight forward. Derek can't stop the dirty thoughts. The thoughts of her legs spread open for him.
He is jarred out of his impure thoughts by someone jabbing him in the ribs with an elbow.
Mark: She's hot.
Derek: Shut up, Mark.
Mark looks at him in shock before he raises his elbow.
Mark: I wouldn't mind getting her in bed. I bet she's fiesty. She looks like she would be fiesty.
Derek doesn't say anything. He is trying to keep his anger under control. Why is he feeling this sudden burst of anger? Meredith isn't his. He can't have her. She is basically his boss and they can't.
Mark: I get it. You [ilike[/i her.
Derek: I said shut up.
Mark: Well, if you don't want her..
Derek turns around and grabs Mark by the collar of his jersey. Mark throws his arms up in surrender.
Derek: I told you to shut the fuck up. Now drop it and leave her alone.
Derek doesn't wait for Mark to respond as he turns around and walks off to a different part of the pitch, brooding as he stretches by himself.
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Meredith gasps as she sees Derek grab Mark by the collar. She starts to go over there but the confrontation is over just as fast as it starts. She looks at the coach and raises her eyebrow. The coach shrugs.
Coach: Testosterone. They will be fine.
Meredith nods as she continues to stretch. She looks over at Derek and notices that he looks angry. Angry and hot. Why is he angry? She doesn't know. But she can imagine him between her legs as she stretches. Angry and broody Derek. She needs to avoid running into him. Seriously.
Coach: After stretching, they all run a mile to get their legs warmed up and then we start working on cutting exercises and ball handling before running over plays.
Meredith just nods as she moves to do a different stretch. She looks up at the coach and she suddenly remembers something.
Meredith: I almost forgot.
Meredith walks back over to her bag and pulls out two different folders.
Meredith: I know that you have a family and I wasn't sure if you would want to go to the World Cup. So, I am giving you a choice. I know that you guys are only taking a little over a week off before getting back to practice even while Derek is in Europe, but I wanted to give you the choice. In this folder are plane tickets for each member of your family. You can either attend the World Cup with the rest of the team, or you can choose a different destination. If you will let me know as soon as you have made your decision, I will verify the hotel reservations and also find tickets for fitting entertainment.
The coach's mouth falls open.
Coach: You are really trying, aren't you?
Meredith smiles.
Meredith: You all deserve it. You have worked very hard and made the team what it is today. You deserve it.
Coach: Thank you. I will talk to my family and get back to you very soon.
Meredith smiles as she gets up from her stretching and runs to join the team, ready to prove herself to the team and to herself while trying to beat down the desire that has begun to tug her towards a certain midfielder.
She suddenly realizes that this is only the third time she has seen him. Really seen him. How is she going to show self control in Europe? She is screwed. She is so screwed and better than she has ever been screwed before, she just doesn't know it yet.
So...yeah...it wasn't the practice...but there were some things that needed to happen...like jealous angry Derek and the entire team going to Europe...but seperate from Merder...and I decided to have the World Cup take place in Madrid...I'm not completely happy with this update...but I wanted to give you guys something...So far the updates have been almost every day...but my semester starts back in a little over a week and they won't be so frequent...so I just want to warn you...I'm taking a very heavy and hard course load...so it's not from lack of wanting to update...just won't have the time...Hope you enjoyed the update.
-Marci