Dilara

Chapter 66:

'Want some?' Kai asks handing me some nachos.

I nod my head and take them.

'You ok?' He asks. 'You look a little pale,'

'Yeah, I'm fine,' I clear my throat and sip my tequila.

'It's really good to have you back Dilara,' he says. 'I mean it.'

'Thanks Kai,' I reply smiling.

Soon enough, it's half time and Carlos comes over to get some water.

I walk down to him.

'You're doing so well!' I exclaim. 'We all came to watch.'

I point at our seats.

'Thank you,' he replies.

He hugs me quickly before coach calls him over.

I go back to my seat.

I keep drinking from my cup, and I yawn.

'You could take a nap if you're tired,' Kai says.

'Are you sure?' I ask.

'Yeah,' he replies.

'Thanks,' I say.

I stretch out my legs and rest my head on his lap. He's respectful and doesn't put his hand where it shouldn't go.

Someone covers me and I see that Aiden gave me his varsity jacket to keep warm.

Even through all the chaos, I'm still able to fall asleep.

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'Dilara, Dilara wake up,' a voice says.

I slowly open my eyes and see two faces looming over me.

Two identical faces, Carlos and Aiden.

'Oh my god I'm so sorry,' I gasp, sitting up. 'What did I miss?'

'Most of the game,' Carlos laughs.

'I'm so sorry,' I say. 'I know how much this meant to you and-' I ramble.

'Dilara, it's fine,' He says smiling.

'I just haven't had a good sleep these last couple of days.' I say.

Before I can speak again, Kai covers my mouth with his hand.

'Dilara, we know you've gone through a lot and it's perfectly fine.' Carlos says. 'I'm not mad at you.'

'Are you sure?' I ask.

'Yeah, always put your mental health first,' he says.

I stand up and hug him.

'Thank you,' I reply.

He hugs me back, tighter.

'Who won?' I ask.