I turn and look at her and I will be honest with her as she deserves to know the truth. “We have broken up yes, she invited herself over claiming she wanted to talk, and we did. We walked past you so we could go out back and talk in private. I know she said things to you in school Lucas told me as he was close by, he overheard everything and I told her if she comes near you again, I can ruin her like she has threatened to ruin me. I also told her she is not welcome around my house anymore as I heard what she said to you then too and I am sorry she spoke to you like that she had no right to say anything, and you know what my dad said to you. You are welcome around my home any time you like as my mom is looking forward to start playing music again and that’s thanks to you.” Another tear rolls down her cheek and I wipe it off her face as it’s killing me seeing her cry. “Well thank you for clarifying that, Chase. But I still don’t understand why you acted the way you did as that hurt

Once we get far enough away from what just happened, I am standing outside the locker room. I turn Savannah around to look at me as I hold onto her shoulders. “Savannah I am so sorry you witnessed that and I’m sorry for how he spoke to you. You deserve so much more than what he said, and I promise you right now he will never come anywhere near you if it’s the last thing I do.” “Chase whatever happened back there was not your fault. He provoked you and you done what any guy would do. You defended me and I want to say thank you for that.” She holds onto my forearms to comfort me and calm me down. “I will be in the stands with your folks and Jen and if you wanna talk after the game about what happened then I’m here to listen.” For the second time in so many minutes, Savannah kisses my cheek and walks to find my family. I head on into the locker room, to my locker, and start gearing up for the game. Just as I finished lacing up my boots coach comes charging into the locker room to giv

The third quarter was interesting Lucas scored a touchdown from the forty-meter yard line. That is impressive for a young man like himself and what I have been told by Selena who goes doe eyes every time his name is mentioned. I think she may have feelings for him I need to know their story. But anyway, with what Selena was telling me he’s a fellow country student. From Victoria, Texas. I thought I could hear a Texan accent from him when I heard his voice at the ice cream parlor. But anyway, back to the game. Lucas scored a touchdown that took our lead up even more, but Venice High were fighting back hard. This game feels like it’s going to be a bloodbath. I wasn’t wrong with saying it’s going to be a close game as in the middle of the third quarter Venice High hits back with two touchdowns of their own, when the ball was clearly stolen from us. I think I’m not going to have a voice after the end of the game with all this shouting and cheering I have been doing. The start of the f

Walking into the kitchen I see Dad sitting in his usual seat on a Saturday morning reading his newspaper. He hears me open the fridge to grab a drink of orange juice, he puts his newspaper down. “Good morning son how are you feeling after that tackle last night?” “I’m feeling a little sore, but I can manage the pain it’s not stopping me from my morning run today.” “That’s what I like to hear you played outstanding last night Chase your mom and I are so proud of you.” “Thanks, Dad that means a lot to me.” I take a sip of my drink and I grab a banana and take a seat at the table opposite Dad. Now is the best time to ask him with Jen and Mom not around. “Hey, Dad I want to surprise Savannah at work today by sending a good luck gift and I was thinking Calla Lilies delivered to her workplace and after her shift take over an Orchid to congratulate her on her first day.” “That sounds very nice of you son, yeah so how can I help?” “What is the number for the florist you use to b

Wow. Chase has sent me the most beautiful arrangement of Calla Lilies I have ever seen. All just to wish me luck on my first day at work. Wow. That is my romantic moment without him even being here to see my reaction or even trying to impress me. Walking into the back with the flowers Jen whistles at them and then looks at me. “Wow, they are beautiful do you know who sent them?” I look at Jen with a huge smile on my face. “Chase sent them.” Jen gasps. “What! No way would Chase have sent them. They are too gorgeous to be sent by my brother.” I give Jen the card so she can read it herself and her jaw drops. “Damn, I have to give him more credit these are beautiful.” I couldn’t agree more with her if only I had his number, I could text him to say thank you. The rest of my shift flew by. I never thought my first day would be this much fun and so eventful. Lucas coming in and asking Selena out on a date. From what she told me is going to be tonight and she wants me and Jen to go round