On Purpose(Sequel to Player Dinah/You)

Twenty-Three

"Hey, Thank you so much for driving me to the airport", I said. "No problem", Hayley said. "Are you excited?", Hayley asked. "Are you kidding? I'm thrilled, my best friend is getting married", I said. "Yeah that's exciting", Hayley said. "And Dinah's last championship game is tomorrow", I said. "Oh yeah, how is she doing?", Hayley asked. "She's good, her legs are definitely better, she's a starter now, which is great", I said. "Your friend that's getting married is Zendaya, right?", Hayley asked. "Yeah", I said. "And the wedding is in Martinique?", Hayley asked. "Yeah", I said. "But the bridal shower is in California", I said. "Ah okay", Hayley said. "Well I hope you have fun", Hayley said. "Thanks, don't do anything crazy without me", I said. "No promises", Hayley said. She pulled into Terminal 5 of Jet Blue Airlines. "Alright, here we are", Hayley said. "Thanks Hayley", I said. "No problem", Hayley said. She got out of the car and took out my suitcase from the trunk. "Thanks", I said. "Say Hi to the fam for me", Hayley said. "Yeah, bye Hayley", I said. Hayley hugged me tightly. "Bye Y/N, have a safe flight", Hayley said. "Okay", I smiled. She let me go from her embrace and I rolled my suitcase into the airport. I checked in then got my bags checked, got my boarding pass, and went through security. Then I proceeded to my gate to wait for my flight. My phone started to ring, it was Lauren. I picked it up. "Hey Lolo", I said. "Hi Y/N/N, are you boarding the plane now?", Lauren asked. "No I'm still waiting to board", I said. "Alright, well I'm waiting for you", Lauren said. "Okay", I said.

~Dinah

"This is it ladies! Your last game together for the season and some with this team", Coach said. "I'm proud of all of you, especially those of you going into the WNBA", Coach said. "I wish you all the best", Coach said. "Awww Thanks Coach", we said. Today is our last practice and although Coach was being very sentimental, his instructions for this practice will be nothing short of energy draining. "Alright ladies, bring it in!", Coach said. "UCLA!", we yelled. "Scrimmage", he yelled. "Dinah, Kiara, Lindsey, Ally, and Lajahna are on offense", Coach said. "Chantel, Kayla, Ahlana, Kennedy, and Michaela are on defense", he said. Kennedy went to the other side of the court and passed to Chantel. Chantel slowly made her way down the court. Kiara came after her. "Guard your girl", Lindsey yelled. We all scattered and guarded each of the players. Chantel made a crossover and Kiara followed her movement. Chantel bounced the ball in front of her then back and then went to the side and dribbled the ball behind her then brushed passed Kiara. She headed towards the basket and I left my girl unguarded to stop Chantel. Chantel made a jump shot but missed. I jumped for it and caught it. Kennedy, the girl I was guarding, attempted to steal the ball from me. I dribbled past her and Chantel ran after me. Ahlana got in front of me but I turned my back to her and spun around causing her to fall and for me to make my way to the basket and make a layup. "Good job", Kiara smacked my shoulder. I smiled. My legs felt weak but I knew that I could still go on. We ran back down the court and I guarded Ahlana this time. Chantel crossed over Ally and passed to Kennedy. Ahlana was trying to get open but I kept blocking her. Kennedy passed to Michaela who was on my right, I tried to block her shot but the ball went in anyway. "Good defense ladies! Offense, don't let them keep the ball!", Coach yelled. We played until we reached game point then Coach made us run suicides up and down the court. "Ten more to go girls", Coach said as we ran up and down. I took small breaths as I went back and forth, ending one suicide as I reached the other side of the court after going back each time I touched the yellow line with my ball. "Good handling girls", Coach said. I finished my last suicide and stood with the other girls who looked just as tired as me. He took out cones and placed them at different corners of the court. "I want you girls to dribble to each cone and pivot around them, then make a layup when you get to the basket" Coach said. "Alright?", Coach asked. "Yes Coach", we yelled. "Dinah your first", Coach said. "Okay", I said. I dribbled the ball to each cone, pivoted and passed the ball to my other hand, then I got to the basket and slammed the ball in the hoop. "And that's how it's done, great job Dinah!", Coach said. I smiled and waited for the other girls to come to my end of the court in order to go through the cones again. "I see you've healed already", Kennedy smiled. "Oh yeah I'm better than ever", I said. As the last girl made her way down the court I dribbled the ball and took a deep breath. I raced down the court and pivoted around the cones, making another layup in the end. "How are you feeling Dinah? Just tell me if you need to stop", Coach said. "No I'm fine, I could do this all day", I said. "Good, keep that energy for tomorrow", Coach said. "Will do Coach", I said. Shortly after practice ended, I hit the showers, and then put a white cropped hoodie on with joggers and nike sneakers. My towel and duffel bag was on my shoulder as I left the stadium. I started walking to my car when I felt a sudden jolt on my back. "Hi baby!!", I instantly smiled. "Y/N!!", I yelled as I hugged her tightly. She laughed. "Did you just get out from practice?", Y/N asked. "Yeah, when did you land?", I asked. "Uhm an hour ago maybe", Y/N said. "Lauren drove me here", Y/N said. "Oh cool", I said. "So I haven't been home in months, we have to do something", Y/N said. "Yeah", I said. I put my arm over her shoulder and then we walked to my car. "So I assume you went home?", I asked. "Yeah, but no one was there", Y/N said. "We should pick Marcus up from soccer practice", I said. Y/N gasped. "We should", she said. I unlocked my car and Y/N sat in the passenger seat. "So how's London?", I asked. "Cold", Y/N said. I laughed. "Yeah you need to stay here a while, and get a tan", I said. "I know", Y/N laughed. I smiled and turned to look at her. Her hair was in a half brain with two braids on the top and loose curls flowing down her head, she had a medium skin town with a golden undertone, and she was wearing a white off-the-shoulder sundress. "What?", she smiled. "I'm just looking at you", I said. She reached over the gear shift and kissed me. I smiled. "I missed you so much", I said. "I missed you too", Y/N bit her lip. I kissed her softly and raised my hand to cup her cheek. Y/N pulled away and ran her thumb over my cheek. "I love you", I said. "I love you", Y/N grinned. I started the ignition and began driving to Marcus' soccer practice.