Except for this morning school was uneventful. I sat with Lauren and her friends at lunch and I'm now lacing up my brand new Adidas cleats on the bench.
I had gotten to practice early so I could warm up and introduce myself to the coach.
I walk over to the player bench where the coach is. I discard my soccer bag on the ground and walk up to him.
He smiles when he sees me, "Sophia Scarlett's, my newest captain! Welcome to the team!"
"Thanks Coach-" I draw on, realizing I don't know his name.
"Hugh. But the boys just call me Coach." He smiles and continues, "I'm really looking forward to all the goals you score. And you will be right here when you get asked to join the US Women's National team, especially since we missed out on the first offer." He pats me on the back proudly.
I frown. "Please don't tell the boys about that."
"They're going to find out sooner or later, sweetie." He gives me a sympathetic smile.
"Just not today." I pull my soccer ball out of my bag and start juggling.
Boys have started trickling in from the locker room and are off doing different warmups before practice.
I start doing some freestyle stuff like catching the ball behind my neck and then dropping it to my feet and then rotating my foot around the ball while it's in the air before catching it again.
Coach blows the whistle and I drop the ball. I'm about to head over when I noticed I've attracted a crowd.
Most of the boys have surprised expressions on their faces, Mason, Cameron, and Carter are all grinning, and of course, Nolan looks like someone pissed in his Lucky Charms this weekend.
I smirk and wink at Nolan before stalking back to Coach.
We run sprints and run specific plays for forwards.
The summer heat is grueling and the boys start to rip off their shirts. I roll my eyes but I can't help but admire their toned stomachs.
After practice I drive home, shower, and throw on some sweats. I'm watching Netflix home alone with a pint of Ben and Jerry's Empowermint when the doorbell rings.
Scowling, I pull my exhausted body off the glorious couch and answer the door.
Five people in white and blue jackets push past me and into my house. "Hey Soph!" Carter chirps.
Okay, I was not expecting that.
"What the hell are you guys doing here?" I grimace at them.
"Get dressed, Captain. We're going to a party." says Mason.
Nolan stalks through my house and plops onto the couch I was watching TV on.
"I'm busy." I snap.
Cameron raises his eyebrows. "Watching Netflix and stuffing your face?"
I growl, "Fine give me 15 minutes."
"Good we're leaving in 10." I stick my tongue out at Nolan.
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Team captain
Teen FictionSophia Scarlett is the most athletic girl you will ever meet. When her father's work is relocated for her senior year, she tries out for soccer for her new school. But when she ends up making the boys team, she has to endure hate and bullying from...
