COURTSIDE (BoyXBoy)

seven

Malik

As I watch everyone gather in the gym I kept looking out for one person in particular. I have no idea why I was so eager for him to watch me. I guess I just really wanted to impress my new friend or maybe I just wanted to prove to him that I was actually good at something.

"Hey Cap, coach is asking if you're ready to start tryouts?" Darren informs me.

I took one more look around before my eyes finally found who I was looking for sitting next to his two best friends. I couldn't help the smile that formed on my face. We made eye contact , and I sent him a quick wink before turning back to Darren.

"Let's get this party started!" I shouted, causing the entire stand of supporters to erupt in cheers.

To say, I went beast mode these tryouts would be an understatement. I was playing like I had something to prove which to be fair I kinda did. I just really wanted Austin to be wildly impressed with me when this was over, I kept taking glances at him throughout the tryouts, and I could see his friends trying to explain to him the rules or what's going on it's kind of cute.

You're probably wondering why I am even trying out for the team in the first place to be honest I don't have to, but I do it for the respect of my fellow players. I've never wanted anything handed to me. I also want to prove to my teammates that if you really want some thing, you have to work hard for it, no matter what nothing will ever be handed to you in this life.

By the end of the tryouts coach announced that he would be posting on the bulletin board tomorrow who made the team.With that we all disbanded to the showers, the showers were filled the chatter. The guys were clearly filled with nerves. Some of them even tried to ask me if I thought they had a shot at making the team never one to break anyone's spirits. I tried my best to give them words of motivation. To be honest a lot of these boys do have miles to go, but right now they have a start which is something they can build on.

After a quick shower, I made my way back to the gym to go meet with Austin. I can't wait to ask him what he thought of how I did. as I reentered the gym, I noticed that a few of the students had cleared out. There were still some left back chattering away. I made my way over to the end of the stand where Austin was. It appears his friends have left already. As I was about to approach him, someone beat me to it.

"Hey Austin , guess what?" He yelled excitedly.

"Hey Christian, what happened?" He asked back.

"I made the football team!" He cheered while engulfing Austin in a bear hug. Something about that didn't sit right with me.

"Oh my goodness that's amazing. I'm so proud of you." Austin said now hugging him back. It shouldn't bother me. It really shouldn't bother me but it did.

"Wait a minute I thought you guys wouldn't find out who got picked until tomorrow?" Austin queried.

"We aren't suppose to, but Coach was so impressed with my tryout. He just had to tell me on the spot..... Also I don't think Evan Blake likes me very much anymore." Christian joked.

"Well, that makes two of us." Austin joked back, and they both shared a laugh. They still hadn't let go of each other, and at this point I had to make my presence known.

"ehem!" I made a sound clearing my throat.

"Oh Malik, hey!" Austin said finally, letting go of Christian. Thank God.

"From what Alexa and Chloe explained to me, you were absolutely incredible out there." He complemented now that's what I wanted to hear. A part of me was wondering where my hug was though?

"Yeah well I always try to give 110% when I'm on the court thank you so much for noticing though" I said smiling at him and he blushed. Ha take that Christian.

"Congratulations man I'm sure no one doubted you for even a second." Christian complimented me giving me a "friendly"nudge. I wanted to punch him.

"You too man maybe you can whip that old football team back into shape."I ended up giving him a slight punch to the shoulder a little harder than I intended to but oh well.

There is a moment of awkward silence before Austin breaks it.

"Well I think we should get going. Congratulations again Christian I'll see you tomorrow." He said giving Christian another quick hug before we made our way to the library.

*The Library*

"So the answer is 17." I said with confidence.

"That's correct you're really getting the hang of this." Austin assured me.

"What can I say I have a phenomenal teacher." I said tapping his nose and he blushed. He was so cute... what is wrong with me.

"Thanks. It also helps that you're an incredible student." He said with his head down nudging my shoulder with his. The blush was still on his face and I swear he couldn't be any more adorable.

"Well after ten out of ten successful equations solved I think we can call today a success and move on to a different topic tomorrow."

"Conquered a topic in 2 days you dah man Masterson." I self congratulated also giving myself a high five.

"You are such a tool." He says shaking his head at me while laughing.

"Hey take that back."I objected.

"Make me." He challenged.

Austin was a laughing mess underneath me on the library floor. It was a good thing this place was empty. I had no clue he would be as ticklish as he was I just got lucky.

"Malik please stop ha ha ha I'm begging you!" He pleaded but I wouldn't let up.

"Not until you take it back." I replied still tickling we were in quiet and interesting position I mean I was currently straddling the guy while he was trying to cover his body to block my attacks.

"Okay fine I take it back." He admits still laughing.

"What was that I can't quite hear you." I said still tickling.

"I said I take it back. You're not a tool." He repeated. He makes a sudden turn that causes both our crotches to accidentally rub together and I stop immediately.

"Oh thank goodness I thought one of my lungs was gonna implode if you didn't stop." He joked relieved. I couldn't even respond as I got off him.
What just happened was something I couldn't just suddenly get over.

"Mind offering me a little help here." He said his hand extended looking up at me to help him off the floor. I grabbed his hand and helped him up my mind still a bit foggy.

"Come on cap it's getting dark I think we should head home." He says as we both gather our things and start to walk out of the library. We exchanged our  "text me when you get home's" in the parking lot and got in our separate cars to head home. I watched as he drove off and I sat there still trying to come to terms with what just happened.

Now you might be thinking yeah what just happened was a total accident there's no reason to make big deal of it. Trust me I know it shouldn't be a big deal, heck I don't think Austin even noticed it, but I did. In fact I more than noticed it because I still had a fucking semi in my pants.
What the actual fuck is happening to me.