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Overwhelmed (MackenzieArnoldXArnoldReader)

Warnings: mentions of Traumatic brain injury, stutter

summary: you had a Traumatic brain injury because of being hit by a car two years ago. Since the accident you have a stutter & working on getting back to your old self. Your Mom is trying her best to support your journey as you try to get back onto the pitch with the Matildas, having already returned to Pitch for your Club the Portland Thorns FC.

You were 21 years old now. It was your time to return to the Matildas . Having seen your name on the call up Sheet had surprised alot of Fans. But alot of them were super supportive.

First one to greet you when you arrived at Camp with your Mom was Kyra. She hugged you and you hugged her back.

"y/n, so happy to have you back, rumor has it you are joining Arsenal this summer." She said, you were quite surprised that she knew you had an offer. Your contract with the Portland Thorns FC was ending this Summer and even though you fought your way back onto the pitch your quality of Play was still so impressive that you got offers from Fc Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Real Madrid among others. Right now you had no idea how you would decide on where to go, but you had a secret favorite at the moment. Altough there was a team that had a really tempting Argument to go there. Because your girlfriend was playing there. It wasn't the same one as the one you were currently eyeing with.

"w-we w-w-will s-see." You replied with a smile. Hugging her back.

"Arsenal has so many tempting features. I mean i am Here! So are Steph and Caitlin!" Kyra stated. You smiled at that.

"i-i k-k-ke-keep that in mind."you let her know.

"little pest, maybe let little Arnold breathe!" Steph said and she walked over to you giving both you and your Mom a hug.

"hey Steffy!"you stammer out, offering her a smile.

"hey kiddo!" She said and smiled back.

"nice to have you back!" Steph told you.

"n-n-nice t-to be b-back!" You admitted.

"i am proud of you, Kid. We all are!" Mini stated as she walked over with Harper. The little Girl raced over and into your Arms. You picked her up.

"t-thanks Mini!" You stuttered out. Smiling at her. "Hi h-harps!" You told the little Girl in your Arms.

"hi y/n! good that you are back, i missed you lots. Camp is way more fun with you!" She informed you. You let out a soft giggle.

"m-missed you t-too." You let her know. Kissing her head.

"i saw a picture of you and your girlfriend. She is very pretty!" Harper let you know.

"i th-think s-so too!" You said and blushed softly.

"she plays football as well. Right? What's her Name?" The little girl asked.

"y-yes a-and h-her n-na-name is Lea. Sh-she pl-lays for b-bayern m-munich." You explained.

"that's in Germany." She said and you nodded your head softly in agreement. You started to get a little overwhelmed with all the talking. And Mini could tell so could your Mom.

"okay harps let's give y/n a little break. We need to put our stuff into our room." Your Mom said softly. You sat Harper down.

"See you later!" She said and waved at you and your Mom. You two waved back before walking to your room with your Mom.

When you reached it you walked inside. Placing your Suitecase and bag aside, taking your shoes of and lying down on your bed. Breathing in and out slowly.

Your Mom sat down on the bed and gently stroked your back. She frowned when she noticed the tears on your face.

"y/n, hey please look at me." Your Mom said and you turned to fully look at her.

"m-maybe i shouldn't return just yet. It's overwhelming." You stammered out.

"Love ,you went through so much. And Had to Fight for things. You have come so far, If you really don't feel ready then that's okay. What you accomplished is already impressive!" She let you know. Seeing everyone was so nice and you want to get back on the pitch but things sure were intense for you. So you felt overwhelmed. You were about to say something in return when your Phone rang. You quickly pulled it out of the Pocket of your jeans.

"it it is l-lea." You told your Mom.

"i will give you some space and Go find Caitlin!" Your Mom answered and walked out of the room. You answered the face time call.

"hi love, are you okay? You look like you have been crying." Your girlfriend stated.

"h-hi b-babe, j-just g-got overwhelmed." You stammered out. Sniffling softly.

"that i understand. Sometimes even i get overwhelmed without what you fight every day. And i am proud of you for everything you have accomplished. You already play for your Club again and If this Camp is too overwhelming you can try another time to Play for your country. Or not play for the Tillies at all. Altough i know you talk about it alot. And have passion for it. It's always okay to Change your mind!" Lea told you. You and Lea met five months ago, during vacation in italy. You knew who she was and she knew who you were before. But she has met you with your stutter and never cared about that. She fell in love with you anyways.

"i th-think it m-might be m-more all t-the t-talking i have to do." You admitted.

"oh, babe are you insecure about your speech?" Your girlfriend asked.

"y-yes!" You said softly.

"y/n, my love. people who judge you are stupid and don't deserve to be in your Life! Same goes for people making fun of you! I mean you are amazing in every way." She let you know and offered you a soft smile. You smiled back slightly. Your girlfriends voice was very calming right now. It helped you feel less overwhelmed. You talked for a few more minutes before ending the call. You put on a Training Kit cause you would start practice tonight.

Your Mom returned to the room a little while later.

"how was the Talk with Lea?" She wanted to know.

"g-good. sh-she helped me with my feelings." You explained.

"glad to hear that." She answered and pulled you into a hug. You hugged your mom back.

"t-teammeeting soon." You replied.

"yes you are right. Let's go " your Mom said.

In the meeting room with your teammates and the staff, you sat in between your Mom and Steph. Steph was one of many people that stood by you while you got injured and helped you through it. She was like an aunt to you.

"you okay, kiddo?" She asked.

"j-just a b-b-it stressed." You admitted.

"about what? Playing again?" Steph wanted to know. Gently squeezing your shoulder.

"t-talking to p-people. in-interviews and st-stuff l-like th-that. W-worried th-they make f-fun o-off me." You explained. You did give a few Interviews after your Injury and for your Club. But those were mostly sit down Interviews and you had time to prepare a bit. Interviews for The national Team were a totally different Story. The audiance and Media interest was so much bigger.

"we will always be there to Support you! You got this! You accomplished so much." She let you know. During the team meeting everyone was telling you they would always support you and showed how proud and loved you were.

You practiced together that day and all day the next day before you made your debut after the accident. Playing your first 45 minutes for the Tillies. The Fans supported you and the Interview after the Game was great as well. Steph was next to you as the Team captain and you two worked well Together. Of course they would always be people on the Internet with Bad comments but everyone you Loved and that loved you made sure you focused on the good comments. And not on the few mean ones.