New in town

pressing on a bruise

"Can you believe it's already the last game of the season?" Harry asks as we sat down at Starbucks with our warm drinks.

"No! It's kind of sad... Like it's our last ever game." I say sincerely. I'm gonna miss cheering at all of the football games and everything about it.

"Yeah, but I'm ready to get over with this game..." Harry said while stirring his drink. Our last game was to be played against Santa Monica High School, also known as the school that Ethan transferred to. I knew he was really nervous about seeing him, and I definitely knew I was. The last time we saw him, he almost knocked Harry unconscious. Friday night will be interesting to say the least.

"It will be fine, you'll beat them and it will be great" I smile as I take Harry's hand.

"Yeah if Ethan doesn't knock my teeth out.." He laughs. "Speaking of, you're still not talking to Maddie?"

"Nope, and I plan on keeping it that way." I say before taking a sip.

"Don't you think you should just talk to her?"

"Harry, do you remember what she did? There is no way I'm talking to her. If she wants to apologize, she can talk to me." I spit out. That probably came out pretty harsh, but I'm still very upset about that whole thing. Two weeks have past, and me and Harry have been better than ever, but how can I just forget that my supposed 'best friend' did something like that to me? Thankfully Sophie hated Maddie for doing it just as much as I did and stuck to my side through it all. Maddie is a bitch, therefore I do not need her in my life bringing me down on purpose.

"I know, but she was your best friend.. I guess I just hate seeing you upset over it. I hate seeing you frown when you see her in the halls or someone mentions her name."

"Just give me some time.." I say trying to change the subject. I doubt I will ever reach out to her, but I hate talking about this. She does not deserve to be on my mind.

"Alright.. But we should get going so we can make it to the pep rally on time" Harry suggests and I reply with a nod. Our fingers lace together as we walk back to his car and he opens the door for me. I still blush every time he does these simple, yet sweet gestures. I feel so happy and blessed with this curly-headed boy.

****

"Let's go Warriors!" I cheer throughout the game. The crowd is unreal at the high school football stadium tonight. The rivalry against Santa Monica High has gotten much greater ever since our ex-star quarterback transferred there. The whole school and then some must have been in the stands cheering for Malibu High. Everyone wanted to see Malibu win, but we know how tough they are, it would be a miracle to win.

"Harry looks so hot in those pants" I giggle into Sophie's ear after our cheer. It's true, those football pants do wonders for his ass.

"Ryan's doesn't look so bad either" she replies with a cheeky grin.

"Will you two just date already? We can go on double dates!"

"Ladies, lets focus on the game rather than your pathetic love life's"

I turn around and glare at the bitch who is Maddie. If looks could kill, she'd be dead. The audacity she has... Why hasn't she quit the team yet? Or better yet, transferred schools! As bad as I feel, okay I don't feel that bad, but word spreads fast at our school, and soon after the whole thing between her and I, everyone found out what she had done, and despised her just as much as I did.

I turn back around and continue talking to Sophie. I'm not one for confrontation.. I guess I'd rather just ignore her.

The game was tied 14 to 14 as the whistles blew with three minutes left in the fourth quarter. The game was literally like the ones you see on television or in the movies. Harry and Ethan were performing their best, and each team was determined to get the win. It was a tough game, but I was praying we could win. Just to see the look on Ethan's face when they lose would be worth it.

Malibu High with the possession of they ball, and of course Harry throws a beautiful pass to Ryan, making a picture perfect touchdown. My dad would definitely be proud of that one.

It feels like everything is going in slow motion as everyone storms the field to congratulate our winning team. Everyone's jumping up and yelling as I try to search for my boyfriend.

"Harry!" I yell as I run up to him and jump into his open arms. He picks me up and swings me around before kissing me. I don't care if there are hundreds of people around, I just want to kiss him. I'm so proud of him, and Ethan's reaction made me happier as well.

"Congrats babe!" I say with so much excitement. This is the most exhilarating game I have seen.

"So you're clearly not hiding this anymore" I hear a familiar face before turning around to see Maddie with a disgusted look on her face. "Slut" she mutters.

Harry rests his hands on my waist and squeezes a little when I begin to move towards her.

"Really? I'm a slut! Really?" I can't help myself from laughing from her choice of words. Between the anger, frustration and just all of this building up over the last couple of weeks, something in me just snaps.

"You're a fucking lying worthless piece of shit!" I spit before tearing Harry's large hands from my waist and move swiftly toward Maddie, grabbing her hair and shaking her head.

"What the fuck, let go!" She begs, but I'm not done. I can barely hear Harry's pleads for me to stop or feel his hands try to push me away. I can't hold it in any longer.

"Don't you dare call me a slut" I say before extending my hand and slapping her face. I was actually quite proud of the force a mustered up. The adrenaline was kicking in and I just kept pushing her away as she attempting to hit me back.

Once Harry finally pulls me off and another person manages to get Maddie away, my breathing begins to even out.

"Damn Aubrey, still hot as ever. Are you finally over your fling with this British Bastard so I can refresh your memory on how amazing I am in bed?" I hear the voice that I once used to admire, but now cringe at. Ethan.

"Seriously?" I step back as I see Harry inch closer to the opponent and throw his helmet to the ground. His fists are clenched at his side when he begins talking.

"One, you lost her along time ago, just like you lost this game, and you are nevergetting her back. And two," he angrily said before easily knocking Ethan to the ground with his fist. It seemed like everyone on the field was intensely watching as the two fought it out, me of course trying to pull Harry off and some of Ethan's team members trying to pull him off.

"Douche bag" Harry said before spitting blood out of his mouth and turning away.

"Oh my God, Harry, are you okay?" I nervously asked. It seemed like Harry had won that brawl, but by the cuts on his face, he looked pretty beat up.

"I'm fine babe, but can we go before I kill that asshole" he said before grabbing his helmet off the ground and snaking an arm around my waist. Everyone stepped away from us as we made our way off the field.. I guess they were smart seeing as both of our tempers were tested tonight.

"Hold on" I stopped Harry and quickly turned around and walked back to Ethan who was still in shock after being humiliated.

"And you were never good in bed, you were quite awful, actually" I smirked and everyone laughed around us. The embarrassment on his face gave me such great satisfaction as I walked back and laced my finger with a smiling Harry.

"We look like shit shows right now" I laugh while we walk away from everyone, noticing all of the looks and glares we were receiving. My hair was a mess on my head and my cheer uniform was ripped, while Harry had blood all over his face and knuckles.

"Probably, so we should hurry home" he smiled. "You have no idea how hot it was to watch you fight Maddie"

"Yeah?" I tease.

"Yes. And I need to show you that I'm a much better shag than Ethan" Harry squeezed my ass before guiding me into the car.

Despite the madness that just took place minutes before, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. It was very satisfying to finally deal with my anger towards Maddie, and to see Harry beat Ethan, during the game and after.

Notes

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