On the training field, Tom greeted all of his teammates. Soccer Aid 2024. What a great event! Perhaps England will finally win against World XI?

His eyes stopped on one particular person. Tom's mouth went dry and eyes widened. Why was his ex there? Why was his ex in the same outfit? It couldn't be... right?

Sure, the break up was mutual and years ago, but Tom wasn't certain about having to play with someone he once was with romantically. He glanced over at his fiancée, Zawe, and his two year old son, Theo, on the tribunes. They had his back. It would be fine.

After a moment, he took a deep breath and approached to greet his ex lover, silently hoping they wouldn't make it awkward.

"Hey, looks like we're on the same team." Tom said with a smile, eyes scanning the jersey. "Long time no see."