A New Beginning

Chapter 4

A/N: So I changed a couple things. I know in a previous chapter, I wrote that Carson takes the bus. But I am changing it. Just letting everyone know so there isn't any confusion. :) Enjoy the chapter :)

Chapter 4

Max was walking to gym class with Mason; a class he was dreading as he didn't know if Brant would be there or if he was sent home like the day before. He honestly couldn't believe that there was this much drama, being his second day at this school.

Upon entering the locker room Max felt his phone vibrate in his backpack. Once by their gym locker, Max placed his backpack on the bench and took out his phone. He read the text by his father.

'Hey Buddy, I'm sorry but not today. I would like to meet them and their parents before letting you or Dayton over their house;.'

Max rolled his eyes at his phone with a sigh. He replied quickly. 'Fine.'

He turned to Mason as he began to change. "So my dad said he wants to meet you and your parents before we hang out. I'm freaking 16 and he treats me like I'm 6."

Mason chuckled slightly but a little disappointed. "It's okay man, I understand. Hey, I'll talk to my parents tonight and we can set something up." He said as he pulled his shirt over his head.

Max nodded pulling up his shorts. "Yeah that sounds good; it's just annoying sometimes." He answered with a chuckle.

After they finished getting changed for gym class, the two boys headed out. Everyone got into their assigned squads. Max looked around and there was no trace of Brant. He sighed to himself with a breath of relief, thankful that gym class was going to be drama-free.

Lucky for Max, they were playing basketball and that was one of the two sports he played at his old school. The other one was football. He was disappointed that he had to leave his teammates towards the end of the football season, but he was hoping to be able to pick up basketball this season.

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As everyone was heading to the locker room Max heard the coach call his name. "Hey Maxton, can I have a word with you please?"

Max hesitated, not sure what it could be about. He looked to Mason with a nod. "Go on, I'll be there in a sec."

Mason nodded and proceeded to go to the locker room.

"What's up Coach?"

"I was very impressed by your moves out there in class today. Did you play ball at your old school?" He asked him as he tucked his pencil behind his ear.

With a slight nod, Max answered, "Yeah, uh, football and basketball actually."

The coach offered him a smile. "Well you do have some talent. Have you thought about going out for the basketball team here? Because if you are, there's a spot for you if you want it.

Max tried to contain his enthusiasm. "Really? I-I have to talk to my dad." He smiled, clearly seeing the hole on his lip where his piercing is. The school requires all piercings to be either taken out or taped up during gym class.

Coach Matthews nodded once, patting Max on the shoulder. "Yes really. Tryouts are next Friday, so I will need your answer by Friday morning."

"Thank you Coach." Max nodded once more.

"Okay, go on and get ready for class." He dismissed the teen.

Max turned and jogged towards the locker room. Once inside there were only a handful of guys left, Mason be one of them, sitting on the bench waiting.