Chapter 9:
Josh's POV:🏆"Okay, great practice tonight boys! Take a ten minute water break", Coach says after what may have been the most difficult hour and half of my life. I make my way into the locker room tiredly and sure enough, Nick Dobbs has to start something. He purposely bumps into me and I push him down to the floor. "Wow, Hyland. I guess playing house with my girlfriend and coach is paying off. Your reflexes got better", Nick says, smirking.
⠀
"You freaking asshole, I have no idea what you're talking about", I reply.
⠀
"So you're denying the fact that you've been living in coach's house?", Nick asks sarcastically. Now everyone is listening.
⠀
"Listen you son of a bitch, I completely saved your ass that night at Chloe's party. But you wouldn't remember, cause even though you said it was alcohol, I know that you were actually high on some cheap shit you probably found"
⠀
"Sorry we can't all afford some high class drugs like mr. Money bags over here. But don't worry about me anymore, I have a guaranteed way to play center and get the hell out of this town. Speaking of, there she is, getting ready to practice whatever she does", he points to Chloe on the ice, through the window.
⠀
"You're not implying that you're using Chloe, are you? Cause if you are, I'll make you sorry. Count on it", I threaten. He laughs then goes back on to the ice. I follow him. You wanna play dirty Dobbs? I'll play your little game. My eyes follow his "Dobbs" Jersey to the figure skaters' side of the ice. I rush on to the ice after him. "Hi josh!", the girls chime. I wave. "Nick what are you doing?", I hear Chloe ask Nick. I skate to Chloe. "Dobbs, practice is starting", I say. "Thanks Josh, I'll be right there", Nick replies, smiling the fakest smile I've ever seen. He makes out with Chloe, I think I even saw a little tongue, and then skates past me to the other side.
⠀
"Dobbs, kiss my daughter on your own time", Coach jokes. "Sorry Coach, I couldn't help myself", Nick replies smirking. The boys all pat him on the back. "Okay you pigs, that's enough. Run a few drills, Hyland, Dobbs, may I speak with you two?", Coach says. "What's up coach?", I ask. "With Nationals coming up I have to choose my best bet to ensure victory", he says. "I don't know about Hyland but I know I have what it takes to win for you and the team, Coach", Nick says. "Bullshit, compare track records", I say defensively. "Watch your language Josh. At the end of this week I'll tell you both my decision. I wanna see good sportsmanship, quick plays, and practice, practice, practice", he tells us. "Yep", Nick and I say in unison. I'm gonna get center at nationals, Dobbs better watch his back.🏆
