A/N: YEAH! CH.14 is now up. Sorry it took so long and I hope I included all the fan made characters who will end up dating someone. Which brings me to say that Warrick and H are taken. I hope you enjoy. The next instalment.

Chapter Fourteen - The Game

Tony pulled into the school parking lot. It was an hour until the game. He got out followed by Greg, Taylor and Ryan. "Thanks for the ride Tony. First game of the season and my mom says I have to find a ride if I want to go," said Greg.

"You don't have to gripe Greg. We're here aren't we," said Taylor.

"I guess you're right," replied Greg.

"Hey guys I'm going to go inside and listen to the coach make his before the game speech so I'll catch you after the game. Save a seat for Sara will you Greg," said Tony before leaving for the locker rooms

Greg, Taylor, and Ryan however remained outside. A van pulled shortly after words and seven people piled out. "God Lianna couldn't you drive any faster. I'm already five minutes late."

"I'm not the one who took forever to get ready Nina," replied Lianna.

Nina rolled her eyes and turned to two boys. "And you two stay away from me and my friends."

She rushed into the gym followed by a third boy. The other two boys stopped when they reached Greg Taylor and Ryan. Lianna and two other girls also joined them.

"We're going in to get seats," said one of the girls.

"Okay Adrianne, you don't need to save us a seat we're going to sit with our friends," said one of the boys.

"Alright," said Adrianne and followed her sisters who were already making their way to the gym. She showed her ASB card to the teacher selling tickets and walked into the gym. She quickly glanced around before she spotted Horatio, Alexx, and Maxine Valera and went to join them.

Greg sighed as it started to sprinkle rain. "I'm going in," he said.

"Okay, I'll join you guys in a minute.. Um I just want to a talk to Ryan for a moment. Save us some seats please," said Taylor.

"Sure," said Greg as he and the two boys followed him in.

Ryan and Taylor stood their a moment in silence before she broke it. "Ryan I just wanted to say I'm sorry."

"For what you didn't do anything."

"If it hadn't been for me then you wouldn't have gotten hurt by Eric."

"That wasn't your fault Taylor. It was my decision to intervene and Eric's to pick a fight. Don't blame yourself okay."

Taylor gave him a smile that stared out as weak but grew into a smile that could be contagious. "You know you're the first person to stand up for besides Greg or Tony. No one at my old school would ever think about doing that."

"Well, then that's their problem isn't it because anyone who wouldn't stand up for you is down right stupid not to do so," replied Ryan.

"Thanks Ryan. Now how about we go watch that game," said Taylor.

They took each others hands and walked toward the gym.

"Okay team. Tonight we play the Tigers-"

"What their the toughest team in the district. How are we gonna beat them with Eric off the team," said Tim interrupting the coach.

"Quiet all of you!" yelled the coach. "Now I talked to the principle. Originally Tony was going to have to sit this one out, but we seriously need to kick some Tiger butt. Principle Robbins and I have come to the agreement that you will play this game Tony as long as you sit the next one out."

"What about Eric?" asked Sam.

"Eric was kicked off the team. I can't do anything for him. Now remember play to your heart content, but work together.

The game was about to start. Greg, Ryan, Taylor, Samantha, Bobby, Warrick, Aaron, Lindsey, and the two boys from earlier were all seated together.

"Samantha," called a girl with brown hair.

"Angelica, Hey. Where's Archie?"

"Oh he's doing announcements with Mr. O and Dan. Do mind if I sit with you?"

"No off course not. Here. Greg scoot over a little," said Samantha.

Everyone scooted down to make room for Angelica.

In another section of the bleachers sat Horatio, Alexx, Adrianne, Maxine, and Sara. Who had told Greg she was going to sit with Horatio and the others.

On the sidelines of the gym floor stood Alessandra waiting for the game to start so she could take pictures of the players in action.

"WELCOME to the first game of the basketball season everyone," came the voice of Mr. O. "Let's welcome back are Finn High Swordfish."

There was cheers and applause from the majority of the crowd their as the team came out on to the court.

"And the opposing team we'll be playing tonight are the Evergreen Tigers."

There were cheers for them as well but quiet a bit fewer.

