Skye had been in LA for less than 24 hours, and things were already spiraling in the best way possible.

Because for the first time since this entire thing started, she and Nika weren't hiding anymore.

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A Morning That Feels Different

She woke up with Nika's arms around her, the soft rhythm of her breathing making Skye smile before she even opened her eyes.

Nika stirred slightly, pulling Skye closer.

"Morning," she murmured, voice raspy.

Skye smirked. "Morning, girlfriend."

Nika froze for a second before groaning into the pillow. "You're so annoying."

Skye laughed. "You love it."

Nika didn't even argue.

She just sighed, burying her face into Skye's shoulder. Because yeah, she did.

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The Instagram Post That Ends It All

Skye was scrolling on her phone when a very stupid idea popped into her head.

She turned the camera on, shifting slightly so Nika's arm was still very much visible, along with the lazy morning sunlight streaming through the curtains.

She snapped a picture and opened Instagram.

Skye Buckers – @skybuckets
felt cute, won't delete later ✨

Attachment: A photo of her in bed, Nika's arm around her waist.

She hit post and tossed her phone on the bed.

Nika blinked. "What did you just do?"

Skye grinned. "Something fun."

Nika grabbed her phone, eyes widening as the likes exploded instantly.

"Skye," she groaned, hiding her face in her hands.

Skye was cackling. "Ohhh, we are so cooked."

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The Internet Freaks Out

@uswntfanpage: NO WAY SKYE JUST SOFT-LAUNCHED HER GIRLFRIEND LIKE THIS
↳ @basketballjunkie: IT'S NIKA. I KNOW IT'S NIKA.
↳ @arsenalwfcupdates: THE TIMELINE IS IN SHAMBLES

@NikeWomen: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@trinrodman: about time smh

@paigebuckers: everyone act surprised 😐

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The Nike Shoot – Chaos (as Expected)

Skye didn't even have time to keep up with the internet melting down because she had a Nike shoot with Paige.

And somehow, Trinity was also there.

"Why are you here?" Skye asked as they walked into the set.

Trinity grinned. "Because I told Nike I'd cause problems if they didn't invite me."

Paige snorted. "That sounds about right."

The shoot was insane.

Skye in full Nike drip, holding a football.
Paige next to her, spinning a basketball on her finger.
Trinity just standing there, looking way too cool for no reason.

At one point, the photographer told them to "look competitive," and Skye immediately tried to tackle Paige.

It ended with Paige chasing her around the set while Trinity filmed everything.

"How are we professionals?" Paige asked between breaths.

Skye smirked. "Who said we were?"

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National Team Time

After the chaos of the Nike shoot, Skye was back on a plane, heading to USWNT camp.

When she arrived, Emma Hayes was already smirking.

"Big week for you, huh?" she said as Skye walked into the training center.

Skye grinned. "Just keeping life interesting, Coach."

The rest of the team?

They were waiting.

As soon as Skye walked in, they pounced.

Trinity was the first one to throw an arm around her. "Ladies and gentlemen... we got her."

Sophia Smith was cackling. "Bro, you really just dropped that like a bomb and disappeared."

Emily Fox shook her head. "You are actually insane."

Skye just grinned, completely unbothered.

"I don't see the problem."

Lindsey Horan crossed her arms. "The problem is that the entire world is obsessed with you and Nika, and you did nothing to help."

Skye shrugged. "Not my fault they can't handle greatness."

Everyone groaned.

Emma just laughed, shaking her head.

"Alright, superstar," she said. "Let's see if you can back up that confidence on the pitch."

Skye grinned. "Oh, you already know."

And just like that, the madness of camp had officially begun.

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END OF CHAPTER 65
    •    Skye and Nika? No longer a secret.
    •    Nike shoot? Absolute chaos.
    •    USWNT camp? Ready for whatever Skye brings.

And something told Skye... this was only the beginning.