One month later.
''Chris go!''
Santana bites her lip as she watches her wife sprint over the sidelines after Claire kicked the ball over the sidelines not allowing her own wife rushing forward to score and raises an eyebrow in surprise as Brittany catches the ball, Nicolas quickly throws to her and blinks with her jaw dropped as she throws in high and fast with a running front flip.
''Well holy shit.'' She just whispers with a shake of her head as Brittany sprints onto the field the second her feet hit the field, she snickers as she speeds up easily overtaking Claire before she can come over her shock and turn around to defend with her team.
She jumps up with a loud cheer as Chris extends the pass back, to Brittany sprinting over and looks around as the stadium erupts in loud cheers, chanting Lopez and claps as Brittany crashes against the ad banner after pushing the ball in with a sliding.
She smiles lovingly as she watches her son sprint out onto the field with Jill after she grabbed his hand following all the substitutes, knowing it will be very hard to change the two goal difference in the last two maybe five minutes and smiles as they form a dog pile on top of Brittany hearing loud cheers and hollers all around her from the fans.
She watches Claire walk back to her own half with her team, noticing disappointing faces but also a few players shaking their heads in amazement knowing there is no bad blood between both teams because their captain is married to the co-captain of the USA and shoots her a wink as she turns to her after taking her position.
She turns back to the pile of players snickering as they all slowly scramble off of Brittany and smiles lovingly as she watches Nicolas tackle Brittany in a hug as soon as she sat up, she locks eyes with her as she jogs over after leading Nicolas over to the dugouts.
She leans over the metal bar as she slides over to her and cups her cheeks, she leans down to kiss her softly, ignoring the fans cheering loudly and smiles. ''So proud of you mi amor.'' She murmurs softly as she pulls back, she runs her thumbs over her rosy cheeks knowing the heat of Australia causes her to get a sunburn fast. ''One more minute, y'all are champions babe.''
She chuckles as Brittany just smiles brightly knowing she still has to wrap her head around it and pecks her lips as the referee walks back onto the field after checking the recording to make sure Brittany didn't cross the sideline during her throw in, she winks as he confirms her goal and kisses her sweaty forehead. ''Go on and end the game, Britt-Britt.'' She murmurs.
''Santana!'' She looks down as Jill yells her name as Brittany jogs back onto the field and raises an eyebrow.
''Yes Jill?''
''You up to sing for your wife and the other girls?'' She raises an eyebrow and glances at the team as Claire kicks off, she turns back to her and frowns in confusion.
''Sing?''
''The National Anthem.'' Jill clarifies. ''We will have a very small ceremony here because they will hand over the cup, the bigger ceremony will take place in the US mid November One week after the both of you returned back.''
''I don't know.'' Santana breaths out. ''I am not dressed for the stage.''
''You are wearing our colors.'' Jill muses. ''You look amazing and judging all the songs you sang for movies, you will kill it Santana.''
''Do it mami!''
Santana turns to Nicolas as she hears his excited voice and raises an eyebrow, Nicolas giggles and shrugs. ''You know mommy loves to hear you sing and your fans do too, you know the lyrics and mommy and I will love watching you sing live for once.''
''Alright.'' Santana sighs out as Jill also turns to her with a hopeful grin. ''I would love to Jill.''
''Perfect!'' Jill squeaks out with a bright smile, she glances at the field as the final whistle sounds through and turns back to Santana. ''Kim will lead you up to the tech room so you can grab a microphone and get ready, the ladies will shower and we will hit the field again in twenty minutes.''
Santana nods her head as Kim walks over with a kind grin and walks towards the stairs after Brittany silently told her that she will quickly shower, she takes Nicolas's hand as he runs up to her and follows Kim up the stairs to the tech room.
Twenty-five minutes later she jogs back down the stairs following Kim with Nicolas after the techs helped her connect to the speakers around the stadium and smiles as the crowd cheers loudly the second a commentator announces every single player of the team walking out onto the field and join him on stage under the lead of Jill.
''Are you ready?''
''Yes!'' Nicolas squeaks out with an excited grin.
Santana nods her head as she turns to look at her and smiles as she jogs over to the commentator to announce them, she takes his hand making sure they are still partly hidden behind the dugouts so her wife won't see them and looks down. ''Ready?'' She asks.
Ladies and gentleman, before the champions of the world cup accept the trophy and celebrate with you, I just heard that we have a special guest ready to sing the anthem!
She smiles as he nods his head with a big proud grin and gently runs her hand through his hair, she takes the microphone out of her back pocket and slowly walks over to the small stage in front of the players.
Give it up for Santana Lopez accompanied by Nic Lopez on the piano!
She slowly walks up the steps hearing the excited murmur all around her and smiles as Nicolas immediately jogs over to the piano, she places the microphone she grabbed off of the piano in the stand and locks eyes with Nicolas.
She turns to the team, immediately locking eyes with Brittany. She licks her lips as she hears Nicolas start te instrumental after taking a deep breath and smiles lovingly as she notices the surprise in Brittany's eyes quickly get replaced with pride, she grabs the microphone after allowing Nicolas to lengthen the intro and glances at him with a grin.
