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What's in store for our smitten Lieutenants?

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Also, For writing purposes it focuses a lot on Ethan's POV but i will squeeze Hannah in cause she is the main protagonist.

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Love at first Competition

Chapter 7: Videos and The Hospital

ETHAN

I woke up and my brother's face was literally a few inches from mine. I gave a startled yelp and he back up he was on his knees next to me. I gave him a questioning stare.

"So i saw you last night at The band room. Carrying Hannah, what was that about?" he asked casually.
"She was upset about something, I comforted her, she fell asleep. I carried her in. As simple as that" i explained, he nodded.

"Well get dressed, We are meeting Sean in the Band room to go over West River's and our shows from yesterday" Jacob said. I got up and pulled on sweat pants and a t-shirt. WE all walked over to the Band Room as a group. With me and Jacob at the lead.

We entered and Hannah beckoned me over to sit by her. I gladly walked over to her, and sat down.

"Okay" Sean said as he gestured to Heather to turn the lights off.

"Let's preview North Star first." Sean said, Turning the Smart board on with a remote. It flashed to a main page It had a list under one section:

Guard Performances of 2013

The Guards

*North Star: Phantom of the Opera*

*West River: A Dark Love*

*East High: Into the Sands of Time*

*Seaside High: Pirates of the Caribbean*

*Oak Wood High: Fallen Leaves*

*Valley High: The Old West*

Another list said:

Putting the Show together!: See how we put it together

North Star

West River

East High

Seaside High

Oak Wood High

Valley High

Sean clicked on North Star underneath "Guard Performances of 2013"

It showed us set our mat up, and get into position. We heard the Judges voice call out loud

"North Star High School Color Guard are you ready?" Sean sent the signal and our music started, We watched us perform then it got to the part where i slid on my knees to get my saber. I saw myself pause and leave a few beats late but got back into count. I saw Sean look at me questioningly. I shrugged. I blushed slightly

"You guys had a pretty good performance, But Ethan You where late at that one part. But your solos where really good. Good job Jacob and Ethan." Sean said.

"Okay Let's look at West River" Sean said, he clicked on their video. I watched their performances. I felt myself frown slightly at the part with Hannah and her partner, but shook it off.

"You guys did amazing as well. I really liked the Solos. Jen, Hannah they where really clean, graceful and sharp. Good Work. Let's watch the other guards" We scrolled through their videos. Sean gave positive and Negative comments on each one.

We hung out for a few hours. Hannah and I just practiced a little on Saber and rifle.

"So when do you want me to come to the hospital?" i asked her. She looked at me and gave me a sad smile
"Will 3 o'clock work I wanna give you a few hours after we all leave." She said, I nodded...

HANNAH

"I'l text you the name and address around 2:30" I informed Ethan, he nodded. We stopped and sat down.

"Ethan, Why did you walk over to me? When we met?" I asked, curious.
"Well... I saw you and you seemed nice and friendly and decided to say hey" Ethan answered, I nodded. WE just sat together for a little while, Just enjoying each other's company.

"Okay guys! See you at practice. North Star and West River are having a joined practice on Wednesday and Friday 5-9. See ya there!" Sean announced, we all nodded.

"We ARE having a joined practice!" I squealed, Ethan smiled widely. We walked outside together. I saw my mother pull up and another car. I saw Jacob walk to it.

"I'll see you at 3." Ethan said, I nodded
"Thanks for agreeing to go with me" I said. I hugged him around his neck, his arms slithering around my waist. We stood like that for a few minutes.

"Of course" Ethan whispered,
"And Thanks" I said pulling away slightly to look him in the eyes
"For what?" He asked,
"For comforting me last night" I whispered. He smiled at me softly.
"You're welcome. I'm glad i was there for you" He spoke softly. I pecked him on the cheek. He kissed my temple

"Bye" I whispered. I gave him another hug and walked to my car. I hoped in seeing my mom and cousin in it. My cousin Anna was a Flute player for her high school.

I felt my phone vibrate.

'Hey gurl! :D How was practice? and competition? I loved seeing you perform!' Anna texted me. She came to the exhibition match.
'It was pretty good! I had a lot of fun! ;D' I replied, I knew she was going to question me if she texted me when i was sitting next to her.

'So! Who was the hot guy you where with when you came outside! ;)' Anna teased, she looked at me. Anna was my height with blonde hair and brown eyes. We had the same pale skin and freckles, she was very pretty. She smiled at me teasingly and serious at the same time.

