I'm Yours...Truly | Tyrus

Ch 5: Pass Her The Ball

Today was Buffy's and Tj's first basketball game. I was getting ready while playing some Beyonce. I put on a nice baby pink button up with some black jeans, and to top it off, a pair of white converse. I had to look good for Tj....Buffy. I meant Buffy. I had to take this game seriously.

I got a text from Andi saying she and Bex are outside ready to pick me up. I head downstairs, grab my handcrafted sign and left. We made it to the school after 3-4 minutes of driving.

"I'll go get us seats, you guys go on snack duty!" Bex exclaimed, as she ran off.

"Bex doesn't like standing up for long periods of time." Andi stated. It was our turn to get snacks, and we got popcorn, twizzlers, and sodas. We made our way to Bex, who got a seat in the middle row.

"Where's Buffy?" Bex asked us. I looked at where our basketball team was standing, and didn't spot Buffy.

"I bet it's nothing!" Andi exclaimed. I nodded in agreement, and turned around to see Buffy coming out of the locker rooms. Andi was right. Everything is fine.

The game had started with our school in the lead by 5 points. Buffy was on the bench as of right now. Tj on the other hand, hasn't touched the bench! He was to busy making shots.

It was second quarter, and Buffy still hasn't gotten to play. At this point, I was just getting angry and frustrated. The score was 24 to 20 with us losing.

The second quarter ended, and it was halftime. I used this to go talk to Buffy, who was still sitting on the dang bench.

"Hey. You okay?" I asked.

"Does it look like I'm okay!?" Buffy snarled.

"I'll take that as a no."

"I'm sorry. I'm just...frustrated!" She yelled.

"As am I." I say, before I hear someone come up behind me. I start turning around finding Tj.

"What's up dorky? Come to cheer on you knight in shining armor?" Tj exclaimed jokingly. I let out a small chuckle, then put my serious face on.

"Why isn't Buffy playing?" I asked. Tj's smile exchanged into a frown.

"I don't know" he blurted.

"Let her on the court! Pass her the ball! Let Buffy play!" I pleaded.

"What's in it for me?" Tj asked.

"Cyrus, you don't have to do this." Buffy muttered.

"Yes I do." I stated.

"Like I said. What's in for me dorky?" Tj asked once more.

" I'll do your homework for two weeks!" I exclaimed. Tj's eyebrows rose in shock.

"Ok fine." The blonde stated. Buffy jumped up with excitment. She gave me the biggest hug and said.

"Thank you! You're the best!" Buffy exclaimed. She let go of me and ran to her teammates. Tj on the other hand was still standing there, looking at me.

"I'm not going to me make you do my homework for two weeks. I wouldn't want you to, after everything you've done for me in terms of tutoring." Tj stated.

"Really? Then how come you let Buffy play? Why did you do it?" I asked confused. Tj gave me a long look, before sighing.

"I did it for you." He stated. I couldn't help but smile.

"So the tough basketball jock has a soft side to him after all!" I exclaimed.

"You don't know me dorky!" Tj shouted.