the early home game this afternoon; the party starts an hour after that. You should stay over after the party.” I don’t know about accepting the overnight invitation.
I drive myself crazy the rest of the afternoon, trying to decide what to do. I have never gone to a party like this before. I’m not naïve, I know there will be underage drinking and several kids will be hooking up. I don’t do either of these and wonder how Alex will respond. What will he expect?
Chapter Nine
When game time starts, I am unable to think about anything and just watch the action on the field. Thank God, Kass sits beside me because I have no clue what I am watching on the field in front of me.
“So, which one sacks the quarterback?” I have picked up a little of the football jargon from listening to Alex and the guys. It’s a shame I don’t know what any of it means.
“Any position is able to sack the QB,” she explains. You are ridiculous; you know that, right? Do they not have football where you are from?”
“Sure they do, I’ve just never been a fan.”
“Too funny, and you end up dating the QB.”
I sit and wring my hands on my lap. Every time someone chases after my guy, I cringe and hide my eyes.
“Uh, come on guys; we’re being vastly outplayed on our own field. C’mon Jaguars!” Kass stands up and begins to coach from the bleachers.
“Ugh. That was a nasty turnover! If we lose this game, I’m going to kick Monte and Mike’s asses.” I watch in awe as a Jaguar catches a pass that was intended for the other team.
“Oh, God! We just intercepted.” The player takes it and runs all the way back to the other end of the field for a touchdown. After the successful completion of the field goal, the Jaguars beat Compton 23 to 17.
“Your boy, Alex, is one hell of a quarterback. I’m so proud of him.” Kass shouts.
The crowd is wild. Kass and I scream, jump up and down, and hug each other. We can’t wait to get on the field.
When we get down the steps, Kass runs and jumps into Jake’s arms. I look around for Alex. I turn my head in the direction of some angry man yelling. The man’s back is to me, and as I step closer, I see Alex is the object of his anger.
“The defense should never have allowed that to happen, period! If we keep choking like this, we will never be able to come back. The season will basically be over for you,” Alex’s dad berates. I move back to give them some space, and wish I hadn’t. His father continues to rant for what seems like hours but is really just minutes. Alex looks like such a small child, his helmet is in his hand, his head hanging low. I want to do something to stop this torment. I want to run and wrap my arms around him and erase this moment for him. More people are stopping to watch the display between the two of them.
Finally, Kass steps in. “Alex, I’m going to give Sophie a ride home and we’ll catch up with you later, OK?” She stands there for a minute, keeping her eyes on Alex.
His father looks around and takes a moment to compose himself. “We’ll finish this discussion later at home.” I think everyone breathes a sigh of relief when he walks away.
Alex walks towards me, his eyes low. He looks so defeated. I don’t get it; we won the game. What reason could his father have to be so upset?
“I have to stay with the team until Coach lets us go. You go ahead and get ready and I’ll swing by to get you.”
“You did great today!” I pat him on the butt before I head out with Kass.
~~*~~*~~
“Sophie, I’m getting Chinese for dinner; what do you want?” Angie calls from the hallway.
I walk out of my bathroom so she can hear me. “Nothing for me, thanks, Alex is going to pick me up soon.” I say and turn back to finish working on my hair and makeup.
“Sophie, I’m concerned about how much time you and Alex are spending together. I know dating is new
I drive myself crazy the rest of the afternoon, trying to decide what to do. I have never gone to a party like this before. I’m not naïve, I know there will be underage drinking and several kids will be hooking up. I don’t do either of these and wonder how Alex will respond. What will he expect?
Chapter Nine
When game time starts, I am unable to think about anything and just watch the action on the field. Thank God, Kass sits beside me because I have no clue what I am watching on the field in front of me.
“So, which one sacks the quarterback?” I have picked up a little of the football jargon from listening to Alex and the guys. It’s a shame I don’t know what any of it means.
“Any position is able to sack the QB,” she explains. You are ridiculous; you know that, right? Do they not have football where you are from?”
“Sure they do, I’ve just never been a fan.”
“Too funny, and you end up dating the QB.”
I sit and wring my hands on my lap. Every time someone chases after my guy, I cringe and hide my eyes.
“Uh, come on guys; we’re being vastly outplayed on our own field. C’mon Jaguars!” Kass stands up and begins to coach from the bleachers.
“Ugh. That was a nasty turnover! If we lose this game, I’m going to kick Monte and Mike’s asses.” I watch in awe as a Jaguar catches a pass that was intended for the other team.
“Oh, God! We just intercepted.” The player takes it and runs all the way back to the other end of the field for a touchdown. After the successful completion of the field goal, the Jaguars beat Compton 23 to 17.
“Your boy, Alex, is one hell of a quarterback. I’m so proud of him.” Kass shouts.
The crowd is wild. Kass and I scream, jump up and down, and hug each other. We can’t wait to get on the field.
When we get down the steps, Kass runs and jumps into Jake’s arms. I look around for Alex. I turn my head in the direction of some angry man yelling. The man’s back is to me, and as I step closer, I see Alex is the object of his anger.
“The defense should never have allowed that to happen, period! If we keep choking like this, we will never be able to come back. The season will basically be over for you,” Alex’s dad berates. I move back to give them some space, and wish I hadn’t. His father continues to rant for what seems like hours but is really just minutes. Alex looks like such a small child, his helmet is in his hand, his head hanging low. I want to do something to stop this torment. I want to run and wrap my arms around him and erase this moment for him. More people are stopping to watch the display between the two of them.
Finally, Kass steps in. “Alex, I’m going to give Sophie a ride home and we’ll catch up with you later, OK?” She stands there for a minute, keeping her eyes on Alex.
His father looks around and takes a moment to compose himself. “We’ll finish this discussion later at home.” I think everyone breathes a sigh of relief when he walks away.
Alex walks towards me, his eyes low. He looks so defeated. I don’t get it; we won the game. What reason could his father have to be so upset?
“I have to stay with the team until Coach lets us go. You go ahead and get ready and I’ll swing by to get you.”
“You did great today!” I pat him on the butt before I head out with Kass.
~~*~~*~~
“Sophie, I’m getting Chinese for dinner; what do you want?” Angie calls from the hallway.
I walk out of my bathroom so she can hear me. “Nothing for me, thanks, Alex is going to pick me up soon.” I say and turn back to finish working on my hair and makeup.
“Sophie, I’m concerned about how much time you and Alex are spending together. I know dating is new
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