This story could be my first and last as I normally do not write stories unless it is for school. I'm more of a reader. I need to thank 3 special people for pushing me along into writing this story. Quille, CSINYFan28, and Jacqlor. This is a change up to the norm, I'm actually focusing on Ellie the poor kid doesn't get much spotlight in these fics she's usually not there or sent off somewhere. There is JAC but the primary is Ellie. I was inspired by a friend who shared with me her story so thank you. Ok enough of me. Here you go.

CHAPTER ONE:Cloud Nine Feelin' Fine

Ellie Danville was on cloud nine. Only a sophomore in high school and already put on the varsity soccer team. Mac finally gathered the courage to ask Jo to marry him which Ellie excitedly offered her assistance. Then to top off all the happiness and good karma seeming to come Ellie's way, new junior Ryan Davidson started at her high school. Ryan recently moved from North Carolina with his parents who run a fortune 500 company. Ryan also plays soccer and is in Ellie's homeroom where the sit and chat while working on homework. Jo and Mac took notice to the change in Ellie's behavior, up before her alarm every morning and hurrying either Mac or Jo along to take her to school.

"Something I should know about little lady?" Jo asked peeking over at her daughter in the passenger seat.

"No…why?" Ellie asked looking out the window.

"Hmm I don't know, I can't put my finger on it. But there is definitely something. Like how I have not had to drag you out of bed lately. Not dragging your feet in the morning when we need to get going. What's going on El? This all cannot be from being put on the varsity squad."

Ellie turned and looked at her mom. "Well there's this guy..

Jo cut in. "I knew it! Who? Where's he from? WAIT what's his name?!

Ellie who couldn't help but laugh at her mom's giddiness "Before I was cut off" Ellie smirked "His name is Ryan, he moved up from North Carolina at the beginning of the school year and…he's a junior."

"Oooh a junior El? Is he cute? C'mon don't leave your Mama hanging!

"Oh Mama he's dreamy, he has a surfer boy look. Ya know tan skin, blonde hair, beautiful blue-green eyes…." Ellie trailed off as her mind gave her a mental picture of Ryan

Jo couldn't help but smile, her little girl had a crush, a big one.

Walking off the elevator towards her office Jo couldn't help but smile as she recalled this morning's conversation with Ellie. Yes they would gush over boys together, but this one was different. Ellie really had eyes for this Ryan kid. Ellie didn't give a last name, probably because she knew her mom would look him up the way she looked up Tyler's roommate that one time. Jo chuckled to herself that plan had backfired and the girl ended up being really sweet.

"What's so funny?" A voice cut into Jo's train of thought

"Oh! Mac! Didn't your Mama ever tell you it's not nice to sneak up on a lady who's…."

"Lost in thought?" Mac laughed

"Yea exactly!" (slapping Mac's arm playfully)

Mac and Jo started dating a year or so ago and 4 months ago Mac finally popped the question to Jo who's jaw had dropped she was so surprised. They both knew they had been meant to be and didn't question it when the marriage idea popped up. Mac and Ellie hit it off right away ever since they moved to NY which made Jo all that more happier when they came clean about dating. They didn't know who was more excited on the team as they all gave a round of applause when Jo flashed her new ring the next morning.

"So what was so funny?" Mac asked

"Ellie is smitten with a boy in her class" Jo said all smiles

"Do I need to check this guy out? Run some background checks? Follow him around?

"Mac they aren't even dating yet! I don't need you scaring him off. But.." She said walking closer to Mac putting her arms around him. "I do appreciate the concern…looking out…for….our Ellie" Jo said in between kisses. "Now scoot I'm sure you have work piled up on that desk of yours with your name all over it"

"Ah I forgot you were the boss today" Mac said sarcastically

"Don't sass me mister! That could get you in trouble" Jo said waving her finger

Please let me know what y'all think. It would mean the world to me. These first few chapters just give you an outline and such into what is happening leading up to some action I promise. Even Mac gets to kick some butt eventually haha. Dedicating this story to my new friends Quille, csinyfan28, Jacqlor, and UrbanMuse. Thank You!