A Unique Crossover

Chapter100: New boots

Training today feels so much better and more exciting than it had been lately. After having a sweet and memorable moment with the team acknowledging me publicly as part of their team.

The pressure of trying to prove myself to the guys was gone. No more pushing myself to put my best out for every training and matches for respect. Burning myself out just to be taken seriously, none of that. Now I could really enjoy myself with the team.

Coach Richard gave us a five minute water break before we continued. That's when I noticed the tap around my boot was becoming loose. The last time that I had to fastened it was two months ago.

I teared it off and wrapped another piece around the boot, sourcing it. Never a dull moment to take extra care for these cleats.

As I was doing this, Chris and Timmy were giggling under their breath, "When are you going to hang those boots, Jenna? They're embarrassing you too much."

Narrowing my eyes at them saying, "Why don't you hang your boots first, then I'll join you."

The mere thought of ever giving up this pair of cleats is not an option. I plan on playing with them until physically, I can't anymore. And just because they are in need of repair every few months, it doesn't mean that they're not worth playing with anymore.

Rolling his eyes at my jub before saying, "Face facts, Jenna, you wish you had my boots."

Rasing an eyebrow for that comment before asking coldly, "Is that what you say to every girl who rejects you or just to yourself?"

Timmy laughed himself nearly blue in the face for my burn towards Chris. Who took it with a small smile, knowing that I wasn't trying to hurt his feelings.

Then Jimmy hobble to where we were sitting on the branch. Taking out a folded brochure that had all these different sports equipment in. With prices, sales and specials for most of them.

Paging through until he reached the football section, "Check this out, nice, fresh soccer boots only fifty percent off. All in different sizes and colors. Personally, I think these Adidas will look great on you."

The pair of Adidas that Jimmy was referring to was neon purple and black cleats. Yet my eyes were fixed on the black and neon purple Nike cleats next to them.

'I know what I'm getting for Christmas this year.'

Immediately, Chris, Logan, Tim, and Eric were towering over Jimmy and I. Looking over our shoulders, pointing and arguing which boots I should get.

Almost feeling like a child all over again, when my siblings and I would look through brochures. Marking some of the toys and sports equipment that we would ask our parents to buy for either our birthdays or Christmas.

Giving their opinion on which brand was better and why they're the best. There was this amazing Under Armour that I really liked. They were purple and blue, which looked gorgeous. Sadly, their price wasn't pretty for my wallet.

Then there were these two New Balance cleats that caught my eyes. One was a black and white pair with red studs. The second one was a white and silver pair that looked amazing. But neither of them came in my size, unfortunately.

Before any of them asked for my opinion or what cleats I liked, Coach Richard blew his whistle, "Alright, team, let's finish strong, come on!!"

As I was getting up from the branch, Jimmy put the brochure into my duffle bag, "You can keep it, Jenna."