He's The Man

You Can't Play For Us

"Oh. Hey ‘Sebastian’. I heard the news." The coach said, turning to the boy.

"Oh really? Good. That way I don't have to explain." Sebastian responded, slightly relieved he wouldn't have to repeat his condition again and again for everyone.

"Yeah, I bet it's easier for you. I'm sorry you can't play soccer anymore. You were always good at it." The coach remarked, throwing Sebastian off a little.

"What do you mean? I'm here to try out for the guy’s team."

"Sorry, but this team is only for guys. Not confused lesbians." The coach said nonchalantly.

"I am not a confused lesbian and you know I'm good! Better than half the guys on this stupid team!"

"I don't know that that's a thing that I know! Also, like I said. Guys only team."

"What? I am a guy!"

"Look, we have two weeks before school starts. Then we open against Illyria. A rivalry game. We have to win. And I can't have everyone laughing at me for letting a fucking girl on my team."

"Hey Sebastian." Justin said as he jogged over with most the team. Justin had been dating Sebastian’s sister for quite a while and the two boys were very familiar with each other. "What's going on, coach?" Justin asked, sensing the tension.

"This girl here wants to try out for the team."

"You're not serious." Justin remarked as all the guys started laughing and shaking their heads.

"All right, all right!" The coach yelled to quiet his team. "Look, Sarah, you are an excellent player. But girls aren't as fast as boys." Sebastian heard all the guys agreeing with the coach as he held back his remarks. "Or as strong. Or as athletic. This is not me talking. It's a scientific fact. Girls can't beat boys. It's as simple as that."

"I'm not a girl but fine! Justin, you're the team captain. What do you think about it?" Sebastian asked his friend, hoping Justin would back him up when he needed him.

"I think the coach said it all." Justin responded as Sebastian shook his head.

"Yesterday you told me that I was better than half the guys on your team!" Sebastian announced because it was true. The two boys practiced soccer 24/7 while Justin was at the Hasting's house.

"I never said that." Justin said, laughing.

"What are you talking about?" Sebastian asked, stepping forward and pushing Justin's chest.

"Sarah! End of discussion." Justin announced so everyone could heard drawing the attention of Sebastian’s sister Viola. She ran over.

"What did you just call him?" She asked, daring him to repeat.

"I told HER that it was the end of the discussion."

"Huh. Fine. End of relationship. No one talks to my brother like that." Viola stated, taking her brother's arm and walking off the field with him. Justin looked around and saw that most of his friend were already on the field. He ran after the Hastings twins and caught up.

"Baby, don't be like that. I... I just don't want to see him get hurt." Justin said, hoping that would change her mind. She whipped around to face her now ex, rolling her eyes.

"You are so full of..." The coach blew his whistle and yelled for Justin.

"Back to practice!" Coach announced as Viola picked up a ball and threw it at Justin's face, smirking as it collided with his nose.