Coach Carter

Nine

I woke up on the couch, under a blanket.

"Jen?" I yelled.

"In the kitchen."

I got off the couch, wrapping the blanket around me and walked into the kitchen.

"Hey, how'd you sleep nugget?" I smiled.

"You haven't called me that since I was ten."

"I know. Things have been hard lately, but you'll always be my little nug."

I busted up laughing. "Oh Jen."

She chuckled. "But really, how'd you sleep?"

"Not too bad I suppose." I ran a hand through my hair.

"Good. Hungry?" I nodded.

"Yeah, I actually am." I smiled.

"Alright."

I sat down at the island and Jen placed a plate of like 7 waffles in front of me.

"Um, I know I said I was hungry, but I can't eat all of these." I chuckled.

"There for both of us ya goof."

She finished up the eggs and sat next to me.

"So, how're you and Lex?" I asked, taking a bit of my eggs.

"Um, we're okay. We talked a little last night, we haven't made anything official yet. I actually wanted to talk to you about it before we did anything."

"What about it?" I took another bite.

"Well, I just wanted to make sure you were okay with it." She said simply.

"Yeah, I'm fine with it. Why wouldn't I be?" I asked.

"Well, I mean I know she was your first girlfriend and all. And I know you two are getting closer. I don't want anything to be weird or awkward."

"Jen. It's okay." I chuckled. "If she makes you happy, it's okay. Really."

She smiled at me and we continued to eat.

"Mm!" Jen swallowed whatever was in her mouth.

"Yes?"

"Have you talked to Anna?"

I shook my head, pushing my plate away. I was suddenly full. "I'm still not sure what to say."

"Carson. Don't let her have this much control over you. Talk to her. I support you in whatever decision you think is best for you." She smiled.

I nodded and got up to take my plate to the sink. I saw my phone sitting on the counter, plugged in. I checked it.

From: Lex

Hey, so Jen and I talked. We aren't making anything official, she wants to talk to you. I just wanted you to know, she makes me super happy. I really, really like her Car. So I hope you're okay with this.

I chuckled and replied.

"Jen! Why is your girlfriend texting me?"

"I don't know."

"Hey, I'm gonna go for a run." I said, before jogging up the stairs.

I quickly changed and grabbed my headphones.

"I'll be back. I love you Jennifer."

"I love you Carson." She smiled.

I jogged down the street, not going super fast, it was a beautiful day. Before I knew it, I was outside Kerri's house, I'm not sure why, but I found myself walking up to her door. It swung open before I could knock.