With You

Chapter 19

Micah POV - July 2011

Did you talk to Alex today?

I smile and nod at Haley.

Told her goodluck, that I love her and that I'd see her soon.

She smiles.

Is she starting?

I shake my head.

She'll get subbed in at the half hopefully.

I feel my heart flutter and suck a breath in.

My sister's eyes widen.

You alright? What the hell was that?

I shake my head and shrug.

I don't know. I feel fine though.

She eyes me suspiciously and reaches for my shirt, pulling it up, and looking at the battery.

It's charged, it's fine.

I look at my watch.

'Heart rate is kind of fast.'

Haley looks at me.

I'm calling Dr. Knight.

My eyes widen and I shake my head.

Just let me watch the game, I'm sure it's fine. I want to watch Alex, I can't miss it.

She sighs.

Fine. As soon as the game is over, we're going in, got it?

I nod and give her a thumbs up.

Or if you feel something else. You're not allowed to lie to me or pretend like you're fine.

I nod and turn to the TV to see the game about to start.

I smile when I see Alex on the bench.

The game starts and I watch intently, when my chest starts to hurt.

It feels like heartburn and I just rub my chest, which helps it dissipate.

The half comes and I sit back, closing my eyes.

I feel a hand shake my shoulder and I open my eyes to see Haley looking at me.

The half is about to start up and you fell asleep.

I shake my head and sit up, seeing Alex at the third referee.

She's coming in!

She smiles and holds her hand up for a high five.

I slap it and again feel a flutter in my chest.

I keep my cool and focus on the TV.

I watch Alex intently and nearly jump up when she almost scores in the 49th minute.

I feel my chest tighten and frown.

20 minutes pass by and I watch Alex get a long ball. She gets passed the defense and shoots, sinking the ball in the bottom right corner.

I jump up.

Yes! Yes, babe!!!

I turn and see Haley jumping and smiling.

I turn back to the TV and see Alex celebrating.

She holds up her hand.

I love you

I smile.

I turn to my sister and start to feel lightheaded.

Micah? Micah, what's wrong?