Truth&Time | Thirty-Four

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Shrugging, he dumped his bag on the bench beside me. "Nothing really," he shrugged. "So did coach tell you about the plan?" He questioned me as he took a seat.

"No. What?" I asked him anxiously. I wasn't supposed to even be here today. Yesterday, I barely saw Selena other than in my English and Chemistry class. There was no way I was going to live it down if I bailed on her like this...

"Oh, I just thought he might have told you," he chuckled.

"I think he's going to wait for all of us to come," I guessed, biting down on my bottom lip.

"Guys, come on," I heard David's voice call, suddenly peering in from the door. "Everyone's already in the bus, what are you guys doing?" He questioned, confused.

Rising to my feet, I gave him a look. "What do you mean everyone's already in the bus? What bus?" I asked, confused.

"We're leaving right now to Philadelphia. The Knights are going to meet us there by tomorrow, play us and then if we win, we're going to stay there and play the championships on Monday," he quickly explained, looking up at me in confusion as if asking 'why didn't you know?'.

"Since when did this get planned?" I asked, grabbing my bag.

"Well, coach texted me and he told me to tell everyone. Did you check your phone?" David asked as we all rushed out.

Pulling out my phone from my back pocket, I suddenly realized that I had four messages that I hadn't even noticed earlier. "Sorry, I didn't see them," I admitted.

"Dude, you didn't text me though," Joe interrupted as we all exited the school and made our way towards the already stuffed bus.

"Sorry, man. But you're here now, so let's go," he grinned excitedly, not at all tense anymore.

Nodding, we all got on the bus, ready to take a road trip. One that would either be victorious or one that we would all be super disappointed in.

Opening up my phone, I checked my phone, noticing a reply from Selena.

[ Oh, that's okay... We're still up for tomorrow, though.. right? -Selena ] It read.

Gulping down, I sighed guiltily.

[ No, I can't. Leaving to Philly until at least Monday. Lacrosse, lacrosse and more lacrosse. /: -Nick]

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"Congratulations, man," a random guy said to me at my locker the following Thursday. "Wait, you're on the lacrosse team, right?" He checked, scratching the back of his neck awkwardly.

Nodded my head, I gave him a tight smile. "Yeah," I answered.

"Well, good job. Way to represent," he mumbled, patting my shoulder before walking away.

Again, I just nodded my head to myself, staying silent as I bit down on my bottom lip. During our time in Philly, we were able to beat the Western Knights, keeping out lacrosse title for the region. After entering into the state championships, we came out third which wasn't bad at all considering the fact that we all thought we'd be cut by Monday. Instead, it lasted all the way to Wednesday.

Still feeling guilty, I let out a heavy sigh looking around to see if Selena arrived yet. Maybe it was stupid since she could be in class, but she hadn't replied to me when I told her I had to cancel on her for five days straight. I admit, I knew she would be mad, but to completely avoid me for this long?

Giving up, I slowly shut my locker, only to realize that she was suddenly standing beside me. "Selena," I breathed, looking up at her.

The girl didn't say or do anything; she just kept on getting her books, completely ignoring me. She was definitely giving me the silent treatment, just like old times. Well, if she wanted to play like that, then I will too. She couldn't ignore me if I did something super surprising and overly dramatic.

"Selena," I called again, clearing my throat as I got down on one of my knees. "Selena Selamander Gomez," I repeated with a grin, "Will you do the honour of giving this guilty man another chance to lift you up from your feet and treat you right?"

Within an instant, she had turned to face me with an open mouth, gasping at my actions. "Nick, get up," she instantly said, trying to pull my arm up.

Shaking my head, I refused. "I will not get up from this spot until you say 'yes' and give me another chance," I smiled at her innocently.

"There are people looking," she hissed, tugging my arm again. Once she felt it was useless, she let go. "Get up, Nick. Please," she pleaded, looking around anxiously.

"Are you going to forgive me?" I asked, hopeful.

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I'll do a mini marathon tomorrow, i promise.
Today, I've been super busy with my family christmas dinner, so please forgive me. ;D
Merry Christmas Eve?