New Beginnings

Chapter Five

Chapter 5:

Tobin and Alex decided it was time to go get a drink after hearing what they did.

"Hey guys," Kelley bounced up to them already slightly tipsy, "why do you look like you saw a ghost or something?"

Exchanging looks, Tobin and Alex just shook their heads before downing their drinks.

The trio continued to talk in the kitchen and as the alcohol continued to flow, Alex and Tobin seemed less concerned about personal space.

"Come dance with me," Tobin whispered into her ear, holding out her, "I promise I don't bite."

She led Alex into the living room where the music was still too loud and too crowded but neither cared at the moment. Alex couldn't ignore the electricity shooting through her veins as Tobin held her hand tightly, subconsciously rubbing her thumb across her hand. Once they were somewhat deep into the crowd, Tobin snuck her hand around her waist, pulling Alex close to her.

Letting out a small gasp, Alex bit harshly down on her lower lip hoping that Tobin didn't hear it.

They began to sway to the music and Alex couldn't figure out if the alcohol or Tobin was the thing making her mind cloudy.

"You look very beautiful tonight by the way." Tobin said seductively, letting her hand make small patterns on Alex's lower back.

Now, Alex was very thankful for the darkness because she could feel her entire face heat up and Tobin jumped in again before she could answer, "but let me guess, some lucky guy already has you. I mean who wouldn't want to date you."

Alex stuttered out her answer, "Um no. I broke up with my boyfriend before going to college. He was a tool."

That was all Tobin needed to hear. She leaned up so her lips were right next to Alex's ear, "His loss."

Alex felt her breathing quicken and her heart was practically pounding out of her chest. Tobin was content with her reaction and mentally congratulated herself.

"Alex!" Kelley yelled running to the pair not even noticing their closeness.

"Y-yeah?" Alex asked still a little shaken up.

Kelley pointed across the room to some girl sitting in a chair, "Who is that girl?"

It was dark so Alex couldn't see right away but when she focused in on the face, she almost choked on her own saliva, "That's Hope, she's the starting keeper here. Why?"

"She...intrigues me," Kelley said with an obvious smirk.

"Kels, I know we just met a few weeks ago and I know you are a sweet girl, please do not talk to her."

"What why?"

Tobin was now intrigued in the conversation and decided to listen in.

Alex started to count off the reasons, "1. She's a senior. 2. She hates freshman. 3. She is all dark and sarcastic and mean."

"I think I can crack her. Wish me luck." was the last thing Kelley said before stalking across the room towards the brunette.

"She's dead." Alex groaned.

***

Hope didn't want to be at this party. She rather be in her room studying for her politics test coming up. But no, Carli forced her to go because it was a teammate's party. And even worse, Carli was off with her boyfriend, Brian, somewhere. She flipped through her Twitter for the thousandths time until someone snatched her phone right out of her hands.

"What the hell?" She gritted through her teeth ready to fight whoever did it, but when she looked up she saw an innocent girl with freckles dangling the phone in her hands.

"I don't think come to parties to be on their phones," the girl said playfully handing Hope back her phone.

"Well I wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for a friend," Hope retaliated, "but anyways who are you?"

"Kelley and you're Hope, right?"

Hope was taken back that girl already knew her name and Kelley must have realized that before adding, "Alex told me."

"Okay so I'm guessing since you are friends with Alex, you are a freshman. Sorry but I'm not friends with freshman." Hope smirked ready to get up from the chair but Kelley harshly pushed her back down, not ready to take no as an answer.

Kelley stood in almost a defensive stance in front of her, "Oh really? And why is that? Big bad senior feels superior. Remember you were a freshman too at one point."

"Yeah and the seniors treated me exactly how I'm treating you so..." once again Hope began to leave but Kelley out powered the senior, pushing her back down, "Damn how much to weightlift?"

"Why carry the tradition? You could always be nice to us," Kelley said innocently.

"But what's the fun in that," Hope smirked, "why are you even talking to me?"

Kelley matched her smirk, "Cause I like a good challenge and I think I just met my match. We're gonna be friends and you're gonna love it."

"Alright, squirrel," Hope blurted out since Kelley's freckles and plump cheeks really did make her look like a squirrel.

"Already have a nickname for me? That's cute," Kelley joked before quickly grabbing a napkin from the table and writing something down, "Call me if you need some real competition in the goal."

Hope took the number, stuffing it in her pocket not actually considering calling the girl, "You think you could beat me in goal?"

"I was a forward in high school. I could hold my own. Call me if you wanna see," Kelley then turned away but turned back to throw a quick wink at the senior.

***

Tobin and Alex moved out of the crowd to watch Kelley talk to the senior in hopes that she wouldn't get killed. After a while, Kelley seemed to be having an actually conversation with her and handed over a napkin.

"Did she just give her her number?" Tobin asked in shock.

"I think she did, wait she's coming back." Alex pointed out.

"Easy as 1, 2, 3." Kelley said proudly.

Both were dumbfounded that A. Kelley didn't get kill and B. She actually gave Hope her number.

Tobin raised an eyebrow, "Why did you give her your number?"

"Let's just say I bat for both teams," was all Kelley said before walking back to the keg.

"Are all our friends gay or bi?" Alex asked without thinking about what she just said.

"Well that depends..." Tobin started and Alex was confused where she was headed.

"Depends on what?"

Tobin began to walk away but after a few steps  turned back, "Your answer," then with one final wink, she disappeared into the crowd.