Anna & George

George

We are on our way to my football practice and I can't help but be amuse at how excited Anna looks right now. Who would have thought that this sophisticated woman right here fancies football?

"So, how did you come to like football?" I ask.

"My brother is a fan. You see, growing up I look up to my brother and I want to copy everything he does and one of them is watching football match. The very first match I watched was between England and France and I got so hooked. I've always wanted to experience being on the arena watching it in person you know?" She said with hopeful eyes.

"But this one is just a practice." I stop at the entrance of the parking lot and I showed the guard my I.D, he look at it and then look at me before nodding.

"It's the same thing. At least I get to watch how you guys practice and plan for any tactics. Your coach won't mind right?" As she look up to watch the stadium's name, her eyes widen. "Xxx FC!? You play for Xxx FC!? Oh my gosh!" We both step out of the car as soon as I park.

"Yep. You never watch any of our game?" I open the trunk to get my sports bag before I signal her to follow me.

"No, I only watch World Cup. If you're a player of a well-known football club, how come I didn't hear it on the media or read an article about this on magazines or newspapers?" I open the back door and let her in first before me.

"My parents paid them to not put in. As if people won't know, when every match is always live on television." As we get closer to the locker room, we can hear a lot of laughter and cheering. I told Anna to wait and check if my teammates are naked and when I see that they are all dress, I motion for her to get in. "Hey guys." We shake hands and pat in the back as a greeting and when they saw Anna, Aaron in particular, whistled.

"Who do we have here? Rowthorn heir." Aaron said and reach out his hands to Anna.

She smile at him and shake his hands. "It's actually Anna Rowthorn." She said playfully. All the guys laugh while Aaron smirk.

"I see what you did there. Are you George's girlfriend?" He ask, still not letting go of her hand.

"I'm his friend."

"Then I still have a chance?" Before Anna can answer, I pull her away from him, because I know the likes of him.

"She's off limits Aaron." I said and look at him seriously. He raise both his hands in surrender. Just then, the coach came in.

"Alright lads. If you're ready, I'll meet you on the field." Was all he said before walking out of the room and soon, all my teammates went out one by one until there's only me and Anna left.

"I'll just go and change, wait here." I didn't wait for her reply and went behind the locker and change onto my sports clothes. After I'm done, I went back to where she is and stuff my work clothes neatly on my locker, before the both of us went out. Anna's eyes are sparkling in awe as we walk outside, on the field. She turn around slowly and watch in awe at how big the stadium is.

"Is that where the VIP sit and watch?" She ask and points at the glassed room on the upper right.

"Yes, now this is where we players sit when we are not part of the start up team." I put my towel and protein drink on one of the seats and motion for Anna to sit on one of the seats and she chose to sit beside my things.

"This is so exciting!" She squeals and clap her hands. "Go on, I'll cheer on you." I ruffle her hair which made her pout before jogging towards the middle, where they all wait for me.

"She your girlfriend Parsons?" Coach ask.

"No sir, just a friend who happens to be a fan of football. She wanted to come, hope you don't mind." I said and started stretching out.