A couple of minutes after the end of match I'm in Em's entryway putting on my shoes, she's leaning against a nearby wall watching me get my belongings in order. "Next match at your place" she exclaims making me smile while I take the car key out of my purse, "yes, I'll get the snacks and you bring yourself" I reply and hug her, "perfect, now go enjoy your first couple sleepover with Mase" I nod and she winks making me chuckle as I leave her flat for the night. My thoughts shifting to Mason, who is going to be meeting me at his place soon. My steps quicken when I leave Em's building, getting in the car where I have my overnight bag filled with essentials for the night and tomorrow morning. My sat nav is already set to Mason's house so I follow the directions with my stomach fluttering nervously the whole ride there, like a case of stage fright.

Once I roll up to the pad where I need to enter the security code I grab my phone to find the numbers Mason told me would unlock the gate. I release the breath I was holding while punching in the code when the gate starts to open in front of my car, feeling like I've succeeded after getting through the first step of the midfielder's instructions. When I park I grab the bag in my backseat before stepping out of the car. An unexpected feeling of home comes over me as I look up at the house, smiling while I walk towards the front door, only stopping to lift the doormat, a key sitting there as expected. My hand shakes slightly as I pick it up, nerves reappearing when I brush my fingers against the cool metal, biting my lip while pushing it into the lock, turning it until the door unlocks.

My steps are silent as I go into the dark house, eyes adjusting as I kick off my shoes. I find the light switch and flick it on, smiling when I see a vase of flowers sitting on the kitchen counter. My eyes go to the small note perched in the petals, pretty flowers for my gorgeous girl, my heart flutters at the words so I tuck the small paper into my purse before shuffling over to the couch. I let my bags drop to the floor by my feet and I curl up under one of the nearby blankets letting out a yawn in the process. When I feel my eyes start to close I sit up and blink a couple of times, wanting to stay up to see Mason when he gets back. I slip a hand from my blanket burrito to grab the remote for the TV, turning it on in hopes that watching something will keep me awake.

Before I know it I hear the front door opening and closing, my focus leaving the show on the TV to shift to Mason. He steps into the main living space making me grin, by I don't say anything just watch him step towards the kitchen where his eyes go to the flowers, smiling because I assume he saw the missing note. That's when he looks towards me, I pop my fingers out of the blanket and wiggle them in greeting, his eyes light up before he comes over to me. "You're here!" He exclaims, "where else would I be Mase?" I reply as he sits next to me on the couch his arms immediately coming around me, "Not at my place that's for sure" I sigh and lower my head to rest on his shoulder, "but my favourite person is here, there's nowhere that compares" he tugs me closer and kisses my head softly, a comfortable silence falling between us.

"You were great out there Mase" I say a couple of seconds later, "I had to impress my girl" he replies making me giggle and lift my head. "You don't need to impress me, I already like you" he shrugs while looking down at me, "never hurts though" I shake my head at his reasoning but smile nonetheless. "Please tell me you gave Dec hell" Mason laughs and lowers his head to brush his nose against mine, "I always do Lee" I bring my hand up to his stubble covered cheek before ghosting my lips over his, "good now let's go to sleep I'm pooped" he groans when I slip out of his arms to stand up, not even sorry for teasing him. After a couple of steps I peer over my shoulder, "I hope you're coming because I have no idea where I'm going in this house" Mason jumps off the couch with a chuckle and gently takes my hand to lead me up the stairs.

As I drop my overnight bag on Mason's bed to grab my pjs he stops me by taking my wrist. I look at the midfielder to see him holding out a shirt for me, "wear my shirt" he mumbles with a small smile on his face. I giggle at Mason's statement and turn to him, "your house your rules Mase" I reply and take the soft shirt from his hand. He laughs as I walk into his bathroom to change quickly, a smile coming to my face when the t-shirt is perfectly oversized on me. My fingers play with the hem of the well worn shirt as I step back into the bedroom, my hair now in a bun on top of my head. Mason is focused on his phone so he doesn't notice me coming back into the room, until I walk up to where he's sitting on the edge of the bed. My hands go to the midfielder's shoulders before gently moving into his hair, he looks up and puts his phone down next to him. I smile and he does the same as he brings his hands to the back of my newly exposed legs, goosebumps appearing at his touch, "why'd you tease me like that Cleo" I shrug and he tugs me closer between his legs, "it was fun" I add, he hums and I decide to put him out of his misery. So I lower my head to press a gentle kiss to his lips, his fingers dig into my thighs briefly before they trail up to the hem of the shirt i'm wearing.

When I pull away he whines quietly and opens his eyes to look up at me, "you drive me crazy Lee" I blush at his intense gaze, raking my fingers through his post-match messy hair, "I don't mean to" he shakes his head dislodging my fingers in the process, "no way baby, that's definitely not a bad thing" my heart flutters at the new pet name and he takes my silence as an opportunity to grab my hand, peppering soft kisses to my knuckles before moving to my wrist and then my forearm. "You drive me crazy too Mase" I interject making him look up with a grin, "especially that smile of yours" I add quietly while looking into his dark eyes which are bright with what I can only describe as happiness. "You're standing too much Lee, come to bed" he murmurs while shifting further onto the bed, his fingers leaving my skin to do so. I nod while padding towards the empty side of his bed, fingers nervously playing with the hem of the borrowed shirt on my body. Mason lifts the covers for me, a huge smile on his face as he watches me get onto the bed, immediately sliding over to his warm body. Once he lowers the covers across our bodies I put my hand on his chest while I lay my head on his shoulder, "I wish I could come home to you every night" Mason murmurs while placing a hand on my lower back. I turn my head away from the midfielder to hide the goofy smile on my face at the idea of him thinking about a sliver of a future with me. "Don't think I can't see you smiling like a lunatic" I giggle quietly and lift my head slightly so that he can see me better, "I can't believe you think about stuff like that" he furrows his brows at my statement, "is that hard to believe?" I shrug before looking down at his chest, "he never talked about a future like that" Mason tenses up at my reasoning before winding an arm around my body tightly to bring me impossibly closer. "Lee look at me" I lift my head again, "I want that cute domestic stuff with you, whether it's now or in five years" I smile and shift my body so that I can press a kiss to his lips, "I'm so happy that I met you Mase" I murmur while pulling away. He kisses my head and brings his down to his shoulder, "me too gorgeous, now enough talking let's fucking sleep, we both deserve it" I laugh and press my lips to his chest before snuggling into him even more, my eyes fluttering closed as I listen to the footballer's heartbeat, which pulls me to sleep.