Amour de rodéo (Rodeo Love)

Chapter 20

*Mckala's POV*

Tonight is the night that Blake plays in front of the Ohio State coach. I'm so nervous it's not even funny, Blake seems so cool and relaxed like he doesn't have a care in the world. I'm worried about him, he's been so distant here recently. He won't tell me what's going on, and it's scaring me a little. I just wish he would talk to me, so I can try my best to help him.

*Blake's POV*

I wonder if she can tell how nervous I am? As the days inch closer I can feel myself shutting her out and I don't like it, but at the same time it's so hard to fight myself. I'm also excited about the whole thing, getting to play infront of a coach that has been looking at me for years, I just hope that I live up to his expectations. Mom has tried to help me and learn more about football, but the one person I really need advice from signed away his custody of me. I keep hoping that maybe he will find out and reach out to me but that'll never happen. Then my mind takes me back to when my great grandpa was alive and he always had this dream that me and my cousin Kodie would grow up and play at Ohio State together. I'm the only one out of us that actually followed his dream. Kodie plays football and is AMAZING at it but he got a scholarship to Duke his sophomore year. The only reason I know that is that my dad used to throw it in my face all the time. Me and Kodie aren't that close matter of fact we hate each other but as much as I hate the ignorant asshole I have to realize that he is my cousin.

*Jake's POV*

I'm currently talking to my brother Brian on the phone, and I want to ask him for advice about how to reach out to Blake, but I don't know how.

"Hey Brian?"

"Yeah."

"So Blake is playing Friday night in front of a coach for Ohio State for a scholarship deal and I want to reach out to him but I don't know how." I guess I did know after all.

"That's great Jake, when that happened with Kodie me and him weren't on speaking terms but he ended up wanting my help but wanted me to make the first move. Kodie and Blake are so much alike I don't care of they hate each other or not they are. Blake wants your help but he wants you as his father to reach out and help him in ways that Samantha can not."

"Yeah when you reached out to Kodie what did you say?"

"Honestly I don't remember, but what I said to Kodie is not what Blake wants to hear."

"I know I guess I'll call him later and hope he answers the phone."

"He will like I said he wants you to make the first move."

"Thanks bro."

"You're welcome." I hang up, and just sit there. I don't really know how to do this so I look at the clock. Blake should be getting out of school soon so I will be able to call him.

*2 hours later*

I've managed to dial Blake's number after five minutes the phone is now ringing and I feel my nerves begin to grow.

"Hello?"

"Hey Blake I know that we are not on speaking terms and you may hate me but I just wanted to reach out and tell you that I heard about the scholarship deal and if you would want me to I can come to your game and give you advice only if that's want you want though."

"Dad I don't hate you I don't ever think that I could. Thanks for reaching out and yes I would love for you to come to the game it would mean a lot."

"Alright I'll be there."

"Ok dad I have to talk to you later, coach is wanting me."

"Ok see you later."

"Same here." He hangs up, and I begin to get ready to go to the game. I know he's nervous I can tell it in his voice, he may think he can hide it but he can't. I may not know Blake that well but I do know him well enough that he can't hide his emotions as well as he thinks he can.