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Chapter 12 : The Shirt

It has been 3 weeks since we have first arrived in Quatar for the works cup and I feel like I have make such good connections to everyone along the way. I see most of the footballers here as big brother and the staff have done nothing but make me feel welcome.

Talking about connections, me and Trent have really been getting along well. We have lunch together practically every day and hes been really nice to me. Speaking of him, I open my phone to see a message from him.

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Messages💬

Trent
Hey M. Gareth wants everyone downstairs in gym to make sure that we're all ready for today.

Maëha😴
Um yeah sure ill tell everyone and make my way down now xx

Trent🤪
Thanks it saves me going to find everyone and plus stairs are not my friend.

Maëha😴
Yeah ik yesterday you fell down the stairs at least 3 times 😂

Trent🤪
No the last one was because u pushed me.

Maëha😴
But u admit to the other two times

Trent😜
Just come down.

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I quickly grabbed the first hoodie I saw on the sofa ( which was obvious one of the guys as it stunk of aftershave) and put on over my t–shirt before calling the other three to go down.

Once we got there, we all went over the plan for today since it was our first match for the world Cup. You could tell that all the guys were nervous as they were a lot quieter then usual and fidgeted a lot more. Once Gareth made his speech giving information on the starting XI and all that, we made our way back to our room ready for a quick lunch and then the journey there.

I got to the hotel room and (as per usual) blasted my playlist so loud that Dele (next door) could most likely hear it. Rain by Aitch and AJ Tracy came on and I sung rapped along whilst I got changed into an England shirt and black skinny jeans. After like 6 songs I was ready and had done my hair. Turns out that Jesse and Trey were waiting for me to get ready since I was the last one to get changed. Some things never change. Kaylee had to go see her uncle so she said she would meet us later.

Once lunch was over, we all made our way to the coach. I was sat next to Kay with Jesse and Trey in front of us, Trent and Joe behind us and Jadon and Dele on the other side to us. The journey was around half an hour and consisted of Jesse Lingard thinking he could take everyone in a rap battle. In which he failed. Miserably. Let's just say that I'll never listen to Drake the same ever again.

Once the coach pulled over, I undid my seatbelt and ran off the coach as fast as I could in hope to be far enough away from Lingard to not be able to hear him anymore. The sound of the guys laughter over took me before I could even exit and to make things worse, Jesse managed to catch up to me and him and walker thrashed my ear drums. Thank god the guys were told to get ready as I don't think I could handle any more of that noise. As the guys got changed, us four all got our medical kits ready and recieved our passes for the game.

Our first game was against Spain and I think the reality hit me once I stepped on to the pitch whilst the guys were walming up. I'm really at the world Cup. Like the real WORLD CUP.
The nerves hit me. Even though I'm not playing its just THAT feeling. Like when you're watching your favourite football team play and you honestly don't know how the game is gonna go. Or when you have butterflies in your stomach when when there told to take a penalty. Its that feeling. Even though I know that the guys are going to do well, I just can't help the feeling.

Before I know it, the game starts and it starts well. The ball is in Englands position most of the time. After just 20 minutes, Harry Kane takes a shot and the ball ends up in the back of the net. Cheers echo all around the stadium and a huge amount of people get up and clap including me. The game was tight between the two teams during the first half and the score was 1-0 to England at the end of it. During half time, we did quick and casual check ups on our 3 footballers given to us to make sure that they were all alright before they could continue. I did the chech ups and wished them all well before the second half started.

For the whole of the game I was on the edge of my seat and I could tell that Trey was feeling the same. Spain had just got the ball and were getting closer and closer to their goal. Out of nowhere, Trent came and managed to get the ball off of one of the Spanish players he raced across the whole pitch passing it back and forth to who ever was open before passing it to Raheem allowing him to score his goal. Once again, the whole stadium went mad some throwing their drinks in the air others just shouting and screaming the national anthem. I got up out of my seat and started to cheer the guys on knowing that they have just over ten minutes left. Once again they did it, they scored another goal this time it came from Marcus and literally in just the last few minutes of extra time. The game had finished 3-0 to England

Once the guys had finished shaking hand and all that I went to congratulate the boys first I went to Marcus and hugged him before saying my share of well done. Then I made my way to Trent and congratulated him on his assist. I hugged him before he handed me his shirt. Leaving his shirtless. And can I say that that is just a view.

"Um May eyes up here." he said quietly. I loved the fact that he called me 'May' it was my own nick name. Sure Jesse and Trey called me 'My' but for some reason this just hit differently.

"Oh just shut up." I said trying my best to keep my eyes meeting his.

"So are you not going to take my shirt or not."

"What? Why are you going to give me your shirt."

"Because I want you to have it and plus you have helped me this whole time."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that you have helped me to find my confidence. If it weren't for you and all your enthusiasm I don't think that I would of been able to assist just then."

"Trent what are you talking about, that there was just you. I had no impact there."

"See that's what I mean you just have a positive vibe to you. So are you going to take my shirt or not?"

"I'll be honoured to take your shirt." I spoke as I took his shirt from his hands, "Eww its all sweaty."

"Well what do you expect?" he laughed as he put his arm around my shoulders. We began walking back to the changing rooms just talking about causal things before he had to go in and I was left with Kayles.

"What's that?" She asked motioning to Trents shirt.

"Umm Trents shirt."

"Aww he gave you his shirt that's so cute, "she stretched out causing me to blush, "Aww and now your blushing you must lik-  Wait do you like him?" The second bit coming out as a whisper. I just nodded slowly. As to my surprise she made a scene causing Trey and Jesse to come over. After explaining everything from the shirt to Kaylees reaction, Jesse joined in and started saying things like "about time" and "now you will finally have a boyfriend." Me and Trey tried to calm them down since we were the only sain ones and people were begining to stare.

It was weird since this is what  happened when I spoke to Jadon now they're talking about Trent. In a way it was almost like I was just jumping from them to each other but I knew that I would never do that.

Its funny because that is what will happen in the rest of the book but hey.

Thank you to everyone reading my book and voting and commenting on it. ❤️❤️❤️

Side note I don't re-read my chapters so if there is any mistakes at all can you please tell me in this chapter and any more to come