New Beginnings

Chapter Twelve

Chapter 12:

Another week passed uneventfully and it was once again Monday. JJ stepped out into the crisp, fresh air of early morning California letting herself take a deep breath before heading towards the dining hall for a quick breakfast. Barely anyone was out walking around since it was so early and the kids that were out probably had early morning class.  Zoned out in her own thought's, she practically jumped out of her shoes when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist.

"Good morning, sunshine," the voice said.

Turning on a dime, JJ saw it was only Christen with that dorky smile plastered on her face, "Hey, Press."

"That's all I get. No kiss or anything?" She pouted, still letting her arms hang low across JJ's waist. JJ started to lean in but at the last second turned and placed a kiss on her cheek, "I'm still not forgiven am I?"

"Let's see," JJ began as they started walking together, "you broke my heart, stopped being my friend, just a couple of weeks ago we agreed to become friends again, so yeah you're still just a friend."

Christen frowned, "But come on, we both admitted we still love each other like why are we dancing around it still?"

"Because I don't trust you completely. Like yeah we are friends and it's great but what happens once we start dating? Are you gonna make us stay secret again? You wanna get back together then prove why I should let you back in so easily!" JJ finished before storming off in a faster pace and Christen automatically knew she struck a nerve. After dating JJ for almost a year, she knew from the start her temper was short at times.

"Hey I'm sorry," Christen called out, jogging to catch up with, "friends. I'm good with friends. Wanna go get breakfast before your morning class?"

JJ smiled, "As long as you pay."

***

"I'm right," Tobin said with a smile as her, Alex, and Kelley were chilling in the lobby of their dorm.

"No I am!" Alex retaliated which made Kelley groan cause they have been going back and forth for ten minutes.

Kelley pulled out her phone, "I'm calling Hope and we are settling this stupid debate."

***

Thirty minutes later, the trio plus Hope were on the soccer pitch and they even invited Christen, who was out of her morning class, and JJ to come watch.

"What's going on?" Christen asked confused since Kelley's text just said "competition between Alex and Tobin on pitch. Be there or be square."

"Tobin thinks she a better PK taker than Alex and Alex thinks the opposite. So I called Hope and we are gonna find out so they will stop arguing." Kelley explained while rolling out the bag of balls, "Who wants to go first?"

"I will," Alex said confidently picking up one of the balls, "Don't go easy, Hope."

That made her laugh, she never went easy on anyone, "In your dreams, Morgan."

She placed the ball on the spot and took her steps back looking at Hope who was bouncing on the line. Kelley whistled loudly signaling she could go. Alex approached the ball and picked her spot. Her foot made solid contact and the ball floated to goal. Hope guessed correctly but not high enough as the ball skimmed over her fingers and into the back of the net, "You're lucky I'm not an inch or two taller, Alex."

"Well you're not so..." Alex jokingly replied as Tobin sarcastically applauded.

"Alright my turn and Hope won't even be close to it." Tobin tempted, placing the ball down. She was right. Hope guessed the wrong way and the ball easily landed in the goal.

They agreed to both take ten and Hope was starting to pick up on their tells so every shot was getting harder and harder. As Alex stepped up for her tenth shot, she had to make it or else Tobin would automatically win.

Tobin smiled wide as Alex took her steps back, "Don't miss, Lex. I know how much you hate losing."

Alex didn't let it shake her and hit the ball with force. Well a little bit too much force as the ball sailed over the cross bar and hitting the shed behind the goal, "Damn it," she cussed under her breath.

"I guess I was right," Tobin stated which earned her a glare from Alex, "fine we're even how bout?"

"Better," Alex smiled and Kelley laughed at how whipped Tobin already was.

"Hold on," Christen speaks up, "Why am I the only one with class this morning?"

"Shit," JJ and Tobin said at the same time both realizing they have English to get to.

"Gotta go babe, see you after class well no cause you'll be in class. I'll see you after your class. Alright see ya," Tobin quickly got out finishing it with a quick kiss and chasing after JJ who already took off.

"What would are girlfriends do without us?" Alex joked to Christen who immediately stiffened.

"Um we aren't together," she answered and Alex was taken back a little cause she truly thought after confusing their love and hanging out all the time they were.

"Oh I'm sorry. I didn't know. Do you plan on asking her anytime soon?"

"I did today but she turned me down. Something about not trusting me fully yet and I have to prove myself."

Alex slapped her arm, "Then go prove yourself, my friend. Set up some fancy romantic date thing to take her on or do something really nice for her."

"What do I do though? Like I'm a broke college student, I can't do anything fancy."

"I'll help you. I was once a broke college student and I managed to pull this one in," Ashlyn smirked walking up with Ali in hand.

"Seriously does no one have class today?" Christen groaned.

"We both have later classes today, anyways we saw people up here so we decided to see what was happening." Ashlyn explained before anyone could ask why they were there.

"You don't have to, Ashlyn, I don't want to be a burden."

Ashlyn smiled at Ali then at Christen, "No problem I promise, I practically planned Alex and Tobin's first date so I think I can handle another."

"What?" Alex blurted out.

Ali bit her lip from laughing before whispering into Ash's ear, "I don't think she knew that, babe."

"She's so dead. See you guys later. You coming or staying with Hope?" Alex motioned to Kelley who was deep in conversation with her keeper and didn't even reply, "I'll take that as you're staying. See you guys later and pray that I don't kill Tobin."

***

Tobin walked out with JJ after sitting through another boring English lecture and immediately spotted Alex waiting, "I think I'm in trouble."

"Why do you say-" JJ began but Alex was already storming up them.

"Tobin Powell Heath how dare you let Ashlyn plan our first date!"

"Um see you guys later," JJ stated before awkwardly walking away.

Tobin looked down trying to avoid eye contact and at the same time trying to think of ways to kill Ashlyn, "I was nervous and wanted it to be perfect and she offered to help."

Alex grabbed her hand and started dragging her behind the nearest building making Tobin swallow hard as her heart raced. Tobin was caught off guard when Alex pulled her into a heated kiss immediately deepening it. Her hands found Alex's waist before pushing her body against the cold bricks. Alex slipped her hands harshly down Tobin's waistband which made Tobin push her away, "Lex, kinda in public. And is this really my punishment for lying cause if so..." She smirked pulling Alex back to her.

"No but this is," Alex dipped her head and bit roughly down on Tobin's neck sucking and pulling leaving a dark purple mark that clearly shows, "Have fun covering that up."