'A Boy i met,he's from a guard at a different school' i replied shortly.
'Girl! Give me the deats!' Anna demanded. I sighed and replied"\
'His name is Ethan. I met him on Friday. He is a Sophomore like us, and a Lieutenant like me' I started
';D Ooh! How did you meet?' Anna replied
'It was right before the Exhibition match. He introduced himself and we started hanging out'
'Tell me everything and I mean EVERYTHING when we get to your house. We could go swimming and talk about it' Anna texted
'Sounds like a plan :)'

I turned my phone off. We finally got home. Anna and i put on our swim suits. I slipped on my favorite cheetah print bikini. Anna put on a similar one except it was bright yellow. We invited Bella over and she in her swimsuit. We slathered ourselves in sunblock and jumped in the pool.

"So. Tell me everything!" Anna exclaimed in a fake-diva way. i laughed.
"Well. I met him on Friday, and we started hanging out..." I went into detail about that night and everything that happened. She squealed and "Aww'd" at some parts. I blushed when she did.

Bella squealed a long with her.

"You guys are so cute!" Anna and Bella squealed.
"Aren't they!" Anna cried.
"So he rocked you back and forth while you cried into his chest?" Anna asked, in a 'I-can't-believe-this-is-so-cute' voice.

"Yes, I loved being in his arms" I said blushing.
"Girl from what Bella and You have said, it sounds like you two are head-over heels for each other." Anna declared.

"Hey what time is it?" I asked,
"A half past two" Anna replied. We got out a dried ourselves off. I blow dried my hair (That was quick considering my hair was to my waist.). It had slight waves, but i liked it that way. I put on Jean short shorts and a a black slightly flowing black shirt on. I slipped on my favorite sneakers and walked downstairs.

"Okay girls, We'll be back. I'm dropping Hannah at the Hospital and I'm going to run some errands. We'll be back around 5 at least" My mom called. Bella and Anna are staying the night.

I texted the directions to Ethan he replied a few seconds later

'Okay I'm on my way... You okay? :-/' I smiled slightly at his text
'I'm fine. I''l probably get there ahead of you. So just ask the nurse for Jason Winston. I'll tell the Secretary ahead of time to let you up' I replied.
'Okay see ya a bit. :)' I turned my phone off.

"Okay sweetie," My mom said as we pulled up at the Hospital. "You okay?" She asked
"Yeah. My friend is coming to meet me here"
"Why don't you have him come over? Ask him and his parents to come over for a Barbecue tomorrow. You guys can all swim and hang out" my mom offered. I nodded happily
"Okay! I'll ask" I said. She smiled

"See you soon" My mom drove off. I walked inside. I told the secretary to let Ethan up and waled to the elevator and went up 5 floors to the "Critical Area" I found his door and walked in.

I saw my brother hooked up to some machines, keeping his heart going and i broke down again. I wiped away some tears and sat next to him. Taking his hand.

"Hey Jason. I miss you" I whispered to him
"I have a song for you. Cause you say you love my singing. I'll sing it in a few minutes" I said. I felt more tears come down. I took a few deep breathes and let them out.

"I met a guy, He's very nice. He's coming to meet you. When you wake up i'll introduce him properly. You'll like him." I got my IPhone out and set up the track for a song i learned for Jason.

ETHAN

My mother dropped me off at the Hospital finally. I walked inside.

"Hi. I'm Ethan West. I'm here to see Jason Winston" I told the Secretary. She nodded forming an "Oh" with her mouth. She gave me directions to Jason's room. I took the elevator up and found his room slightly. I saw Hannah.

"I dedicate this song to you Big Bro." She spoke. I heard music. Then she began singing

I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said "I'll never let you go"
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said "Don't leave me here alone"
But all that's dead and gone and past tonight.

Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

Don't you dare look out your window
Darling everything's on fire
{ From: .net }
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold on to this lullaby
Even when the music's gone
gone

Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

(INSTRUMENTAL)

Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

When she finished i entered the room silently. I hugged her from behind, my chin rested on her shoulder. I saw her crying.

"Hey it's okay" I whispered in her ear. She turned around and hugged me. I hugged her close. I saw her brother. I felt my heart break for the girl in my arms a little more. I rested my head on her's

"You sounded great" I commented,
"Thanks." She whispered.

"Oh my mom wants you and your family to come for a Barbecue tomorrow. We could swim and hangout. Bella and my cousin will be there" Hannah said. I was shocked.

"I'd love to attend let me ask my folks and brother." I kept one arm around her and pulle dmy IPhone out. I texted Jacob

'Hey Bro'
'Dude! Where are you?' Jacon asked,
'I'm at the hospital' I said, knowing he would be confused
'Why are you there?' I totally called it!
'Hannah's older brother is here.' I'm here for comfort and support' I answered.
'Ohh, I hope everything is okay. So what's up besides that?'
He asked

'Can you ask mom if we can all go to a Barbecue at Hannah's tomorrow? Hannah's mother wants us to come and meet us' I explained
'Oh! You get to meet the parents! Good luck!' Jacob texted i rolled my eyes
'Can you ask?' I texted getting to the point.

