¹ 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜 - 𝘬. 𝘬𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵

↳ 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚠𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚢-𝚝𝚠𝚘 ✗

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THE SOFT GRAVEL MADE her black metal cleats dig in, but she didn't pay attention to it as her eyes scanned around the perfectly maintenance field in front of her. The field she's being practicing on for the past few weeks.

Liliana Wilde places a comforting hand on Aria's upper back. "You good Aria?"

Aria turns to her teammate, giving her a small smile before glancing back at the team that their going up against that showed up. "I'm a little nervous to be honest. It's my first time playing with you guys. I don't mean it in a bad way, you guys are super good. But it'll be a little weird and different."

Liliana chuckles softly, rubbing Aria's back. "Hey I get it. You're used to having teammates you've known since kindergarten." It wasn't a lie, Aria's softball team back in Minnesota was mostly filled with all childhood friends.

Aria nods her head softly, her fingers unknowingly tapping against her covered thigh. "Not only that, this is our first game. Well, it's scrimmage but it'll also determine if i make the team or not."

"Oh don't worry." Liliana scoffs gently. "You're definitely getting a spot. Don't worry about that. Not to put shame on my team, but you're one of the best players we've had in so long."

As Liliana turns around Aria inhales sharply, rolling her shoulders back before walking back to the dugout.

"Ari!"

Aria gives Kendall a small smile and walks towards the chain link fence separating them, "Hey Ken."

He returns the smile, a certain gleam in his eyes. "Hi."

Glancing behind him, she could see the stands start to fill up, which was slightly unusual for her seeing as the game doesn't start for another hour, but she shrugged it off. Catching eyes with James, she sent him a small wave, who sent her a fast moving wave with a large ass smile on his face. Aria couldnt help but laugh before turning back to Kendall, who wrapped his fingers around the chain links near hers. "You actually came."

Kendall's smile never fainted. "You kmow I'll always come to your games. I never missed one and I never will."

Aria bit her lower lip, crossing her ankles and leaning against the fence. "It's only a scrimmage."

Kendall jokingly rolled his eyes. "And? I've been to your practices, your scrimmages, games and tournaments. I'm not missing any of them." The athlete in front of him gives him a warm smile, a smile that always seems to give him butterflies. Kendall glances behind him, his eyes scanning around before turning back to Aria. "So, no Maverick?"

Aria's smile kinda fell which made Kendall frown. "Uh, no. He's working."

"What! What a lame ass excuse!" Aria rolls her eyes at her annoying twin brother, who listened into the conversation and jumped up from his spot on the bleachers. "Where does he work, I'll go take care of him." Kendall nods his head in agreement.

Aria rolls her eyes once more, rolling her eyes seem to be quite often with the boys, "James, sit your ass down he could lay you flat in a second"

Kendall couldn't help but hold in his laugh, James' mouth dropping despite the fact the three of them new it was a joke. James is definitely more muscular than Maverick and could probably beat him easily if he wanted too.

Aria catches sight of the Umpire approaching the field, a nervous sigh escaping her lips. Kendall gives her a reassuring smile, butterflies erupting in the girls stomach, "Hey, you'll do great, I know you will, I have faith."

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6-7 was the score at the end. The game went on for a while, while Aria's new team was definitely good, the other team did live up to the exception of being a tough school, but not as tough as Aria.

By the time Aria's cleats hit home base, she was engulfed by her cheering team, hugs and pats being thrown at her. She was the last batter up, full count, but she got the last score. Aria can't remember the last time she got a home run, it's been months.

After they lined up and high-fived the other team, they kneeled down in front of the coach. The coach, Jackie, gave a short speech talking about how they were starting off strong in the season and praising the girls for doing good, and Kendall couldn't help but watch from the other side of the fence, technically he was waiting by dugout, holding onto Aria's softball bag. He was amazed by the girl. She was always a great athlete, she was always athletic. Being raised around boys definitely teaches you something. Aria laughs at something her coach said, Kendall getting a small smile on his own lips at seeing the girl happy.

James on the other hand, raised an eyebrow at Kendall, his eyes flickering back and forth between Aria and him. He always suspected something going on between the two, just never put it together, until now. James could practically see Kendall drool over Aria, a complete love struck daze on his face. He scoffs lightly, slapping his best friends shoulder causing him to snap out of his daze. "Dude."

Kendall raises his eyebrow, tearing his gaze away from Aria. "What."

"You like my sister"

Kendall felt his face flush, his cheeks turning pink, "uh-." His eyes flicker towards Aria, who was standing up and making her way towards them. Kendall turned his full body towards James, clasping his hands together in a pleading sign, "Please don't tell her. She's happy with Maverick. Let her."

James opens his mouth to respond but never got the chance when Aria wrapped her arm around Kendall's waist. "Hey boys."

In response, Kendall wraps his arm around her shoulders, pressing her against his side. He glances down, giving a big smile causing his dimples to go on full display. "Hey! You did great!"