O say can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight
O'er the ramparts we watch'd were so gallantly streaming?
She takes the microphone off of the stands as she watches her wife and her teammates all mouth the lyrics with her, noticing the pride in not only Brittany's but also Chris's and Claire's eyes and walks over to her son.
She stands behind him, placing her hand on his shoulder and looks around smiling as she notices several fans recording her. She squeezes Nicolas's shoulder as he leans back against her and lovingly runs her hand up the back of his neck to run her fingers through his dark locks, silently showing him how proud she is.
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there,
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
''Well holy fuck.'' Brittany breaths out with a proud grin as she hears Santana's clear and strong voice filling the stadium, she watches her wife and son on the small stage and glances at Chris as she feels her pat her back with a snicker.
''The pride is so clear to see B.'' Chris murmurs.
''This is the best surprise.'' Brittany just breaths out, she turns back to Santana as she hears her hold a clear high note and smiles proudly as she notices Nic also look up at his mami with a proud grin.
She licks her lips as they both turn to her after the song ends and forms a heart with a fingers hearing the fans cheer loudly, she watches them walk off of the stage as the commentator thanks them and turns to look at him as soon as Santana and Nic reached Claire.
''Ladies the bigger ceremony will happen in about a month from now, but the trophy is right here waiting for you to take it.'' He smiles as everyone cheers and looks around. ''I have enjoyed every single match that happened the past month and from the very first match it became pretty clear that you flew out to win.''
''We sure did.'' Sauer and Chris agree grinning.
''And you did.'' The commentator tells them with a proud smile as two people bring the trophy out. ''I will keep it short because more details will be spoken out loud during the big ceremony but this WC, the USA broke two world records.''
''Two?'' Jill asks in surprise as she joins her team. ''We only know of one.''
The commentator nods his head and chuckles. ''Yeah Lopez scored the fastest goal against Japan, that is world record number one.'' He pauses as the fans cheer and holler loudly and turns to Brittany. ''But as of today she broke world record number two.''
''I did what now?'' Brittany asks in surprise as her teammates proudly pat her back.
''You broke the world record of most goals scored in a world cup.'' The commentator tells her with a proud grin as he walks up to her with two medals, he holds a golden one with a cleat on it up and locks eyes with her. ''This is your medal for the fastest goal in the world.'' He informs her as he hangs it around her neck.
He holds the other up and smiles. ''This one is for the most goals in one WC.'' He looks around and clears his throat. ''With her hat-trick today, Lopez scored a total of nineteen goals this World Cup.'' He turns back to her and chuckles. ''Three more than the former world record winner Marta who won it with Seventeen goals during the 2017 World Cup, alongside of these two medals, your coach has another award from you.'' He turns to Jill and winks. ''You want to take over coach Ellis?''
Jill nods her head and steps forward. ''Brittany I drafted you because I saw a lot of potential in you and because co-captain Press couldn't shut up about your talent, after visiting a few of your matches with Angel FC I knew I had to have you on the team and drafted you before the winter tournament four years ago.''
''During those four years I kept you in my focus because I not only saw much potential, but also someone who manages to infect other people with her ambition for soccer. You not only caused the team to function even better together but together with Press and Sauer you made sure they fed off of your energy and strength to deliver amazing passes, goals and defend our own goal.''
She shows her the silver cleat trophy in her hand and smiles brightly. ''You already earned it your first match this WC, but I wanted to wait and see how you progressed during more difficult games.'' She tells her. ''The most difficult game on paper was Japan, but thanks to your fast goal and the way you motivated the team, the match was an easy win after you scored for the second time and Japan didn't manage to keep up with your fast thoughts and actions.''
''You are not only the MVP of this WC but also the key player of every single match we played.'' She continues as she hands her the trophy. ''I am looking forward to see what you can do more, but for right now, I am just incredibly proud to call you a part of the stars and stripes.''
''Thank you.'' Brittany breaths out stepping forward to hug her, she smiles as she hears her wife and son cheer the loudest and steps back into the line between Press and Sauer.
''The trophy is ours ladies.'' Jill exclaims after shooting Brittany a wink. ''Captains, please step forward and take it into our possession!''
''Actually.'' Sauer starts as she and Press keep standing. ''Coach we would like to see the woman, who we can thank for this years win to step forward and accept the trophy.''
Chris turns to Brittany as Jill just nods her head and smiles. ''What do you say Lopez, want to accept that trophy and show us who fought the hardest for this years win?''
''It was team effort girls.'' Brittany breaths out with a shy grin as the team agrees with Sauer and Chris.
''Team effort my ass.'' Sauer breaths out laughing. ''Girl we all fed off of your energy and only ran after you every match because you made an opening happen, yes we are a team, but thanks to you we stand up here and are proud to be the champions.''
''Go.'' Chris just murmurs as she nudges her, Brittany laughs as the team and fans start chanting her name and slowly steps forward as Jill also nods her head with a proud smile.
''Congratulations Lopez, you definitely deserve this honor.'' The commentator tells her as he stands beside the trophy. ''It's all yours.''
