introvert | ethan dolan a.u.

III.

Ethan's POV: the next day

"Are you excited for your game, Ethan?" The girl that sits behind me in history asked me. I found out that her name is Jess.

"More nervous than anything." I shrugged. It's true. It was a huge game against our rival school so, whoever wins gets major bragging rights.

"Oh, you'll do great." She giggled.

"Thanks." I nodded, giving her a half smile then, turning back to face the front.

"Hey, I met your brother this morning." Cooper said to me as he sat down.

"Yeah?" I asked, not really all that interested.

"Yeah, at the basketball meeting this morning. Why don't you play?" He asked. Please shut up so I can go back to admiring the gorgeous girl next to me.

"Not really my thing." I shrugged.

"Oh. I'd imagine you'll be at the games, though." He said and I nodded as our substitute teacher walked in.

"Alright, Mr. Williams said that he wants this to just be like a quiet study hall. So, you guys can work on any homework you have, just keep it quiet." He explained. Thank you, Mr. Williams!

I leaned back in my seat, trying to relax as much as possible. I crossed my arms over my chest and stretched my legs out.

I watched as Ashlynn took her book out of her bag. A Thousand Splendid Suns. I think I've seen her read that one before. She must really like it. I watched as her fingers traced the side of the books. Her fingernails were painted a dark nude color. They really suited her. She wore a lacrosse sweatshirt today with some leggings and her hair in her usual braid. I can't wait to see her at the game.

My phone vibrated in my pocket, pulling me from my thoughts.

Lacrosse Team
Bryce Crosby: Everyone meet up at my house after the game. Pizza. My treat.

Ryan Murray: Bless!

Luke DeCarlo: T Up!!

me: Grayson and I will definitely be there

I locked my phone and sat it face down on my desk. Man, pizza sounds really good.

Hopefully Ashlynn will be there. Who am I kidding, she'll be there. I just hope she's around and not up in her room.

•••

"Hard work pays off, doesn't it boys?" Our coach yelled excitedly as we entered the locker room after we won our game 9-5.

I took my time getting changed as the guys and I all joked around. I didn't plan on showering until I got home, considering there's only five showers and it would take forever to even get in one.

"You all coming to my place?" Bryce asked as I slid my shirt on over my head.

"Yeah." Everyone said.

I grabbed my bag and shut my locker, walking out to meet my parents.

"Nice job, son." My dad said, patting me on the back.

"I'm so proud of you." My mom said excitedly, kissing my cheek and hugging me.

The same thing happened with them as Grayson came out of the locker room.