9 Innings of Love: A Savannah Banana's and Party Animals Love Story

Chapter 27

Olivia's POV:

I slept on the bus ride back to the stadium, so I was extremely rested when Sav and I got back to our apartment around 12:45. I already had my outfit picked out for tonight, and Sav knew how I wanted my hair and makeup to look. I hopped in the shower when we got home, and then sat on the couch for a little afterwards. I was texting Dalton a bit, asking when he was picking me up for tonight. It was around 4:30 when Sav and I made some food so I wasn't hungry later. After we ate, we went to my room so I could start getting ready.

I finished getting ready around 6:30. I was sitting at my vanity, looking at myself in the mirror. Sav had gone to her room to find her hairspray since I ran out. I was staring at myself in the mirror, deep in thought. Sav noticed when she came in, and walked up slowly behind me. I saw her in the mirror. "Do you think he'll be there tonight Savanah?" I asked while looking up at her from the mirror. She put a hand on my shoulder. "Oh Liv, I'm not sure. I know it would mean a lot to you if he was there. I hope he goes for your sake. You can't let it affect how you perform though." She started to spray the hairspray in my hair as I considered what she said. I started to tear up a little, but forced myself to not cry and mess up my makeup. "I texted him earlier to ask if he was coming, but I never got a response. I have to talk to Dalton tonight. I don't want to wait anymore." Sav looked down at me and smiled. "It's not going to be easy Liv, but I agree that you should tell him tonight. Okay, your hair is done. Let's get your outfit on." I got up from my vanity, and walked over to the bathroom. Sav picked out another romper for me to wear tonight, so I slid it on. I came out of the bathroom, and Sav wouldn't stop telling me how good I looked. I sat on my bed, and put on my shoes. As I was doing that, I heard Dalton honk his truck horn to let me know he was here. "Alright Sav, I have to go." I got up off my bed and walked to the door after grabbing my purse. I turned around to say goodbye to Savanah when she hugged me before I could say anything. "Bye Liv, I'll see you soon. Good luck with everything tonight." I hugged her back and smiled. "Thanks Sav. I'm glad I can at least count on seeing you tonight." I did a half smile as Sav looked back at me. "I don't know Liv, I have a small feeling he might be there tonight." Sav opened the door, and I walked out to Dalton's truck. I got in, and we drove over to the bar.

Tanner's POV:

Dalton and I got back to our apartment after our flight and relaxed. We were hanging out when Dalton said he was going to start getting ready for tonight. After a while he came into the living room looking like he was ready to go. I was still sitting on the couch watching tv. "Okay, I'm going to leave to pick up Liv. Are you coming to the show tonight?" Dalton had asked as he was getting his shoes on. I looked over at him from the tv. "I'm not sure yet Dalt. I'm tired from all the traveling the past few days." Dalton shot me a look, but I decided to ignore it. "Okay, well I would like to have my best friend there to support me. I'm sure Liv wouldn't mind the extra support as well." He went to turn to the door, but spoke again before he opened it. "Tanner is something going on? I've noticed you've been acting different lately. I hate to ask, but I'm trying to wait it out to let you tell me if you want." I shrugged while still on the couch. I glanced over at Dalton while he was at the door. "No Dalt, nothing is wrong. I'm completely fine, only tired." Dalton shook his head, and said goodbye before he left. I sighed, knowing that everything definitely wasn't fine.

About 20 minutes passed and I was still on the couch when there was a knock on my door. I knew it wasn't Dalton since he has a key and could let himself in. Most of the guys text before they come over to make sure me and Dalton are home, so I wasn't sure who it was. I walked over to the door, and asked who it was. There was some hesitation, but then I heard Collin's voice. I opened up the door for him, but Savanah came bursting through instead with Collin behind her. He gave me a look, and I knew I was in for it. "George Tanner Thomas. You get ready right now because I'm making you go to the show tonight." Sav said as she stood in the living room. "Woah Sav hold on a minute. Why did you have to pull out my actual first name?" Collin started to laugh as Sav crossed her arms. "So you'd know to take me seriously, and that I'm not leaving here without you. Let's go, you need to get ready." I was still standing in the living room, trying to process what was even happening. "Savanah, I already told Dalton I'm not going. I doubt Liv even wants me there because of what happened at the beach." Sav groaned and put her hand to her forehead. "Tanner, Olivia wants you there. She literally asked me if I had any idea if you'd be there to support her tonight before she left with Dalton. She's even going to tell Dalton tonight about you two because she wants to be with you Tanner. I don't know if you noticed, but she's been a wreck ever since that night on the beach. She wants to be with you, but she's scared to tell Dalton. She's finally had enough, and is going to tell him tonight. You both obviously want to be together. Get ready so we can go support our girl." I was shocked to be hearing what Savanah was saying. "I had no idea she's been feeling the same way about this as me. She seemed to be fine at the field the past couple days. Did she really ask if I was going to be there tonight?" Sav groaned again, and I felt Collin's hand on my shoulder. "Yes Tanner, everything Savanah just told you is true. Liv seems fine at the field, but she's being like that so nobody asks her what's wrong. No offense, but you're a little clueless dude. Now go get ready so we aren't late to the show. Liv and Dalton don't know you're coming either, so don't tell them." Collin gave me a little shove towards my room, and I heard Sav happily clapping. I quickly got ready, and was back out in the living room with Collin and Sav in a few minutes. "Alright, let's go." I said to them as we started walking out the door. I got in my Jeep, and I started to follow Collin until I told him I had to make a pit stop really quick.