"Hell yeah! That's my sister!" Aria then moved to James, giving him a side hug.

She laughed softly, giving the two boys a small grateful smile. "I can't thank you two enough for showing up. It really means a lot."

Kendall couldn't help but grab Aria's hand, squeezing it gently, "Always."

"Hey Ari."

The three turn around to see Maverick, his hands stuffed in his jeans pocket. Aria gives him a bright smile, dropping Kendall's hand. "Hey!" She then took in his outfit, his hair slightly messy, the white tee shirt that's usually tucked into his jeans untucked. Aria raises an eyebrow. "I thought you had work."

James and Kendall share a look, both boys moving to stand behind Aria and crossing their arms over their chest. Maverick, noticed this and tense up, but didn't say anything about it. "I uh, I got off early and went home to change and rushed to see if I'll make it back in time."

Kendall glares at Maverick. Lies. He's lying to you Aria.

Aria moves towards Maverick, wrapping her arms around his waist. "Well I'm glad you came." He leaned down to give her a quick kiss, causing Kendall to roll his eyes and James to pretend to gag, causing Maverick to glare at him once he pulled away. "So, me and the boys are going to go get some ice cream and you're more than welcomed to join."

Kendall felt his heart break and James internally cringed.

Maverick cleared his throat, his hands shoving into his pocket. "I thought we had plans to go out to dinner."

Aria furrows her eyebrows, her head shaking slightly. "No that can't be right. Ice cream is our tradition after games or scrimmages. It's our thing."

Kendall stared at Maverick, his eyes narrowed as the boy gave Aria a sharp menacing look as he responded, "No I'm positive you said we're going out to dinner."

Aria didn't like the new tone change in Mavericks voice, or the new sudden shady mood of his. She wasn't sure if she should became her attitude-sarcastic self or just ignore it for now. She bit her lip, "I'm positive I didn't but yeah let's go out to dinner."

Yup, there goes Kendall's heart, shattering into many many pieces. You chose him over me

James pouts, "No ice cream?"

His twin frowns before giving him a small smile. "We can get ice cream later." James didn't respond. Aria then stepped forward, giving James a hug and then moving towards Kendall, instinctively giving him a quick kiss on the cheek before backing away, "Bye boys."

She turns to Maverick, not catching the glare he was giving towards Kendall, who was returning it. Aria then starts walking back to Maverick's mustang, Maverick following behind. He then grabs onto her arm, a little harshly. "Why'd you kiss him."

Aria was a little startled by his outburst, but didn't show it on her features. She kept her face hard and neutral, something she's very good at. "I don't know. It's something I've been doing for a while."

"Yeah well don't do it again."

"Excuse me?" Aria snaps, her feet coming to a complete halt. "One, you don't own me. You can't tell me what to do. But out of respect for you yes I will stop giving him a harmless kiss on the cheek. I'm sorry. It won't  happen again, but don't get use to bossing me around-."

Maverick scoffs slightly. "Baby, please, to him that kiss wasn't harmless. Dude is completely in love with you you're lucky I'm allowing you to hang with him—"

Aria's eyes narrow, "—Watch it buddy. He's my family. My brother—" Actually the boy I like but you don't need to know that. "—If anything, you're lucky I'm dealing with this bullshit instead of turning around and walking away. Now secondly—." She rips her arm out of his grasp. "—Grab me like that again and we'll have some real problems, now let's go get dinner."

Unknowingly, Kendall and James both continued to watch them, although they weren't able to hear what they were saying they got a good clue what they were talking about from the way Maverick seemed slightly aggressive and Aria was getting frustrated.

Kendall clenches his jaw at the sight of Maverick handling his girl. "Something's wrong with that guy."

"Yeah. I don't think he's what everyone says he is." James agreed. "We need to get her away from him."

"Agreed."

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SHORT SHORT CHAPTER but i promise ya'll imma start writing for this book again. this is just a lil' boring filler for the mean time.

so, do YOU think maverick is still a good guy ? 🙊

i have a great plan for the next 10 episodes till this book is finished (season 1), but i'm still lw lazy and don't wanna write but i'm excited for these episodes so idk anyway i hope this keeps you guess a lil' happy. i'm trying here :(

writing this kendall fic is difficult tbh. like, i want aria and kendall to get with each other so bad, and i can promise maverick won't be in the picture for much longer, but let's not forget about Jo guys, idk if i wanna cause some major drama between kendall and Jo because of aria *wiggles eyebrows* or whatttt butttttt there will be a new male oc in the next book or towards the end of this boon (i'm still deciding) that will play a big role *evil laugh*

as of today, august 12th, 9:00am. i am posting this short chapter.
this is the only draft in this story rn, but today i plan on writing a lot today so expect some updates over the next few weeks :)

i also just realized liliana is literally a girl on my softball team PFFT

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