Keeping Up with The Jocks (boy x boy)

Part 6

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Apol's POV

The heat from my face is starting to wear off, though is given that it will leave a red or worse bruise mark on my cheeks. Sigh. Damn, Grayson spiked that one real hard. I was out of focus during that play for a stupid reason which leads me to a hard facial hit. What's irritating about it was instead of asking if I'm good, my teammates chose to mock & tease me about it. Trying to make me feel I deserved it, what a bunch of assholes. 

My focus got back to the game all thanks to Grayson.  TJ looked concerned but says nothing. By the looks of it, those assholes diverted his attention. I composed myself and was ready for the final set. I immediately got back to my game and give my team reception and cover. We were able to retaliate but it is not enough to defeat the other team, it almost feels like they are the first six of Balboa for roster 17 and I'm not their Libero. Well, with what I showed my coaches today I might lose a spot on the first six, who knows right? 

On my way to the restroom, TJ caught up to me and ask if I'm okay. I told him not to worry cause it helped me return my focus on the game, I told him I needed it. 

"I know a place where you can loosen up a little. Would you like to join me?" He offered. There is something with his smile that looks very familiar. I saw it when he asked me to accompany him to his cousins' party. Remembering those memories gives me chills. "I'll think about it" I replied showing him I appreciate the invite. "Alright then, do what you gotta do so we can eat lunch. I'm starving" he follows touching his belly and making a hungry face. I chuckled, "Okay, okay wait for me at our table" I assured him. 

I was looking at the mirror and surely my cheeks looks extra red in a round shape after the match. I washed my face and dry it. I then took my concealer to fade the redness of my cheeks because it doesn't look pleasant at all. We ate our lunch and get ready for the afternoon practice. 

After practice, we went straight to our boarding house to relax and take a nap. I was checking my bag to separate my dirty clothes when I realized I did not check my phone from the moment we started practice today. I was hesitant to hit the power button, expecting a message or a call from Elliot who got me worried last night. But there was no message whatsoever from him. Is this what you feel when you're being ignored? Shit! This is suffocating. It makes me feel anxious, at the same time mad at him. 

Maybe it's about time we learn how to prioritize ourselves right? most of the time since we enter our relationship we are inseparable. We are together day and night. Sleeping over at my place, eating together, when he goes home we will skype and video call. Like my world revolves around him. Maybe it's time to do me and focus on myself for a while. We're young and free after all, he managed to sleep at his ex-girlfriends' house so why can't I do what makes me happy right? 

I quickly glance at TJ and told him I'm down to join him wherever he planned to go and loosen up. He looked at me with a smirk then told me to freshen up not wanting to be late for the reservation. 

I did what was told and got ready for some fun tonight. TJ has no intention of spilling where will we be going but he rent a car for us to drive there. We ordered food from Wendys' drive-thru to fill ourselves before we head to our destination. I was bugging him to tell me where are we going but he was determined not to spill the T which makes me roll my eyes and wonder. I took pictures of the road we are passing and posted them in my insta story, I put in a caption "I wonder where we're heading?" which definitely took some of my follower's attention. I glanced back on the road and noticed that we left Costa Mesa and made entry to Buena Park California. Ohh I see it now, this is why he even rent a private car. I looked at him with my eyes wide open. He just chuckles at my reaction. "We are going to a Trampoline Park?" I can't hide the excitement from my voice. "You got it!" He said enthusiastically and we both laughed excitedly.

From the moment we entered the establishment I was more amazed by how big is their trampoline area. So many trampoline platforms available to jump and have fun and we are also lucky only a few people are here tonight. 

We went to the front desk to pay for our tickets, I was about to give him my money but he looked at me and said: "Do I look like I asked you here to pay?" He delivers it with a bit of sass/ sarcasm, raising his brows. I roll my eyes and smack his right shoulder, he chuckles. "Girl, you is violent!" he replied mimicking a southern accent. I laughed out loud. 

The staff gave us helmets to protect ourselves from injury before we go jumping in like a bunch of grasshoppers. This is surely fun. 

TJ's POV

I am just glad, Apol did consider going out and having fun tonight. He must be really anxious about it earlier and besides, I didn't want to waste my ticket reservation if he turned down my invite. I rented a car for us to go to the trampoline park in Buena Park CA., it is in a different city that is my I feel the need to rent a car instead of us going there with an uber. I mean it's the same expense, right? 

 Apol has been bugging me to tell him where we are going, but I don't want to spoil any information because who knows, he might not like it there and begs me to go somewhere else. I mean, not that I'm gonna ignore that request but I already made a reservation for us. 

Gladly when he saw the amusement park the excitement was evident in his eyes. We were jumping nonstop on the trampolines and I must say this is really fun. He is squealing like a kid which I find adorably cute. It is exactly my plan to divert him from feeling anxious like earlier. But honestly, I felt the need to comfort him because I don't like to see him that way. I must admit, I'm still hoping for us to be together. Despite the fact that he really likes Elliot that bastard. Now that I saw an opportunity, I'm not gonna sit back and let it go without trying my luck. I don't care about other people's feelings even if he is a friend, I need to fight for my happiness. 

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