Chapter 1 It's Ok

~ Have you ever stopped in the middle of something and realize that you are having the best day of your life?

Reese

"Back-pass!" I yelled out. It's kinda hard to get new people to play this game.

"You keep forgetting to throw a back pass!" Me, like usual, couldn't take these newbies anymore. They're my friends too!

"Sorry! Just a lot on my mind." I heard Christan say, and he wasn't even out of breath. Am I the only one doing the work? I glared at him from down the field, and, to be honest, I give up. "Never mind, take a break everybody."

Everyone lightened up and ran to get their bags and water bottles. I walked over to my stuff and mumbled,"Take a break from being such a-" My phone started to ring from under my pile of clothes, interrupting my train of thought. I looked through and found it. It was William. I noticed everyone watching me as I was celebrating William's call.

"Hello?" I said, the others looking at me making kissing faces and actions. They always do that whenever I was on the phone. How did they know that I was talking to him? I walked away, giving all of them a disgusted a look.

"Hey, I never received a hug this morning," he yelled over the phone. "Sorry, I was running late for practice, which now I realize, it wasn't worth it." I told him, remembering the game that was ended earlier. "I still didn't get my hug though." I can imagine him pouting. He always looked cute when he does that. Oh, and his hazel eyes, always filled with curiosity. "Hello? Are you still there?" I forgot he was on the line, too busy daydreaming. Like usual.

"Oh sorry. I'll meet up with you at the cafe, k?" I guess he was really desperate for a hug, my gosh.

"Bye now." I said over the phone. He was still complaining how he never got a hug. Weird. I gathered my things and stepped on my skateboard and rode down the sidewalk.

"Reese, wait up!" I turned around to see my mate, Ashton, running towards me. He's like the only player on the team who can actually play, and he's one of my closest friends.

"Yea, what's up?" I asked as my board came to a screech. "Um, you don't mind me riding with you, I have my own board." He said. I caught him, just staring at me, like he's admiring something about me. His blue eyes look so sweet, maybe because the sun is setting and everything looks, well, perfect. To not make it awkward, I looked away quickly and rubbed the back of my neck. I could feel him watching me, my cheeks were getting hot. " Well then, let's go!" I said excitedly, trying to liven up the moment.

The two of us riding down Main street, which was always empty, it was rare for a car to pass by. I don't know why it's called "Main" street in the first place. The wind against my face, made me feel free. I was always in another world when I was on my board, according to William. I looked over at Ash, he was smiling the whole time. He looked as if nothing was bothering him anymore. Seeing the wind mess with his long, blonde hair was funny and I laughed.

"Ima go through this park over here, and do some tricks. Try to keep up, if you can." I looked over at him with a smirk and rode a little faster, getting ahead of him. "I can!" He managed to yell, so I can hear. I tried to do a kick-flip. I've been practicing on this for a while, and always fell on my ass. But today, I did it. Finally. I looked over to see if Ashton was behind, but he was riding right next to me, grinning.

"Ello mate," he said with that little I-told-you-so face. Oh, ok. With a smile, I told him "Hmmm, you're good, but I don't think we're meant for competition." We stared at each other, looking very determined to face a challenge. He looked away, and scratched his head. I turned around to see William walking towards us. He was supposed to be waiting at the damn cafe, you creep! Just kidding, but seriously, you come to find me?

"Ello. Nice to finally see you, love." He said with a crazy grin. I tilted my head saying,

"I told you to meet me at the cafe." And yet he was desperate for that hug, which was still weird.

"I knew I would find ya around here." He said looking at me and glanced over at Ashton, watching him from head to toe. "Well I do love skateboarding, and you know that, I can see." I rolled my eyes as I watched him menacingly looking at Ashton, but Ash was on his phone.

"Oh, hello Ashton." He said as he crossed his arms. Ash looked up, offended, so I gave William a punch to the arm.

"Oww! Why'd you do that?" He looked at me as if he wasn't disgusted by Ash. Looking all innocent.

"He's cool ok? You don't have to act so." I said to him, giving him a look to apologize.

"Sorry for that, Ashton." I didn't like the way he emphasized his name. That was so annoying. "Its fine. G'night." He said, walking away, with his board under his arm.

"We could've gotten something at the cafe, but it's too late now." I said with a sigh.

"Don't worry. Mum's making pizza for dinner." he said walking towards his house. I was staying there, at their house, because his parents welcomed me when my mum and dad had to leave off for work, but that's a story for another time.

"Hey, I wanna talk to you after, k?" His face barely showed any emotion, he was just standing there, looking at me, so I said ok. I figured out what he wants to talk about. He's always annoyed when he sees me hanging with other guys. I don't hang out with the girls much, cuz they don't want anything to do with me. I'm too "tomboyish" for them.

"Might I say, this pizza, so simple, but full of flavor?" I said to William's mum, while stuffing my face with more slices of pizza. "Thank you dare, it's my specialty." She said blushing to my comment.

After five slices of heaven, I excused myself from the table and went to wash off. After, I walked over to my room, which was the guest room. Not much was in there, just a bed, dresser, closet, and a desk for a computer.

While sitting on my bed, 'Why does he have to act like this? Basically every other week, we have similar conversations of why he doesn't like me hanging out with other guys. They're just friends, damn. Do you want me to turn into a lesbian? Hanging with stuck up, brats all the time? Heck no. I walked out and towards the stairs to the attic. He was there already. Hmmmm, I just realized I never gave him a hug. Heheh. Maybe him seeing me along with Ash triggered something. I sighed heavily, knowing what to expect. And I was right.

"This Ashton guy, you've been around him for-" He paused. I looked up, waiting for him to continue. 'You would know' was lingering in my mind but avoided to come out. "You've been around him for a while, what's going on?" He asked, he looked very concerned. Meh.

"Nothing's going on. The both of us are on the rugby team and he's one of my closest friends, ok?" I looked away quickly before I could start to yell at him. "No need to be like that, father. " I blurted out. He gave me a look, and said, "Don't say that. I'm not your father. (No kidding) You know how I am when I see you and another person. (Swearing in my head) 'You would know cuz you stalk me!' I yawned and stretched. Today was too much.

"Love you too." I said walking out the door and closing my bedroom door behind me. I heard him walk up to the door, but he didn't open it, he just placed his head on the door. "I'm sorry. I know you won't just leave me like that. I'll try to let loose k?" he muttered. I didn't respond after a while, and waited until he left. I opened the door and said,"I love you k?" He stopped walking and turned around, about to say something, but I closed the door.

Plopped myself on the bed, looking at my phone.

Ashton~ "Act the way you want. Only you know what's right for you."

Thanks Ash. At least today was ok right, about, now.

~Hey guys :3 To some, this story might seem a bit confusing, but everything will make sense later on! I'll try to make updates daily for you guys! Xoxox

R.