Falling in love with #11

Chapter 23- Thanksgiving Part 2

AN: I know that this chapter is long over due, but it has been crazy and I am suffering from minor writers block. Again I didn't get as many comments and votes for the last chapter. I am trying really hard to make this an enjoyable book for people to read that is not cookie cutter or like other stories. If you have something that you like or don't like TELL ME. I love hearing from you all and I am going to do my best to respond to every comment if you have any questions that need to be answered.

The commenter of the week is @dreamgirl800 because she said that she liked how Danny had Julian's back and I like to showcase their friendship because I think it is cute as hell.

Week 12

Record 7-3

1 ½ months since break up

The game had to go into overtime and I have never seen the fans as riled up as they are now. It's a prime time Thursday night game on Thanksgiving, that is a bloodbath and a constant back and forth with scoring.

"Abbi get over here,"Uncle Bill said as our offense ran onto the field. It was a TV break so we had a few seconds before the play clock started.

"I'm doing the best I can, I swear. But it seems like the players are getting hurt left and right. I'm surprised there hasn't been any ejections yet,"I was worried that Uncle Bill was going to be concerned with how many players are hurt and not going back in.

"I didn't call you over for that Abbi. I have a question for you. What the hell did you to make those boys play like this? I haven't seen this fire since the playoffs last year. I am just worried Edelman is going to get himself suspended,"Uncle Bill said this and I blushed. I had hoped that my Uncle wouldn't catch on to the situation, but unfortunately that was not the case.

"They are worried about their egos and they don't want to lose,"Uncle Bill nodded and then turned his attention back to his play sheet.

I couldn't believe Julian and Luke were being this stupid over me.

25 minutes later there was only 16 second on the play clock. Brady and our offense were on the Panthers 20 yard line trying to score and end the game. Julian was lined up and I could see the play before it even happened. Luke's eyes weren't on Tom, they were on Julian. He knew where the ball was going and he was going to go after it.

I held my breath as the center hiked the ball and it fell into Tom's hand. He took one, two, three steps back while scanning the field for an open receiver. Luke was trying to get through the offensive line but as soon as he saw Brady throw the ball towards Julian's direction he released the offensive linemen and took off towards Julian. As the ball entered Julian's hands Luke hit him. They both flew towards the ground and all of the breath in my lungs exited my lungs.

"Please get up,"I prayed as both of the laid on the ground.

The ref blew the whistle to stop the clock and both boys aid on the ground but Julian slowly got up to his feet and raised his arm showing the he still has possession of the ball. First down and the crowd roared. Luke got up and mouthed a few cuss words while getting in Julian's face. Julian then shoved Luke and all hell broke loose.

Men and their stupid egos.

The Patriot's ended up winning the game, but not before Julian and Luke both got ejected. After Uncle Bill chewed Julian's ass out it was my turn. The game was over and all of the boys were celebrating in the locker room while eating turkey legs.

Tom was doing an interview and the station also requested Julian to talk to them since most of the viewers recognized what was happening on the field. But before the reporters got to talk to him I was going to get my turn.

I stalked into the locker room not even caring that I might see more than I wanted from players. I only had one thing on my mind and that was chewing his out for his behavior.

"JULIAN FRANCIS EDELMAN HALLWAY NOW,"I yelled and everything in the locker room stopped as all eyes turned towards me and then to Julian. Julian took a deep breath and then followed me to the hallway. I was too pissed to even think about moving our conversation to my office for a little more privacy.

"What the hell were you thinking. You couldn't just keep your ego in check during your JOB! Not only did you make a fool of yourself many players got hurt today because you and Luke made this about you and not about a good Thanksgiving game. And there will be repercussions of your actions. I guarantee that you will be suspended for at least one game because of your actions. That's on you,"I said trying to keep my voice down because there were probably guys listening at the door. I swear this team loved gossip more than high school girls.

"So did you give your boy toy the same speech or is it only my fault because if I remember correctly I was not the only one who was an instigator on that field,"Julian fired back and my anger rose even higher.

"What Luke and I discuss is none of your business!" I yelled back. With how much attention we were drawing I wouldn't be surprised if I was suspended next week too.

"You aren't even together! He shouldn't be attacking me when he doesn't even have the decency to make you his girlfriend!" Julian ran his hand through his hair again.

"You aren't my boyfriend. You don't get to defend my honor anymore! We are DONE,"I couldn't fight with him anymore. Tears filled my eyes and I walked away from Julian, and away from whatever little chance we had left.

"Do you want to talk about it?"Luke asked me as he drew circles on his back with his fingers. He came over to my apartment hours after the game ended so he didn't draw suspicion. My parents were staying in a hotel so we didn't have to worry about being quiet.

"No, I just want to know why you let him get to you?"I looked up at Luke and he just smiled softly at me.

"He said that he would win you back and that I will never truly have you. It pissed me off because he has no right to bring our relationship onto the field. I get that we aren't really dating, but I do have feelings for you. I'm not saying I want to push you to get together with me, but I care about you Abbi,"As Luke said this my heart was pounding. I knew I had feelings for Luke that went outside of our bedroom activities,, but I didn't think we were going to discuss it.

"Luke you know that you won't completely have my heart. As much as I don't want it to admit it I still love Julian. All of him, even his pig-headed ego,"I explained and Luke nodded.

"I know, I'm still in love with Ella, but this isn't fair to us. To continue what we have knowing that we are still in love with other people. You need to talk to Julian and once the season is over I am going to find Ella. It is what we need to do,"Luke said this and brushed the hair off of my face. I knew he was right, but I didn't want to let go of the one thing I had control of and that was this situation with Luke.

"I know I need to talk to Julian, but I can't get back in a relationship with him right now. I need to be me and he needs not focus on this season and not on whatever battles he wants to fight for me. We need to go back to the basics between us. Can you just do one last thing for me please Luke?" He looked at me and smiled softly.

"Anything for you beautiful,"He said.

"Will you just hold me please? We can breakup in the morning but I just need you to hold me." And with that he wrapped his arms around me and tears started falling down my cheeks. I had lost all control.

AN: I do not know when the next update will be but it will hopefully be 2 weeks from now!! Please comment and vote to motivate me to write more for all of you. Love you all!