18 year old Bridget had her life planned out. She would continue raising her 4 year old brother and continue training for the 2016 Rio Olympics. But what happens when Ethan comes into her life? Will he flip things up side down- or leave her to tend...
Bridget arrived to the sand volleyball complex and went into the women's locker room to change. She put on her team USA bikini and white visor.
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She walked outside where she saw April and her coach waiting for her. Today, they were having a scrimmage (practice game) against the backup USA team in case April or Bridget got hurt and couldn't play in Rio. Bridget put on her sunglasses and began playing. Bridget was the Offensive Player, she got most of the hits and blocks while April received serves and spikes from the other team. They were a great combo, and understood what the other person needed in order to win the match.
After playing three games, thhe match was finally over. Bridget and April won by 13 points. Bridget was covered in sand was super sweaty. She went into the women's locker room and took a quick shower and put her regular clothes back on. She stopped by the vending machine and got herself a blue Gatorade. She bought Beckett a pack of skittles because those were his favorite. She left the complex and got into her car. She started driving and Just like Fire by Pink was in the radio. Bridget liked to listen to this song and Want to want me by Jason Derulo. These were her "pump songs", or at least that what Beckett called them. They put her in the right mindset and gave her confidence before a game.
Bridget finally got home and opened the door. By now it was 6:00, so Beckett should be home.
Before Bridget's eyes was the cutest thing she had ever seen. Toy Story 3 was playing on the tv. There was a half eaten Pizza sitting on the table on the living room. Beckett and Ethan were on the couch. Beckett's head was in Ethan's lap and Ethan's head was propped on a pillow. They were both asleep.
Bridget turned around and closed the door. When it shut, it slammed. She winced and turned around. Ethan's now had his head up and was looking around the room. Once he saw Bridget, they locked eyes. Bridget's knees went weak for second. She smiled widely and Ethan slowly pulled himself out from under Beckett. He walked up to Bridget and wrapped his enormous arms around her lower back. She wrapped her arms around his neck. Ethan barely lifted her off the ground, so she wrapped her legs around his waist. She pulled her face out of his shoulder and smiled.
"Hey there beautiful." Ethan said.
"How was your day?" Bridget asked. Ethan set her back on the floor. He leaned down and kissed her cheek.
"It was amazing. We won the baseball game and Beckett made a home run. Then we got if cream. We got you a hot fudge sundae, but it started to melt and Becket told me that you wouldn't want it to go to waste, so we ate it." They both started laughing.
"Well I'm glad you guys had fun! But you didn't have to stay! I told Kerri to come back when you guys got home. Did she not show up?" Bridget asked.
"No, she did. But there was no way I was letting her stay with Beckett after what he told me this morning." Ethan replied. Bridget was confused.
"What did he tell you?" Bridget asked.
Ethan told Bridget what Beckett told him this morning. Bridget didn't want to believe him, but she had too. She had always gotten a bad vibe from Kerri, but now, she knew for sure.
"I can't fire her though until I get a new sitter. I'm gone more than I like and I need someone who can come all day." Bridget said.
"Just call me until you find someone. You can't leave him with someone who doesn't feed him." Ethan said. He was right. Bridget would call her tomorrow and fire her.
"Anyways, I have to get going. I have work tonight." Ethan gave her a tight hug and kissed her cheek.
"Thank you for everything you did today. It really means a lot to me." Bridget said with a smile. Ethan looked at her with such a passion. She wanted him to stay with her forever. She wanted to sit on the couch and just hold him while he held her. She didn't want him to leave. She ran up to him and hugged him tightly.
"I don't want you to leave. I'm gonna miss you!" She said.
"I'll text you tonight. Bye babe." Ethan said.
Babe. He just called me babe! Bridget was screaming in her head at the little nickname. He soon let go of her and walked out the door.
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