A Pink BracketBuster 2, Tommy's Revenge: Chapter 4
A/N: Alright the Final Four is set, and each of the four schools left have a character in the story backing them. See which four teams those are as the Rangers and friends give their reactions to Sweet 16/Elite 8 weekend. I hope you enjoy the chapter and please review.
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Couples: Tommy/Kim, Jason/Hayley, Zack/Trini, Rocky/Aisha, Billy/Kat, Adam/Tanya, Andros/Ashley, Zhane/Karone, Carlos/Cassie, Trent/Kira, Conner/OC, Ethan/OC, Justin/OC, TJ/OC
Favorite Schools and Picks: Tommy, Jason, Aisha, Rocky – UCLA (school/pick)
Billy, Kat, Justin, Ethan, Hayley – Stanford – (school/pick)
Zack, Trini, Adam, Tanya – USC – (school/pick)
Andros, Zhane – UNLV (school/pick)
Ashley, Karone – UNLV (school), Texas (pick)
TJ – Washington State (school/pick)
Kim – Florida (school), North Carolina (pick)
Conner – Long Beach State (school), Duke (pick)
Kira – Nevada (school), Tennessee (pick)
Trent – Nevada (school), Memphis (pick)
Carlos, Cassie – Oregon (school), Georgetown (pick)
Anton Mercer – Cornell (school), Louisville (pick)
Elsa – St. Mary's (school), Wisconsin (pick)
Crystal Miller (TJ's OC girlfriend) – Gonzaga (school/pick)
Lindsey Greer (Justin's OC girlfriend) – BYU (school), Pittsburgh (pick)
Chelsea Matthews (Conner's OC girlfriend) – San Diego (school), Xavier (pick)
Jen Jackson (Ethan's OC girlfriend) – Cal State Fullerton (school), Kansas (pick)
Thursday March 27, 2008
Mission Viejo, California – TJ and Crystal's residence and Reefside, California – Tommy and Kim's residence
As Washington State and North Carolina prepared for their Sweet 16 showdown in Charlotte, back in California there was a text messaging war, as TJ and Kim traded text messages over the match-up that featured TJ's alma matar in Washington State, which was his pick to win the tournament, and Kim's pick to win in North Carolina. Though Crystal was upstairs she had a feeling this was happening and joined Kim's side in the war, tired of TJ's bragging since Gonzaga had been eliminated.
Two hours later
North Carolina is going to the Elite 8 after the Tar Heels defeat the Washington State Cougars 68-47."
TJ let out a huge groan and turned off his phone, knowing Kim was going to attack him now (the two agreed to no messaging during the game.
Kim on the other hand knew TJ might turn his phone off, so she proceeded to her computer.
About half hour after the game ended TJ decided to turn on his phone, surprised to see no messages. Then he got onto his lap top and headed over to facebook, where Kim had gone to strike.
If need you would turn your phone off, so I decided to come here, like Tommy you need to learn not to pick against the team I pick in this thing. Now just say it with me TJ, U-N-C : ) ttyl.
TJ just groaned again as he closed the computer while back in Reefside Kim just laughed.
University of San Diego – women's soccer players' house
"The Xavier Musketeers hang on to defeat the West Virginia Mountaineers 79-75, Xavier moves to the Elite 8."
"Alright this is awesome; I can't believe Xavier is doing this good. I had my questions when I picked, but they have proven me wrong, granted it helped that Conner was buying them, and its always good to go against him," Chelsea laughed to herself as she went to get ready to go out with her teammates.
Phoenix, Arizona – US Airways Center
"Wow boys I don't know what was up with the Bruins tonight but they made that too close," Aisha said to Rocky, Tommy, and Jason as the three left the arena to head back to their hotel.
"I know what you mean Sha, but Western Kentucky proved they can play, I'm more upset with the fact that UCLA had the game won and let them back in," Tommy said.
"Don't worry baby, Xavier is next, and they haven't impressed me at it, it should be smooth sailing to San Antonio," Rocky said.
