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Nolan's team played three games, eventually winning the tournament. And as much as I hate to admit it, Sarah is one of the nicest people I've ever met and I really enjoyed sitting with her. I found out that the couple behind us were Luke's parents, and they chatted with us the whole time. By the time the last game ends, it's almost ten.
Nolan walks out of the locker room, hair damp from sweat, wearing Adidas sweatpants and a Maryville High hoodie.
I walk over to him, and as soon as we lock eyes he begins walking towards me as well.
"Congrats champion," I say once we're close enough.
"It's just an AAU tournament," he says, gripping the straps of his backpack, yet a proud, almost cheeky smile still plays across his lips.
I don't realize how long I've been staring at his lips until Jacob bursts out of the locker room snapping me out of my trance.
Damn it. I really hope Nolan didn't notice that.
Jacob walks up in his usual boisterous manor, slinging his arm around Nolan's shoulder.
"How about we get some food, and you guys can tell me what happened to Nolan's face?" Jacob says, smacking Nolan's cheek with his hand and causing Nolan to wince.
"I think that's more of a question for Nolan's parents," Skylar butts in causing everyone to laugh except for Nolan who's pouting.
"Aw, don't worry No-No, I think you're beautiful," Jacob coos, pinching Nolan's cheek.
Nolan rolls his eyes and removes Jacob's hand from his face. "So food?" Nolan says, changing the subject.
"Food!" We all cheer, laughing as we exit the gym.
Apparently Jacob rode with another player, but he decides to ride back with us instead. I learn that Jacob actually lives in Charleston as well, about ten minutes from my house, so Nolan will just drop him off at his house later on.
Nolan drives this time, mumbling apologies to his car about letting someone else drive 'her'. I take shotgun, per Nolan's request, and Skylar and Jacob get in the back even though Jacob complains about his legs being too 'beastly' for this. Once in the car, we decide to go to Mellow Mushroom Pizza, which is only a few miles away.
We arrive at the pizza place, which for ten at night, is actually pretty busy. However, we get a table pretty quick.
"So what happened to Nolan's face?" Jacob asks, scouring the menu.
Skylar opens her mouth to say something, but Nolan quickly butts in. "No jokes."
Skylar shuts her mouth with a disappointed look on her face and slumps in her seat.
I roll my eyes, and seeing as no one else seems willing to explain, I do. "He got in a fight with Tyler Henry."
Jacob's eyes that were once on the menu, snap up to me the size of saucers.
"Tyler Henry? As in captain of Charleston County Basketball team Tyler Henry? As in the biggest asswipe on the planet Tyler Henry?"
"Preach," Skylar remarks.
"As in my ex Tyler Henry?" I say in a squeaky voice.
"YOU DATED HIM?!" Jacob proclaims for the entire Mellow Mushroom establishment to hear receiving shushes from everyone at our table, and a few from other tables.
"You dated him?" Jacob says again this time in a whisper.
I nod my head.
"And now you're dating Nolan?," Jacob says.
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It's About Heart
Teen Fiction"There is nothing more important than basketball to me. Nothing. Except her. She's more important than everything." ********** Nolan Carpenter has always been the subject of the spotlight. After gaining the position of co-captain of his varsity prev...
