I Love You Hating Me

Nice Game, Simpson

"Wha-what do you mean, I-I don't- I don't like anyone"

"I didn't say that"

"You just said, I know who you like"

I raised my voice higher in defense but it was really a way to stop myself seeming embarrassed.

"I said, I know what you like. Because I was choking you? I was making a joke"

"Oh... sorry"

"You got angry over that? What are you not telling me?"

"Nothing. I need to practice"

"You don't want to be even a few minutes late... for me?"

"Why?"

"Come with me"

He took my hand and pushed me into the toilets.

"Tristan, what are you doing?!"

"Shut up and get in there"

This seems weird. Like he's going to kiss me in a small space. Whatever movie he got this idea from it definitely isn't sexy.

He locked the stall door and looked down at me. Why am I so short that I have to literally look up to the ceiling to be eye to eye with him this close.

"Bradley. I want to ask you something. Alone"

"We was alone out there?"

"Yes, but more alone than that. No one can hear us in here."

"Well, what is it?"

"I want to know if you'll be my friend"

"As in hang out, call, not talk shit and do stuff together, friend?"

"Yes"

"Thanks for asking. I would love to be your friend"

"Great"

"Oh.. oh my"

I was suprised when he wrapped his arms around me and brought closer, if that even possible in this tiny stall. I hugged him back and gave him a light squeeze.

"I wish I asked that ages ago"

"Me too, Tris. Now can I please go so I can kick a ball for two hours?"

"Sure. I'll be at home. Walk in when you're there I'll leave the door unlocked."

"Okay thanks"

I quickly rushed out and went to practice

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The coach blew the whistle for the break.

Finally.

Reece jogged over and put his hand on my shoulder, both of us panting like excited dogs

"You was amazing, Brad."

"Thank you"

"Ay, nice game, Simpson. Goal was rushed in good for sticking on defense. I was getting ready for a one-all"

"Cheers, Luke. Better than a nil-nil"

He chuckled, fist bumped me and ran off with his friends.

"Oh my god I need a drink, You coming?"

He took a while to awnser he was too busy staring somewhere behind me.