The Journey-The Novel

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SOMEWHERE OVER THE ATLANTIC.

Alex just exited the plane's lavatory and walked towards his seat which was right next to Gareth's. "Gaz," Alex said. "Mate, are you sure that's how it works?" Gareth asked while ramming the back of his chair, trying to press it back. "Dunno. Maybe you're not pushing hard enough." Alex replied. Li-Li, who was sitting behind them alongside Pogba, smiled as he got up from his seat and pressed a button on his seat making Gareth fall hard into his seat which forcefully laid back. Gareth rubbed his head trying to ease the pain. Li-Li chuckled. "Boys!" he exclaimed. "What do you do with all of your frequent flyer miles?" Gareth then pressed the same button and entered the seats normal position. "Doesn't matter, Gaz. Once we perform out there on the tour, they'll be buying us our own planes." Gareth smiled. "Yeah. We'll be living the dream, mate." Li-Li spoke up. "Private jets for the big stars. Not the youngsters."  Gareth didn't bother to turn around this time. "You think the gaffer will start us if we score som goals on this tour?" Gareth asked. "Gaz, we'll be the first names on the team sheet." Alex replied before fist bumping once again. "How do you work it, again?" he asked. Gareth pointed to a button. "Lean back and press the button." he replied. The pair then switched their seats to make them more like beds instead of chairs since they were flat on their backs and waited until they touched own.

3 DAYS LATER

Gareth and Alex were in the CenturyLink field in Seattle; the home of the Seattle Sounders. They wearing green training bibs.  They were walking behind the rest of the subs as they made their way to the bench. The commentary began. "I'm Martin Tyler and with me today, Alan Smith."

"Pleasure to be here, Martin. Today we have Manchester United versus PSG. I'm really looking forward to this." Alex and Gareth sat on the bench and waited for kick off. The commentary continued. "Manchester United are famed for bringing through youngsters and today they've got two Londoners:Alex Hunter and Gareth Walker." 

"They're inseparable pals, aren't they? Played together in Clapham in the south of London and two really exciting prospects." Rashford and Rooney kicked off. Alex and Gareth have never felt so alive. They were in America and were watching their childhood team play a game in which they could make their debuts.Rashford dribbled the ball straight through the field after he received the ball from Martial and slotted the ball into the bottom right corner. The crowd went wild. Alex and Gareth smiled as they watched the game. Mourinho seemed unfazed and had a word with Mr Butler. Mr Butler then went over to the bench and pointed to Alex and Gareth. "Warm it up, lads." he said. The boys immediately stood up and began to warm up. They then fist bumped each other.  The boys both scored gracefully as they starred in a 3-0 win over PSG.Everybody was impressed, even the commentators. "These two seem to be the next dynamite duo don't they?" they said "Gareth and Alex both scoring on their debuts, Alan Smith."

"If they keep this up, they'll be starting every game as the two most vital players at the club. Amazing debuts from them both." Hours later, Gareth and Alex went back to their hotel room and lied on their separate beds. Gareth spoke up to break the silence. "Did that really just happen?" he asked. Alex smiled when he heard that. "We've arrived, Gaz." he replied. "Tomorrow we're gonna do it again and we'll be the first names on the team sheets for a while." Gareth smiled and rested easy knowing that. Alex  just as well

Tomorrow came quicker than expected for Alex and Gareth. Alex and Gareth made their way to the change rooms in Camping World Stadium; home of Orlando City. It was there where they'd have their game against Borussia Dortmund. All of a sudden, a door slammed in their faces. It was Marco Reus, the poster boy for Borussia Dortmund and one of Alex and Gareth's many idols. The boys were gobsmacked. "Excuse me," Marco said. "No worries, my friends. Have a good match, boys. See you on the pitch." They simply couldn't believe it. They just met Marco Reus! Alex and Gareth both said nothing as they entered their changeroom for the game ahead.  Alex and Gareth were starters in the team today against Borussia Dortmund and performed separate assists in a 2-1 win. Alex assisted Juan Mata and Gareth assisted Wayne Rooney.  Marco Reus scored an absolute thunderbolt to Alex and Gareth's surprise. At the end of the game, Marco went up to the two friends and gave them both a good handshake before wishing them luck for the next game.