"Yeah we sure have been lucky the way the bracket has turned out," Jason said.
Reefside, California – Anton and Elsa's residence
"The Louisville Cardinals knock off the Tennessee Volunteers 79-60, as the North Carolina Tar Heels wait in the Elite 8."
As Anton Mercer sat in his car in front of his TV he just shook his head, satisfied in the performance Louisville gave. He knew the next game would be tough, but if Louisville won it they could win it all, and give him top spot in the pool.
Just as Anton turned the TV on he received a text message on his cell phone. He saw it was from Kim and smiled at what it said.
Louisville's run ends Saturday, hope you join me at Hayley's to see it : )
Anton just smiled and responded I'll be there
Reno, Nevada – Trent and Kira's apartment
"The Louisville Cardinals knock off the Tennessee Volunteers 79-60, as the North Carolina Tar Heels wait in the Elite 8."
"See Kira that's why I didn't pick Tennessee, and that's why you should have picked Memphis," Trent said as he kissed Kira and left the room.
All Kira could do in response is throw a pillow and Trent.
Long Beach State University – men's soccer player's house
"The Louisville Cardinals knock off the Tennessee Volunteers 79-60, as the North Carolina Tar Heels wait in the Elite 8."
"Damn it that's two of my final four gone," said Conner.
Friday March 28, 2008
Long Beach State University – men's soccer player's house
"The run for Davidson continues as they defeat Wisconsin 73-56 and advance to the Elite 8."
You got to be kidding me, the Elite 8 hasn't even started and I have lost three of my final four," said Conner.
Reefside, California – Anton and Elsa's residence
"The run for Davidson continues as they defeat Wisconsin 73-56 and advance to the Elite 8."
"Wow I knew Davidson was for real, but not that for real," said Elsa to Anton after the game ended.
"Honey there is always that one team each year that pulls off an amazing run and its Davidson this year, hopefully Louisville is the next one," Anton said "Will you be coming with me to Hayley's tomorrow," Anton asked.
"Sure thing dear, I'll back your pick now that mine is out, it would be great to see a team not picked by Tommy finally beat a Kim picked team," Elsa said with a smile.
Reefside, California – Hayley's Cyberspace Café
"Texas dominates Stanford for a twenty point victory 82-62 as the Longhorns move on to the Elite 8."
The question inside the café as Karone and Ashley celebrated another win for their pick Texas was, who in the café was more shocked, the Stanford crowd of Hayley, Kat, Justin, Ethan, and Billy, or Andros and Zhane, who came with their girlfriends to see the game, and surprised about how well their girlfriends pick was doing, especially after theirs lost in round two. Even Ethan's girlfriend Jen, who's pick Kansas was playing later, and Justin's girlfriend Lindsey, who pick in Pitt was already gone, were shocked my the results, as they expected more from their boyfriends team, as each picked Stanford to win the game.
"Wow is it that they are doing so good," Andros asked aloud to Zhane.
"I don't know, it may just be the team they picked, the rest of the bracket may be bad," Zhane responded.
"I don't know I heard them bragging about this is the best they have ever done," Andros said.
"I suggest we support them, the Rebs are out, and he don't have a good chance at winning this thing anymore," Zhane said.
"Your right buddy," Andros said as they went over to their girlfriends to tell them they were now pulling for Texas.
Two hours later
"The Jayhawks end Villanova's surprise run with a 92-74 victory over the Wildcats, and next for them is Cinderella Davidson."
"Congrats Jen, at least your pick was able to come through tonight. I'm putting my support behind Kansas now, so that at least one of us can win this thing," Ethan said as he kissed his girlfriend.
"Oh that's so sweet baby, thanks for doing that," Jen said as she returned the kiss.
Reno, Nevada – Trent and Kira's apartment
"Memphis is on to the Elite 8 to face Stanford after a 92-74 victory over Michigan State."
"See Kira that's why I picked Memphis and not Tennessee, Memphis is the best team from Tennessee," Trent said as he kissed Kira.
