SISTER OF AARON RODGERS // green bay packers

Chapter 6

I see Jaire text 'im here' so me and Ava walk downstairs to the front door. I open it and we step out, and I look back and see Aaron looking defeated. I sigh and close the door behind me and Ava and we walk out to Jaire's car and both get in the back. 

Me: thanks Jaire

Jaire: Your welcome I guess.

Me: sorry. I know you're tired. 

Jaire: it's fine

It's silent the rest of the car ride and then we get to Jaire's apartment. We get out and go inside. Jaire goes straight into his room and passes out. Me and Ava go into the living room and we both lay down on the 2 couches. I feel myself drift off straight away.

SKIP TO NFC CHAMPIONSHIP DAY

Today is the Nfc championship. I'm still at Jaire's apartment because I'm still mad at Aaron, but Ava went back to her families house. I'm kind of nervous for when we have to ride the bus to the game because Aaron will be there and I don't want to confront him after I yelled at him. Honestly I feel pretty bad. Well, I can worry about that later.

I take a shower and then I change into jeans, and a packers hoodie. I get my coat on because it will be really cold today at Lambeau field. We are facing the Buccaneers, and I think we will win but my confidence level is only 6/10. The Bucs blew us out 38-10 week 6, and it's playoff Tom Brady, so this might be a scary game. I go to get my shoes on and Jaire is packing his game bag. We are waiting for the bus to get here.

Me: Are you nervous for the game?
Jaire: Yeah, I always get nervous. But also excited. I love feeling the adrenaline pregame.

Me: Yeah even I feel nervous for you guys. So many people will be watching.

Jaire: Yeah but I try not to think about that. I focus in on just the game, not the fans, the haters, or what the media has to say. 

Me: That's a good mindset

Jaire: It is. I didn't always have it though, I used to be not confident at all a couple years ago, always worrying about what could go wrong, how I would do bad. 

Me: Oh... well, I know you'll do well. And good luck

Jaire: Thanks Layla

We do our handshake and the bus arrives. We walk out and into the bus. I see Aaron and I look down at the ground, walking past him. I go to find Ava. 
Ava: Are you and Aaron still not talking??

Me: yeah

Ava: Come on Layla this can't last forever. Look I get why you're mad, but he's only trying to protect you. He's seen what boys have done to you in the past, and no offense or anything.. but you just kind of jump into relationships without thinking. So, you don't have to do whatever he says, but at least consider his words and try and see from his perspective. And he looked kind of sad this week, like he failed himself. So please, do us all a favor and just end this.

I think about what she said. And maybe Ava is right. I've never heard her speak this logically, this deep. 

Me: Ok. I do feel bad for yelling at him and ignoring him. I think I'll apologize after the game.

Ava: Can't you just do it now?
Me: I don't want to distract him.. and I'm not quite ready. I will do it I promise, just wait.

Ava: Okay

We sit in silence for a minute.

Me: So how's Cooper?
Ava started giggling and was instantly in a better mood.