The Mix-Up by Adrian Beck

Author:Adrian Beck
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780143791256
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

CJ had been waiting for the Matildas’ match for months. But given the events of the last few days it seemed to creep up on him.

He was originally going with his dad, but a couple of days ago, Benji’s dad, their dance group leader, had demanded an extra rehearsal. THAT SUCKED. It had been a while since CJ and his dad had done something fun together.

Luckily, Charlotte’s family were going too, and CJ’s dad had asked Mrs Alessi to take CJ. This had all happened before CJ and Charlotte had their little misunderstanding about the captaincy. But CJ couldn’t miss out on the Matildas. He’d never seen Sam Kerr live, only on telly. He had a feeling Australia’s star striker was going to turn it on, BIG TIME. CJ was pumped for a night of many backflip goal celebrations!

CJ turned up at Charlotte’s place just as her and the family – one brother and four sisters including the baby – started walking to the train station. As usual, Charlotte’s dad was working.

As they walked, Charlotte read a school textbook – which looked super boring – and she had a sleeping baby Sofia in one of those tummy brace things. She didn’t have a lot to say to CJ, except. ‘So, how’s your butt?’

CJ went red. ‘Good thanks.’

The truth was it wasn’t that good at all. The train ride was MEGA UNCOMFORTABLE. CJ found himself WRIGGLING in his seat unable to find a comfy position. The mother next to him muttered something about ‘WORMS’ and moved her family further down the carriage.

When they got to their seats inside the stadium there was some sort of mix-up. Charlotte’s family hadn’t bought one of the seats they thought they had. There was a large bearded guy plonked in one of them. He wouldn’t move. So CJ had to sit on the other side of him, separated from Charlotte and the Alessi family. The guy looked a bit like Santa, but the way he was taking up half of CJ’s seat didn’t show much Christmas spirit.

It wasn’t the worst result. At least he didn’t have to sit next to Charlotte. AWKWARD.

The view was EPIC. Third row. Western End. AAMI Park. Once the game started he forgot about everything. Even his BUTT. The Matildas were ON FIRE. Sam Kerr was every bit the SUPERSTAR he’d seen on TV. Thanks to her, every time the Matildas pushed forward they seemed dangerous. Late in the first half she scored a header off a cross from Lisa De Vanna. And yes, there was a backflip.

CJ jumped from his seat so he could try out his own moves. He squished his way out to the aisle and backflipped up the steps. Well, an ATTEMPTED backflip. It looked more like someone getting an electric shock midhandstand, but he still got a cheer from the nearby crowd. Just not from Charlotte. She simply shook her head and checked that baby Sofia was still sleeping through it all.

By half-time CJ was totally BUZZED.

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