Beyond the Lesson (TXS)

Regret?

I get to practice and go to the locker room where everyone is changing. I sit on the bench and stare at the locker. Did that happen? Did we kiss? No I imagined it, right? You don't just imagine the softness of those lips. I bring my fingers to my lips and I still can feel the kiss. I smile to myself. "Never seen you smile before practice." Kai says and I look at her as she's looking at me with amusement.

I chuckle. "It's a good day I guess." I shrug and start actually getting dressed.

"Mhm I heard you got detention. You know coach is going to get on your ass." She says and I groan.

"Good day ruined." I say and she chuckles and then heads back to the others. Truly no matter the consequences I get for getting detention, it won't take away from what I'm feeling right now, happiness. I get up and we all head out to the court where coach has balls scattered. Yay drills! Did you hear the sarcasm because there was sarcasm in that.

Whistle! "Hurry up!" We run to circle her. "Now! As you all know the homecoming dance is this Saturday so no game this Friday." Everyone cheers but Kai and I knowing exactly what that means. "Meaning we have three days of practice instead of two." Everyone's face drops and Kai and I try to hide our laughter. "Think something is funny Kingston?"

Shit. "Um no coach."

"I heard you got detention twice." She says and I sigh.

"I did coach."

"Is this the type of impression you're trying to set for those who follow you?" She says and I look at my other teammates.

"Of course not coach."

"I didn't think so. So to make sure they don't follow this negative trend, I now have to make an example out of you." Fuck. "Start running the court. You stop when I say so." I nod. "Now!" She yells and I huff and start running around the court already feeling like I'm going to be dead by the end of this.

2 hour later

I. Am. Officially. Dead. Whistle! "Alright hit the showers!" Coach says and I continue running. "You too Kingston!" I drop to the floor letting my sweat and fatigue take me fully.

I feel hands pick me up. "This is just gross." Maira says and I let out a slight chuckle.

"This is like an abnormal amount of sweat." Kai says on my other side. We make it into the locker room and they help me get into the showers. "Bet you won't get detention again." She says and I scoff nodding. She leaves and I sigh.

"How was detention with Ms. Hottie?" Maira asks when I get out and dry myself to get dressed and I smile. "Uh oh what's that?"

I chuckle. "Um well," I look around to make sure no one is still in here with us. "We kissed." I whisper and her expression alone is sending me in laughter.

"Wait! What?! How? When? Where? Why?"

"That's like all the W questions." I say and she smacks my arm.

"It's not funny Talia! This is amazing! What happened?!" She exclaims and I go to say but she puts her hand to my mouth. "Nope we need Lucas here. He's waiting in the car now. Get dressed and we're going." I nod still smiling. "Oh my god!" She yells leaving the locker room.

I get dressed in my sweats from today and we head out with my legs still feeling like jelly. We make it out but I hear the front door of the school closing and I turn my head to see Ms. Romano leaving with Mr. Martin. She's smiling at whatever he's saying as they walk together. Calm down buddy. Jealousy is not your strong suit. Shut up! He leaves after touching her arm and she walks towards her car. Her eyes find mine and then continues walking to her car. "Give me a minute." Maira nods and goes to her car to meet Lucas. "Hey!" I call out and she stops at her car and turns to me.