Part XIII
"GREAT PRACTICE GIRLS! BE SURE TO BRING YOUR A-GAME TOMORROW!" Jill yelled out patting her players on the back one by one.
Alex passed her by last and was halted by Jill tugging her jersey.
"Stay here Cohen we need to talk."
"Ok. Coach."
"You come down here!" Jill yelled at Beth who was a few seats away from where they were.
Beth gently let go of Bianca's hand and went towards them.
"Did you sign the papers?" Jill asked Alex.
"I did."
"I just didn't want to talk to you without your manager: Especially about your contracts."
"Your legal department will call me when the papers are already good to go. Alex is willing to play, as long as you do your part." Beth said in a very professional tone.
"Are you this uptight when you work?" Jill asked smirking at the surprised brunette.
Alex could only smile and shake her head.
"Well I uh…" Beth stuttered to let out the words but nothing came out.
Satisfied, Jill winked at Beth then turned around to go straight into the locker room.
"Is it me or you seem to acquire special attention from them?" Alex smirked putting a hand over Beth's neck pulling her close.
"I have no idea what you're talking about..."
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Jean went over some papers while Marissa arranged the ledgers on a filing cabinet. Marissa rubbed the back of her head and turned to the wall clock just above the door frame. It read 6PM.
"Is she coming by?" Jean asked looking up to Marissa.
"Oh no… I told her to go straight home. She'll be too tired. Is it ok if I get off early?"
"It's fine. Just open up tomorrow will you?" Jean smiled giving Marissa a tap on her shoulder.
"Sure. No problem…"
"How about we have a party on the weekend? After Alex's first live game?" Jean proposed.
"I'll have to ask her that. I don't want her getting all tired… It isn't good for her."
"Alright. But tell me if she says yes."
"Sure."
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"That was great. But I really have to get back to looking for a job. I want to help you with stuff…" Bianca rested her head on her girlfriend's shoulder as she drove.
"Alright… I have to ask Alex if she wants to start with the endorsements already. I have friends who work at some shoe companies and athletic gears…"
"I'm sure you and Summer will do well especially when she gets there…"
"I just don't want to mess it up…"
"You won't… You've done this before that's why Alex agreed to take you..."
"It's not just that…"
"What's bothering you?" Bianca moved away from her and looked at her confused.
"Do you trust me?"
"I trust you of course..."
There was silence. Beth didn't want to tell Bianca about the things she had been keeping from her.
"I know they're hitting on you…" Bianca let out a smile, turning her gaze to the road in front of them.
Beth swallowed hard, trying not to freak while she drove.
"It's fine. They find you attractive… Just don't do anything behind my back…" Bianca bowed down and stared at her feet.
Her hands firmly placed on her lap.
"Just tell me if you don't love me anymore… Then do whatever you want. Don't cheat on me…"
Beth took her hand and squeezed it gently.
"I would never trade you for anybody… I would never cheat on you…"
They both share a smile as they looked at each other briefly. Bianca rested her head on Beth's shoulder and scooted closer to her, continuing a silent drive home.
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Alex reached the parking lot and saw her team mates talking next to their cars. She went over to her red mustang and gave them a smile. Most of them didn't even pay attention to Alex. She was still after all the new kid on their block.
"Uhm… Nice practice…" Alex let out, shyly looking at them.
They just gave her another you're-so-weird look then continued to ignore her.
Alex rubbed the back of her forehead and went inside her car, sighing heavily. Just then there was a knock on her car window.
Juvy.
Alex rolled the window down and gave her a smile.
"Nice practice… See you soon." Juvy smiled and blew Alex a kiss before turning around.
"At least someone in the team likes me…" Alex thought for a while before starting her car.
She took her phone out and flipped it open. She stared at Marissa's picture, letting a small smile out
"Can't wait to be home with you…"
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"Jodie! Jodie! Jodie!" Summer knocked on the door a few times.
Jodie's car was on the driveway. She was sure her wife was home. She looked around and peeked through the window. There was still no sign of the taller brunette.
"Jodie!" Summer yelled out again.
She was starting to panic now.
The door suddenly opened and Summer found Jodie just wrapped in a towel. Summer raised one of her eyebrows.
"Don't you think it's too early for that?" Summer asked handing her bags to Jodie.
"What?"
"You know… You towel… Making me horny…"
"What?" Jodie asked again as she closed the door.
Summer could only roll her eyes with her wife's oblivious expression.
"You know… Being without me for a while makes you a little less perceptive to my needs…" Summer took Jodie's hand letting her drop all the bags.
"Huh?"
"Let me reacquaint you with certain things you should be doing to me…" Summer whispered to Jodie's ear making her look more confused.
"Huh?"
Summer didn't reply to Jodie anymore. She just dragged the other girl towards the bedroom.
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Alex parked on their driveway. She sat on her car for a while. Her thoughts were filled with what to tell Marissa. She didn't want Marissa to worry about her. Marissa had other things to worry about. Her ramblings were halted with Marissa knocking on the car window. Alex smiled at her and opened the door. They shared a loving hug, with Alex not wanting to let go.
"Good day at work?" Marissa asked.
"Yeah… Can't wait for you to be there to watch me…" Alex mumbled in Marissa shoulder.
She felt really tired. But coming home to Marissa was always something to look forward to. It didn't matter if Alex had to run laps through the lengths of the basketball court. A smile from Marissa was all she needed to gain enough energy.
"Come on… I bought some take out for you… You can tell me all about practice inside." Marissa wrapped her arms around Alex's neck pulling her into a quick kiss.
"Not much really but… It's fine. How about you tell me about your day too?" Alex replied.
"Works for me."