True Colors

“Tobs, it’s time for your medicine.” Kelley says as she walks out of the kitchen with pills and a big glass of water.

“Oh, gross. I hate them so much. Please don’t make me take them.” Tobin begs from her spot on the couch, where she has been for the past 2 weeks.

“You pull that crap every day and it hasn’t worked so what makes you think that it would magically work now, huh?” Kelley says as she stands in front of Tobin with her hands on her hips.

“Fine, mom.” Tobin mumbles as she takes the pills from Kelley’s hand.

Tobin was released from the hospital five days after her surgery and has been occupying the couch for the past two weeks. Everything is looking good and Tobin has been feeling very good. She likes being waited on hand and foot by her girlfriend and best friend, except for the medicine part.

Since Tobin got home Alex has practically moved into Tobin’s apartment and they have been inseparable except when Alex has training, which is where she is now.

“You are such a baby, you know that?” Kelley comments as she takes a seat next to Tobin on the couch.

“Sorry that I almost died. It takes a lot out of a person.” Tobin replies back but can’t hold back her laughter for long and neither can Kelley.

Just about that time Alex busts through the door with grocery bags in her arms. “Could I get a little help, please?” Alex asks and Tobin and Kelley turn around and both groan as they get up to help the other woman.

“Not you Tobin, go sit back down.” Alex says and Tobin ignores her and comes up behind her to kiss her neck.

“You sure you want me to go sit back down?” Tobin whispers in Alex’s ear as she reaches up the young forwards shirt. Alex gets lost in her girlfriends touch but quickly comes back to reality.

“Yes, I want you to go sit down. I’ll bring you something to eat in a minute.” Alex says as she spins out of her girlfriends grasp and begins to put things away in cabinets. She hears a long loud groan and doesn’t have to guess who it’s from.

“How much longer are you gonna hold out on her?” Kelley asks and Alex drops the box of pasta and slowly turns around to face the other soccer player.

“What are you talking about?” Alex asks hoping Kelley doesn’t mean what she just said.

“All I’m saying is that Tobin would like to get some, ya know? It’s been a long time for you guys and I think its driving her crazy.” Kelley comments as she takes the box of pasta from Alex’s hand and places it in the cabinet where it belongs.

“I am not having this discussion with you Kelley.” Alex says a she spins on her toes and focuses back on the groceries.

“Okay but if you wait any longer Tobin may explode.” Kelley says as she grabs a bag of chips and walks back to the living room.

‘What? She has no idea what she is talking about.’ Alex thinks to herself as she finishes putting away the groceries. She also busies herself doing the dishes that were left in the sink from lunch.

‘Is Tobin really going to explode?’ Alex ponders as she dips her hands into the warm water in the sink. ‘Surely not, humans can’t explode anyways.’ Alex says as she shakes her head to clear Kelley’s voice from her head.

“Alex come here!” Alex hears Kelley yell from the living room, so she strolls her way to her girlfriend and friend.

“Look what Tobin learned how to do!” Kelley yells with as much excitement as a toddler.

Alex stands in front of the pair with her arms crossed waiting to see what Tobin learned today.

“Okay babe, watch this.” Tobin says as she proceeds to stack chip after chip on top of her nose. “Is this supposed to be cool or something?” Alex asks when she realizes her child of a girlfriend is just stacking chips on her face.

“Shut up! She’ll lose her concentration.” Kelley says followed by a glare.

“This is why I should not leave you guys home alone anymore. You’re IQ’s are drastically dropping.” Alex says as she spins around and heads back into the kitchen to find something to eat for the three of them.

“Obviously Alex doesn’t know true talent even when it’s sitting on the couch in front of her.” Kelley remarks as she continues to watch her best friend stack chips on her nose.

“Maybe she’s right Kell, we haven’t really been doing much lately.” Tobin says as she watches chips come crumbling down to the sofa cushions.

“Well, what are we supposed to do? You can’t exactly go anywhere yet.” Kelley replies as she picks some of the chips off the floor and puts them back into the bag.

“That’s not true. I am a grown ass woman and I can do as I please.” Tobin says as she stands up and walks to her room.

“Tobin last time you left the living room you got dizzy and almost passed out. Don’t push it just yet.” Kelley says as she follows the young photographer to her room.

“Tobin what are you doing?” Kelley asks as she sees her best friend in boxers and a sports bra.