Again then only way Kira decided to respond was with the throwing of a pillow.
Saturday March 29, 2008
Reefside, California – Hayley's Cyberspace Café
"North Carolina to San Antonio and the Final Four after an 83-73 win over Louisville."
"Oh yeah UNC Final Four bound," Kim said as she celebrated her pick once again going to the Final Four.
Meanwhile Anton and Elsa just remained seated and watched Kim, remembering her celebrations from last year, these one weren't as good as those, for obvious reasons, but they were still fun to watch.
University of San Diego – women's soccer players' house
"The Bruins of UCLA are headed to their third straight Final Four with a 76-57 win over Xavier."
"Damn I really thought Xavier was going to pull it off," Chelsea said.
"Hey girl its ok, like you told us you did way better then you expected, and it could be worse you could have had Conner's bracket," Chelsea's teammate Kaitlin said.
"Yeah that's true," Chelsea laughed as the girls went to find the rest of their teammates.
Phoenix, Arizona – US Airways Center
"BACK TO THE FINAL FOUR AGAIN," Rocky screamed.
"Keep it down baby, your stomach is loud enough we don't need you screaming," Aisha said.
"He doesn't appear to be the only one," Jason said as he heard another UCLA fan scream.
"Come on baby just having some fun, I mean third straight Final Four," Rocky said.
"Hey guys they already got the Final Four shirts for sale," Tommy said as he ran up to his friends, bag in hand with said t-shirt as the other three followed him.
Sunday March 30, 2008
Inglewood, California – Zhane and Karone's residence
"Memphis is heading to the Final Four for the first time in over twenty years after an 85-67 win over Texas."
"Ah that sucks girls," Andros said as he and Zhane went to embrace their girlfriends.
"You two cursed Texas," Ashley and Karone said.
"WHAT," Andros and Zhane responded.
"You guys cursed Texas, you finally decided to side with us and then they lose, you cursed them," Karone said, laughing the entire time as she couldn't keep her and Ashley's plan from being revealed.
The boys just smiled at one another as the picked their girlfriends up and kissed them.
Reno, Nevada – Trent and Kira's apartment
"Memphis is heading to the Final Four for the first time in over twenty years after an 85-67 win over Texas."
"Wow I can see why you picked Memphis, that was an amazing performance in a hostile environment," Kira said.
"Yeah I know, also sorry about how I was acting during the Sweet 16 games, just trying to have some fun," Trent said.
"Its ok, things could be worse, we could be Conner, Texas was his last Final Four team still alive," Kira said.
Long Beach State University – men's soccer player's house
"Memphis is heading to the Final Four for the first time in over twenty years after an 85-67 win over Texas."
"DAMN IT" screamed Conner.
Reefside, California – James' residence
"Kansas holds off the Davidson upset bid to advance to their first Final Four since 03 with a 59-57 win over the Wildcats."
"Wow Ethan that was too close," Jen said.
"Hey its ok, survive and advance is the name of the game, and we knew Davison would not go down easily, bottom line is your pick is in the Final Four and you have a great shot of winning the pool, I know I'm rooting for you," Ethan said.
"You are too sweet," Jen said as she kissed Ethan. "I better get going, got to get back to Fullerton so I get some sleep before classes tomorrow."
"I love not having Monday classes," Ethan said with a smile.
Jen just gave Ethan a look, before turning it into a smile and kissing her boyfriend one more time.
A/N: Ok everyone that's chapter 4 I hope you enjoyed it. We are now down to the Final Four, all number 1 seeds, Memphis, North Carolina, UCLA, and Kansas. Your Final Four match-ups are Kim's pick North Carolina vs. Jen's pick Kansas, and Trent's pick Memphis vs. Tommy, Aisha, Jason, and Rocky's school/pick UCLA. For the final three games, the gang will be watching the Final Four games at Hayley's, and the title game at Ernie's. Again I hope you enjoyed and chapter 5 will be up next Wednesday.
