It's almost April, which means in almost may and then June and then July. So it's basically already graduation. I have my friends, my family, my boyfriend and a restraining order against a sociopath. Life is good.
Lydia, Michelle, Vickey and I have started our quest for the perfect prom dresses
A smile spreads across my face as I write my English final, I'm almost done. I made it. I look at the clock and the smile is wiped right off my face. I have 1 hour left to write an essay about a photo provided.
Shit.
"Alright everyone, your time is up. Please make sure your name is written and bring it up to the front, grab your cellphones and enjoy your weekend. Scores will be posted after graduation." Mr.Davidson yells
"Fuck." I mutter "I'm gunna fail"
"Hey babe." Jackson says hugging me from behind "how do you think you did?"
"UGH." I groan loudly
"That good hey?" He laughs into my neck
"Hey hey hey. How'd you guys do!?" Lydia says cheerfully
I glare at her. Hard.
"Don't ask." Jackson says laughing "I'll catch up with you guys later. We've got practice before the game."
"So do you want to come to the game tonight?" Lydia says grabbing her purse from her locker
"Yeah sure, Ryder begged me to bring Vickey anyway."
"We are going to have so much fun!"
After saying bye to Lydia I grab my bag and books from my locker.
Still have to study, just one more final Danielle. One. More. Final. Don't fuck this up now.
"Hey dad I'm home!" I call out grabbing a bottle of water from the fridge
"Hey honey, in my office! Can you come here please!"
"What's up." I say handing my dad a coffee
"You're my favourite daughter." He says laughing "so, your mother has expressed interest in coming to your brothers game tonight."
"Oh right on." I say nodding, no longer looking at him
"Danielle." he says seriously
"Father." I respond, just as seriously
"Do you mind if she goes?"
"I couldn't care less, you know how I feel. It's up to Ryder. It's his game. I gotta go though, have to cram in some studying before the game."
I leave his office without another word, I really don't have the fight in me as of lately.
I hear the doorbell ring as I run down the stairs jumping the last one. I open it to see a black box with my name written in white marker across the lid. I hesitantly grab it before shutting and locking the front door. Walking into the kitchen I undo the bow and open it. A massive smile spreads across my face as I pull out the jersey clearly marked with the number 15 on the back, Jacksons jersey. As I fish to the bottom of the box I find a little note;
Was hoping you would wear this tonight, Lydia usually wears Tyler's and Ryder gave Vickey one of his. This is me being romantic.
Love you.
He's so cute when he wants to be.
"What's that!" Michelle says coming in the kitchen, her light blonde and brown ombre hair wrapped up in rollers
"A little something from Jackson." I say opening the box again to show her its contents
"Oh my god!!!" She says screaming "YOU'RE GETTING SO DICKED TONIGHT!"
"Shut up you psycho!" I say laughing "you're coming tonight, right?"
"You bet. But babe where's a jersey for me." Michelle says pouting
"NO JERSEY FOR YOU!"
After re curling my hair and applying some makeup we head out to my car and see my mom and dad standing there laughing.
"On second thought I'll take my own car." I yell to my dad before Michelle jumps in the car, her expression hard and cold like mine.
She doesn't say anything, she's heard me vent about that woman enough times and knows me well enough to know when I'm avoiding.
"Fucking bitch." I mutter under my breath, but Michelle hears me and lets out a small giggle
"Like mother like daughter" She laughs louder this time
"I was talking about you" I laugh, turning to wink at her
Pulling back into the school parking lot I look around and get nervous.
What if Julian shows up?
"Hello, earth to Danielle? Are you going to get out?" Michelle says knocking on my window, her impatience is written all over, the little dance she does as she waits
.
.
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The game is tied, bottom of the 9th. The Hawks (our team) coach has called a time out.
"I have to run to the bathroom quick. I'll be right back." I say standing up
"Want me to come?" Vickey says
"I can pee on my own." I laugh "I'll be back."
Walking quickly through people I jump into the woman's bathroom. I wash my hands on my way out I bump into someone's back
"Sorry" I say before trying to step around them
The person who turns around leaving me confused.
"Wesley? What are you doing here?"
"Oh hey Danielle. My cousin plays for the Hawks, not something we tell many people. rivalry and all."
I giggle a bit, he's actually really nice. Shitty choice in friends but really nice.
"Yeah guess so, I should get back though. Oh uhm, thanks for the other night. I really appreciate it."
"No problem, I never thought he would go so off the rocker. Guess I didn't know him that well."
As I walk away I realize just how bad it could have gone the other night. Climbing back in the stands I take my seat and see we are up by one run. Ryder is up to bat.
"Come on Ryder!" I yell "woo!"
First pitch. Strike.
Shit
Second pitch. Strike.
Fuck
Third pitch. It's going. Going.
GONE!!!
"WOO! Go Ryder!"
Now it's their time to bat. First guy is up.
Jackson takes his spot on the pitching mound.
"Come on Jax!" Lydia yells
"You got this!" I yell after her
I see a small smile spread across his face.
First pitch. Ball
His smile fades quick.
Second pitch. Ball.
Come on baby.
Third pitch. Strike
"Come on Jaxxy!" I hear a female voice yell from down the bleachers "go babe!"
Wait, what? Bitch please.
Lydia and I share a confused look realizing its Allie. But we quickly laugh between ourselves because she just makes herself look desperate.
He's done it. He's struck them out. We won. We won!!
I see the scouts nodding there heads before walking towards the dug out. I hope he gets scouted that's his dream. The girl from down the bleachers is quickly forgotten.
I walk slowly to the dug out, jumping on Ryder as I get there.
"You did great!" I say giving him a tight hug
"Thanks sis. You see those guys?" He says before pulling out a business card "they want to talk to me about college. They want me to play for CU next year."
"That's great!" I say giving him another hug "I'm so proud of you big brother!"
I let him have the title, just this once.. Okay maybe twice.
I see Jackson smiling and nodding his head at the scout before the man slips him a business card. Both my fav boys are getting drafted. This is amazing.
"Hi baby." I say kissing Jackson
"Hi babe. Have I told you I love you and that you look amazing in my jersey." He says squeezing me tight
"Ok that's enough lover boys. We've got a party to set up." Ryder says pulling Jax and Tyler away
Another party. Really? I've damn well had enough of the drama lama