“Taking Alex out to dinner. We didn’t get to do anything for our one year, so I’m making it up to her.” Tobin says as she puts on a pair of ripped jeans and a blue button up shirt.

“Alex come get dressed! We’re going out baby!” Tobin yells as she walks into the bathroom to brush her hair and teeth.

“What’s with all the yelling?” Alex asks as she comes into Tobin’s bedroom.

“Tobin is taking you out to dinner.” Kelley says a she sinks back into to the hallway to give the couple alone time.

“Tobin Heath get your butt out of the bathroom now.” Alex says firmly as she stands in front of the bed.

“What’s wrong, babe?” Tobin asks with her toothbrush hanging from her mouth.

“We are not going out, so get your butt back to that couch.” Alex says as she yanks the toothbrush from her girlfriend’s mouth and walks into the bathroom.

“Why not?” Tobin asks in a defeated tone.

“Because you’re not well enough!” Alex yells as she rinses off Tobin’s toothbrush and spins around to start unbuttoning the photographer’s shirt.

“Okay, well we can do this instead.” Tobin says as she begins taking Alex shirt off of her. “No, stop. We aren’t doing that either.” Alex says a she slaps Tobin’s hands away.

“Why the hell not?” Tobin asks in a frustrated tone.

“Because you just had surgery! You aren’t going anywhere!” Alex screams at Tobin.

“Last time I checked you weren’t exactly my boss!” Tobin yells back as she buttons her shirt back up.

“I don’t want you to get hurt, Tobin! I can’t lose you!” Alex yells as tears begin to streak down her face. Tobin runs over to her girlfriend and begins to wipe the tears away.

“You aren’t going to lose me, Lex.” Tobin says as she kisses the top of Alex’s head.

“You said that before you almost died!” Alex screams and tries to wiggle out of Tobin’s arms but the photographer tightens her grip.

“Alex talk to me, what’s going on in that pretty little head of yours?” Tobin asks as she holds on to her girlfriend for dear life.

“I can’t lose you, Tobin. You’re all I’ve got.” Alex says through fitful tears. “I am right here, Alex. I promise you have me for life.” Tobin whispers into Alex’s ears and she finally feels the young forward calm down.

“We don’t have to go anywhere but I do want to give you something.” Tobin says as she walks over to her dresser and pulls out a velvet box. Alex immediately knows what is in the box and starts crying even more.

“Alex Patricia Morgan, I love you with my whole heart.” Tobin starts and Alex’s breath hitches in her throat. “You are my person and you are my home. You make me feel like a kid again and I can’t thank you enough for never leaving my side.” Tobin says with a big smile on her face.

“You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You’re competiveness scares the crap out of me and you’re cooking legit almost killed me but I wouldn’t trade you for anything in the world. You are my home Alex Morgan and I love you more than Kelley’s loves alcohol.” Tobin says and Alex laughs at this.

Tobin gets down on one knee and opens the velvet box and Alex sees the most beautiful ring ever and the biggest smile from her girlfriend. “So what I’m asking, Lex, is if you could hold onto this ring for me. I’m kinda saving it for someone special.” Tobin says a she shuts the box and get back on her feet.

“God, I hate you.” Alex says as she hits Tobin on the shoulder. “Oh you know I’m playing.” Tobin says as she looks into the love of her life’s eyes.

“Marry me.” Tobin says without breaking eye contact with those blue eyes she loves so much.

“I guess I could squeeze you in.” Alex says as she rolls her eyes. “You’re hilarious.” Tobin says a she slides the ring on her now fiancés finger.

“I love you so much, you know?” Alex says as he launches herself into Tobin’s arms and kisses her with everything she has.

“I love you too, Alice.” Tobin says and they both laugh.

“Alice, you got something on your hand.” Tobin says and Alex looks down to see the most beautiful ring resting on her ring finger.

“I know! Someone named Toby gave it to me.” Alex says as she takes a seat on the bed.

“Can I come in yet?” Alex and Tobin hear a familiar voice say.

“Yeah come on in, squirrel.” Tobin says and Kelley bursts through the door and wraps both of her friends in a big bear hug.

“This is pretty awesome, huh?” Kelley says a she looks at both of her friends.

“Best day ever.” Alex says and Tobin nods her head in agreement.

“That things a honker, huh Alex?” Kelley says as she points to her ring.

