My eyes snapped open as my alarm to go to practice rang. Just as I shut off my alarm and closed my eyes I felt the bed move a bit. Adrian had come over yesterday, and we went out for dinner. He was supposed to drive home last night, but we ended up falling asleep.
"I fell asleep"
His accent was even heavier when he was tired.
"We both did" I told him as I sat up.
I turned on the llama night lamp I had next to my bed and yawned.
"What time is it?"
"6AM" I replied.
He bolted up and I looked at him.
"My car"
"Your car is fine, they don't start giving citations until 7AM" I told him.
I smiled as he lied back down and groaned.
"Why are you up so early?"
"I've got practice" I answered.
We were both whispering because Jackie was asleep across from us. It was why I had the night light on, not the light to the room or my desk lamp. I stood up and pushed my hair back.
"Where are you going?"
"To the bathroom" I said as I opened the door.
I grabbed my toothpaste, toothbrush, face wash and towel before quietly closing the door behind me. I turned on the light to the bathroom as I walked in. Looking at myself in the mirror I was thankful there was little to no light in the room because I looked a hot mess. I quickly washed my face taking off last night's makeup. I patted my face dry with a towel and began brushing my teeth. Once I was done I looked at myself in the mirror and smiled. Adrian had taken me to dinner, and I was actually still wearing the romper I wore last night.
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I quickly pulled my hair up in a bun and made my way out of the room. I opened the door and noticed that Adrian was now sitting up on the bed.
"Where's the bathroom?"
He stood up as I stepped back into the hallway signaling him to follow.
"Morning"
I smiled at him as he walked out of the room and closed the door slowly.
"Morning" I greeted.
I signaled for him to follow me and I opened the bathroom door.
"Thank you"
"I'm going to change, so take your time" I said,
He nodded and I made my way back to my room. I quietly opened the door to the room and stepped inside. I quickly stripped off my clothes and changed into clothes that were suitable for a workout. I opened the door and smiled because Adrian was about to knock on the door.
"You change fast"
He walked inside the room and quietly closed the door.
"I should probably head out"
"I'll walk you out" I told him.
He took a seat on my bed and watched as I tied my shoes.
"Do you have practice today?" I asked.
"Yeah, at 9"
He and his team would be traveling to North Carolina where they would play the Charlotte Checkers on Saturday and Sunday. I had final exams next week, so I probably wouldn't see him until next Wednesday.
"I have a sweater that should fit you" I said.
"I'm ok"
I handed him a hoodie before slipping on my hoodie.
"Ready?" I asked.
He stood up and I watched as he put on the hoodie.
"Yeah"
I grabbed my duffle bag and led him out.
"What day are you done with finals?"
"I'm done Tuesday afternoon" I replied.
"Let me help you with that"
I handed him my duffle bag and watched as he adjusted it on his shoulder.
"So you'll be home Wednesday?"
"Yeah, but only because I'm taking Jackie to the airport" I answered.
He nodded.
"She's done with finals Wednesday morning" I stated
"What time is her flight?"
"2PM" I replied.
He smiled.
"Maybe you can drop by after"
"Do you live alone?" I asked.
"No, I live with a teammate"
I nodded.
"Ok, I'll drop by" I said."
"We've got an early game on Sunday, and I'm free after"
I had a mandatory event with the team on Sunday, but that was in the morning.
"Then it's set. I will see you next Wednesday" I said.
"Yes"
"I had a real good night last night, thank you" I replied.
He shook his head.
"You don't need to thank me, I like spending time with you"
I nodded.
"This is where I bid farewell, practice starts in 5 minutes" I began saying.
He handed me his duffle bag and pushed his hair back.
"Wait"
He squeezed my hand, and that's when I realized that we had been holding hands this entire time.
"Can I, can I kiss you?"
I had to say I did not expect him to be this polite.
"Ok, I'd like that" I answered.
He nodded and slightly tipped my face up before leaning in. I closed my eyes as I felt his nose lightly brush against mine. He gave me a light peck, and I decided to be a bit bold and actually kiss him. I pulled away and adjusted my bag on my shoulder.
"Text me when you get there?" I asked.
He looked at me and I smiled as he nodded slowly.
"Bye" I said as I began walking backwards.
He licked his lips and bit them just as I turned around and walked away from him.
