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Tobin and Christen lay in bed watching tv. Christen's leg is perched over Tobin's. They are snuggled very close together not even the cat can get between. They are watching a comedian on Netflix. Tobin smirks at the way Christen chuckles at the jokes. Tobin loves the way she laughs at thing whether they are funny or not. That happens a lot when Tobin tells a joke and Christen will laugh at her regardless if she thinks it's funny but Tobin loves it anyway.
Tobin closes her eyes and lays there to listen mostly to Christen's small laughs. She is running tomorrow through her mind. She has practice early then a one on one training mid afternoon with the strength coach. The the rest of the day will belong to her and Christen. It will be their one year anniversary tomorrow. Tobin almost forgot but she has something very special planned. She has been planning for months but almost let the slip up on her. She rented a space at the local park that over looks the water. It is settled up on a hill so it will be perfect to have a small dinner and sit together to watch the sun set. As Tobin smiles to herself as the thinks of how perfect the night will be she noticed the room had grown quite. When she opens her eyes to find Christen has fallen asleep and the rest mode tv is on the home screen of Netflix. Tobin gently reaches for the remote in her hand. Turning the tv off and softly kissing Christen's head Tobin also reaches over to turn the lights out.
As she lays her head on her pillow she thinks back to the first time she saw Christen. It was during training camp just a little over two years ago. Tobin was very intrigued at the new girl who shyly smiled at everything around her. The locker room is always a hard place for the new girl. It's loud. People are cheering each other on. There are even some dancing on tables. As Christen put on her uniform for the first time and laced up her boots she sat quietly in from of the locker that had her name on it. Then Tobin being the quiet and observant one sat across the room and watched her with an interest that had to be the explored.
Tobin remembers something that she generally would not do. She got up and walked over and placed herself on the bench next to Christen. At first she thought maybe it was too much. She thought about quickly getting up and walking away. She already sat down. She didn't want Christen to think she was weird or anything. As Tobin opened her mouth she felt her cheeks begin to grow hot. Of course they were also a light shade of red. Christen face lite up as a smile grew across her face. She tucked her head in a sheepish manor. Tobin extended her hand to Christen as a warm gesture. She also said "Hi, my name is Tobin." As soon as the words rolled off her tongue she wished she could take them back. Not sure how this introduction is going Tobin is surprised by the reaction she gets. As Christen reaches out her hand she puffs out her chest as a sign of confidence. A broad smile illuminates across her face and she gives Tobin a firm hand shake. And replies "My name is Christen!" She seems a little over excited to introduce herself. This is her first year to the national team. She is eager to make friends and get to know everyone.
Tobin stands to her feet and says "Practice is about to begin. Do you need a partner for today?" As Tobin asked this question she knew that her partner was normally Alex. She didn't think Alex would be mad since Christen was new but she was so wrong. When Alex walked up to Tobin on the field ready to begin. Tobin glanced at Christen. Alex looked at Tobin in disgust, "Tobin we have been practice partners forever." Tobin knew that Alex was very strict about keeping routine but Tobin wanted to get to know Christen a little more. Christen turned her head away and as Alex walked away she whispered to Tobin, "Do you want to work with her? She seems to want to work with you." As Tobin feels the slight hurt in her voice she quick says "no". Christen's eye lift and met with Tobin. Tobin knows there is something special about her and she a burning desire to find out what any that may be. Tobin grins as the whistle blows for practice to begin.