Game On

Chapter One: The Game

               Panting, I wiped the sweat from my brow. Stadium lights, beating down on us on the cold night.  "Let's go you pansies! Score one more point and this game's over! Show them who's boss!" Coach Smith yelled. We all jolted forward, running at top speed, trying to get the ball. Thompson lurched forward, tackling number 18. I shoved a guy away, dodging to see Clover throw me to the ball. 

    Everything slowed down, people running at me, hoping to rip the ball out of my gloved hands. I jumped and landed making a touchdown. Everyone stopped, people in the crowds cheering,"Go Hawks! Go Hawks!'' I smiled and took my helmet off, holding it in the air. My team gathered around, picking me up. 

         Entering the locker room, taking everything off while leaving on my UnderArmour, I grabbed a Gatorade and chugged it down. "Great job out there Hawks. I'm proud to call you my team." He chuckled and slapped me on the back. "I'm proud of you King." Smiling, he walked off. We all got cleaned up. I was the last one to leave the locker room. Gathering my stuff I exited the building and hopped into my car, driving home.

        I got into the house and trudged upstairs, collapsing on my bed. Heavily sighing I closed my eyes and got some sleep.

                                            ~School~                   

    I walked into school to see everyone smiling, another win for the Hawks. I got to my locker and puts my bag in, grabbing my history book. Thompson walked up to me and waited, after I got my stuff we headed to class.

    "Great job last night, I'm amazed you caught it!" Thompson chuckled.

   "You ass...." I nudged him in the ribs and laughed too. 

  Entering class we sat down. As I got to my seat, this girl rolled her eyes at me. Like, the fuck? I didn't do anything!? Ignoring her, I tried to understand what the teacher was droning on about this week. I kept hearing little scribbles, god how annoying. I glanced at her and whispered,''Do you mind?'' She snickered at me,''Unlike you, I'm paying attention. God, such a Jock!''

    Feeling a jolt of anger I turned my attention to the board, strumming my fingers along the desk. "Cut it out! I'm trying to learn here!" She hissed. Oooh, this bitch.. "Then why don't you move to another seat!'' Sadly, Mr. White overheard our little arguing.

 "Collins, King. Is there something you want to tell the rest of the class?" Mr. White said.

"No Mr. White. I was informing Mr. King about some of the key details that he missed out on." She smiled.

Mr. White nodded. "Very well then, now we shall continue where we left off." 

I was flabbergasted! I didn't even know who she was and yet she pissed me off, while even lying to that old man. After class finished, I strolled over to her locker. 

    "Thanks for that." I leaned on the other lockers, smiling gently.

Slamming her locker, she faced me. "I only lied to save our asses! Technically mine since I obviously hate you. Next time you won't be so lucky, Jock!"

"I have a name you know..." I smirked at her.

Rolling her eyes, she glared at me. "Don't you have some poor nerd to beat up or something? Or at least talk up a cheerleader?" She walked off.

   I stood there staring at nothing, confused as hell. Clover slapped me on the back,''Man, you need to work on your game! You totally got burned dude!" I punched his arm lightly, ''Dork."

    With the day almost over, I headed to my last class. I sat down in Chemistry to find myself sitting next to that mystery girl again. Her eyes widen and then her hand shot up. "Can I move seats!?'' Only for her to hear a big fat "NO" she sighed. Under her breath I could hear,"Great, now I have to spend the rest of the year with this asshole."

                                                        ~Home~

I got home and put my bag in my bedroom. Sitting down, I pulled out my phone and read the newest text message.

 Clov: hey, u ok?

Me: Yeah, y?

Clov: 'cause u seemed quiet after school, normally ur not. :/

Me: Fuck you XD Nah man, I'm fine. Just some girl named 'Collins' was being so rude to me. Idk even know who she is.

Clov: the book smart girl? ya she hates "jocks"

Me: Mmm, she kept calling me that all day. Anyway, better study up. Chem quiz on Wednesday. 

Clov: 'kay

 I shut off my phone and tossed it on my pillow. Rubbing my eyes I decided to get it over with and study.