Make this go on Forever
"Rach?" he called out "What are you doing here all by yourself?"
"Hey Nate" she said and then turned her head and smiled "I'm just out here thinking"
He walked towards her and sat next to her "Oh yeah? What about?" he said and set his ball on the ground.
"Just some stuff….I don't really wanna talk about" She said somberly looking at the river.
Nathan looked at her "Rach, I don't think I've ever seen you like this. You know you can tell me anything."
"I think this is something I need to resolve on my own" Rachel replied still not looking at him. "I really have never felt this way before though and I wish I could tell you, I really do but I really rather not"
Nathan nodded "I understand. I'm always here for you thought if you ever change your mind. Always."
Rachel turned her head and looked him in the eyes "Thank You, Nate"
He smiled at her "Come here" he said pulling her into a hug "Cheer up" She smiled and she couldn't help but feel so safe in his arms. She hated herself for not realizing this before. He pulled away from the hug "Come on" he got up off the bench and then grabbed the ball
"Where?" she asked
"Come play one on one with me" he smiled at her
She slowly got off the table and shrugged "Nate…. I don't know. I'm not really in the mood and you know I'm horrible at basketball" she began to walk over to him taking her time.
"Rach, you're not that bad." He laughed and she gave him a "what ever" look "Okay maybe that's a lie. But it'll be fun. First one to 10 and I'll even give you 5 points"
"Fine" Rachel gave in "But don't laugh at me cause I know I'm about to make a fool out of myself" she said smiling and he smiled back.
They both were facing each other at the center of the court. Rachel had the ball she bounced it to him and he bounced it back to her. When she got it in her hands she said, "Go easy on me" and then she started dribbling to the right but Nathan stole the ball. "Hey!" Rachel exclaimed. He started dribbling away from her and she ran up to him and tried to steal the ball. He then took the ball into his right hand and extended it up high and she tried to reach for it. "Nate, I'm too short!"
He laughed, "Come on Rach. I know you can reach it if you try"
She kept jumping up to try and touch the ball with her finger tips but no luck for her. "Fine! I quit" she said and gave up
"No, come on Rach. Here" Nate said holding out the ball for her. She smiled and went for it but then he bounced it under her legs and went around her and then shot at the hoop and made it.
"Nate! You are so mean." She exclaimed laughing as she ran towards him and he laughed too. She playfully hit his arm. They continued to play there one on one game for another half hour. Nathan did go easy on her from there on out but couldn't help himself at times when he would play some little tricks on her. They didn't keep score; Nathan just wanted Rachel to forget about what ever was making her so upset and he was so happy that he could help in some sort of way.
Nathan made the final shot and then went over to Rachel and put his arm around her neck. "Good game, buddy"
"You too" she said panting and then she decided to lie down on the court looking up at the stars he then did the same.
"Thank You, Nate"
"For what?"
"Help me forget about everything for a while"
"I'm really glad I could help. You are one of my good friends and I'd hate to see you hurt ever."
"I don't think I've ever heard you talk that way" she laughed lightly.
"Shut up. I'm being honest" he laughed back.
"I know, I know, it's nice to hear you talk this way. It suits you"
"You think?" he asked
"I know" Rachel replied "what time is it? I feel like we've been here for so long"
Nathan looked at his watch. "It's almost midnight"
"You serious" she said "I need to head home." She said getting up and Nathan did the same.
"You think you can give me a ride, I walked here and I really don't feel like walking back"
"Of course, Nate. Come on" Rachel said.
They walked over to Rachel's car and got in. It was a silent car ride almost the whole way. Before reaching Nathan's house Rachel's cell phone, which was in the cup holder, began to vibrate. "Could you see who that is, Nate?" she asked and he nodded as he reached for the phone.
"John?" he said aloud in confusion. He wondered who John was since there was no John that he knew at THHS and he knew everyone Rachel knew.
Rachel furrowed her eye brows and thought wondered why he was calling so late. "Oh, just click ignore. It's not important."
"You sure" he said and she nodded and the clicked ignore and set it back in the cup holder. "So….who's John"
"Just this guy I met this weekend" she said pulling in front of Nathan's house.
"Potential boyfriend?" he asked before getting out
She lightly smiled "I don't know yet"
"Well, I hope everything works out for you. Call me if you need anything." He said sincerely and he leaned in for a hug and she leaned in to. When they began to pull away she gave him a kiss on his cheek. He looked at her a little confused. He wasn't expecting that.
"Don't think too much into that" she lied but smiled. "Just want to say thank you again" she finished saying and he nodded. He got out of the car and then waved at her and walked into his house. Rachel sat in her car for a brief moment not believing that her lips touched him even if it was just his cheek. Her thoughts were interrupted by her vibrating phone. She looked at the caller id and read the name John.
