Chapter 2
(Trish's POV)
We won! We won our first home game! The football team played phenomenal. It was all thanks to John Cena. Totally kidding. It was the whole team. The game was fun. Amy and I sat up in the bleachers with the rest of the color guard, majorettes (baton twirlers), and marching band. We danced in the stands and had fun while the band played pep music.
After the game, Amy and I changed out of the uniforms and into regular clothes. We took our hair out of the fancy buns we wore them in for marching band performances, brushed out our hair, and put them up into ponytails. Once we were done, we met up with Phil.
"Looking good ladies," Phil said we saw him.
"Thanks," I said.
"Yes, thank you," Amy said.
"You looked beautiful in the stands and on the field tonight, babe," Phil said.
"Oh, thank you." Amy gave him a big kiss on the lips
"Oh, I wish I had someone to kiss," I said. I made a puppy dog face.
"Girl, we're going to be hanging out with John Cena in a few minutes. Tell him how you feel."
"No way!"
"Woman up!"
"NO!"
"YES!
"NO!"
"YES! Just do it! You'll feel good afterward."
"What if he laughs at me in my face?"
"Trish," Phil said. I looked at him "Cena's single. I think he'll be more flattered. I know for a fact that he's tired of being single. Hell, he got my sloppy seconds of that slut, Maria."
"Yes, but it all worked out, because you are with someone better than that slut," I said.
Amy smiled. "That would be me."
"No kidding, right?" Phil said. He kissed Amy. "Come on, let's get the hell out of here."
(John's POV)
Everyone was hanging out after the game. By everyone, I mean my three best friends—Randy, Dave, and Paul—and their girlfriends. I had thought it would be just the seven of us, but I found out Stephanie invited Trish Stratigias, Amy Dumas and Phil Brooks. I had found out at lunch.
"Just so you guys know," Stephanie said. "I invited Patricia Stratigias, Amy Dumas, and Phil Brooks to go out to eat with us after the game tonight."
"I invited them too," Dave said. "Well, invited Phil and Amy. Trish is a third wheel to the two."
"John's a seventh wheel to all of us," Torrie said.
"What's going on now?" I asked.
"Trish Stratigias, Amy Dumas, and Phil Brooks are going to join us tonight after the game," Stephanie said. "I invited them and so did Dave. He talked to Phil."
"Trish is going to be hanging out with us tonight?!"
"You say it like it's a bad thing," Stacy said.
"No, no, it's totally cool. I don't care."
"Liar," Randy coughed.
"What?" Stacy asked.
"Nothing!"
I was super excited to hang out with Trish. I had never really done that. Sure I had talked to her at parties and such, but we were not friends. We were acquaintances.
The seven of us stood inside the restaurant waiting for Trish, Amy, and Phil. We were also waiting to be seated. We needed a table for ten.
"Your table is ready," The hostess said.
"I'll wait here for Trish and them," Stephanie said.
"I'll wait with you," Paul said.
The rest of us followed the hostess to our table. Once we were at the table, everyone sat down. Torrie and Stacy sat next to each other and made their boyfriends sit down across from them. I sat down next to Randy.
Paul and Stephanie came a long a few minutes later with Trish, Amy, and Phil.
"Hi everyone," Trish said.
"Hi Trish," Stacy said.
"Come sit by me," Torrie said.
"Thanks," Trish said. "But I want to sit next to Stacy."
"Come on over then," Stacy said.
Trish took a seat next to Stacy, which was across from me. I was very happy for that one. Amy took the seat next to Torrie and Phil across from Amy. Stephanie and Paul then took the two empty seats.
As we all looked over the menu, the waitress came over and took our drink orders. Once she was gone, everyone continued to look over the menu.
(Trish's POV)
I knew exactly what I wanted so I closed the menu. I looked around to see what everyone else was doing. They were either talking or looking over the menu. I looked across the table at John. I smiled.
"Well, hello John Cena," I said.
John looked at me with a smile. "Hi Trish," He said. "How are you?"
"I'm great. How are you?"
"Same."
"You played an awesome game tonight."
"Thanks. I bet the half-time show was awesome."
"Oh, it was. The band director said we did a great job tonight. There were no major screw ups."
"Fantastic," John said.
I smiled. "I haven't seen much of you since school started. What have you been up?"
"Oh, the usual: school, football player practice, hanging out with these guys and gals, and homework."
"How's family life?"
"It's fine. My brothers drive me crazy. How about you? How is your family life?"
"Fine as well. My sisters are driving me crazy."
"Siblings do that," Randy said. "They drive you crazy."
"Yeah, they do," John said.
"I wouldn't know," Stacy said.
"Yeah, you just stay out of this conversation then," Randy said.
"Hey, be nice to your girlfriend," I said.
"Yeah, be nice to your girlfriend," John said.
"Shut up," Randy said.
The waitress came back with our drinks. By the time she was done passing the drinks out, everyone was ready to order their meals. Once everyone ordered, she went away again.
"How are things at school for you?" I asked.
"Fine. How about you?" John said.
"Same. All my classes are good so far."
"Same here. It's too bad we're not in any of the same classes."
"Yeah, that's really a shame," I replied. "I always enjoy having class with you."
"Me too. In fact, I'd give anything to have a few classes with you this year."
"Oh really?!" I smiled.
John nodded his head. Was he flirting me? I think he was.
"Okay, enough is enough," Randy said. "Trish, John likes you!"
"Shut up, dude!" John said.
"John likes Trish?!" Stacy said.
"Yep," Randy said.
"He has since freshman year," Dave added.
I looked at John. He blushed. I smiled and blushed at the same time.
(John's POV)
I couldn't believe it. I was going to kill Randy. He had blurted out my secret.
"Well, that works out well for you, John," Amy said.
"Amy, don't you dare!" Trish said.
Amy grinned from her spot. "Randy told you. It is only fair I get to tell John."
"Tell me what?" I asked, looking at Trish.
Trish bit her lip. "Okay, please, don't freak out on me. But I have a crush on you too."
"No way?!" Stacy squealed.
"That is so cute," Torrie said.
I smiled. I looked from my friends to Trish. Trish bit her lip still.
"How long have you liked me?" I asked.
Trish shrugged. "Since freshman year."
I nodded my head. "That's funny. I've had a crush on you since freshman year as well."
Trish smiled suddenly. "How come you haven't asked me out then?"
I nodded my head. "That's very bold."
"Time for being afraid is over."
"Okay, in that case, Trish. How would you like to go out with me?"
(Trish's POV)
I smiled. I couldn't believe it. I was finally being asked out on a date. No guy had ever asked me out before.
"I'd absolutely love too," I said.
John smiled. "Okay, how about we catch a movie tomorrow night?"
"Perfect. What movie should we go see?"
"I'll leave that one up to you."
"Thanks."
