Hide and seek (editing)

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G W E N ' S P O V :

We came just in time for the game, and I don't have enough time to look and talk to him. So I just get ready for the cheer, doing our usual stretching and warm ups.

As the game is about to start, I saw Austin in the middle of the field. Looking hot and as gorgeous as always.

"He's so damn hot!" Betty squealed pertaining to Austin.

Then we cheer with our best routines, so far. And the game started good. The best play of seniors ever. And I was watching one man only, from start till the end. He's so focus that he didn't have time to look my way. The man that I've been watching since the beginning and I promise to watch forever.

At the end of the game, our team wins. And all you can hear is the screaming and cheering of the audience.

The players lifted Austin up and shouted their chant. Then all the cheerleaders run to the players to congratulate and hugged them, as they put Austin down. You'll see how happy he is for winning his last high-school game.

Then I saw Betty passing through the sweaty cheerers and players to go to where Austin is. And I can't let that happened, I know what she's planning to do. So I did my thing and walked as past as I could, to go near him. But then Betty came up to him first. And because I am determined, before she could do her plan, I hold her shoulder and move her aside.

"What the hell are you doing?!" She asked shouting at me.

"I'm just claiming what's mine." I said and smirked at her. I looked at Austin and I saw confusion in his eyes.

But I have to hold onto this new confidence that I gain. I stand up infront of him and put my hands at the back of his neck. Then I put my other hand to his shoulder for support.

"Congratulations Austin!" I said smiling at him sweetly. Then I tiptoed and slowly touch his lips with mine.

I heard loud gasped from everyone that surrounds us. But I close my eyes so I wouldn't see anyone's reaction. I don't want it to affect my determination.

Austin was startled and didn't even move or push me away. But when he come to his senses. He sneaked his arms around my waist, his other hand on the back of my head, then kiss me back. The way we always kissed.

But right now, am not clueless anymore. I now can feel his love and affection the way he kisses me, the warmth of his touch and the way he holds me tight.

Our kiss lasted for a minute or two. We just let go when we heard the claps and whistles of his team mates. And Betty's mumbling curses, then she walked away stamping her feet, accepting her defeat, I hope.

Then Austin hugged me tight as I do the same. Smiling our heart out.

"Is this-?" He asked.

"Yes!" I replied smiling at him.

Then he smirked. "What made you change your mind?"

"No more questions. I'm just doing the right thing for us!" Then peck him on his lips, so he wont ask anymore question.

Then Gab came to us. Giving Austin a high five and their boyish hugged. Then he hugs me too.

"Congratulations Gab! You did great!" I said as I hugs him back. "And thank you so much." I whispered in his ears. Then I let go of him and go back to Austin.

"Party later, lovely couple." Gab shouted.

Then Austin hugged me tight as I do the same. Smiling our heart out.

Then the announcer called them for picture taking and handshakes. So Austin let go of me for a while and join the group.

As I'm watched how happy and beaming Austin is. I heard someone greeted me from my back.

"So proud of your boyfriend huh, Gwen." I look at my back as I recognized Mr. and Mrs. Andersons voice.

"Oh my!" I gasped "It's good to see the both of you here, Mr. and Mrs. A. I didn't know that you're here." I smiled at them.

"Yeah! And we saw everything!" Mr A said teasingly.

I felt my face flushed and smiled shyly.

"It's okay, dear!" Mrs. A said holding my hands. "We're here to support Austin last game."

"Mom! dad!" Austin shouted, then hugged her mom and dad as he come closer. Maybe their picture taking is done.

"Good play son! I'm so proud of you." Mr A said.

"Thanks dad! I got it from you." you'll feel the closeness in them.

"Let's take a picture."

"I'll take yours Mrs A." I said.

"No no, darling! You join us. You're part of our family, always has been!" That made me smile. Then she called someone to take the picture of us.

The couples invited me to join them for dinner that I gladly accepted. But we have to take a shower and change clothes first, so we proceeded to our designated shower room as they waited for us in the parking lot.

He grabs my hand and walked with me. I can feel his happiness on how tight he's holding my hand and how his smiles reached his eyes.

This feels good. Walking beside him, hand in hand and never have to care if anyone is watching us. And knowing that what I felt for him is silently being reciprocated. That he loves me more than I did. That's really something.

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