“It sure is a ‘honker’, Kell.” Alex replies back emphasizing the honker part.

“So dinner then?” Tobin asks hopeful and Alex shakes her head no.

“I’ve got something better in mind.” Alex says teasingly and Kelley gags at this. “Might want to get out of the apartment for the night, the keys to my house are in my purse.” Alex says while not breaking eye contact with her favorite brown eyes.

“Yeah go away, Kell.” Tobin says as she kisses Alex and Kelley runs out of the room.

“Wait! Don’t do it until I’m gone! I’ll be quick!” Kelley yells as she packs a bag and sprints out the door.

“That was quick.” Tobin comments and Alex nods her head in agreement.

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The following morning is filled with lots of kisses and not a lot of clothes.

“I can’t believe I am engaged.” Alex says still in awe of the ring on her finger.

“And I can’t believe that Tobin grew some balls and actually asked you.” Alex hears from the doorway of Tobin’s room.

“Kelley, what the hell? I’m naked..” Alex says as she pulls as much cover over herself as possible. “Why do you never announce your presence in a normal way?” Alex asks as she watches Kelley come and sit on the end of Tobin’s bed.

“That’s not fun. Where’s your fiancé?” Kelley asks and notices the big smile that appears on Alex’s face. Kelley in turn smiles at this because she is super happy for her current best friend and her new best friend.

“She is in the shower. She has a photo shoot to do today and invited Jude.” Alex says and Kelley visibly shutters at the mention of the teenagers name.

“Kelley quit stressing, it was an honest mistake.” Alex says as she chuckles at her friend’s facial expression.

“An honest mistake that changed my life forever,” Kelley says as she stares off into the distance.

About this time Tobin emerges from the shower and sees her best friend and her still naked fiancé chatting on her bed. “Not that I’m not thrilled you guys are spending time together but Kell, she’s naked under there so leave.” Tobin says as she hits her best friend with her wet towel.

Kelley makes her way out of the room and Tobin closes and locks the door behind her so Alex can get up and get dressed.

Alex throws the covers off her body and struts around the room and Tobin stops what she’s doing to gawk at the soccer player.

“What are you looking at?” Alex asks as she rummages through Tobin’s closet to find something to wear.

“My insanely beautiful fiancé,” Tobin says as she walks up behind Alex who is now dressed in a pair of ripped jeans and one of Tobin’s old UNC shirts.

“Let’s take a picture.” Alex says simply and Tobin nods her head.

“Kelley come here real quick!” Alex yells and then hears Kelley’s feet running across the hardwood floor.

“You have to unlock the door dumbass!” Kelley yells from the other side of the door. Tobin walks over and unlocks the door and sees a smiling Kelley bouncing in front of her.

“You want me to take a picture?” Kelley asks and Tobin looks at her in astonishment. “How did you know that?” Tobin asks and Kelley shrugs her shoulders.

“I am a psychic Tobin. You should know this by now.” Kelley says a she takes Alex’s phone from her hands and snaps a couple pictures of her newly engaged friends.

“Thanks Kell, now leave.” Tobin says and Kelley gives her the one finger salute and walks out of the room.

“Instagram or Twitter first?” Alex asks and Tobin laughs and grabs her keys and bag. Tobin kisses Alex one final time and tells her that she’ll probably be home late tonight and heads out the door to her car.

Alex wasn’t thrilled that Tobin was going back to work already but she had no say in it this time. When Tobin’s boss calls with the name Taylor Swift as her next client Alex knew that she has to let her go.

“You should put that on Instagram first and then Twitter later.” Kelley says a she pops her head into the room almost scaring Alex to death.

“Kelley I am going to kill you!” Alex yells but makes no move from her spot on the edge of Tobin’s bed. “But first the picture,” Alex says as she pulls up her Instagram. She picks the one where Tobin is smiling down at her and Alex is looking at the camera with a huge smile on her face.

@alexmorgan13: a night I will never forget. thanks to @tobinheath for the #bling

“Hey Alex, want to get some breakfast so you can show off your bling?” Kelley says right as Alex posts the picture to her Instagram waiting for friends and family to call and text her.

After posting the picture she realizes that she has yet to tell her mom or dad that she is even dating, let alone engaged to someone, but she ultimately decides that she and Tobin can visit them this weekend and explain everything in person.