Chapter 1
So I am hoping you guys will enjoy this, I have a hard time trying to portray Tim's character in conversation most the time. Or at least I think I do. So just give it a try and tell me if I should continue or not. Last but not least I don't own any characters besides my OC.
She stood at the top of the stadium taking in the field before her.
"Can I help you with something? The fields off limits outside of games and practice." She jumped slightly startled and turned to see a man in his late 30's maybe early 40's standing with a questioning gaze.
"No. I am sorry. I know its restricted I was just seeing if it was what I remembered. I used to live her," She slightly smiled at the man, his eyes were squinted while his hands were placed on his hips, he held out of his hands now.
"Eric Taylor,-" The shake was firm
"You're the coach. I'm Gabe Kendrell, and its good to finally meet you." She crossed her arms and started walking down the steps.
"You've heard of me?" He asked walking down the stairs with her.
"Who hasn't? Plus I told my boys I'd keep up with their games once they finally got into high school." Eric was giving her a questioning look.
"You know some of the boys on the team." He stated, she smiled at this before speaking. "I grew up with most of them, haven't seen them since middle school."
The coach nodded at this "Well I should be getting home, it was nice meeting you and I'm sure everyone will be happy you're back." He said as they entered the parking lot.
"Yeah lets hope." She said to herself.
"How did you get in the stadium?" The coach asked, Gabe shook her head with a smirk before answering his question.
"Hopped the fence." She said.
"For feature reference. Don't. Have a goodnight."
"You too." She said with a smile.
"You checked out the field tonight. Didn't you?" Gabe rolled her eyes at the girl before her
"Jamie, I'm not in the mood." Gabe said as she pulled her long strawberry blond hair into a ponytail, before shaking it out quickly.
"Headache?" Jamie asked sitting down next to her sister.
"Yeah, from annoying 12 year old little sisters." She snapped, the little blond girl had a face of a pixie that was cute even when she scrunched it up for whatever face expression was demanded.
"Was it really that bad? Maybe you should just go see-"
"JAMIE! Can you please just leave me alone." Gabe's voice was laced with annoyance but felt a little guilty as Jamie muttered a small sorry before leaving.
She stepped into Dillon High, she feared this school as a child and found the fear flooding back. She went to the office approaching the receptionist with a slight smile.
"Good morning, you must be the transfer student." Gabe looked at the moment on her desk, Nancy Sullivan.
"Nice to have you back in Dillon. Tami Taylor's the Guidance Counselor, her office is right there and she will have your schedule." Gabe walked to the slightly ajar door that Nancy was pointing to.
"Thanks," Gabe said.
"Its what I'm here for. Have a nice day." Gabe lightly knocked on the door frame, before the blond woman looked up.
"Oh hello. Come in, sit down. You must be Gabe Kendrell, my husband told me you last night. Its nice to meet you, I'm Tami Taylor." Gabe was smiling, she liked this lady almost instantly.
"Yeah, its nice to meet you too. Its good to be home." As Gabe spoke, Tami smiled at the girl.
"I bet it is. Its good to have you back." Tami said as she handed Gabe her schedule.
"Do you mind helping me find my first class?" Gabe asked hesitating.
"Oh of course hon. I'd love nothing more." They started walking down the hall,
"Now listen, I'm here if you have any questions about anything. You know if you ever need to talk, I'm always here. I wouldn't be surprised if you're the center of attention today." She said tucking some honey blond hair behind her ear.
"Yeah, I remember. Small town. They don't get much for entertainment outside of football." She said looking down at her schedule.
"Don't I know it. Here's your class. American Literature, before we walk in there. I just want to say good luck and I meant everything I said." Tami said
"Thanks." Gabe smiled at Tami and they both walked into the classroom. All eyes turned as Tami came in saying a few things to the teacher.
"Class this is Gabe Kendrell, some of you may know her, some of you may not. As you know she is a new student, Gabe I am Mrs. Richardson. Its a pleasure to have you, why don't you take a seat next to Ms. Collette." Gabe's face lit up with excitement, Tyra Collette used to be here best friend outside of the boys. Her, Tyra, Lyla and the boys.
"Thank you." Gabe said before going and sitting next to a shocked Tyra.
"Gabe Kendrell. Is this a dream?" Tyra asked, Gabe shook her head no with a smile on her face.
"Well, damn girl. How have you been?" Have you-"
"GIRLS! I know this is exciting but can you please wait and continue this after class?" Mrs. Richardson asked.
Once the bell rand, Gabe and Tyra insantly started talking, there was a question Gabe had been dying to ask. It took until lunch until she finally did.
"So, how are the guys?" Gabe asked watching Tyra's facial expressions, she looked unsure for a minute.
"They're fine. You should go see them. Tim's not here today and as for Jason. He stopped coming to school." Tyra said.
"Wait why isn't Tim here? Is he sick?" She asked concerned as Tyra almost choked on her juice.
"You should really just stop by after school. They'll be psyched you're home."
"Oh my god! Gabe!" Gabe looked up to see none other than Lyla Garrity herself.
"Its nice to see you too, Lyla." Gabe said, Lyla looked lost for words but threw herself around Gabe into a hug.
"I missed you, how have you been? How was Georgia?" Lyla sat down, and Gabe noticed the lack of acknowledgment coming from Tyra.
"It was good. I missed home and I missed my friends." Gabe said as Lyla nodded.
"I would give anything to get out of this town," Tyra said before biting into her sandwich, Gabe noticed the bitterness in Tyra's voice.
"We'll have to catch up. You can stop by the house," Lyla said as she started to stand.
"Yeah, I will." Gabe said before Lyla waved and then walked away. She looked over at Tyra.
"Did you guys grow apart or something?" Tyra stood up with her tray.
"Yeah or something."
