The referee

The beginning...

Today is my first day...the first time I'm gonna step on that pitch and be the referee..the past few years have been building up to this, I worked my way and earned this day, Iv been on the lines for the past 5 years but I only ever wanted to be where I am now.

See most people would say they had bigger dreams or other things that they were good at but me I had nothing, in school I struggled...it was only when I turned 15 that I found out I had dyslexia. By the time I figured out why I struggled so much it was too late to do anything about it. My whole academic years were nearly over.

Iv always loved football. From a very early age it was just something that I was hooked on. Now you're probably wondering why I didn't become a footballer then...well I just wasn't good enough. It's as simple as that.

My grandad always used to tell me to go for your dreams or to dream big...but even that was too big of a dream for me, I had to think outside the box...a way to have a realistic dream with football, which is what brought me to refereeing.

He pushed me to do a referee course, paid for it the lot. I owe everything to him. I just wish he could have seen it...

Which brings me to now...it's currently 9am and I'm sat in my flat getting ready for the busy day ahead.

* BANG BANG BANG*

I quickly get up to see who's banging on my door at this time...

"The fuck jess you nearly took my door of its hinges"

"Oh you're so dramatic Camden keep your pants on" my sister rolls her eyes as she walks straight past me into my flat

"So you nervous" she asks

"Absolutely shitting bricks, what if I player gets in my face or I make the wrong decision" the nerves evident in my voice

"You'll be fine" she tries to convince me while pulling me into a hug

" why does my first game have to be Arsenal vs Chelsea! It's too big of a game for a rookie referee"

"Just think of all the fittys that will be running around with you" she giggles as I slap her arm

"Or Mccard who will deck me if I give her more than a yellow card" I groan

"Hey where there's a blame there's a claim" she smirks as I just roll my eyes at her

"As much as this lovely chat has not helped at all I need to get my shit together and get ready" I open the door hoping she will take the hint

*who taught you your manners" she sarcastically says

"Our mother" I quickly whip

"Touché sister touché" she giggles as she walks out the door

I shut the door behind me as I begin to make my way to my bedroom, I quickly grab a shower and pack a small bag, just with some toiletries and a change of clothes for after the game

I make my way to the kitchen for a quick bite to eat before I leave...

The journey to the emirates stadium only takes me 40 minutes, the perks with being a referee means you can rock up before the fans and before the teams even arrive, it's quiet but you can still feel the buzz around the place

It's now just after 1pm I'm currently in my dressing room getting ready...fans have started to filter into the grounds and the players are currently warming up ready for kick off

I quickly grab my phone to see good luck messages from my sister Jess and my best friend Dani which settle my nerves a bit...my phone pings in my hand as I'm staring at it

Unknown number
You still won't amount to nothing. You'll never be nothing! Waste of oxygen.

Well isn't that cheery..I throw my phone back into my bag and head out to the hall way. I take a deep breath as I can see both teams lining up waiting for my to take my place at the front along with my assistants

"Shit" I breath out as Iv now got to walk through the players, I can see eyes on me as I make my way through, looking at all the names on the back of their shirts i almost have to pinch myself

"Hey ref I won't say anything about you being late if you don't give me a yellow card" an Irish accent brings me out of my trance, I look to see a smirk on Mccabes face as I walk past her

As I reach the end of the tunnel I turn around to be met by the bluest of eyes staring at me...Williamson

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A/n
My first story so be easy on me 🙈 Just a starter chapter to get a feel of the story, not much drama......YET
I don't think Iv read anything similar so I'm hoping you guys like it, if you wanna give me ideas or hints on what you'd like to see happen then let me know 😊