Tuesday, September 29th
James' POV:
Marisa has a doctors appointment after school so I'm waiting to hear if she's cleared to drive again, part of me hopes not because I like starting my day off by seeing her. But I also hope she gets better.
I show up at her house to work on the project and to hear the news. She opens the door, lets me in and hugs me. She says "Guess who's has two thumbs and is cleared for driving? This gal!" "That's awesome, I'm glad you're better." What she says next throws me off a little. "Although I will miss our in prompt to jam sessions and seeing your face first thing in the morning." "Well that's makes two of us then."
After dinner, it's Disney movie week. I pick Tarzan, but in the middle of it. I feel my eyes get heavy with sleep and I let myself sleep.
Marisa's POV:
I notice James is falling asleep in like the most uncomfortable position ever.
So I put a pillow in my lap, and guide him to lay down to put him head on it. He snuggles into the pillow and looks a lot more comfortable.
While watching Tarzan, I am subconsciously running my fingers through this hair. He starts to stir, but just turns over to face me. Now I'm blatantly staring at him trying to memorize every detail from the scar by his eye to the one dimple that makes me weak at the knees to the jawline that can cut ice, to the lips that have filled my dreams recently.
Towards the end of the movie, he wakes up and stares up at me dreamily. He asks "am I in heaven? Because I'm in the presence of an angel." I blush and say "no you're not in heaven, did you have a good nap?" "Yea, I was definitely comfy. Although I am sorry I fell asleep during the movie." "Nah, don't worry about it." "Oh, it looks like Dawson's here, see you tomorrow, thanks again. Oh and I just remembered I have a soccer game Thursday so we can do our project after that if you can come?" "That works for me."
Thursday, October 1st
I talk Megan into going to the soccer game with me. I am trying to decide to wear the hoodie he gave me or not.
Megan says "girl, just do it, show your school pride, but also that he belongs to you." "Megan, he does not." "Oh but trust me he wants to belong to you. A blind person could see it, and don't tell me that you don't want him too." I stay silent. "that's what I thought, honestly, just admit it you like him." "Ok ok ok, I like him, but it's so hard to let someone in." She rubs my back "I know, I'm sorry, I just ship you guys so hard." "Ugh, Megan chill."
We end up winning the soccer game 2-0. I wonder if they will make it to states this year especially with the addition of James and Dawson, they are killing it.
After the game, James comes up to me and asks "are you ready to work on the project?" "Don't you wanna go home, shower and eat?" "Yea I do, but this is more important." "James, we can always work on the project tomorrow if you're free." "That sounds good to me." "Now go home and rest."
Wednesday, October 14th
James' POV:
Today's the day when the girls who assaulted Marisa come back from their suspension. They better give her the apology she deserves especially since she didn't press charges against them.
It's lunch time, and her ex friends come into the court yard with their heads down. They make their way to us.
Taylor says "Marisa, can we talk?" "Anything you have to say to me, you can say in front of my friends." "We are sorry for assaulting you, we know we are wrong and horrible for doing that to you. You don't deserve it. Please accept our apology and thanks for not pressing charges."
Marisa takes a deep breath and says "I don't know why you did it, but I'm glad you all have seen that's it's wrong. I hoped you learned that this is not the way to handle future situations. I do accept your apologies and thank you. I also think you owe James an apology for treating him like a piece of meat." I'm stunned that she would ask that of them. They do apologize and walk away.
I turn to Marisa and say "thank you, you didn't have to do that." "Hey, I did though, their actions affected you too; actually they affected all of you now that I think about it."
After lunch, I turn to her and ask "do you wanna go to the football game with me this Friday?" "Sure, I was planning on it anyway, but I would love the company since Adam isn't going; he's got family stuff; I'll pick you up at 6:45?" "That works for me."
Friday, October 16th
Marisa's POV:
I pick up James and say "can I ask why you don't drive?" He tenses "you know how you have things you can't talk about yet? Yea, that's something I can't talk about." I put my hand on his bicep and say " I completely understand, you've been patient with me so I'll do the same for you." He looks grateful.
I let him have the aux cord and he puts on his playlist and one direction comes on. He apologizes and changes it. I say "wait, I wasn't expecting that, you like one direction?" "Their songs are catchy!" "Oh trust me I'm not making fun of you, I like them too." He puts on One thing, we jam out until he says "wait you say you sing, I wanna hear you."
"Alright, sure, can you put on How Will I Know by Whitney Houston; it's one of my go-tos." I take a deep breath and start singing. Once the song is over, I look at him, he's shocked and surprised. "When you said you could sing, I didn't know you meant like that. That was amazing." "Thank you, cmon lets go, we are here."
Since my dad is a coach and James is a soccer player, he and I get in for free. It's super crowded and we don't wanna lose each other so he takes my hand and intertwines our fingers. I look up at him and smile fondly. We make it to the stands, say hi to Megan and Joey, and then find seats.
Half way through the game, the temperature drops significantly, even though I'm wearing his hoodie. He notices and puts his arm around my shoulders and pulls me closer.
He looks at me and says "wait so we celebrated my birthday together, but I don't know when yours is." "It's October 27th." "Wait, that's in 2ish weeks, what are your plans?" "Megan, Joey and I go laser tagging and then get take out from Gentile's restaurant. My parents pay for it, but don't come. I would love for you and Dawson to join us." "That sounds like an awesome time, I'll definitely be there."
Our team won. We leave the game with our fingers intertwined. I ask if he wants to come over to hang out. He agrees and we spend the night watching movies and cuddling. Dawson comes and picks him up. When he's about to leave, I kiss him on the cheek and say goodnight.
