Not A Football Player, But MY Football Player

Restaurant Night

I felt someone's lips on my forehead. It's him again. Nathan has been coming daily. And every time he does come, me tells me what life without is like. Today pretty much seemed special, as to hearing he's not sniffling. He put held my hand.

"Hey Michelle," Nathan whispered. "I know you're out for 2 weeks and this is really stupid to tell you right now, but Ella and James are together." Yass my little one has grown. And yes, even though James is older and taller than me, he's like my little brother. This time, I actually used all of the strength I had to say a few words. I slowly parted my lips to form a small gap.

"Nathan....." I trailed off. I heard him jump in surprise.

"Michelle!" He exclaimed. I slowly felt my eyelids open up. Though, I'm still weak. Man! "Michelle, you're awake!"

"Shhhh, I'm still weak..."

"Michelle......" Nathan's eyes had never been so full of happiness.

"I missed you guys."

"We all missed you."

"Call in the nurse." Nathan pushed a button. A nurse came rushing in with a happy smile.

"Hi Michelle! You've been asleep for two weeks that the doctor almost thought you passed away." I nodded.

"Well, I'm glad to be back."

"But of course! This young man wouldn't leave because you wouldn't wake up so sometimes we had security take him." I looked at Nathan. His cheeks were a little pink.

"You're so cute, you know that?" I asked and pinched his cheeks lightly. Then I turned back to the nurse.

"Well, you have to have someone take care of you just so you can adjust to the world right now."

"I'll do it, um with your mom's permission and Katrina's help of course," Nathan said.

"Sure! The guys can help too."
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I stumbled on the concrete as Nathan held my shoulders so we can walk to the cafeteria.

"This, this is hard now!" I frustratedly yelled. Nathan chuckled.

"Don't worry, if you fall, I'll catch you!"

"Yay, my hero." I said without any enthusiasm. We finally made it to the cafeteria doors. Then I felt someone carry me.

"No way am I waiting for you just to reach the table in 10 minutes." Nathan laughed.

"Well, you have to get my lunch then." I childishly stated.

I gave him the note the principal gave me. He put me on the chair and walked away to get lunch. Looks like everyone is scattered around. James and Ella sat on one of the three new tables. Parker and, OH MY GOD, Ally sat on the second new table and Aaron and Selene on the last one. They all looked at me and either gave me a thumbs up or smirk. The little asses set me up!

"Hey I'm back." Food was put out in front of me.
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"So I'm sure all of you are ready to create a new recipe. Partner up with one person. Today I'm feeling nice so use this partnership wisely." I looked at Aaron and he nodded. "Now, find a table you and your partner will share and figure out ingredients to your new special recipe." I gestured Aaron to come to my desk and he came.
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"So we both agree on a chocolate and caramel lava cake?" He asked. I nodded as Aaron and I walked outside. I tripped on a rock but maintained my balance. We found the others and walked towards them. Selene was talking with Nathan.

"Promise Nathan?" She asked him. He groaned and nodded.

"Yes."

"Hey guys, what's going on?"

"Nothing." Everyone said. I cocked my head to the side but let it slide.

"So Michelle, we're all going to a restaurant near your house and we wanted to know if you wanted to come."

"Sure okay."
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"Why do I have to wear this?" I asked the girls as I looked at myself in the mirror. I was wearing a red dress with a black belt around the waist. Ella was wearing a blue dress, Selene a black dress and Ally a pink dress. Selene made me wear my ruby earrings and Ella let me borrow her black and red 2 inch heels. Ally gave me a red purse.

"Because the restaurant is fancy and the guys are gonna be in tuxedos and we're going in my dad's limo." Selene explained.

"But can I wear my glasses?" They all shook their heads.

"You must wear your contacts."

"Either I wear my glasses or I wear make up."

"Wear make up." They all said at the same time.
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I put the curling iron down. Beep, beep, beep.

"They're here Michelle! Hurry!" I stumbled down the stairs. I opened the door and saw a shiny black limo. Wow. I walked over and sat inside. Ally sat on my right, Selene on the other side and Nathan across from me. I fidgeted with my fingers. Nathan kept sneaking glances at me. I must admit though, he looks nice in his tux.

"We're here." The driver announced. I stumbled out and awaited the others. I swear, the only people who aren't holding hands are me and Nathan. We looked at each other, his eyes gleaming like the stars. I bravely moved my hand to his and held it. He looked at our connected hands then back at me. He stretched a smile on his face.

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Why does Nathan care about Michelle?

What were Nathan and Selene talking about?

Trick Question: How come Nathan doesn't freak out when the so called nerd is holding his hand?