Every Second (Grey Legacies Book One)

Chapter 8- Game Day!

Teddy's POV

Once we arrive at the restaurant, I open the door for Vicky and grab her hand.

"Okay, okay don't freak out. Relax."

We both take a deep breath at the same time. Then laugh.

The hostess asks for a name. "Grey."

She looks at me up and down. I tighten my grip on Vicky's hand then clear my throat.

"Ughmmm. Excuse me?" Vicky tries to tug us away from her.

"Oh yes sir right this way."

She leads us to the back and opens a door marked "Reserved".

Once we step in, I get attacked by Jake. I let go of Vicky's hand and lift him up.

"Hey how's my JJ?"

"Awesome. I scored 3 touchdowns last Friday." He holds up 3 fingers.

I high five him. "Dang that's a whole lot."

I put him down and lead us to the table where my parents and sister stand.

"You best give me a hug boy." My mother tugs me in her arms.

"And you must me Victoria. Hi I'm Anastasia. You can call me Ana."

"It's nice to meet you. And yes I'm Victoria but you can call me Vicky." I turn and give my Dad a hug.

"How you've been son?" He pats my back.

I turn and look at Vicky. "Pretty amazing honestly."

"Hi Vicky. I'm Phoebe. I'm glad someone has finally got a grip on my brother."

Phoebe hugs her so tight I'm afraid she is gonna choke her.

"Pheebs, your going to kill her. Let go." I grab her arms and tug them away.

"Now now. Don't embarrass your brother Phoebe. Hi I'm Christian."

"Hi it's a pleasure to meet you all."

She bends down to meet Jake's eyes behind my Mom's legs. "And you are Jake. You know Teddy has told me a lot about you."

His eyes widen. "Yeah like what?"

"How you are going to be the next Seahawks Wide Receiver."

"You bet!" He jumps up as cute as a 6 year old can.

"Well how about we sit and eat. I know I've been working up an appetite." My Dad points to the seats across from him and Mom. Phoebe and Jake sit on the ends of the table.

"So Vicky, what's your major?"

"Art. I've always been interested in it." She smiles.

"Sounds like your very passionate about it." My mom looks over to my dad and smiles with approval.

The rest of dinner goes on just like this and it is soon time for the game.

I leave way earlier than Vicky.

Once I get to the stadium I slug my bag over my shoulder and look up. I take a deep breath.

This is everything I worked for.

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Vicky's POV

I'm sitting with the Grey's watching the game.

It's the 3rd quarter. The score is 7-13. We are losing.

The starting quarterback, Russel Adams, throws a pass to Lucas then gets tackled. Lucas catches the pass and gets runs out of bounds at the 40 yard line.

Everyone's cheering stops when they realize that Russel hasn't gotten up.

The medics rush into the field and escort him out.

I see the number 4 run out onto the field.

"Teddy is getting put in." Jake squeals.

Mr. Grey quiets him down and tells him that this isn't the time to be excited.

They huddle together and break. They line up on the line.

Teddy says hike and everything goes into play. Marcus, the running back, gets handed the ball by Teddy. He runs through the hole and gets tackled after running 20 yards.

Everyone cheers.

Teddy sets up another play and throws the ball to Lucas who catches it for the winning touchdown.

Everyone around me goes crazy.

I smile that's my man.

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Later we get taken to the field. Courtesy of Mr. Grey.

I run up to Teddy. He catches me.

"I'm so proud of you."

"Thanks babe. I didn't expect anything to happen to Russel and I feel so bad."

I brush my hand through his sweat covered hair. "It's okay. It's apart of the game."

He hugs all his family.

His Dad slaps his back. "Time to celebrate. Dinner anyone?"

"Yeah we'll go then head out to celebrate with the rest of the school."

Teddy leaves and we all walk out with proud smiles.

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Teddy's POV

I stop by the athletic office first. I see Russel on a bed.

"Way to finish off a great game Grey."

"Thanks but are you doing okay?"

"I'm all good. Hopefully I can be ready for the combine but other than that I'm fine."

"Everything will work out."

"I know. It's apart of the game"

I smile. "That's exactly what my girlfriend said."

"Well she probably has a brilliant mind like mine. You should definitely keep her." He winks.

I say goodbye and grab my gear after my shower.

Time to have fun.

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Quarantine kinda sucks. Hope all of you are doing great!

Stay safe,
Mia❤️