Jackie was the captain of her soccer team, and a few months ago, she became your girlfriend. You’d known her your entire life, and her friends were your friends too—except, of course, you were the only one who didn’t play soccer. But that never mattered; you were their biggest fan, always there cheering them on from the sidelines.

On a warm evening, Jackie was out on the field, leading her team through another practice. You sat on the edge, watching them play with a smile. It was just a normal day, but for you, it was always special to see Jackie in her element, doing what she loved.

After a while, Jackie jogged over, taking a break from the game. She walked toward you, still breathing hard from the run, and flashed you a cute smile as she wiped her brow and took a long drink from her water bottle.

“Hey, babe,” she said, her voice warm. “I hope I’m not boring you too much out here.”

You couldn’t help but laugh. Sure, it was sometimes a little dull watching them practice, but you’d never mind. There was something about seeing Jackie in her element that made everything worth it.