1989 || Luke Hughes

Chapter 22: Sweeter Than Fiction

       As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the city skyline, Quince and Luke stood together outside the arena, their hands intertwined as they watched their teammates file out one by one. The atmosphere was charged with a sense of unity and purpose, a collective determination to bring about change and right the wrongs that had plagued their team for far too long.

      The decision to go on strike had not been an easy one, but it was one that they had made together, united in their resolve to stand up for what was right. Coach Thompson's reign of tyranny had cast a shadow over the team for far too long, his oppressive tactics stifling their potential and sowing discord among the players.

       But now, as they stood together in solidarity, Quince and Luke felt a renewed sense of hope and determination. They knew that their actions would not go unnoticed, that their voices would be heard, loud and clear, echoing through the halls of power until justice was served.

       As the last of their teammates dispersed into the night, Quince turned to Luke, her eyes sparkling with determination. "We did it," she said, her voice filled with pride. "We stood up for what's right, and we made a difference."

       Luke smiled, a sense of relief flooding through him as he pulled her into his arms. "We couldn't have done it without you, Quince," he said softly. "You were the one who inspired us to take a stand, to fight for what we believe in."

        Quince leaned into his embrace, her heart swelling with love and gratitude. "We make a pretty good team, don't we?" she said, a playful smile dancing on her lips.Luke chuckled, the sound music to her ears. "The best," he replied, his voice filled with warmth.

       As they stood together, basking in the glow of their victory, Quince and Luke knew that their journey was far from over. There would be challenges and obstacles ahead, but they faced them with a newfound sense of strength and resilience, fortified by the bonds of love and friendship that united them.

       And so, hand in hand, they walked into the future, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, knowing that as long as they had each other, they could overcome anything that came their way. For in the end, they were more than just teammates—they were a family, bound together by a shared purpose and a collective determination to make the world a better place.

       The celebration party pulsated with energy, the air thick with excitement and relief as the team and their supporters gathered to toast their victory of Coach Thompson finally being fired. Quince and Luke mingled among the crowd, their hands intertwined as they basked in the warmth of their success.

       As Quince scanned the room, her eyes fell upon a familiar face—Dani, the girl Nico had seen in the hallway. A smile spread across her lips as she approached, eager to introduce her to the rest of the team.

      "Dani!" Quince exclaimed, her voice filled with warmth. "I'm so glad you could make it."

      Dani returned her smile, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. "Thanks for inviting me, Quince," she said, her voice tinged with excitement. "This party looks like it's going to be a blast."

      Quince nodded, her gaze drifting to where Nico stood across the room, his eyes locked on Dani with undisguised interest. "I think you're going to fit right in," she said, a playful twinkle in her eye.

      Dani followed her gaze, her cheeks flushing slightly as she caught sight of Nico. "Oh," she said, her voice trailing off. "Is that...?"

      Quince nodded, a mischievous grin playing at the corners of her lips. "That's Nico," she said, her voice filled with amusement. "He's our team captain—and he's single."

       Dani's eyes widened in surprise, a hint of excitement dancing in her gaze. "Well, in that case," she said, her voice tinged with determination, "I think I'll go say hi."

       Quince watched with a smile as Dani made her way across the room, her heart swelling with happiness at the thought of her new found friend finding love. She knew that Nico was a good guy, and she couldn't help but feel hopeful that this could be the start of something special for both of them.

       As Dani approached, Nico turned to greet her, a warm smile spreading across his face as their eyes met. Quince felt a surge of excitement welling up inside her as she watched the two of them strike up a conversation, their laughter mingling with the music and chatter of the party.

      Meanwhile, Quince and Luke found themselves surrounded by their teammates, their joy and camaraderie palpable as they celebrated their hard-won victory. They raised their glasses in a toast to their success, their voices ringing out in unison as they cheered for the bright future that lay ahead.

      As the night wore on, the party continued in full swing, the laughter and music filling the air with an infectious energy. Quince and Luke danced together, their bodies moving in perfect harmony as they lost themselves in the rhythm of the music.

      And as they twirled and spun beneath the glittering lights, Quince felt a sense of gratitude wash over her. She was grateful for the love and support of her teammates, for the strength and resilience they had shown in the face of adversity. But most of all, she was grateful for Luke—for his unwavering love and devotion, for the way he had stood by her side through thick and thin.

       As the night drew to a close and the last of the guests began to trickle out, Quince and Luke found themselves alone at last, their arms wrapped around each other as they watched the stars twinkle in the night sky.

       "I love you, Luke," Quince said softly, her voice filled with emotion.

        Luke pulled her close, his heart swelling with love. "I love you too, Quince," he whispered, his words a promise of forever.

         And with that thought in her heart, Quince leaned in to kiss Luke, their lips meeting in a sweet embrace as they embarked on the next chapter of their journey together.

There you'll stand next to me
All at once, the rest is history

The End

Authors note:

Book 3 is out now!!

Connor book will hopefully be updated later today but I am taking the ACT so I won't be able to for hours.

I hope you guys enjoyed this book!!

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