==Nathan== It was homecoming week and there was a bunch of school activities going on. I thought it was a little lame but I did stick around to watch. The cheer team did a performance in the cafeteria and since Eleanor was a cheerleader, most of the riot was because of us. We had a game that Friday so most of it was to cheer us on. We had practice every day and since cheer and football shared the field, I could see my girlfriend practicing as well. We finished practice for the day and all of our friends headed off to eat at our favorite burger place. When we got to the joint, we had a private room since it was like a small dinner party. I had recognized one of the waitresses that served our food. I forgot her name but I was sure her name was Anna. She sat nervously in the corner of the room, waiting to attend to wait we would need. One of my friends messed around an threw a fry but completely miss hitting Malcom and ended up hiting Anna in the face. She set the tray she had in her hand down and walked out of the room. They all stiffled laughs until she left then burst out in laughter, including me. ------ We sat nervously in the locker room as we all waited for our call to the field. "Alright ladies, listen up"the couch says. We all stand up and circle around to here what he had to say. "Tonight we go up against the 'unbeatable' team. The Lions. But they have no clue of what you got. So tonight I want you to give it your all. Keep your head in the game, on nothing but the game"He says. We all feeling ourselves pump up for the game. "Now, a few words from you captain, Nathan Morris. I smile and stand in the middle of the huddle. "Alright, you heard the couch. Keep your head on nothing but the game. Let's show those Lions what we're made of!"I yell and they begin to cheer loudly. Soon we were called outside and we run out to the field. We saw the entire school cheering us on from the bleachers. I look on the sidelines, seeing Eleanor waving at me. She blows a kiss at me and I smile. We looked at the other team who were mad-dogging us. We got in position and I stood in position to catch and throw the ball. "Set...Hut!"I yell and I catch the ball. I observe my teammates and I saw Malcom free. I throw him the ball and run to help block. He made a touchdown and everyone cheered loudly.
The rest of the game went on and we were tied 6-6. We had about a minute on the clock and we needed a plan to make the scouring touchdown. The couch gave us a risky play but we did it anyway. We got in position and I yelled out the call. Everyone at this point were at the edge of their seats. The ball was thrown and it was as if the entire wave of players were running at me. I threw the ball, and was tackled by a big guy. I felt a sharp pain in my stomach as I am thrown into the ground. I groan but suddenly I heard the deafining sound of the crowd roaring. My Buddie, Grant walked up to me and helped me up. We won. I was relieved but in pain. I limp to the crowd of players that crowded Malcolm to congradulate him. I congradulate him and we are both picked up and paraded through the field.
After the game, I went home. I was still in pain and I walk into my bathroom to see the damage. My stomach was purple and red.
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I wrap my stomach to atleast ease it for a while. I heard a soft knock on my door and Eleanor walks through the door. "Hi baby"She says. I smile and slowly lay on my bed. "Hey"I say with a slight groan from pain. Her smile fades, "What's wrong?"She asks. I shake my head "Nothing"I say. She gives me a look and lifts up my shirt. She lifts up the compression wrap seeing my bruised rib. She gasps "Oh my god! Baby are you okay?"She asks. I nod with a smile "I'm okay"I say grabbing her hand. She smiles "I love you"She says. I smile, feeling my cheeks heat up "I love you too"I say. She moves onto my lap, being careful not to hurt my stomach. She kisses my lips, her hands holding the sides of my jaw. I place my hands on her waist and we make out. We spent the night togehter, cuddling on the bed. This is the perfect way to end a good day...
