Beyond Two Souls

Chapter 6

Y/N POV
Day 1 of the draft combine

As I shoved my hands in the pockets of my Nike sweatpants, my knee shook aggressively as I looked out of the window of the SUV. I took one hand out of my pocket to bite my nail as the anxiety took over my body, causing a small and soft hand to come into contact with my thigh ordering me to stop the bouncing of my knee. I looked over to my left to see Jenna making eye contact with me, smiling at me which caused me to immediately calm down. I was grateful at the fact that she was here, and even more grateful that she was here with me specifically. I had took a deep breath and looked out the window, realizing that we were outside of the combine arena, making me take one more breath

"I know I probably wouldn't fully understand the thoughts that are going through your head, I'm here to tell you everything is going to be okay and you are more than capable of making the best of this" Jenna said and I smiled at her

"Thank you beautiful" I said slowly interlocking our fingers and she smiled back

"Anytime handsome" She said and I got out of the SUV, opening the door more so I can help her out

"Thank you, such a gentleman" She giggled and I chuckled

"Your welcome" I said as she put her arm around my own

"Mr.Y/ln" My security guard lead us to the entrance of the arena

"Good luck today" He said as I continued to walk to the court

"Does he ever smile?" Jenna asked and I chuckled

"Only on fridays" I said

"Not even on Wednesdays?" She asked and I turned my head to look at her as we walked

"Wednesday doesn't even smile on Wednesdays so hell no" I said and she giggled

"Damn, you would think" Jenna said and I laughed as we walked into the courts

"How are you? Sign in here"

"I'll be over there in the stands" Jenna said kissing my cheek and I smiled at her

"Okay"

After I signed in, I quickly went to the locker rooms to change into gear before introducing myself to the combine participants before walking back on the court to start. First up was vertical jump, which I knew I would get spot on. I stretched for a few seconds before looking into the stands to find Jenna's eyes on me with a smile. I smiled back at her as I took a deep breath before heading to the vertical jump station.

"Alright, here's the vertical jump. You get two practice tries and one official attempt. Vertical to beat is 40.6"

First practice attempt.....37.4

Second practice attempt.....36.8
Fuck

"Alright, this is your only official attempt, make it count"

.......

Official attempt.......42.3
Bang!
This'll be a great combine
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"You were amazing!" Jenna said and I smiled

"All because I had you watching me" I shrugged and she giggled

"Yeah, okay" She said before softly grabbing a handful of my jersey, pulling me in for a soft kiss

"I'll be back I'm gonna shower really quick" I said kissing her once more causing her to blush

"Okay" She nodded and I ran to the locker room

"Yo Y/n!" A voice came from behind me, it was Paolo Banchero