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Chapter 1
                          
I'm Mara. There's nothing special about me. I'm 5' 7, I have long light brown hair, with natural blond highlights, I have light green eyes, and I'm 15. I was born in Bradford England, my best friend is Zayn Malik. He has slick black hair that he's always wanted to dye, with absolutely stunning brown eyes that you can get lost in. I've known him since the age of 2 when we started playing football together. We still do, yes if your asking I play with boys. I was too good for the girls team and so here I am playing with the guys. My dad is an only child, and my mum has one sister. My uncle Jack is an only child to so we are a REALLY small family. Just my Grandmas, Grandpas, Mum, Dad, Aunt Carrie, Uncle Jack, their only son Justin and I. I wish I had a bigger family, but you get what you get right? So enough about me. Zayn and I have a game today against Doncaster and I had to get ready. I rolled my lazy ass out of my bed and grabbed my uniform and cleats, then ran down stairs. I ran to the kitchen and threw some toast in the toaster. I waited and soon the toast popped up. I grabbed it not realizing how hot is would be. 
"AHHH!!" I scream dropping the toast on the ground. 
"Need some help 13?" He asks calling me by my number on my jersey. 
"I'm fine Zayn." I say. 
"Are you sure?" He asks. 
"Maybe." I reply. 
"Was the door locked or could I have been killed?" I asked.
"I have a key." 
"Oh right I forgot." I say. 
"Are you ready for the game?" He asks. 
"I guess." I say walking out of the house with him. 
"So where are your parents? I didn't see the cars in the garage." He asks. 
"Their at work like usual." I say. 
"Right. Do they ever stop working? I mean I don't see why they have to anyway. I mean look at your house." He says.
I smiled at his comment, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, movie room, indoor pool, and outdoor hot tub.
"What are you talking about Malik your house is the same size." I exclaim.
"So." He says. 
We both laughed as we arrived at his house which was right next door to mine. As we walk in the door Trisha his Mum is rushing around. 
"Oh there you two are. Here." She says handing us two water bottles. 
"Go get in the car." She says. 
We walk out the door again, he slides the minivan door open and we climb in. 
"Where are the girls?" I ask referring to Zayn's sisters. 
"They are with my dad, he said they are going to meet us at the game." He tells me.
I nod. Trisha comes rushing into the car. 
"Ready?" She asks. 
We both nod. She starts the car and we drive off. We arrive at the field an hour later. We climb out and walk to where the other players are sitting. 
"Hey guys." We say as we approach them. 
"Hey." they say back. 
"Ok kids today we are going to win right?" Coach Leonard asks. 
We all yell yes.
"Good, Doncaster is a hard team, but we can beat them!" 
"Not as hard as Mullingar though." Adam says. 
"Well yes they are a good team Adam, but don't worry we will train and we will beat them next week in the finals." Coach says. 
"That's if we make it coach." I say. 
Everyone stares at me. 
"Well we've got a good team Mara and we've got the best girl player to help us win." He says.
"Ok Coach." I say sarcastically.
We all put our hands in the middle. 
"GO FIREBIRDS!" We all yell. 
I run to my position on the field. The ref blows the whistle and I run for the ball. I grab the ball and dribble it to the goal. I pass it to Zayn and he passes it to Adam. Adam shoot and scores. We run back to the line and the ball is thrown. Kyle punts it to the goal. Luke grabs the ball. I run for the ball and Luke passes it to Tommy who passes it to me. A kid comes out of no where and trips me causing my knee to make a cracking noise. I cry out in pain. The ref blows the whistle. The kid who tripped me comes over with another kid with shaggy brown hair and light greenish blue eyes.
"Girls shouldn't play on boys teams for a reason." The tripper yells. 
"Then why are you on it?" I ask. 
The other boy laughs. The tripper is shocked and doesn't know what to say. We walks away defeated. 
"Sorry about him. He's well different." Green eyes says. 
"It's fine." I say. 
He holds out a hand which I take. He pulls me up. The coach comes running over to me. 
"You okay Mara?" He asks. 
"I'm good Coach." I say. 
He nods. 
"Okay kid shake it off." He says running back to the sidelines. 
"Uh thanks-"
"Louis. Louis Tomlinson." He says. 
"Thanks Louis. Im Mara Johnson." I say. 
He nods and we both run back to our positions. 
"Looks like you got a boyfriend." Zayn teases. 
"Oh please he was just being nice." I say. 
"What's his name?" He asks. 
"Louis Tomlinson." I tell him. 
The ref blows the whistle. We take off running for the ball. Louis takes the ball and dribbles it to the goal. He shoots and it goes in. Chase our goalie throws his hands down in frustration. 
"IT'S OK CHASE SHAKE IT OFF." I yell. 
He nods and throws the ball back in. 
                          
*an hour later
                          
The score is 19-20. We're losing. We have 2 minutes left. This is the game we have to win to go to finals. Jake runs with the ball. He shoots and it goes through the goalies legs. SCORE! 
We all high five him and there's a minute left. The ref blows the whistle. I run for the ball. The other team grabs it. I run after it. I slide and steal it. I pass it to Sam who passes it to Zayn. He never liked to make goals. He was always worried he would miss. 20 seconds left. The goal was wide open. 
"COME ON ZAYN YOU CAN DO IT!" I yell. 
He kicks the ball. 5 seconds left. 
The goalie jumps for the ball and...4, 3, 2, 1....SCORE! He did it! Zayn did it. Were going to finals! We all jump on Zayn and throw him in the air. Coach comes over and hugs us all. 
"Nice job team! I knew we could win! Great game today."
My phone goes off. 
"Sorry Coach." I say grabbing it. 
                          
My cousin Justin texted me. He lived in Mullingar and played for the team. 
                          
-Heard you made it! Congrats! :) We made it too. See you next week in the finals Cuz. Love ya! 
                          
-Justin
                          
I threw my phone down.
"That was Justin. We're playing Mullingar next week." I tell the team. 
"Great." They all say with frowns. 
"Hey guys don't worry we are going to win this year!" I say. 
"Mullingar hasn't lost for over 6 years Mara they beat us every time." Max says. 
"Well maybe this time will be different." I say. 
"Whatever you say." He says. 
I throw my things in my bag. 
"Ready?" Zayn asks. 
"Hold on I have to do something." I say running over to Louis. 
"Hey Lou." I say. 
"Oh hey Mara. Good game." He says.
"Thanks you to! Good goal." I say. 
He smiles. 
"Thanks." 
"So I was wondering if I could get your number so we can text and stay in touch?" I ask. 
"Sure!" He says handing me his phone. 
I hand him mine and I put my number in his. 
"Thanks Lou talk to you later!" I say running back to Zayn. 
"He is so your boyfriend." Zayn says walking to the car. 
"Is not." I say. 
"Oh come on it's so obvious!" He says. 
"I like blue eyes Zayn. Louis has green." I say.
"Oh ok!" He says sarcastically. 
"Race ya!" I yell. 
We take off toward the car. 
"I win!" He yells. 
"Whatever all of this stuff was holding me back." I say.
"Ok." He says rolling his eyes. 
"Hey I saw that!" I yell pushing him in the car. 
"Yup!" He yells. 
"Oh Malik!" I say. 
"Oh Johnson." He says. 
We laugh as the car drives towards home.
                          
(A/N: I REALLY LOVE THIS BOOK!! I hope you do too!! Comment what you think! Should I keep it or delete it? Thanks love you all! :)! Don't forget to vote!)