The Rockstar and The Outcast

Chapter 13 I Am The Champion

(Georgia)

I look into the eyes of five familiar faces. They are all smiling and running up to me. I break out into a huge smile and giggle to myself. I am truly surprised. Then I begin to wonder why they heck they are here. They left a week ago and now they are back. They couldn't have just come back to watch me, or would they?

I snap out of my thoughts as Andy reaches me first since he has the advantage of his gazelle legs. He swoops me up and swings me around while hugging me. Then he puts me down and I stumble around trying to regain my balance. I couldn't stop smiling.

"Peaches you did awesome!" Ash gets to me and gives me a huge hug. I want it to last forever as I am surrounded by the scent of mint and whiskey. But unfortunately nothing lasts forever, and I had to let go.

"Thanks Ash. Now we just have to wait for the results." I reply to the handsome brown eyed man who is looking at me.

"Also I'm glad your here but why are you here?"

"What, we can't watch our favorite Georgia Peach compete in her last track meet?" Jake tells me and slings his arm over my shoulder. I see Ashley give him a death glare and Jake slowly removes his arm.

I go to pick up my stuff and begin to walk back to the tent. I grab the disc and it is quickly taken out of my grasp. I look over to see that Jinxx took it. I gave him a questioning look as he began to run his hands over its worn and scratched surface.

"I can't let you carry this heavy piece of equipment after competing in the state meet. By the way you did really good." Jinxx just continues to look at the discus, not making eye contact.

I don't know why he won't look at me, but what ever. At lest he was still being his sarcastic self and talking to me.I shake my head knowing that arguing won't help my case at all. Heck the disc is barely two pounds. Then I feel my shot put bag being taken off my shoulder. I look and see Jake taking the 8 pound bag. "He has a point Peaches."

We got back to the tent and I was getting hot. I had wore my track uniform with a fitted black shirt under it. For some odd reason I thought it would be a little colder. I decided that since no one knew me, why should I care what they think. I went into the small changing room and took my undershirt off. Now I only wore the Black and Gold track uniform.

I step out and I am greeted with the shocked looks of the guys. Andy looks confused and worried. Jake is just looking up and down my arms, like he doesn't believe what he is seeing. Jinxx is just looking at my arms and he looks kinda sad. Ashley and CC come over next to me and give me sad smiles. Ashley holds my hand while CC gives me a side hug. I know I would have to explain myself eventually,so why not today? I took a deep breath and got ready for a huge explanation

"So you are probably wondering what is all over my arms right?" All three of the guys nods. "Well I have an autoimmune problem, where my body is kinda at war with itself. It's called plaque psoriasis, and my skin cells just die off a lot faster. The red patches on my arms are the cause of the skin cells not being shed fast enough. I'm on this medication that helps and I have to get injections every couple of days. That's why I had CC and Ashley come back when I stayed with you guys and the night terrors."

By the time I was done Andy had tears in his eyes and so did the other guys. I knew they felt bad but it isn't a huge deal, and I hate sympathy. Plus attention being drawn to me.

"So how long have you had this Georgia?" Jinxx asks and he embraces me in a hug.

"Since elementary school, but I have come to terms with it so don't feel bad."

"Ok I just..", Andy tried to say something but he didn't finish it. I went over and hugged him to show that I was all good.

After that brief moment nothing else was said or asked about my arms. I had to stretch before my muscles got to tense. So I began my routine stretching. I looked back and saw that Ashley and Jinxx were trying not to watch, but every once in a while I could catch them staring. What could I expect from guys.

I heard some guy whistle at me and CC held Ashley back and Jake held Jinxx back so they would attack the guy. It made me feel safe oddly. I never really realized how protective they were over me. I knew Ashley was, but Jinxx too? I guess, I mean, I thought of Jinxx as one of my best friends. I just hope he didn't like me in any other way. I had already fallen for Ash, and that's how it would be. It was to late to turn back now.

It was about time that the placings would be announced once I was done. All six of us sat down in the middle of the track and waited. I had put down a couple of blankets to sit on. I was really anxious and Ashley took my hand. He gave it a reassuring squeeze and smiled at me. Then the speaker turned on. I linked my free hand with Andy's and waited. Then Jinxx put a hand on one shoulder and Jake put a hand on my other shoulder. CC decided he needed to be included, so I was picked up and placed on his lap. He put his arms around me and we all waited.

"Results for the Discus are as following. Third place goes to Amber Yemen 127 feet 5 inches, second place goes to Georgia Mills 129 feet 8 inches, first place goes to Amy Lopez throwing 137 feet 11 inches. Shot put results are as follows. Third place goes to Gina Howe throwing 37 feet 1.5 inches, second place goes to Harley Smith throwing 45 feet 7 inches, first place goes to Georgia Mills throwing 51 feet 9 inches."

I jumped up and began to dance around. I can't believe that one of my biggest goals had come true! I had become second best in the state for discus and best in the state for shot put. Ashley picked me up and spun me around. I was laughing and nothing could make this day better.

I ran over to grab my metals and get my picture taken. Then I had my picture take with all the guys. We all had huge grins and many odd looks thrown my way. I guess we were an odd looking bunch. Then finally we began to walk back, so I could pick up my things.

"Hey Georgia I have a couple of questions for you," CC was trying to act like a reporter and interview me. "So now that you are the best shot put thrower in the state, what are you going to do?"

As I was about to say something Ashley yelled out, "She is going to come with us on tour!"

I stopped in my tracks and looked at Ash. "Well that is if she wants to come." I ran over to him and hugged him.

"Why would I say no?" Then I remembered about school. "What am I going to do about school though?"

"Ever heard of online classes?" Jinxx shouted as I ran over to Andy and hopped on his back. Then he started to walk back to the tent.

"Well then I guess I'm coming!" The guys cheered and I got down from Andy's back. Ashley came up to me and grabbed my hands in his. He suddenly stopped and held me back from the others.

"What's up Ashley?"

"I needed to ask you something away from the other guys."

"Ok I'm ready."

"Well ever since I met you something in me changed for the better. I didn't want anything to deal with those sleazy girls anymore. I wanted to be by your side. Since you have left I can't get you out of mind. When I close my eyes I see your beautiful face and smile. I can't help to say that I think I have fallen in love with you. So Georgia Louise Mills, will you be my girlfriend?"