chapter three

On Friday, the kids all gathered around the list posted on Coach Conway's door.

GOALIE: Derrick Harrington

FORWARD: Kristen Gregory

STRIKER:Massie Block

DEFENDER(S):Dempsey Solomon

MIDFIELDER:Josh Hotz

WINGER: Cam Fisher

There were other names on the list, but the group didn't really seem to notice.

"Me, Goalie? What a surprise" Derrick said sarcastically.

"Go Striker me!" Massie cheered, doing a little happy dance.

"When are practices?" Kristen asked, tapping her foot.

"Ummmmm Tuesdays and Thursdays I think." Dempsey said.

"Hello kids" Coach Conway said, opening the door.

"Hey Coach" They all chorused back.

"I have your jerseys if you like" He said, pointing to his office.

The kids all scrambled and grabbed their blue and gold jerseys. Cam lifted his up, and looked at the name.

"I'M GONNA KILL YOU MASSIE"

Massie grabbed her stuff and bolted through the door, laughing hysterically. But she was not able to outrun Cam.

"really Massie, really?'' he said, shoving the lover boy jersey in Massie's face.

"hey, you're lucky I didn't make it say Cammy or something." She said.

"I guess you're right" he said.

"Come on, let's go home" Massie said pulling his arm.

"Wait a second, Derrick is coming home with us. He's sleeping over." Cam said, wiggling out of Massie's grasp.

"Okay"

Surely within the next five minutes, Derrick came bounding to where they were standing.

"Hey Lover Boy" Derrick snickered.

"Shut Up" Cam said, shoving Derrick

"Whoa, Peace and love man" Massie said, pulling her headband down like a hippie.

"You're such a weirdo Massie" Cam said smiling.

"That's what I'm here for."

They walked together, and reached Cam and Massie's houses around five o'clock.

"Bye Guys" Massie said waving.

"You wanna hang with us Mass?" Cam asked.

"No thanks, I might hang out with Claire" Massie said.

"Okay, see you"

"Bye Block" Derrick called

"I'm only a house away, If you need me"

As soon as Massie got home, she texted Claire.

Claire: Hey Mass, you still want to hang out today?

"Hey Landon, Can Claire sleep over?" Massie asked her brother.

"I don't care"

Massie: Of Course! But do you want to sleep over at my house?

Claire: Sure, I'll be over in ten minutes.

"Claire is coming over in ten minutes, be presentable Landy" Massie called up the stairs.

"whatever you say Mass"

Approximately ten minutes later, Claire walked up Massie's steps and rang the doorbell.

"Hi" Claire said.

"Come in" Massie said, motioning into the house. Massie took Claire's stuff to her room and sat on the bed.

"What should we do first?" Claire asked, stretching.

"We could video chat Derrick and Cam"

"Aren't they right next door?" Claire questioned.

"Or we could just go see them in person. They already invited us to hang out with them"

"Okay"

"Here let me text Cam"

Massie: Me and Claire are coming over.

"We're off' They shouted together.

Massie and Claire skipped over to Cam's house, and knocked on the door.

When the door opened, they were greeted by Derrick's big brown eyes.

"what's up Damsels?" He asked opening he door.

"Nothing much, and you?" Massie asked.

"Me and lover boy were just making dinner" He said, leading them into the kitchen.

"You can cook?" Claire asked, greatly surprised.

"Duh. We're experts at making pizza" He said

"Hi Claire Bear" Cam said, waving from where he was kneading dough

"Cam, you have flour all over your face" Claire said, wiping his face, and giving him a small kiss

"I'm sorry, I am a messy pizza dough-maker person" He said.

"You guys wanna help?'' Derrick questioned.

"Sure"

"Grab an Apron"

They got to work shredding cheese, slicing vegetables, placing pepperoni, and before they knew it, the pizza was in the oven.

"We so rock, we could be on like top chef or something" Cam gushed, wiping he counter with a sponge.

"Yeah Cam, four sixteen year old's are going to get on top chef for making a pizza"

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"Dinner time" Claire said, in a singsong voice

They took the pizza out of the oven, and ate outside on Cam's patio.

"This is actually really good" Massie exclaimed, after taking her first bite.

"Top Chef" Cam muttered, but no one paid attention to him.

The sun began to set, just around the time they finished the pizza. They cleaned up, and sat outside under the stars.

"The sky looks really pretty" Claire said, looking up. The rest of the gang looked up and agreed

"Everyone make a wish on a star" Massie instructed, clasping her hands together.

Dear Star, Ummmmmmmm I really don't know what I want. wait, why am I doing this if I don't have a wish? oh well. Bye Star.

Massie sighed. She did have a wish, but she wasn't going to tell anyone. Not even a star.

"What are all you guys doing tomorrow?" Derrick asked, breaking the silence.

"Baby-sitting" Claire said, frowning.

"Dropping my parents off at the airport." Massie said.

"Uh, sleeping?"

"I think Cam will have the best day" Derrick grinned.

They talked and talked. About school, family, hobbies, and everything else they could think of. After the second awkward silence, Massie checked her phone.

"Hey guys, it's midnight, Claire and I better get going." She said, picking herself up.

"Just five more minutes Mass" Claire whined, clutching Cam's arm tightly.

"You can stay Claire, but I'll go." Massie said. She gave them a quick hug, and started to leave.

"I'll walk you home block" Derrick stated.

"I think I can manage getting from one house to the other Harrington" Massie said, brushing past him.

"Hey, I'm just giving the lovebirds a little time alone" He said.

"Fine"

They walked in silence. The only sound was Massie shivering.

"Here Block, take my coat" Derrick said, taking off his jacket.

"Derrick, you're wearing less clothes than I am, keep it" Massie said, pushing it away.

"Remember in seventh grade when I wore shorts all through winter? I don't get cold anymore"

Massie laughed at the memory, and took Derrick's jacket. They continued to talk, but they were at Massie's doorstep before they knew it.

"Thanks Derrick: Massie smiled.

"Anytime Block"

Derrick began to walk away, but was stopped by Massie.

"Wait, you forgot your jacket" She yelled.

"Keep It Mass"

Massie stood dumbfounded." Why would he just give me his coat?" She thought aloud.

After the shock passed, Massie let herself in and texted Claire.

Massie: When R U coming home?

Claire replied almost seconds later.

Claire: Right Now, Sorry. Cam didn't want me to go :(

Massie: Whatevs, the front door is open.

Massie listened, and heard the pounding of pavement, and the door creaking open.

"Honey, I'm home!" Claire joked.

"Hey Claire what's happening?" Massie smiled.

"Nothing much"

They went up to Massie's room and sat on her bed.

"You and Cam are soooooo cute together" Massie raved, making Claire red in the face.

"Wait. Why are you wearing Derrick's jacket?" Claire asked suddenly, making Massie realize she was till wearing it.

"Oh, I got cold, so he offered it to me" Massie said nonchalantly.

"Ooooohhh I think Derrick has a crush on Massie" Claire teased.

"No he doesn't. I got cold so he game me a jacket. That doesn't mean anything" Massie shot a Claire.

"Let me ask Cam" Claire said, firing off a text.

Claire: Cam, what does it mean if a guy gives a girl his coat?

Cam: It means he likes her.

"A-Ha" Claire said smugly.

Massie just waved it away, and continued to talk to Claire. But inside Massie couldn't help thinking

"Does he?"

A/N: Thank you everyone for the AMAZING reviews! They make me uber happy! Do you like my story so far? I sure hope you do. I love Massington, and I was just rereading some of the books. I think I'm gonna try to make Derrick more like the guy in the books when they bring up him liking Massie, cause he's super sensitive about that :D

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