IVY'S POV
*today is joey's first football game on his team. i'm so excited to see him play but i can tell he's nervous. i watch him as he looks at himself in the mirror and takes deep breaths. i look at him with a small smile from our bed and speak up.*
ivy- babe, come here please
joey- yeah yeah coming sorry
*he walks over to the bed and sits down next to me. i sit up and rub his back. he looks at me and i look into his eyes, being able to see the nervous state he's in.*
ivy- you're going to be amazing love. there's no need to be nervous
joey- i'm nervous about not being good enough for the team and the fans that will be there
ivy- no matter what, you're going to make your team, the fans, and even me proud. plus after your game we are celebrating because i have work off today
joey- i love you so much ivy
ivy- i love you too j. i'll make some omelets for breakfast while you get ready
joey- okay ill be in the bathroom
ivy- okay baby
*i stand up and he grabs ahold of my hand. i look at him and kiss him softly to calm him down. he kisses back and i feel his grip relax. i smile against his lips and he smiles back.*
ivy- go get ready my favorite player. your mom wants a picture of you
joey- it's like 3rd grade all over again
*i giggle and start walking downstairs. i hear him shut the bathroom door as i open the fridge. i take out 4 eggs, cheese, and turkey bacon before getting out a pan and turning on the stove. about 20 minutes later, i finish making the omelets and i put them on the table with a cup of water next to each plate. i walk upstairs to see joey in his gear. i smile and stand next to him.*
ivy- hey mr birlem, your breakfast is ready
joey- why thank you mrs birlem
*i laugh and shake my head slightly as i lay my head on his chest. he plays with my hair for a few seconds before we both walk downstairs and start eating.*
{ a few hours later }
joey- hey babe, we gotta go. are you ready?
ivy- yeah i'm just putting on my shoes! ill be down in a sec
*i walk downstairs to see my boyfriend in all of his football gear with his bag and helmet in his hands. i smile big and quickly take a picture. he groans and i laugh as we get in his car. he starts driving to his stadium and i hold his hand, rubbing my thumb over his knuckles. after about 45 minutes, he parks and we both get out. we walk into the stadium, hand in hand until we reach the field entrance.*
joey- i have to start warming up with the team baby. i'll see you after the game right?
ivy- of course, i'll be here the whole time cheering you on. now go, enjoy your first game
*he smiles and i smile big back. he kisses me softly before putting on his helmet and running into the field. i smile and find a seat to sit in. i save three seats next to me because little does joey know, he's getting surprised today.*
JOEY'S POV
*currently we are tied 28 to 28 and it's the last few minutes of the game. the coach taps my shoulder, telling me to get in the game. i run onto the field as i put my helmet on and get in position. the whistle blows and i get the ball thrown to me. i start running down the field and i hear the crowd cheering. i dodge a few players and roll into the touchdown zone just as the timer goes off. i get tackled by my team as a thank you for winning the game. we walk off the field to our coach smiling and i continue getting pats on my back.*
couch- you guys did amazing out there today. i want to be seeing this every week but now on. we have another game here next week and the week after there is no game. i will see you guys at practice on tuesday. congratulations to joey for getting the final touchdown.
*we high five all the players on the opposing team and i grab my bag, walking over to where ivy is sitting. i look up at her and see my family sitting there. my jaw drops and i tear up from joy. i drop my bag and run up the steps to them.*
joey- i'm sorry i'm sweaty but you guys are getting hugs anyways
*i hear ivy giggle as i hug my mom tightly after hugging my sisters. she hugs back and rubs my back.*
jen- you did amazing joseph. i'm so proud of you
joey- how did you guys know? what? i'm so confused
jen- ask your girlfriend. she set this up
*i turn my head to ivy as tears roll down my cheeks and she smiles, wiping them away. i pick her up and kiss her passionately. she kisses back with the same amount of force and smiles against my lips.*
ivy- did you really think i wasn't going to let your family see your first game?
joey- i don't know. i'm so shocked and tired right now
ivy- we are going to stop at the apartment so you can shower then go out to an early dinner with them
joey- how long are you guys here mom?
jen- a few days. sophia starts school next week so we had to go back sooner than we wanted
sophia- yeah stupid college
joey- soph you can always watch me on tv it's okay
soph- i know but i miss having you around all the time. even if i'm 19 and i sound like i'm 13 again it still matters
joey- i know its hard but every time we see each other now it's a lot more fun and we don't fight so be thankful okay?
*she nods and ivy intertwines our fingers. i put my bag back on my shoulder and we all walk out to the parking lot. ivy unlocks the car and i put my things in the trunk. i take off my pads and hug everyone again.*
joey- we will see you guys at the apartment. thank you again for coming
jen- we wouldn't miss it for the world joseph
