Let me start out by saying that I'm really sorry for the long wait. But to the persistent Guest asking about updating and posting more Jemma, I appreciate it, but understand that this is not a Jemma fic: it's a friendship fic filled with family, hardships, and couples such as Jemma and Dia. Also, I am currently in school, so I cannot update as much as I want to, and when I do, it will be when I have time, so my chapters aren't trashy. So please, be patient, as I am the one writing it, not you.
Now, here's the next chapter!
Chapter 7 - Mia's POV
It's been three days, and all I can think about is the off-limits coach. All I found out about him is that he's three years older than me, he's 5'11, and he's an all-league champion. Plus the fact that he's incredibly cute.
Ugh. Can you say, perfection?
I finally decided to make my move, despite my bunkmates' warnings. We were currently doing laps around the beach, with him leading the pack. A few laps in, I picked up my pace so I was running right next to him.
"Hi." I greeted, a little out of breath.
"Hi," he replied.
"I'm Mia."
"Daniel."
"I know," I said with a smirk. "So, I heard you play at Georgetown. That true?"
"Yep," he said, still looking forward.
"Well, what you heard about me?"
"Your high school won nationals, two years in a row."
"MVP; I play forward," I told him, bragging.
He chuckled lightly. "So I've noticed." He finally glanced at me, smiling, even though it only lasted for a second.
"I'm 17." Okay, so I lied, but do you really think he'd go for 16 a year old?
He shot me another glance but didn't say anything.
"C'mon, I'll race you." I challenged, and we were speeding up, trying to be the other one. There were several times our elbows touched, and it made quite happy.
Soon, we reached a secluded area on the beach and decided to rest. I basically collapsed on the sand while he settled on a rock.
"I think that was 5 miles."
"Cool," I said, still breathing heavily. "Don't you just love to run?"
"Yeah; it's the best high there is."
"Exactly!" I exclaimed, agreeing. "It's like you're in this place where nothing bad could ever happen. Like, if you just push a bit further, keep moving..."
"Nothing can touch you." he finished. It felt like poetry like he actually understood me. I couldn't help but smile at him.
"The endorphins are a bit helpful too," he added, smiling back. I let out a low giggle.
"Do you come here often?" I asked.
"Yeah, sometimes it helps clear my head."
"What kind of stuff could be floating around in your attractive little head?"
He laughed at that. "Way too much," he said shooting me a smile. I returned it.
After a few seconds, his disappeared. "We gotta get back to the group: I'm not supposed to be alone with a camper."
"You sure they'll notice that we're gone?" I asked, challenging.
"They'll notice," he said, without a hint of sarcasm.
He then got up and walked towards me, where I was still laying on the sand. I felt my heart rate pick up. "What are you doing?" I asked, half nervous and half-excited.
"Helping you up," he stated, extending one of his hands. I felt my chest deflate; that's not what I hoped would happen. Nevertheless, I took it and stood up.
We looked at each other for a moment before he broke eye contact and started running back to the group.
As soon as he was far away enough to not hear me, I let out a big sigh, flapping my lips. This did not go as planned.
But, I was happy I got this time to actually talk to him, and learn more about him. That was a step in the right direction, and I felt myself become anxious about what came next.
Aww, #Dia is adorable! If anyone has seen the movie, you know Bridget's relationship with Eric is anything but smooth, so stay tuned!
P.S to the other guests leaving reviews, thank you, but please put in a name. There are (I think) four of you and I can't address you all as "Guest." Also, I appreciate your enthusiasm for me to update, but I'd love if you gave me actual feedback on the chapters, telling me if you liked them.
As for the sequel request, I've thought about it, but I'm still debating whether or not I should do it. Time is definitely not on my side as of rn. :\
Lostbutnotyetfound13: Thank you so much; it means a lot! :)
Oreo234: This was definitely one of my favorite chapters to write, so ty!
slytherinprincess2002: Jax is such a sweetheart in this story, kind of AU for how he was in the second season of EWW. Glad you enjoyed it! :D