Brittany slowly takes it, feeling the team slide up beside her as everyone but them keep standing on the stage and slowly lowers it as she hears a drum roll. ''On three.'' She announces.
She smiles as she hears the intro to that's my girl over the teams loud count down and raises the trophy up in the air as soon as they reach one and the songs refrain echoes around the stadium, she jumps up and down together with the team as fire blasts up all around them and smiles as their fans cheer loudly with them.
Santana watches her wife with a loving grin, knowing she will sleep well later that night as she watches her dance and celebrate the world cup tournament with her team. She runs her hand through Nicolas's hair as he leans against her legs, feeling him move to the music and smiles lovingly as he looks up at her with a big grin. ''Ready for two weeks filled with relaxing, swimming and lots of amazing food mijo?''
Nicolas nods his head and smiles brightly. ''Ready for two weeks of honeymoon, family fun mami.'' He confirms as he hugs her around her waist, she leans down to kiss his head as she feels him yawn knowing the match also powered him out and turns back to watch her wife, feeding off of her happiness with a loving grin.
Eight hours later.
''Fuck.'' Santana smirks as she crawls back up Brittany's body, trailing kisses up her rock hard, quivering abs slick with a sheen of sweat on her way and hovers over her, bracing her hand beside her head on the pillow. ''You okay there, champion?'' She teases softly.
She laughs as she tries to shoot her a glare, a yawn making it more look like a tired scowl and kisses her nose softly. ''You don't even know how proud I am, mi amor.''
''Well if the past two hours indicate something.'' Brittany breaths out chuckling. ''I would say a lot.''
''A lot, a lot.'' Santana murmurs against her temple, she smiles as she feels her tiredly wrap her arms around her waist and slowly slides off of her to cuddle against her side. ''You will be dead on two feet tomorrow.'' She muses softly.
''Tomorrow?'' Brittany just asks, she glances at the time and laughs softly. ''More like later today.'' She corrects. ''It's four in the morning love.''
She laughs softly as she feels her lean up in surprise and kisses the underside of her jaw softly. ''We are awake for almost a day now.''
''You are awake for almost a day now.'' Santana corrects with a frown. ''Shi..''
Brittany shuts her up with a kiss and smiles slyly. ''Don't you dare apologize.'' She murmurs softly. ''Babe we are on our honeymoon, during our hone..''
''Nope our honeymoon is starting today.'' Santana whispers before she can continue. ''The world cup was a vacation for me and Nic but work for you mi amor, so starting now, in this hotel, our honeymoon starts.''
''That sounds perfect.'' Brittany murmurs with a grin, she turns on her side kissing the top of her head as she immediately slides down to cuddle into her chest and pulls her close. ''Any plans for later?''
''Today we will relax.'' Santana murmurs softly against her warm skin. ''You worked out enough to take it slow tomorrow, so you up to visit the hot spring we rented and just enjoy that and a nice dinner?''
''That sounds perfect.'' Brittany breaths out. ''So two weeks spend here in paradise, and the next two weeks, where exactly?''
''Well I will spend one night in the UK again so we won't suffer from too much jet lag and close to no sleep for you.'' Santana breaths out. ''And after mami and papi picked Nic up from the airport, we can go wherever you want Britt-Britt.''
''Wherever we want.'' Brittany murmurs, she smiles as she feels Santana nod her head and glances up at the ceiling thinking of three countries that they both would love to discover. ''Alright chose between option one, two or three love.'' She breaths out after thinking of all the countries Santana mentioned over the years.
Santana leans up on her elbow and tilts her head with a curious frown. ''Two?''
''One or two?'' Brittany asks after humming softly.
''One.''
Brittany locks eyes with her and smiles. ''Sooo.'' She drawls out. ''How does Punta Mita sound?''
''Mexico?'' Santana asks with a grin, Brittany nods her head and smiles.
''We don't have a long flight and I know it is on your list from countries to visit.'' She breaths out. ''It will also be filled with Nature, hikes and lots of relaxing on the beach.''
''That sounds amazing.'' Santana murmurs as she sits up to grab their long shirts even though Nic learned to knock and wait until one of them wakes up and tells him to enter, she slips her own on after handing Brittany hers and collapses back down in her hold with a yawn. ''So Australia and Mexico?''
Brittany hums as she scoots behind her, wrapping her arm around her waist after sliding her right arm between the pillow and her neck to pull her close and kisses her clothed shoulder. ''Two countries we can explorer for two weeks.'' She murmurs. ''And they offer everything we need, fun sightseeing spots, beautiful beaches where you can tan while I work out a bit and food.''
Santana laughs patting her abs softly and smirks. ''So I need to make sure, you won't gain weight?''
''Did I gain weight the past four years?'' Brittany asks in amusement, she snickers as she feels her shake her head and kisses the back of her neck with a soft hum. ''You already make sure I won't gain weight, love.''
She smiles as she just snickers tiredly and pulls her closer, she nuzzles her face in her dark locks as she hums happily and kisses the back of her neck. ''Let's go to sleep wifey.''
''Mh te amo, Britt-Britt.''
''I love you too baby.''