the reason | 13rw

f o r t y - f i v e

"this game is now in over time, the liberty boys need to make this free kick or the game is considered a tie and will have a rematch." the football announcer said. "we have montgomery de la cruz up to kick." 

"come on monty," i smiled. he turned, holding his hands up in a heart shape. i did the same back as hannah laughed. 

"you guys are too cute." 

"i know," i sighed happily. 

"it's gross," clay said. 

"shut it," alex scolded him.

monty ran to the middle of the field, i watched as another kid kneeled down to hold the ball. 

"make me proud," i whispered. 

i watched as monty got warmed up, swinging his leg slightly. then he got set to do it. i watched as he swung his leg, the ball flying through the air, right through the big yellow thing. everyone cheered. 

"and liberty high has broken the tie!" the announcer said. 

i ran down through the gate to monty as he came off the field. he pulled his helmet off as i threw my arms around his neck. i pushed my lips against his as he put his free hand on my waist. i pulled back and looked up at him. 

"i'm proud of you." i smiled. 

"good," he said and lifted me. 

i laughed, wrapping my legs around him. i hugged him tight. 

"my lucky charm, i swear on it." he whispered. 

....

"alright, i'm sorry to cut this short but my shift starts now." i said and stood from the chair. 

"there's no one here." justin said. 

"i'm still trying to get paid foley," i said. 

"well you can start your shift by getting me another cookie and tea." jess smiled. 

"i'll be right back." i smiled. i leaned down, kissing monty. i walked to the counter where jack was standing. 

"you guys are cute." jack said as i pulled on my hat and apron. 

"thanks," i smiled. 

"so you finally found out he didn't actually cheat on you." he laughed. 

i froze, how did he know that. 

"what?" i asked. 

"dude, i knew the whole time that he didn't cheat on you." he laughed. 

"how?" 

"that girl he was kissing is my sister." he said. "we were in on it the whole time." 

"and you never told me?" i asked. 

"i wanted to see how long it'd take you." he smiled. 

"jerk," i laughed and i pushed him.

"it took you longer than i expected." he shrugged. 

i rolled my eyes, "i hate you." 

"i know." he smiled. 

....

"you can't just sit in my jeep all night." monty smiled at me. 

"i'm not getting out until you agree to stay with me tonight."

 "your brother would kill me because no one else is here." 

"exactly, i don't want to be home alone." i whined. "please monty." 

"nicolette," he groaned. 

"at least until i fall asleep." i begged. "please." 

"fine," he gave in. 

"yay!" i smiled and hopped out of his jeep. 

he got out as well, following me inside. i pushed the door shut and began pulling him upstairs. 

"maybe we should just stay down here." 

"no, i can't sleep on the couch." 

"your brother is going to beat my ass." 

"but if you loved me, you wouldn't care." i smiled, standing two steps above him so i was taller. 

"you're lucky you are so damn cute," he said. 

"i know," i said and jumped on him, wrapping my legs around him. 

he caught me, placing his hands on my butt. i pushed my lips against his. he carried me up to my room, dropping me on the bed. he pulled his lips away from mine, looking into my eyes. 

"you are so beautiful." he whispered.