"You excited to see your girlfriend?" Ash asks me as we walk up to Kensington Palace.

Since this year is an Olympic year and Great Britain qualified for Women's football they, Great Britain, are scheduling friendlies to get ready for the Olympics. We, the United States, are their first friendly opponents and we came to London to play them at Wembley Stadium.

"Very." I say with a smile.

As we're walking up to the door Anna told us to go to, the door opens and out comes my Princess.

"BABA." I shout and take off running.

As I get to Anna she opens her arms and I jump into them then I wrap my legs around her waist.

"Hello My Love." Anna says into my chest then she looks up at me. "I missed you."

"Hi Baba." I say with a smile then I softly kiss MY Princess. "I missed you too."

"You act like you didn't just see each other 3 weeks ago." Tobin says.

"You live with your girlfriend so hush." I say and look at her.

"You live with Gal?" Anna questions.

"Yeah." Tobin says and blushes. "Gal asked me to move in during Christmas so I'm living with her and the munchkins during the off season."

"And during the regular season?" Anna asks.

"I'm going to try to visit as often as possible."

"Cool." Anna says as she sets me down then she intertwines our hands. "You ladies ready for a tour then dinner?"

The team nod so we all head into the palace.

"I thought it'd be more busy." Alex says.

"I had the Palace closed." Anna says as she leads us to her apartment in the palace.

"Who all lives here?" Julie asks.

"Me, my brother William and his family, Harry and Meghan do when they have business here, um Princess Eugenie and her husband, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent." Anna says as we get to her apartment.

"Nice place." Pinoe says.

"Thanks." Anna says and leads us into a spare bedroom then she opens a closet in the spare bedroom. "You guys can leave your fancy dress stuff in here then we can grab it later."

Anna's taking us to some fancy lounge later and we need to dress up.

All the girls put their stuff in the big walk in closet then we leave Anna's apartment and start walking around the palace.

"AUNTIE CHRISSY." I hear Charlotte yell when we turn around a corner.

"Hi." I say with a smile then squat down as the little girl runs at me.

Once Charlotte gets to me I wrap her in my arms then stand up.

"I missed you." Charlotte says.

"I missed you too." I say as Anna approaches.

"Hey Rugrat." Anna says and kisses Charlottes head. "Where's your Mum?"

"Mummy said to get you since dinner is ready." Charlotte says.

"Well lead the way then Princess." Anna says.

I let Charlotte down then she grabs Anna's hand and leads her through the Palace.

"She's so cute." Mal says as we follow the two Princess'.

"All the kids are cute." I say.

"AUNTIE CHRISSY." George shouts when we get to the dinner room.

"Hey Bubba." I say with a smile as the 6 year old crashes into my legs.

"Hi." George says and looks up at me.

"How are you sweetie?" I ask as I look down at him.

"Good."

"Georgie." Anna whines. "Stop stealing my girlfriend."

"My girlfriend." George says and holds my hand.

"Oh you better run." Anna says with a smile.

George smiles at his aunt then starts running around the dinner room. Eventually Anna catches up to the youngster then she starts tickling him.

"My girlfriend." Anna mumbles while tickling the little boy.

George loudly laughs as his aunt tickles him while I slyly take a picture.

"Uh oh." Kate says from behind me so I turn around to see her smiling. "Why did Anna bring out the tickle monster?"

"George called me his girlfriend." I say with a smile.

"Uh oh." Kate says with a smile.

"Mummy....Help..." George says while laughing

Kate chuckles then she walks over to Anna and her son.

"Alright Anna." Kate says. "I think that's enough tickles for now."

Anna lets George get up then the little boy sticks his tongue out at Anna so she sticks her tongue out at him.

"Dinner's ready by the way." Kate says.

"Ooh food." Anna says then she turns to us. "Sit wherever you want."

All of the girls on the team pick a spot at the table then the food and drinks get brought out.

"This smells so good." Kelley moans.

"I hope it is ma'am." The head chef says.

"Oh it will be." Anna says and digs in as does everyone else.

After she is done eating, while the rest of us are talking, Anna plays with the rings on my fingers.

"Bored Anna?" Ash asks.

"Nope. Just another reason to hold her hand" Anna says causing me to blush.

"Well that's cute as crap." Mal mumbles as Anna looks at the watch on my arm

"Oh." My girlfriend says and gets everyone's attention. "We probably need to start getting ready so there are 5 open rooms in my apartment with ensuites so I guess choose a room to shower in then meet in the living room then we'll leave."

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"You're so pretty." I whisper while I wrap my arms around my forward.

"You look absolutely gorgeous in that suit." Christen says and spins around in my arms. "It's just a shame we aren't the only one's staying here tonight."

We'll be back late so the coaching staff is letting them stay with me for the night.

"Why?" I innocently ask.

"Because I'd enjoy taking it off of you." Christen seductively says

"PEOPLE IN THE ROOM." Ash shouts as she and the rest of the team come into the living room.

"Sorry." My girlfriend and I say in unison then I hold my necklace and tie out to her.

"Can you help me?" I ask.

"Yep." Christen says and takes the necklace she got me for Christmas.

I spin around and hold my long red hair up then Christen clasps my necklace around my neck. Next, Christen takes my tie as I turn around then she puts it around me and ties it for me.

"Thank you." I say as Christen flips my collar down.

"You're very welcome Baba." Christen says then she pecks my lips.

"Everyone showered and ready to go?" I ask.

Everyone on Christen's team nods so we head out of my apartment and I lock the apartment up then we head out to the waiting cars. I make sure each driver knows where to go then I get in the car with Tobin, Carli, and Christen.

