the reason | 13rw

t w e n t y - e i g h t

"okay if monty gets a home run, they win the game." piper smiled. her, jess and i all sat forward, watching monty as he got up to bat. 

"come on monty, make me proud." i said softly. monty looked over his shoulder as i held up my hands in the shape of a heart. i watched a smile appear on his face as he turned. 

the pitcher shook out his hand before getting set. he winded himself up, throwing the ball fast towards monty. i watched as monty swung his bat around, hitting it will a loud CLINK sound. the ball soared as he took off running, allowing scott and another boy who were on the bases to run. they all made it through as i jumped up in happiness along with piper and jess. 

all the boy began celebrating as they cheered. i turned to piper and hugged her tight. 

"nicolette." i heard monty's voice. 

i turned, watching as he jumped the fence in front of the bleacher. 

"you were amazing..." i started but he cut me off as he hugged me. 

i laughed as i hugged him back tightly. we pulled back and he placed his hand on my cheek. 

"thank you so much for coming." he said. 

"why are you thanking me?" 

"because you're my lucky charm." he replied as he kissed my forehead, hugging me again. 

....

"i'm home." i anounced to the house. 

"your pills!" i heard my dad say as he walked out from the kitchen. 

he handed them to me with a glass of water. 

"thanks," i said and popped them in my mouth, downing the glass of water. 

"where is you brother?" 

"bryce's." i told him. "they are celebrating their win but i'm pooped." 

"i'm proud of you for at least getting out of the house today." he smiled. 

"thanks dad," i said as he walked back into the kitchen. 

my phone vibrated and i pulled it out, seeing a text from the unknown again. i unlocked it and went to the the message. 

"i didn't fall for you, you fucking tripped me." i whispered and let out a soft chuckle. that's when another message came through from them. "if you're up to it, i'm at bryce's right now." 

nicolette

is there a party going on?

unknown

nope, small get together
only bryce's close friends and a few other teammates
also piper and jessica are her

nicolette

that means chloe is also there

unknown

maybe but so i am

nicolette

will you tell me who you are if i come?

unknown

i just might

nicolette

you said that at the party

unknown

yes, but then the thing with bryce happened
i was worried sick about you princess

nicolette

and you swear to god this isn't 
f

oley or bryce messing with me?

unknown

on my mama

nicolette

i guess i'm on my way. 

....

i pulled up to bryce's and headed to the guest house they had out back. i got to the door and took a deep breath before entering. 

"holy shit, she showed up!" chloe laughed as everyone turned. 

"yeah, i'm here." i rolled my eyes and shut the door. 

"i'll get you a drink." bryce said. 

"don't, i'm not allowed." 

"why not?" some kid, jacob, asked. 

"i'm on medication." 

"well can i beat your ass in black ops?" monty smiled. 

"you're on de la cruz." i smiled and pulled the controller from justin's hands. 

"hey, i was playing." 

"not anymore." i said and sat down next to monty.

....

after a couple rounds of black ops with monty i started getting tired. i grabbed out my phone and went to the unknown number. 

"im getting tired and ready to leave," i typed and sent. 

i looked around and didn't see anyone look at their phones so i sighed. i pushed myself forward. 

"i'm going to head out." i said softly into monty's ear. i kissed his cheek and waved to my brother, piper and jess.