Fatal Redemption | J.J.K.

LXXXIX

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PAIGE;
It is Wednesday night and I'm still up late getting my clothes ready for state. I was mostly smiling and giddy throughout the whole process.

It's going to be my first time being out of my hometown and in the heart of Oregon, Wilcox.

The game and meet are taking place at the rich school they have there.

So that meant, "We have to be on our best behavior" as coach put it.

I looked down at the black Nike duffel bag that held my clothes for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It looked like I was missing something.

"Ah" I exclaimed and turned towards my closet.

I heard that the hotel we were staying at had a jacuzzi and I knew I would be taking great advantage of it.

There's nothing more relaxing than having the warm water relax your muscles.

As I opened the closet to get my favorite one-piece, my phone started ringing. I looked at it in confusion.

It was 11:50 pm.

No one ever calls me this late... well except Xavier, but that's only when he has some hot tea to spill.

I picked it up and pictured it to show Xavier's name, but instead I see Jungkooks.

I smile and answer.

"Want to explain to me why you're calling me this late?" I ask with a smirk as I pick up my cross country uniform and fold it.

"Want to explain why you answered?" Jungkook asked as I imagined the cocky smirk he wore.

I roll my eyes and set my uniform in my bag before zipping it up, "What's up?"

"I don't know it's weird. It feels like I'm missing something" he spoke softly.

"What do you mean?" I ask and place my duffle beside my bedroom door.

"I'm not really sure how to put it. I just know that I can't sleep. " he answers.

"Why not? Are you having pre-game jitters? Are you anxious? Nervous?" I pile my questions.

Mostly because I felt the same way.

"No, it's just-" he stops and sighs, "I can't sleep right without you. Nights are just easier when you're here"

I can't help but blush at his words. I lay down on my bed and sigh.

"You're so corny" I tease as he chuckles.

"Yeah, but you love it" he teases back causing me to blush even more.

"I do" I admit then set my phone beside my ear. I could hear Jungkook getting comfortable on his side as well.

"Talk to me" he says softly, "I want your voice to be the last thing I hear before I go to sleep"

"Ok" I whisper shyly.

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The next morning I walked into school with the biggest smile on my face. Jungkook and I talked the majority of the night and I wasn't even tired.

It was now two in the afternoon when all cross country runners and varsity football players were called out of class.

It was time to leave for Wilcox, the town where the championships for state were taking place.

I couldn't wait. I was practically speed walking towards the front office of the school.

"Hurry up Xavier!" I exclaimed as he tried to keep up with me. He sighed loudly but followed me.