Love, Finally

Chapter 3

 //Sorry for another short chapter. I didn't really have much of a layout for this story until now, so expect some longer chapters in the future. For now, enjoy!//

   At the end of the day, I make my way towards the football field. I know that Luke will be there, because he has football practice. As I mentioned before, he's a jock. I walk through the hallways, going against the flow of students rushing to get home. I finally make it to the door leading to the field, and walk outside.

    I take a seat in the bleachers, deciding to watch their practice. I was actually hoping to talk to him before practice started, but I'm too late. I watch as they tackle dummies, sprint, and many more exercises. I didn't consciously choose to watch Luke, but he was the only one on the field I really payed attention to. He's so handsome... Like, wow. I don't mean to be all lovey-dovey, but he is perfection.

    All of a sudden, football practice is over. I must have dozed off. I get up and go back inside, and hang around the exit of the locker room until Luke comes out.

"Luke!" I shout as he walks out, gym bag slung over his shoulder.

"Oh hey, Mike, whats up?" He responds.

"Well, I have a question I wanted to ask you."

"Ok, go ahead."

"Uhm... What... What were you doing at the railroad tracks last night?"

    There is an awkward silence as the question hangs in the air. He stiffens, and I realize I just touched a sensitive subject. Maybe I made a mistake in asking. Oh shit, I shouldn't have asked. He's for sure going to avoid me now. Suddenly, the heavy silence is shattered by his simple reply:

"The same reason you were."

   Before I can react, he's out the door, running to his truck. I stare after him, stunned.