new rules ✧ klay thompson

8

"Are you sure he is going to be safe? This is his first game watching me play. Text  me if you guys need a change of seats." I say frantically, joining my team for our pre-game routines. Tonight was a big night for me, my soon would be watching (sleeping really) me play for the first time ever.

   Stephen greets me, handing my a ball. We usually like taking our shots together before games.  So this was nothing different. From the corner of my eyes, I could spot Camila taking videos of Mason while my mom carries him and forces Mason to dance while she controls his gestures. I couldn't help but feel distracted. That's my baby boy.  

"I'm sensing this whole father thing has really changed your perspective?" Stephen asked me, noticing how distracted I was since my baby boy was so precious.

"Definitely, I may not become the best father in the world but a father is better than no father at all." I respond. Swishing in a three now that I'm fully focused. Coach Kerr blows the whistle alarming us that it's time for the huddle. Stephen and I quickly join in.

"Alright guys! we have the firepower in the matchup. Although we have confidence. Never underestimate a team in the league!" He yells.

   He then proceeds to tell us all about the game plan, match ups and facts on our opposition. I was going to be guarding John wall. One of the fastest players in the NBA. Hopefully, I still have energy left in the tank so I can hit my jumpers or three's.

"Good luck." Stephen said. Now putting on his practice jersey as the media now started  to arrive.

    Camila waved in my direction, Mason already asleep in her arms. I sweart  one of these days he's gonna watch his father play. Tonight won't be the night but I will remain patient.

"Hello Klay." Draymond announced, almost making me jump.

"Hello Draymond." I reply back, taking another deep three. He nods his head impressed. I'm not satisfied though. I'd love for my son to understand the fundamentals of the game and I know he is young but I want to start him off early.

"I saw Camila in the stands. Dude when are you going to hit that?" Draymond asked, I laugh remembering the night we both had sex and conceived Mason.

"May I remind you that I already did, we have a son together. He's two months old."  I stated, Draymond rolls his eyes.

"I know you both have a son together. For god sakes dude, I've seen the way she looks at you. One day one of you all will confess that you have feelings for each other. Don't expect her to wait around either, have you seen that body of hers." Draymond replied, I quickly glance over at Camila who is now chatting with my mom happily.

  Truthfully, I don't know if I have feelings for her. I've never been sure of my feelings so why should I get something that I'm so unsure about?  I don't think it would bother of me if Camila found a male partner.

"Don't think about it too much. Right now we have a game to play." Draymond ordered, pushing me to the group huddle where we were going over things before the game starts in five minutes. 

"Steph, Klay you have the green light always for three. But don't go overboard. Stay aggressive, don't live in that three-point arc." Coach Kerr tells Stephen and I.

After the game

  We got the win against the wizards and I remained focused throughout the game. That's why I finished with 38 points to end the game. Draymond gave me a quick high five, before returning to the locker rooms after a interview. I spotted my mom with Mason alone. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.

"Don't worry about it." My mom mouthed.

      After I took a shower, that calmed down my nerves and emotions I was feeling that night. My feelings for Camila have been crazy as ever. Maybe I did not even have to think of starting a relationship with her because maybe she didn't like me the way Draymond described. If that was the case, I could accept that.

   I proceed to walk up the stairs, greeting my mom, Camila and my son Mason. My mom congratulates on a game well played and so does Camila. Mason just smiles, making me feel proud of tonight's game.

"You did great Klay." Camila said, glancing over at me. Draymond why'd you have to get into my head.

"Thank you Camila. I'm sure one day Mason will understand this game." I stated.

"He will, trust me." Camila said winking in my direction. 

-o-o-o

   Started this chapter last night and fell asleep. You will see more of Klay's and Camilas relationship starting to develop. I won't rush their progress.  I promise! Hope you enjoy.