There's More to Soccer Then That

Chapter 28

Tobin's POV
My mind isn't fully in tune with what's going on. There's a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach, like I know Scarlet won't be returning. She shouldn't be returning. And I'm not sure which hurts more, her actually not being here or me telling myself she won't be here. I'm subconsciously kicking my soccer ball between my teammate's feet, my hands shifting in my pockets with my head lowered as we group up for a team meeting. Suddenly my attention shoots up when I hear a very familiar set of vocals, my jaws slowly dropping. My chest feels light it's going to suffocate my lungs, and my heart skips a beat. It's her, she's here, and she's smiling. The second our eyes meet it's like I'm 17 again, my cheeks feel like they're going to catch fire and I force myself to look at the ground. As I turn away I notice Alex and Julie looking at me with a teasing glare in their eyes so I kick the ball at both of them. "Shut up."

Alex's POV
We all clap and shout at Scar's return, she's being surrounded by the team, including both Carli and Becks. I'm standing next to Julie and the both of us are making small talk before we get our chance to welcome back Scar ourselves, however my eyes linger on my best friend. My jaw drops and I suddenly elbow Julie and point at Tobin, the way she's blushing while staring with that look in her eyes- and Scarlet is totally returning it. Never have I EVER seen Tobin look at ANYONE like this. Ever. I almost call her out but it isn't long she turns around and sees us beginning to wiggle our eyebrows that she kicks the ball at her. Julie practically squeals as she grabs onto the midfielder's arm and pulls her closer. "

"Tobin, YOU LIKE SCA-" She slaps a hand over my mouth as Julie cackles out loud.