A Volleyball Story

Chapter 54

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

-Darrel Royal

Jessica.

After Noah and I had confessed our love to each other, I couldn't be any happier. I was on cloud 9, basically floating. I don't think anything or anyone could rain on my parade. 

After confronting our feelings, we ended up in the girls dorm lounge watching movies. Though most of the time we were just talking endlessly as the movie would play in the back ground. We had so much in common it was crazy. 

It was like he was my soul mate or something and the fact that he plays volleyball just makes it a whole lot better. 

It was getting darker by the minute but I didn't want to move, I was currently cuddled up in the arms of Noah, a blanket draped across us as National Treasure with Nicholas Cage was playing. 

"Hey Noah?" I looked up at him. 

"Yeah?" he said looking down at me and then putting a piece of hair behind my ear. I loved it when he did that. 

"What is going to happen to us when we go our separate ways?"

"We will skype, call, we can even write letters if you want. Jessica, I just got you, I'm not letting you go. The distance will be hard, but we will find a way to see each other. There's holiday breaks, and I'm taking you to prom." I smiled pretty big when he said that. "And I'll go to your graduation and then it'll be summer and then we can be together again. Just because we live in separate states doesn't mean we will truly be apart."

"I like the idea of you in a tux." I said. 

"Is that all you got from my big speech?" he questioned but smiled. 

"Yep." I laughed. "But I'm just scared I'm going to lose you somehow." I whispered. I tried so hard not to cry. 

I've never felt this way before about anyone in my life, and now that I'm experiencing it first hand, it was making me emotional. 

I really did love him and I hated that we lived in different states. It was going to make my senior year really hard. I wouldn't get to hold his hand freely or go on dates. 

"Jess." he said holding my face in his hands. "You're never going to lose me. And I'm never going to lose you. We belong together, okay baby?" he said. He just called me baby! Oh my gosh! 

"You just called me baby." I tried not to sound too excited. 

"I was trying it out, it's not too much right?"

"No it's perfect." and with that I smashed my lips against his. It was hard, passionate, slow and fast. It was everything and as if this was going to be the last time we saw each other. Which technically is kinda true. But it was the best kiss I've ever gotten. 

Now this will be something I will miss so much.

"I love you." he said as soon as we got up for some air. 

"I love you." I said back. 

And everything in the world was finally...right.

Noah and I woke up to someone's phone ringing. Was it mine or his?

"Hello?" I hear him grumble out still clearly half asleep. "Alright, I'll be right out." and with that he hung up. "My mom and Mark are here to pick me up." he told me getting up from the couch. 

We must have fallen asleep here after talking and watching some movies. At least we got to spend our time in each others arms before we left. 

"Oh, okay. I'll come with you." I said as we made our way out as he went to his room real quick to grab his bags. 

As soon as we got to the parking lot I could see Mark and Gina as she yelled out my name, "Jess!" she smiled. 

"Hey Gina." I gave her a weak smile. She gave me a tight hug and spoke into my ear, "I wish you lived closer, I know you guys mean a lot to each other. I already treat you like my daughter, one I never really got." she laughed. I could tell she was trying not to cry. 

"Oh Gina, that means a lot to me. Thank you for bringing such a great gentleman into this world." I smiled trying to keep my tears at bay. 

"When you guys called me that one time, I knew you were pretty special. I know Noah hasn't had the best life, especially at school and me being a single mom, but you, you make him happy. And for that, I can't thank you enough." 

"He makes me really happy as well. I'll miss you Gina. And you too Mark!" I yelled out getting a smile in return. "I hope to see you real soon." 

"Of course sweetie. The next break, I'm sure Noah will come see you. I'll do anything for that to happen. Or you're more than welcome to come here, you know I'll want to see you as well." she laughed. 

"Come here." he said finally after our little stare down. As soon as I was in his arms I couldn't help the tears that fell from my eyes.  "Hey, hey." he said holding onto my chin bringing it up so I could face him. "You'll be fine. It'll be hard, but it's what will bring us closer, alright?"

"Okay." I whispered as a silent tear fell, but before it could run down my cheek, Noah swiped it with his thumb. 

"I love you Jessica Hampton." I laughed at how he said my full name. 

"I love you Noah Hector." 

He gave me one last passionate and slow kiss before resting his forehead on mine. We stared at each other for a few moments before kissing my forehead. 

Giving me one last wave, he hopped into the car and I watched as Mark drove away from the parking lot. I stayed until I couldn't see them anymore. 

I met the love of my life, and it was all thanks to volleyball camp. Who would have thought?

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