'Sure thing! I'll text you in a bit ;)' He responded. I nodded and turned my phone off.

"My brother is going to ask" I explained, Hannah nodded. I brought her back into a hug...

JACOB (O-M-A! It's so rare! But very brief, I apologize!)

I sent my last text and looked at mom.

"Hey Mom, Ethan wants to know if we can all got to Hannah's for a Barbecue?" I asked, knowing I'd have to explain somethings

"Who's Hannah?" My mom asked
"A girl he met on Friday, he's head over heels for her" I responded. Smirking at it. My mother grew a wide smile

"Is she nice!?" Mom was going to bombard Ethan with questions... Poor kid.
"Yes she is. Since they met they've been around each other A LOT" I said, chuckling softly.

"I think it sounds lovely! We can meet the girl and her parents! Tell him i said yes." My mother said, I nodded and snapped my phone back out.

'Hey Bro, Mom says yes. She's looking forward to meet Hannah' I sent the text.

HANNAH

Ethan and i had sat down. I was still crying slightly. He held my hand. I was grateful for him to be here. I heard his phone ring. He read it

"My mom said yes"HE said aloud, i smiled.

"What time do you want us over?" Ethan asked, I got my phone out
"Let me text my mom" I sent my mom a text

'I'd say about 12:30. Tell them the kids can swim and we'll make Burgers and hotdogs around 4 :)' I received the text seconds after i sent mine

"Um. 12:30. My mom says you and Jacob could swim and that we are grilling burgers and Hot dogs" I spoke to Ethan he nodded and texted his brother.

"Sounds like fun" Ethan said, i nodded. We just looked at each other. He took his phone out
"My brother said my mom is looking forward to it. " I nodded.

We sat together for a few minutes. My phone rang. I picked it up and answered

"Hey Sweetie. You ready to go? We want to get the house ready for our guests tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll be right out" The clock said 4 o'clock.

"Hey mom is on her way. She wants me to help get the house ready for you guys," I told Ethan. He nodded.
"Okay I'll call my mother" He took his phone out.

"Hey Mom, Can you come pick me up from the hospital. Hannah's mom is coming to pick her up so they can get ready for us." He spoke into his receiver.
"Okay love you bye" He hung up

"Okay my mom's on her way, Will you text me your address?" I nodded. I sent him the address.

"I'm looking forward to you guys coming over. My dad is awesome on the grill" I said,
"Can't wait!" Ethan said, excitedly.

"I'm really grateful you came." i said, he smiled and brought me close to him.
"I'm glad i came. If you ever need me or want to come here and want a friend. just call me" He whispered in my ear. i smiled and hugged him tighter. We pulled apart. My phone buzzed.

'Sweetie, I'm out front.' I walked down with Ethan.

"Well i'll see you at later" I said. I pecked him on the cheek and walked out of the lobby. he waved good bye.

I hopped into my mom's expedition.

"Hey Sweetie, How was it?" my mother asked
"Fine, It was easier with Ethan there" i said, i fingered my guitar-pick shaped necklace. It had my name on it.1) On the other side it said

"Life of a Band Geek" HE got it for me as a graduation for 8th grade. I had been in band for 5 years then. That was my first year of guard. I started Guard in 8th grade.

I treasured the necklace.

"He seems like a sweet boy" My mother commented I nodded. We drove off...

ETHAN

My mom showed up a few minutes after Hannah left. I hopped into Shot-gun and pulled the door closed.

"How as it sweetie?" My mother asked,
"Okay. She cried a little, totally understandable. But i'm glad i was there for her" i responded, My mother sighed and took a deep breathe

"So who is she? How do you know her? When did you meet?" My mom asked, i processed what she just asked.

"Her name is Hannah Winston. She goes to West River High and is Lieutenant for her Guard. I met her at the Exhibition Match" I answered
"Okay. Is she nice?"
"Very nice and caring... And sweet, pretty" I trailed off. My mom squealed, shocking me back to reality.

"I'm excited to meet her!" I nodded,
"You'll like her mom. I Know you will" i responded...

We arrived home. I took a nice warm shower and just let my thoughts run wild...

Well there you go! I hope you enjoyed!

1) Also the necklace in the story i based loosely on mine. I have a silver guitar-pick shaped necklace that i got in my brother's memory. He started my music so i did. It has his name on it

Please review nicely!

Will Ethan's parents like Hannah?
Will Hannah's parents like Ethan?
Will Anna and Bella be up to know good?

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PEACE! SPOTTY!