Fifteen: Free Fallin'

Chapter 31: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

Game nights were a huge deal at Texas U. The campus was already a spirited mess when there weren't any sports activities going on, but when you added football the school was on spirited steroids. "Caleb has been playing his ass off!" Tyler cheered as the Warriors made another touchdown. "Oh, he's been playing well, but trust me that ass is all there." Aria smiled watching Caleb run across the field.

"You so nasty girl!" Preston joked with his arm around Elsa much to JT's chagrin. "We partying with the football star after this?" Stefan asked as the clock counted down in the fourth quarter. "No, I need to be rested for my meet." Avery said already fighting back a yawn.

"We need our beauty rest for tomorrow's festivities anyway." Faye smiled. "I say we just meet up at the Aquatics Center for Avery's meet tomorrow morning and then prep for the ball after lunch." They all nodded and cheered as the Warriors made another touchdown and won the game.

They headed out of the stadium to wait for Caleb by the locker room. Once Caleb stepped out he was immediately swarmed by cheerleaders. Aria noticed a particular redhead all over him. Daisy and Faye followed her line of sight and sighed. "Don't pay them any mind, girl." Daisy began. "They're programmed to be like that." Faye finished.

"It's fine." Aria lied to no one in particular as she watched the busty redhead push back his hair ensuring her breast were against his chest. She knew she struggled with insecurities. She had a mountain of them all fortified by her father's abandonment. Seeing all of these girls that seemed prettier and definitely more confident than she was seem to turn up the volume on the voice inside of her that constantly screamed 'YOU'RE NOT GOOD ENOUGH!' She shook her head and tried to look away, but her eyes were a glutton for punishment.

Caleb hated this part of playing. The unwanted attention. While his teammates reveled in it, he just wanted to play and go on his merry way. He didn't want to do anything to piss off the cheerleaders, because they were powerhouses at Texas U, but as he looked over to see a frowning Aria, he knew he had more important things to worry about.

"See you all later!" Caleb called out as he made his way towards the group. "Way to go, rookie!" Preston dabbed him up and smiled. "You killed out there tonight." Caleb shrugged and reached for Aria. She looked like she wanted to fight it, but eventually gave in. "I was having a good day." They all talked about the game and tomorrow's festivities before saying their goodbyes.

"Are you spending the night with me?" Caleb asked a distant Aria. "I don't think so. We just have so much going on tomorrow I think it's best if I sleep in my room tonight." Caleb eyed her knowing something was wrong. "What's up, Ace? Did I do something wrong?" Aria shook her head no. "You're perfect, Caleb Calloway we've already established this." She smiled though it didn't reach her eyes. "I genuinely just want to go to my room and pass out." He wasn't buying it, but he'd let her be. She gave him a quick peck and headed toward her dorm room in Abington.

Tyler lay with Olivia in her bed smiling. This was the second time he had be rewarded for making an A on a test. He loved her sweet and gentle kisses more than anything, but there were moments where he could tell she was losing herself in the want and desire of it all and would drown him in kisses so passionate he had to open his eyes for a second to make sure he was kissing the same girl. Tonight, was one of those nights. There make out sessions were always on the PG end of the spectrum, but tonight things were heading to PG-13. He wasn't sure why, but he wasn't going to complain.

Olivia had to stop herself from going any further. As they panted after making out and dry humping for what felt like no time but was actually half an hour, she took a beat to cool herself off. She was already in night clothes, but Tyler still had on his jeans and grey crew neck shirt. "Do you want to spend the night?" Olivia asked quietly.

If Tyler hadn't been looking at her, he would never have guessed the question came from her. "Babe, are you sure? I don't have to. It's late but I can walk back to my room." Olivia looked down. "Do you not want to spend the night?" Tyler was in front of her in seconds. "Of course, I want to spend the night with you. I would love that." He smiled genuinely. "I just don't want you to do anything you don't want to. I hope I'm not pressuring you or making you feel like I want something because I don't. I just want you."

She smiled at him and gave him one of those deep passionate kisses he loved so much. She snaked her fingers through his hair and pulled him closer. "Take off your clothes." She whispered against his lips. "What?!" Tyler shrieked. Olivia looked at him crazy and chuckled. "I'm not sleeping with you while you're wearing jeans, you clown."

She made her way onto the bed and moved closer to the wall. Tyler removed his shirt and jeans, climbing under the covers in only his boxers. Olivia shrieked. "What is it? What's wrong?" Tyler asked concerned. "You're so cold!" He laughed as he pulled her into an embrace to steal her body heat.

Something was different about her and she knew he could tell. Olivia had done the work and not only found an amazing psychiatrist that worked with her psychiatrist back home in Macon, Georgia, but she also found a wonderful campus therapist that was helping her tackle her anxieties and fears.

A major concern was that she was going to lose Tyler due to her anxiety disorder and irrational thoughts and fears. Her therapist recommended fighting falsities with facts. Every time she and Tyler were intimate and she would push herself just a little further he would not only reciprocate but lovingly so.

She knew without a shadow of a doubt that he cared about her just as much as she cared for him if not more so. She had expressed that she wasn't ready for sex by any means, but she did want to share other firsts with Tyler. Olivia had a feeling the night of the ball would be a big night for everyone's relationships including hers and Tyler's.

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Avery scrolled through Reddit while in bed trying to unwind. He needed to get out of his head for tomorrow's meet and just focus on the prize. The guys were all texting about the ball and he was genuinely excited about it. He looked at his tux hanging on the wall and smiled. He knew the ladies would look beautiful and secretly hoped he'd find someone to occupy his time while everyone was busy coupled up. He got a text from Brooke and was shocked. It was an image of Young Justice's Aqualad with a message that said 'You're going to do great, merman! I believe in you!'

He smiled at the sweet message and typed up a quick thank you in reply. It was really hard not to admonish himself when she was being so sweet and thoughtful like this. If he would have just behaved differently at Fish Fest it would be his bed that she was in and not Jaden. Well too bad, you fucked it up, so get over her! His conscience threw out at him. He wanted to get over her and he would starting tomorrow.

But in the meantime, he pulled up the year old image he had of them kissing and let his hand find his stiff member. He stroked as he thought of the ways their bodies moved together in Colorado. The way she called out his name as they took one another's virginity.His strokes became erratic as he thought of her perfect pink lips wrapped around him. He came harshly all over his stomach and sighed. I've got to get over her and fast.