Notice me for who I am

11-When everything goes wrong

11-When everything goes wrong

Nick's pov

I'm still over the moon ever since my birthday. I still can't believe I did it with Ezra! This is massive progress. The other day, he flew me off when I tried to kiss him but he's the one that initiated first, this time around. Oh, I'm so happy. I want to showcase it to the whole world!

Even though I'm in a good mood, what is starting to worry me is that Ezra hasn't contacted me since then.

I thought everything was perfect between us because we did still do it after all. I just find it odd that he hasn't said a word since. As much as Ezra is stubborn sometimes and not easy to read, he still texts me sometimes.

It makes me wonder. Did he hate it that much? At least I know I did like it, I loved it so much I'm ready to do it again.

I still have images from that night. Is it something else then? I thought I was finally making progress.

As always it's time to get ready for our game. Despite everything going on in my head, I still got a routine to do after all.

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After getting ready for the game and changing into our basketball outfit, we head into the gymnasium the entire gang. As soon as we get in, I notice the opposing team and everyone is there cheering for us.

Name in mind, I try to look for him...Ezra...He's there! I try to get him to notice but...he doesn't look at me...Strange...I thought the other day...Never mind I can't focus on that.

I then can't help but overhear the cheerleaders cheering for us loudly, one of them being Livia.

"Let's go, Gonzales! Let's go, Gonzales!" She cheers for her boyfriend Leo.

Leo sees her and runs at her. They kiss shortly and he comes back to put himself into position.

As always the coach comes closer to us to encourage us.

''Guys you better not disappoint me! I know you all have it in you.''

''Yeah, coach, we will not disappoint you!'' Aaron yells out and so does Leo.

''And I'm sure you'll make sure we'll win Nick.'' He directs at me.

''Yeah, I won't disappoint you.'' I smile confidently.

''Farewell, let's go, guys!'' He goes to the bench.

As usual, we do our team's handshake before we start.

''Who's the best team?!'' I yell out.

''Us!''

''And what's our name?!''

''The Lions!''

We complete our handshake. Then we all get into position and the referee blows the whistle. Thus, the ball falls and instantly I take control of it.

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As always we won. When do we not? The guys said it was because of my good mood that we won. I mean it makes sense but I still think it's nonsense. We win as a team.

We get in the changing room and like every time they take their shower first. I notice that the guys are quieter than usual. Is that normal? Eh, nothing to worry about there.

"You're still not gonna take your shower with us?" Damn, if only Leo realized how gay that sounds.

"Nah, I'm good."

"Hm, I don't really get why you don't. We all see each other dicks and everything like every guy does. Why don't you want us to see yours? Do you have something to hide?" He smirks. The others join him and start laughing.