Impressions

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the boys and i were at the soccer field just talking. 
practice didn't start for another forty five minutes.
h: i have so much school work to do.
d: me too, it's so excessive.
j: just don't do it.
h: i don't want my grades to drop, i still have another year unlike you.
j: you're a beast at soccer grades don't matter.
h: soccer isn't my plan forever.
hayden and i used to cause so much trouble together.
**flashback**
j: hayden catch this.
i shout in the middle of the lesson across the room.
i threw a ball of paper.
and he caught it.
h: go long boy.
i ran to the back of the class and caught it like a football.
t: boys.
**end of flashback**
that was the daily for us.
now he's all about school, he grew up and i never did i guess.
from the field i saw annie drive into the parking lot with her.
she got out of her car in a leotard with sweatpants and a tight bun.
j: i'll catch up with you guys.
i say running to the parking lot.
j: annie!
i say calling her name.
she turns around a bit shocked.
a: hey.
j: hi where are you coming from.
a: i forgot my hand grips at home, so i had to go and get them.
she says softly, making it sound like she's a bit uncomfortable.
j: oh gotcha. about yesterday i'm-
a: no it's fine, not to be rude but i'm late already.
j: no it's fine.
a: okay
she says walking a few steps.
j: wait,
she turns around.
j: could i come watch you guys.
a: don't you have practice?
j: not for a while.
a: oh sure.
we walk into the gymnastic gym
coach: julianna leblanc you're late.
a: sorry sorry sorry!
she shouts.
a: you can just sit on the bench.
j: okay.
she runs over to her coach and they talk for a few minutes.
then her coach whistles twice.
a: alright boys and squirrels we're doing rotations today. i'm gonna have four monitors including myself. hayley will monitor group one start at floor, lexi at group two start at bars, and mia at three start at vault, me at four my group will start at beam. everyone has their number so lets go.
well into her practice i can see how tired everyone is, but they keep working.
annie's a good captain, and their practice look extremely difficult.
they take a break for water.
and she walks over to me drinking from her lilac hydroflask.
a: hey.
she says breathing a little heavy.
j: you're all red.
a: i know, it gets so humid in here.
j: perks of being outside.
she gives a sarcastic smile.
j: so hey can we talk for a moment.
a: uh yeah.
she says putting down her water and taking her hair out of the bun.
we walk out the door and stand in the parking lot as she brushed her fingers into her hair.
a: what's up?
i squint at her.
j: i didn't mean to upset you yesterday.
a: no, you're fine.
j: i'm fine?
a: if you choose to tamper with your grades go for it, it's gotten you this far i suppose. it's your choice not mine. i'll keep tutoring you, what you do with it is up to you.
j: i'll do better i promise i don't want to waste your time, and we can get to know each other better.
a: johnny it's tutoring, that's all it's ever gonna be.
j: annie give me a chance.
a: ask me that when you start taking small things serious.
j: i-
a: look i have to get back to practice and you should be down there.
she says pointing to the field.
a: i'll see you later.
she says walking through the gym doors leaving me standing there.
i turn and walk down towards the field.
c: that looked a little harsh.
carson says to me.
d: johnnys lost his game.
j: what! that's ridiculous?
d: you can't even get annie leblanc.
j: jules is a piece of work, just so you know.
c: oo nicknames, she just doesn't like you bro.
d: game lost.
j: i have not lost it.
d: fine then get her to kiss you.
j: i will and i'll prove you both wrong.
greg marks and matt sato were just staring at me during that conversation.
it was a little awkward.