And so it starts - Felipe (tag anyone playing)

[felipe]

With no sign of Jessica and her not responding to his vague texts Felipe headed for the locker room in readiness for the match. The girls from Silver were to play against the Silver boys' team. And even better was that Felipe Luis Vila Nova had grabbed the opening on the team that had occured thanks to Patch Kimball's lame stunt with the car. It couldn't have worked out more perfectly. Well, it could have... He'd hoped to tell Jessica about the coup before the game started. Regardless, he would have fun telling her when they next met.

He nodded to the other boys whe were changing into their strips and he quickly donned shorts and a shirt before tying his boots securely. It would be good to get out onto the football field once again.

'Soccer,' he mentally reminded himself and for the umpteenth time. He knew, though, that he'd never get used to calling the game by that title. It was football to him... and always would be.

Having readied himself Felipe sat back and waited for the coach to make his appearance and give the team their final instructions. This would be something of a trial by fire for Felipe as he hadn't even had a chance to practice with the team as yet. Hopefully he wouldn't make a fool out of himself as he intended to keep the position on the team well after this particular fixture.

[felipe]

The match went well. Not surprisingly the boys team emerged as victors but for Felipe the icing on the cake was that he'd managed to score not once but twice. Surely his position on the school team had now been secured? The coach's comments after the game had only served to confirm that and he changed out of his football kit with a satisfied smile on his face.

He dropped down to sit on the bench and pulled out his phone.

'Shame you missed it. We won. I scored 2 goals. I am playing for the team permanently. See you later I hope! Fel'

Jessica would hopefully read his message and might even want to get together this evening. If not he would find something else to do. It might not be quite as much fun as being with her but...

Felipe headed outside and towards the bike rack. He unlocked his bicycle and set off for home. He'd drop off his kit, grab a shower and a bite to eat... and then come up with a way to spend the rest of his night.