The Final Year (vol 1)

The Big Game

I wore a dark denim jeans with a pair of black sandals, my hair is open and down now thanks to him.

Everyone cheered as the players came out, i felt my heart skip a beat as I saw him in his full sport gear, my hairband still on his wrist. There is something interesting about the whole thing. I watched as his eyes scans the bleachers looking for something until it stopped on mine.

My stomach churned as he gave me a charming grin.

What in the world is this boy doing to me?!

I snap out of my thought as the whistle was blown signifying the start of the game.

I find myself at the edge of my seat as they play and pass the ball around, who would have ever thought that a game of football can cause a lot of anxiety...

The other school were pure cave men, they were pretty good but they love to play dirty, i bit my lip as one giant came face to face with Shubbie trying to collect the ball from him but he was unable to.

Where in the world did that school get an hulk?!, the only missing thing is the green skin and the guy going shirtless.

The first half, the opposing team beat us with 2-nil, it brought down the morale of everyone including the angry coach who as been screaming instructions and muttering profanities to the other school due to them injuring two of his best players which happens to be Prince and one other guy from science class.

They second half started, in less than five minutes, Folahami scored the first goal which got everyone enthusiastic again. I smile, clapping my hands as my friends screamed in excitement.

This game just got interesting...

Further in to the game, Shubbie scored the second goal which (I don't know the reason why) made me scream, jumping up in excitement.

Twenty minutes till the game ends, one of the opposing players committed a foul which handed us a penalty.

"Come on Baby boy... You can do this" I look at Tomi who as been cheering all day.

"Am going to tell him you call him Baby boy" I teased as Shubbie grabbed the ball putting and standing in the position for the penalty.

She turned narrowing her eyes at me as I chuckled.

"If you try it.. I will crop of your hair with scissors while you are asleep" she threatened knowing I heard her slip off which made me laugh.

Turning to the pitch as the whistle blew, I watched with fingers crossed as he runs towards the ball, stopping a bit of course before taking the final shot.

The whole field explodes into fit of jubilation as he ran around the field in excitement. I laughed clapping my hands hysterically in happiness. That is so wonderful!

The game continues as our school did their best in defending our wins, Tokunbo was one of the defender.

The final whistle was blown signifying the end of the game.

And we won, 2-3... Am so proud of them.

The medals were handed out to the owners, the opposing side had a gloomy look on their faces even with the silver medal that adorned their neck while ours wore the gold medal.

The raising of the trophy was more epic, they all look excited, even Folahami who rarely shows his emotion looks very happy.

"No way... You got to be kidding me" he only grinned as he looks ridiculous in the eagle suit, the large head on his arm. "Kesiiena?"

"In the flesh baby girl" he winks, giving Tomi who was with me a fist bump.

"You are the mascot?" He nodded "no wonder I didn't see you through out the game.

"I was busy cheering our guys... Speaking of which.. Hey  bro! Nice game back there"

"Thank you... " I whip around to see Shubbie all freshen up, he must have taken a quick break to the hostel before coming back to celebrate with his friends.

"When did you get here?" I said saying a quick see you later to my friends as he pulled me away from them.

"Not long... "

"You took your bath?" I asked inspecting him head to toe as we walk hand in hand.

"I know you don't like sweat and since I was sweaty you won't talk to me or let me hold you so I decided to take a quick shower " he shrugged and I felt bad.

The little things he does....

And to think I thought he ignored me back there.

"You were great on the pitch, i never knew you play that well" I said as he greets his team mates who litter around the field from the celebration party.

"Am glad you enjoyed watching me play" he lets out an honest smile bringing out the boyish and cute features on his face. "That is a boost on my ego, knowing how hard you are to impressed"

"Am not hard to impress and I never knew it was that interesting"

"Babe.. It is a game, It is either you win or loose"

Our conversation was cut short by a ringing in his pocket. He brought his phone to school? How did it escape contraband? I look around in hope that no one will see us as he answers the call, everyone seems to be minding their business.

I let out a gasp as he tightened his hand around mine causing a painful shock, he must have noticed this as he releases it a bit but still had a strong hold on my hand.

I watched has his whole demeanor change, he talked in harsh whisper with the person on phone before cutting the call.

"I need to get home" his voice sounding clipped.

"At this time?" It is almost evening. My heart stopped at the look on his face, he looks in pain as if holding something back.

That is strange.

What happened at home?

"I have my way" he said releasing me from his grip as he walks briskly.

"Wait!" He stopped abruptly at my word, frozen not looking back. Whatever that caller must have said must be bothering him, he shouldn't be alone, I hope am not going to regret this "am coming with you... "

Translation :

Shey mo gbe ina sii ori nii: literally it means 'do I have fire on my head?'  but figuratively, it means 'am I that scary?'

Hey guys... The pic up there is our Shubbie 😁.

If you don't know him, that is Timini Egbosun.. He is an actor and he has featured in movies like Ajuwaya, Shuga (naija) etc. Am looking forward to his next movie, titled Ponzi. You can look him up on Instagram.. Your gonna love him. 😉 😉