"Ready Ms. Anna?" Daniel asks.

"Yes Daniel." I say so Daniel starts driving. "Daniel I did give you those tickets for the match right?"

"You did." Daniel says with a smile. "You made Sophia very happy."

"Good." I say with a smile.

"Tickets?" Christen questions.

"Daniels daughter is a huge football fan so I made a deal with her that if she did well in her first term of Year 5 then I'd get her, her family, and a few of her friends tickets to the game you are playing in a few days."

"Oh...What would Year 5 be in America?"

"I believe it's fourth grade." I say.

"Correct Ms. Anna." Daniel says.

"Who's your daughter's favorite player?" Tobin asks as I intertwine my hand with Christen's

"Her favorites are Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton, Fran Kirby, Jordan Nobbs, Ms. Christen, Tobin Heath, Carli Lloyd, and Kelley O'Hara." Daniel says. "Sophia has a lot of favorites."

"She picked some good Women." I say with a smirk.

"Yes she did." Daniel says with a smirk.

"Does he know who we are?" Tobin whispers.

"Yeah." I whisper back. "He just doesn't want to make you uncomfortable."

"Oh." Tobin says as Daniel stops outside the lounge.

"Thank you Daniel." I say

"Of course Ms. Anna." Daniel says. "You ladies have a nice night."

"Bye Daniel." Christen says.

"Bye Ms. Christen." Daniel says as we slide out of the car.

Once everyone is out of their cars Daniel and the rest of the drivers leave so we head into the lounge.

"Hey Anna." Tobi says when we enter.

Tobi is the owner of the lounge and he's also married to Leah who's one of the ladies I ran the HALO Cup with.

"Hey Tobi." I say and hug the tall man.

Tobi then leads us back to a private part of the lounge then he hands us menu's.

"Someone will be by to take your order." Tobi says then leaves.

"How do you know the owner?" Christen asks.

"He's Leah's Husband." I say.

"Oh." Christen says as a waiter arrives.

The waiter takes everyone's drink and snack orders then he return to the kitchen. 5 minuets later our drinks are brought out and 10 minutes after that the snacks are brought out.

Everyone talks and drinks for an hour and everything is going perfect until Christen goes to get the two of us a drink.

"Who does he think he is?" I ask out loud while looking at someone try to flirt with MY girl.

"Christen looks very uncomfortable." Mal says then I stand up.

"I'll handle this." I say.

I walk over to my girlfriend and stand in-between her and the prick flirting with her.

"Who the fuck are you?" I angrily ask.

"I am Prince Harry." The dude says.

"You sure about that?" I ask and the guy nods. "Funny you should say that because you look nothing like my brother."

"And why would I look like your peasant brother?"

"Hold that thought." I say and get out my phone and FaceTime my brother

He's in America for some reason.

"Hey sis." Harry says.

"Hi Harry." I say and smile at my brother. "You'll never guess who I met."

"Who?" My brother asks with an amused smile.

Annoyingly this happens frequently.

I turn my phone and show Harry the dude masquerading as him.

"Apparently this is Prince Harry." I say.

"Fuck." The dude flirting with my girl says.

"Fuck is right." Harry says. "I'd leave and rethink your life if I was you."

"Bye." I say and look at the guy who runs away then I turn the phone back to me and Christen.

"Hey Christen." Harry says.

"Hey Harry." My girlfriend says.

"You ready to be beaten by the British?" Harry teases.

"WE'RE GONNA WIN." Kelley yells.

"Dammit Kelley." Ash says. "You yelled in my ear you ass."

"Harry we gotta go." William says then she appears on screen. "Oh hey Anna. Hey Christen."

"Hey." My girlfriend and I say in unison.

"Come on Harry. We gotta go to the White House." William says.

"Have fun with that." I tease.

"Trust me." Harry groans. "We won't."

"Bye you two." I say and Christen waves.

"Bye." My brother's say.

"Here you are ladies." The bartender says and slides us the drinks.

Christen and I take our drinks then we return to our area.

"Can you check and make sure this doesn't have alcohol?" Christen shyly asks.

"Of course My Love." I say then take a ship of her drink. "Nope your clear to drink."

"Awesome." Christen says then takes a drink. "That's so good."

"What'd you guys get?" Ash asks.

"I got a Shirley temple and Christen got a...." I say and look at my girl.

"I got a fruity Fizz." Christen says.

"What is that?" Kelley asks. "Cause it sounds alcoholic."

"It's fruit juice topped with soda water. This one is an orange and cranberry juice mix garnished with an orange slice and maraschino cherry." I say then everyone looks at me. "It's one of my favorites here."

"It's delicious." Christen says and takes another sip.

"So are you." I say and nudge my girl.

"Anna." Christen mumbles while blushing.

"You're cute when you blush." I say then kiss Christen's cheek.

"Aww." Kelley says while sipping on a beer. "You two are so cute together."

"Speaking of cute together." I say then look at Ash and Ali. "Congratulations on your nuptials."

"Thank you." Ali says and leans into Ash who kisses her head.

"Nuptials?" Mal asks.

"Fancy word for marriage" I say.

"Oh."

Everyone returns to their conversations so I look at my girlfriend and bring her into my arms.

"I love you Princess." I mumble into her hair then I kiss her head.

"I missed you too Baba." Christen says then she looks up at me and smiles. "And I can't wait to fall asleep in your arms again."

"Me either My love." I say and softly kiss the forward. "Me either."