Bittersweet // Complete

31

This is probably the last update for a while :( I tested positive for COVID this week and I'm currently in isolation where the network is... not so great. I don't think I've ever struggled uploading a chapter as much as this one, so I might just hold off updates till I am able to finally not-stress about whether an update works or not. 

As for COVID, I'm sick as hell and trying not to die lol so we'll see how that goes :))

We love it when people FORGET THEIR DAMN MASKS LIKE JUST STFU AND PUT A FUCKING MASK ON I WILL HAUNT YOU IF I DIE OF A FUCKING FLU YOU BITCH

Sorry that's all I have to say, enjoy the update! 

Chapter 31

I met Noah on the field, right after the match had ended. The crowd was roaring around us, but I seemed to have tunneled only towards my Sterling boy. Worn out from the field, his hair was now settling over his forehead, soaked with sweat. Of course, running for an hour and a half with high stakes involved was going to do it for him. Still when he saw me, his face lit up, the flush of his cheeks making him look all the more adorable.

"That was awesome!" I lauded him, reaching up to give him a kiss. Our height difference couldn't be more stark as he all but picked me up, kissing me with so much intensity, I was taken aback for a minute. The adrenaline from the game hadn't still worn off, and I needed him to calm down so I could keep up with his pace. I kicked my feet around, so he would put me down, scrunching my nose, "You stink!"

And it was true. Despite the underlying scent that was so peculiarly Noah's, there was a strong stench around him, mixed with the earthy scents of the mud caked on his elbows. He rolled his eyes, kissing me once more, "I'm going to take a shower," another kiss, "Wait for me here?" Another kiss, "I hope you're ready to party all fucking night."

I reached for his lips, only to meet the underside of his jaw, "I'll be here."

I hugged Daniel fiercely too, catching him just before he went into the hallways towards the locker, "You were amazing!"

"Hero of the match!" Finn beamed, making him blush.

"You just missed Sophie and El- nevermind. I'll see you at the party?" Daniel kissed my cheek before running off for a shower.

"The girls weren't lying about the stink," Finn commented, making me laugh, although my mind was stuck on El and Sophie who were here just seconds ago. Did they miss me just as bad as I missed them? Did they wish I was with them, having fun cheering for our best friend? I mean, I did tell Sophie to stick around with Eleanor, but...

"Hey, did you know that frowning reduces your life expectancy by ten years?" He pinched my nose, making me smile. Finn was gentle to wrap his arms around me, "She'll come around eventually."

"Do you think I did the right thing?" I looked up, still not letting go of him, comforted by his support.

"Does he make you happy?" I nodded.

"Then you shouldn't feel guilty about it. We all do some less than nice things for love."

The word hung heavy in the air, as I processed it slowly in my head.

"Hey you, get in we're taking a picture!"Julie dragged us to the center of the field, pushing me to the middle of the image. By the time the girls were satisfied by the pictures, I was sure my cheeks had frozen in the big grin I had been sporting. We separated when the boys emerged from the locker room, freshly showered, and looking more human than apes.