The Treehouse

T W E N T Y - F O U R

Noticing where my gaze has fallen, she slightly turned so I can get a glimpse of the back.

On the back of the jersey, Rocky was spelled out with a pair of boxing gloves beneath it.

"What do you think?" Jesse asked nervously as I stared at her in awe.

I can't believe she got a personalized jersey to wear to my match.

"There aren't any jerseys for boxing, so I got my own, so I can wear it to every one of you matches as I cheer you on." She explained her words making my stomach swarm with heat, my ears become more aware of the blood pumping through my veins as my heartbeat erratically.

How can someone be so perfect

I watched as she nibbled on her bottom lip anxiously due to my silence.

The urge to kiss her senselessly was overwhelming my senses, but I refrained.

"You're incredible," I said, my words coming out uneven as I pulled her into a tight hug.

Her arms immediately wrapped around me and I pulled her closer into my chest my head burying within her neck.

I couldn't help but delight in the shiver she had as my breath hit the nock of her neck.

"Thank you," I whispered gently against her.

Before pulling away I placed a delicate kiss on the curve where her neck and shoulder movement, her arms tightening around me in shock before relaxing in my hold once more.

"Your welcome," She replied as we pulled away from a soft smile on her face.

She pushed back the wisps of hair that fell forward, her hand trailing down to softly caress my left cheek.

I leaned into her touch, a sigh of contentment slipping from my lips.

"As much as I hate to break up a beautiful moment, such as this, I think we should head out as the match begins in less than three minutes," Lance interrupted a small smirk on his face as I glared at him.

I felt the urge to give him the finger, but somehow being able to read my thoughts Jesse gently gripped my hands in hers.

"You guys go, I'll meet you guys in a second," Jesse replied as Lance nodded in understanding.

On their way out they all sang choruses of "good luck" and "you got this", Lance making sure to send a wink in our direction.

A gentle squeeze brought my attention back to the amazing girl in front of me.

She traced patterns on the palms of my hands, instantly soothing any worries I had away.

I almost let out a whine when she let go of my hands, only to wrap her arms over my shoulders her hands locking together behind my neck bringing us closer.

My arms wrapped loosely around her waist, our heads leaning closer to one another until our foreheads touched.

We stood in silence for a few seconds, her hand gently caressing my hair.

"You got this Rocky," She spoke confidently a small grin on her face as she peered up at me.

"Now go show everyone out there why you're the best boxer they'll ever see," Jesse said with utmost confidence before placing a gentle kiss on my cheek.

"Good luck," 

Were the final words she said before exiting the room.

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