Capture The Moment

chapter 17

Matisse POV
I went home to shower and change. Paris was getting released tomorrow, meaning everyone would be at the hospital. I grabbed my keys and walked towards my car. When I got to the hospital I went to Paris's room. Jalen and Laylah were there. I walked towards Laylah and Jalen and said hi to them first then went to Paris.
"Hello, how are you feeling?" I asked while hugging her.
"I feel good," she responded.
"Nah she don't feel good, that's why they discharging her." Jalen said, making Paris and Laylah laugh.
Jalen bullies me but I guess it is cause he's protective of Paris. He be making jokes with me 1 minute and then being annoying the next minute. Like make up your mind.
"Aight well we gots to go," Jalen said, giving Paris a hug. Obviously, I was fine with it because he had feelings for Laylah which was pretty obvious.
"Bye Matisse, see you soon. And Paris I will let you know about the plans. I'll call you soon," Laylah said, giving Paris and I hugs. Jalen shot me a glare which I innocently smiled at. I wasn't going to do anything with Laylah, I have a girlfriend.
"Matisse, I have to tell you something," Paris told me.
"Yes?"
"So tomorrow, Jalen and Paris are planning a party. It is very small, trust me, it's gonna be you, me, Laylah, Jalen, Devonta. I think Miles and Anthony are coming. ," she explained.
"Miles? Anthony?" I questioned, these guys were both new to me.
"Do you not watch the Eagles, god. Miles Sanders, he is a very sweet boy no need to worry. Anthony Harris is also a very sweet boy, he is not related to us do not worry. But we won't invite anyone on the team, word spreads like wildfire with y'all."
"Oh okay, just text me the time and all. It's casual, correct," I asked.
"Yup and it's at 7," she popped the p.
"I can't wait till you're home. So I can hang with you with no problems and take you out."
"Well me either. But taking out might be an issue, you are a rookie in a brand new town where the media is wild. So let's just stick to hanging out together for now," she explained. Damn, I forgot about all the paparazzi. Philadelphia is quite a busy place, but to get that check people will do anything, and I mean anything.
"Well baby I gotta go do jersey fitting and shoe fitting and photo shoots. I get to be a GIF," I exclaimed. Man, being a GIF is so cool.
"You are such a child," she said, hugging me.
"Bye," I said walking out. I hope this party is fun.
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Devonta POV
It was 4:00 pm so Jalen and I were going to the Lincoln Financial Field to warm up and get ready for the game tonight.
"Man, my stomach hurts so bad right now," Jalen complained.
"Tell Coach," I instructed.
"He's gonna tell me to sit out."
"So it's just pre-season and you starting when the real season starts. So chill."
"If this was a real game I would've played," he added.
"I know you big baby. Now go tell coach and get on the field," I instructed hopping out the car as Jalen grabbed his bag from the back. Jalen was the type of person to keep the pain to himself. But I mean, that's every athlete. No one wants to miss a game.
"Yo what up B," I greeted Boston Scott. He was acting like the bodyguard of the locker room. In response he shook my hand and opened the door for me. That man was a fool. "Hey y'all," I greeted everyone this time.
"Where Jalen at," Miles Sanders yelled back from his locker.
"He coming, he gotta talk to coach bout something," I answered.
"Hey y'all," Jalen yelled from behind me.
"Was good," one of the teammates yelled as the rest said their hello's.
"Nun much, aye Miles I gotta talk to you," Jalen told Miles. "D we gotta party tomorrow at Laylah's place. It's for Matisse and Paris," he told me.
"Wait, she pregnant?" I questioned.
"No you idiot. She got a boyfriend. I swear you so dumb. She ain't even know Matisse existed 3 months ago. So you gotta keep her at your place while we get everything ready."
"Aight, but who else gon be there," I asked.
"Me, Laylah, you, Paris, Matisse, Miles, andddddd I'll ask Ant," he told me. "So don't tell nobody bout them being together or we dead, literally and figuratively," he added.
"Aight now go ask," I shoved him away. Sometimes he was really annoying and right now was one of those times. He can be the light of the party but sometimes he acts like a 5 year old.
"Aye you got games on yo phone," Anthony Harris, one of our teammates came joking.
"Ant you so childish."
"Ima get you rook," he told me. Ugh I forgot that the rookie treatment was just starting. Before the training camps and pre-season even started the team sent a list of snacks that each rookie had to buy. It was at least $300 each.
"Aight so everybody coming," Jalen informed me.
"Nicceee," I replied. "Ima head out with Quez and JR, and did you tell coach," I asked.
"Yup, I'm game time decision but no one knows." He complained.
*7:00- gametime*
"Hey Laylah," I said. She was seated right behind the Eagles sideline which was pretty convenient.
"Hey Devonta. So excited to see you play. Where is Jalen?"
"He went to the hospital. Before you worry he gon get checked out cause he has stomach pain. I think it some infection or diarrhea type thang." I explained.
"Oh aight," she said glumly. "Go score some touchdowns," she instructed.
"I'll try Joe QB today and ion know how that gon go," I joked. Joe wasn't the best QB but that was why he is a backup for Jalen.
"Jalen ain't here today but everything is going to stay the same. Now go out there and play like your job depends on it. It kind of does so play good," Coach Nick instructed as we took the field. The field was a lot bigger than I remember. It was more intimidating knowing I'm in the big leagues. Damn, I just got a reality check.
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