A Black & White Documentary: A Titan's Biography

It's A Game Of Give And Take

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"The Titans defense takes the field for the first time against the Hayfield Hawks, led by quarterback Daniel Cullum on the Hawks' 32-yard line." The announcer's voice cuts through the open field catching the Titan's photographer slightly off guard, she had been so focused on the game that she forgot where she was for a moment. The game had started off relatively well, but Dahlia quickly found herself growing nervous as the game continued.

"Ohh!" The crowd collectively moans as Titan #48 misses his tackle on #24. Dahlia cringes when she realizes it was Alan who missed his man, she then cringes again as she misses her opportunity to snap a photo of Titan #11 making the tackle.

"We're moving like molasses out there, for crying out loud!" Sheryl's voice is heard from the bleachers and Dahlia turns to see her figure pacing angrily back and forth. She found herself surprised and admittedly impressed that she could hear the mini-coach over the rest of the crowd.

Out on the field, the guys began to huddle up as Gerry called them all together. Dahlia could only watch sadly from a distance as Alan is singled out by Gerry. She couldn't hear what they were discussing, but she assumed it wasn't anything good. She shook her head, causing her dark curls to fall from her previous ponytail, and begins to walk over to the pacing coaches.

"Shape up the defense, Yoast." Hazel eyes are quick to narrow at Boone as she hears yet another argument start up amongst the two coaches. She pursed her rosy lips hoping to keep the exasperated sigh behind them. 

She found herself concerned for Coach Boone, she noticed that he'd been acting a bit strange ever since she first ran into him on the field, and this was only proving the fact that something was definitely up. She understood Boone was a serious man, but all this petty arguing seemed out of character for him. They seemed the actions of a desperate man, rather than a determined one.

"You just worry about your offense," Yoast answers calmly.

"Hey," Boone barks out as he sends Yoast a hard glare, "they score again, I'm takin over." The threat is met only by Coach Yoast's silent acceptance. Dahlia shakes her head and sends a silent prayer to whoever could hear her that tempers would remain cool until the game was over. Glancing over her shoulder at the offensive team waiting nervously on the sideline, she prayed that they'd stay positive as well.

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The offense team was now out on the field. Hayfield managed to claim both a touchdown and field goal, making the score 7 to 0. Dahlia was quick to read their play by the boys' positions and ran to a spot she knew she'd catch some action on camera. Rev's voice could be heard, and she brought her camera to her face in anticipation for the snap. Titan #40 was locked in her sights, Petey Jones. She could see him perfectly through her lens, but the corners of her mouth pulled down when she catches sight of his leg violently bouncing up and down. 

"Hut! Hut!" The boys burst into motion and Dahlia eagerly follows, however, everything comes to a sudden stop when Petey dives and completely misses his target. Rev was taken down by Hayfield causing the crowd to go wild. Dahlia mentally flinches at the mistake but is thankful that Rev managed to hang on to the ball.

"Petey, get over here!" Boone's sharp tone causes Petey to hustle over to him. Dahlia also found herself jogging towards the two, but a hand stops her from advancing.