This is where things begin to happen I swear this story is way to boring atm.

Chapter 4: Disguises

The girl and I stared at each other shocked. Shit no one suppose to know I play football. Mahn now everyone will think I'm a weirdo, it's not that I mind I'm just trying not to get bullied again and still be myself. Difficult choice but still. I waited for Becky to say something still tongue tied, I didn't know what to say . Finally I gathered up the courage to speak sighing that we might never talk again because she will probably de-friend me.

"Becky what are you doing here ?" I ask her cautiously.

"Well I dropped off to say hi but . . . Danny are you playing football ?" she responds looking at me in shock. Cutting straight to the chase.

I sigh, "Yeah, I do so um you can hate me now"

"Huh? You really think I wouldn't want to be friends with you because you play football ?" The brunette laughs shaking her head.

"Uh. . . Yeah ?" I squeak.

"That's so stuiped Danny, I'm not so shallow, besides I've already accepted you as a friend can't back down now huh," Becky jokes.

I laugh and hug her. So I guess I was being a bit over dramatic because I didn't fit in to this school of stereotypes. Maybe I can change that then. If Becky can accept me for playing football I'm sure there's others who will as well.

"So you really don't think I'm a weirdo for loving football ?" I ask sitting down on the grass.

"Nah, but I shouldn't be shocked that you're a bit boyish, it's nothing bad," She says sitting next to me,"But unfortunately the school won't let you play, the principal is a tad bit . . ."

"Sexist?" I suggest,"Well I still want to play for the team"

Becky laughs,"You sound like that girl in she's the man"

"Wait that's it! I can pretend to be a boy and get on the team," I click my fingers, "Bec you're a genius"

"What no, Daniella stop this is a terrible idea, tryouts are this afternoon you'll never make it, forget what I said"

I think for a second and run inside the house pulling my best friend's hand. My parents must think I'm insane. Peter is gone away to university so I can dig in his room for some clothes.

"So here's the idea," I say to her laying the clothes on my bed. A black leather jacket, grey t-shirt and black jeans. Becky sits on my study chair and spins blocking her ears and singing blah blah blah. She doesn't want to hear my idea out. Pretending to be a boy to get onto the football team is not the worst idea I came up with.

I roll my eyes,"Please listen, pretty please," I beg.

Who can resist green puppy dog eyes.

"What Danny ? This is a risky idea what if they catch you ?" She asks folding her arms,"This isn't a good idea"

"Okay if they recognise me as a girl then I will give up the whole idea but, if not I'll try out for the football team, deal?"

"Fine," she sighs,"What are friends for"

"That sounded like Ty when we took off with Xavier"

"That's not a good idea"

"What?"

"Calling Xray by his name"

"He can't hear me"

"Still"

"Still what?"

"You should really stop saying that Danny Xray doesn't let anyone call him Xavier, not even his girlfriend Stephanie," Becky warns exasperated, throwing her hands in annoyance. 

"Sure kid," I mock salute, "Let's get going"

Becky did tell me people call him Xray because he can see through players weaknesses or some shit like that, I hope he doesn't recognise me. But then again football jocks are known to be retards and oblivious. So I don't any one will really notice. I hope this works, I really want to play for the team.

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I see the coach chasing another boy off the team and get nervous. Becky and I took the underground train here after I changed into my brother's clothes which are too loose but surprisingly similar to my own. I also asked my best friend to put some makeup for me making me look scruffy and boyish like. I also put on a red snapback and took out my glasses replacing it with brown contact lens.

"You're okay ?" Becky asks as the next boy leaves with a shin bruise. That must of hurt like hell.

I glance at her worridly. Did you know football is the most popular sport in the world? I'm not lying Google it.

"Last kid come on," The coach orders. I gulp. That's me.

"Wish me luck," I whisper to Bec and walk up to the coach.

"Name?" He asks looking at the clipboard.

"Uh . . . Swift," I reply how original, "Dan Swift"

"Alright get on the field"

Tryouts don't really work like other schools. It's much more complicated for-god-knows-what-reason. Eleven players go on the field and from there whoever isn't good enough against the current squad (which is the opposition ) is kicked off and a substitute like me is put on. Hey I said it's complicated. The coach blew the whistle signalling the end of the forty five minutes and I walked of to the bench and got a bottle of water from my duffel bag. After a few gulps, coach called the newbies.

"Alright men, this is your captain Xray, he will read out the list of new players for the team"

Xavier stood next to coach, his white hair wet and messed up, dressed in a black hoodie and same colour jeans. How does he not feel hot in that thing? I took our my leather jacket when I started playing.

"Um okay here's the list of recruits," He frowns looking at coach confused,"Dan Swift "

I smile happily. Yes,  I'm on the team, this is so lit! I want to do a happy dance but these guys will think I'm on a looney. Oh what the heck! Apparently I'm the only one who made the team which is exciting but kinda scary. Coach looks really strict. Becky was kind of upset that I'm pretending to be a boy but happy nevertheless because football my life. She congratulated me on the way out. Practice is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I can't wait!

"Hey Honey how was tryouts?" Mum asks when I come in waving at my best friend. Oh right, I told my mother I'm trying out for football.

"Yeah, it went awesome I'm on the team!" I say excitedly, "So I've been wondering I'm having friends over tomorrow okay?"

"Of course dear, but are any boys?" Mother inquires a bit sternly, crossing her arms.

"Um, yes two out of four, they're decent guys, but why does it matter? My best friend is a guy and so we're most of my friends from Thornfalls," I reply scrunching my eyebrows.

"That's why I asked Danny, I'm happy you're making friends with girls one times you tend to be a bit . . . " Mum says in riddles. I furrow my eyebrows but she doesn't say any more on the subject and waves it of,"You look tired darling have a rest, dinner will be ready soon its toad-in-a-hole"

I nod confused and go to up to my bedroom skipping stairs causing my legs to ache even more. I throw my jacket across the bed too exhausted to care and dig in my untidy wardrobe for pj's before going for a nice shower.

After a nice sleep, I woke up ate and went to watch a laliga game with dad. There isn't much EPL because of the Euro 2020 qualifiers. So we settled for a Athletico vs Barcelona the awesome team. At half time I got more popcorn before sitting back on the sofa, my father's eyes glued to the screen as the commentator well comments in the background.

"The midfield passes to Sanchez now to Messi , the captain running forward dribbling passed the goalkeeper and a shot to the the top right corner of the net!"

"SCORRREE !" Dad and I  yell toppling the bowl of popcorn on the floor. My father can be such a kid when it comes to football or our favourite teams playing.

Don't get me wrong I love Tottenham even if they're 10th on the league but Barcelona is my favourite Spanish team. Like for serie A I watch PSG playing or Ligue 1 I support Juventus. When it comes to the Bundesliga though I used to be a fan of Bayern Munich but now that I've seen Thorgan Hazard I changed to Dortmund.

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This is just the beginning people it gets more interesting . Check up Thorgan Hazard !!!

Also those football matches actually did take place, just a few months ago though. When I originally wrote this chapter.

Who saw the game of Bayern Munich beating Tottenham 7-0 it so sad.

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