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Chapter 7

When I stepped outside and looked at the members of the team tackle each other to the ground, all hopes of being able to help faded. The grunted and the noise that their shoulder pads made caused me to shiver. Slowly I made my way across the track towards where Kevin stood, overseeing the rest of the team. I grabbed this side of his shirt, shaking from the fear of being so close to such intense action.

He peered down at me and pushed my hand away. I jumped at the sudden sign of rejection and looked up at him. He leaned over slowly and whispered in my ear, "you can't be so clingy when the guys are around. I still have a reputation to up hold."

I nodded slowly, my eyes never leaving the men on the field. "I-I've just never been so close to s-such powerful action."

I cringed as Jordan rammed into a member, flinging him backwards onto the ground. Jordan laughed and looked over at me, glaring almost. Kevin ignored him and turned his back to the field. He looked at me and I up at him. I couldn't stop the fear from taking over my body as it made me shake.

Kevin tapped my shoulder and pointed to the bleachers. My feet gladly moved me quickly across the red track and through the gate to the bleachers. Kevin followed and made his way up to join me. He leaned back and wrapped his arm around the back of my seat, causing my heart to accelerate.

"So what do you need help to understand," he asked, his eyes never leaving the field. He jumped to his feet and cupped his hands over his mouth, "come on Felix use your fucking head! If you move like that how can you protect your QB?"

The man gave him and thumbs up and went back to the lineup they had on the field. Kevin plopped down and mumbled under his breath before looking at me. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. Now that I knew his true intension for keeping me around, how could I stay calm? My cheeks heated and I had to look away towards the football field once more.

He smiled and rested his elbow on the back of the bleacher, resting his head in his hand. He looked back towards the field, "sometimes you just gotta yell at them to make them understand."

I tapped his knee, "you can do the yelling. I will stay safe that way."

He laughed, "Double Dweeb you sure are strange." He looked at me and smiled, "but that's alright. I like it."

My cheeks heated once more and I was forced to look at the field. I watched as they raced up and down the field, throwing the ball and tackling each other to the ground. I couldn't imagine playing such a dangerous game. My eyes caught a glimpse of Jordan and he knocked Felix to the side and caught the ball. He slid, turned, and raced down the field the way that the ball had come from.

"Backward," I thought. "Oh wait, I read about what that was called." I paused for a moment to think, my hand pressed against my forehead.

"What's that called Double D," Kevin asked from beside me.

I looked at him, "I'm thinking. And interception right? A pass that is intercepted, especially a forward pass."

Kevin laughed, "you don't need to memorize a definition. But yes, when someone from the opposing team catches the ball. Ok so what is it when someone from my team drops the ball and someone from the opposing team can collect it?"

"A fumble," I heisted as I tried to remember the page with the football definitions. "Right?"

Kevin nodded, "good. So then what are you having problems with?" his eyes were scanning the field as the team lined up for another go.

"The penalties," I mentioned. "I mean I understand what they are but someone them are tricky and I don't know how to catch them."

Kevin laughed, "well you don't have to worry about those. I will keep an eye out for those and the refs will take care of them while in the game. I was hoping that you would help find gaps in the line. But at the moment I think they look good."

I played with my thumbs in my lap, "why aren't you out there?"

His eyes never met mine, "because I couldn't be with you if I was over there now could I?"

Butterflies gathered in my stomach and my cheeks brightened to my ears. Maybe Kevin was telling to truth? He acted so calm around me though. Would he be able to act this calm if he was playing a trick on me? My eyes moved slowly towards Kevin, gliding over his face. He was handsome. Much more handsome than I with well defined facial features. My eyes skated down his neck to his arms. Even his arms were sculpted to perfection; well defined muscles teasing me.

Kevin bounced to his feet and I jumped, bringing my arms up to my chest, fists clenched, trying to protect myself. When I opened my eyes I saw Kevin glaring towards the field. When I turned I saw a pile of bodies with Jordan standing beside it, looking in our direction. Kevin's fists clenched and he ground his teeth. What had just happened.

Kevin took a deep breath, "get your mother fucking ass off my field now Jordan!"

My eyes grew wide as I looked towards the field once more. Jordan pulled his helmet off and seemed to be smirking as he made his way off the field. Had he just done something really bad? On purpose maybe? When I looked up at Kevin his expression had not changed. Pure rage over took his face as he watched Jordan make his way towards the locker rooms.

"Don't move Edd," Kevin growled as he made his way past me and down the bleachers.

I could only watch as Kevin made his way across the track and towards the people standing around someone on the ground. My heart raced and I got to my feet, trying to get a better look at the situation. Before I could make my way down the stairs I was stopped by an "ehem".

I looked to the bottom of the stairs and a little to the right to see Nazz with her science book in her arms. She had a smiled on her face and motioned for me to come down the stairs with her hand. As I made my way down the stairs to stand beside her a smile crossed my face. It had been a while since I had talked to Nazz. I wondered why she wanted me so suddenly.

"Greetings Nazz," I felt more relaxed, "how may I help you?"

"Hey Double D," her voice was like silk and I couldn't help the goofy smile that spread across my face. "I was wondering if you had time to help me study for the science test we have on Friday. If I don't pass I won't be able to go to the homecoming dance."

I nodded, "of course. I would love to help. I just have to tell Kevin that I'm leaving for a little while."

Her smile shrank as she nodded and watched me leave. I made my way across the track just in time to see a group of guys picking up the man that had been laying on the ground. I picked up the pace and tried my best to get to Kevin sooner rather than later. He wasn't paying attention to when I got closer to him. His hand was over his mouth and he looked like he was in shock from what just happened.

"Um K-kevin," I tried my best not to be too loud and upset him even more than he already was.

"What," he hollered as he turned towards me. I jumped and cringed at the noise. He rubbed his eyes, "I'm sorry Double D." He exhaled slowly, "what's up?"

"I-is everyting ok?"

He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck, "I really hope so. Do you need something?" His eyes darted across the track towards Nazz and I could see the distaste that crossed his face.

"N-nazz asked me to help her studying for the Science test. I-is it ok for me to go?" Permission! I was asking for permission to help a friend? What was Kevin doing to me?

He nodded, "yeah. Where will you be? I'll come join you after I take a shower. I could use some help with it too."

I smiled a bit, "probably in the library. I will wait for you then."

He nodded, "alright. Be careful, have fun." He turned back to the guys that still remained on the field. "Alright boys hit the showers. We won't do anything else for today. Let's go take care of Ricky."

"Yes," they exclaimed and made their way towards the locker room.

I made my way back across the track towards Nazz and smiled, "shall we head to the library?"

She nodded, "sound cool dude."