"First players for Evergreen High tonight are. Derek Hanson, Hannibal Parker, Larry Kittlson, Freddie Thompson, and Gerald Greenlie. Our first players for Finn High tonight are. TIMMMMM SPPEEEDLE, DANNNYYY MESSSSSERRR, PETTERRR ELLIOTTT, and these two are playing for their last year lets welcome our seniors Tony Vartann and Sam Vega," said Mr. O.

There was a loud amount of cheers from the students and parents of Finn High. As the first five players went through the spirit tunnel the cheerleaders had created. And so the game began.

They were ten minutes in and the Tigers were already up eight to zip. Tim had the ball in his hands. He looked to his teammates. Tony was the only one open, but instead of passing it to Tony he ducked away from the Tiger player and attempted a shot and missed. Landing into the hands of the other Tiger player. The Tigers quickly made another score. Tony was on is way back down the court dribbling the ball. He made a pass to Danny who caught the ball and quickly turned around in his spot and made the first score for the Swordfish. Lindsey jumped out of her seat. "WOOOHOOOO DANNY! Great job!" she shouted and quickly sat down again.

"Lindsey since when did you become Danny's number one fan?" asked Greg.

"I don't know, since we danced together at the Halloween dance."

"You danced with Danny," said Greg.

"Is there a problem with that?" asked Lindsey.

"No not all. It was just a surprise," replied Greg and turned his attention else where. It landed on his cousin who was reading a book once again. "Taylor how can you read in this commotion?"

There was no answer so he tried again. "Tay."

"Hmmm," she replied without looking up form her book.

"How can you read with all this noise?"

"I guess it's a natural thing I can do. I don't get easily distracted by noise."

Coach Perlman was getting tired of this three of the five players on the court were not playing like a team and he was getting fed up with them. He called a time out and the players all came together. "What the hell is going on out there? Your not working as a team. If you don't get your act together soon I'll make you sit out for the rest of the game to think about your actions. The Tigers are up twelve to two. Nick your going in for Sam. Now get out there."

The team members went out to continue playing. Tony looked up at the clock and noticed the first half was almost over. He turned his attention to Nick who was dribbling the ball down the court. A Tiger stepped in front of Tony and started talking over his shoulder. "I see no one passes the ball to you. What kinda team is that. I hear by district rumor you're the best player on the team. What you do?"

Tony ignored the kid and saw Nick look in his direction. He pointed to his right. Nick gave a slight nodded before he faked a pass to Tim. Tony made a dash to the right as the ball left Nicks hands. He was shoved to the ground by the tiger kid before he caught the ball and the Tiger kid picked it up instead before a whistle was called for foul.

"Ooohh and Vartann takes a hard hit to the floor no thanks to Hannibal Parker of the Tigers," came Dan Coopers voice over the mic.

"Mr. Cooper," Mr. O said sternly

The referee asked if Tony was alright before he took the free shots Tony nodded his head and said he'd be alright. The ref signaled that Tony would get a two for three. Everyone watched in silence for a moment except for the few Tigers fans. Tony made the first and second shot with ease and the game went back into regular mode.

Shortly though the half time buzzer rang out and the teams went to the locker rooms and the fans left the stands to get snacks. Warrick stood up "Hey do guys want me to get you anything?" he asked.

"Yeah Nerds," said Greg.

"Very funny G," replied Warrick.

"Hey the more you eat the smarter you get," joked Greg.

Warrick shook his head and rolled his eyes before walking down the stairs and out to the student store. Standing in line was the grueling part. The line was long and it would only be a few minutes before the game started back. "Warrick is that you?" came a female voice.

Warrick turned around to see a girl with dark blond hair walk up behind him. "Emma..a hi. How's it going with?"

Emma smiled at Warrick. "Fine and you?"

"Great.. A I was just standing in line to pick up a box of nerds for Greg and a soft pretzel for myself."

"I can see that. The lines moving by the way."

"Oh sorry."

"No it's alright by me. It's the people behind us that might mind," said Emma and smiled.

Warrick smiled and turned back around to finally make his order.

Alyssa made her way back up the steps of the bleachers. She had arrived slightly late for the first half but was glad she hadn't missed much more so that she hadn't missed Don play. That was if he was even going to play for this game. She took a seat with Horatio and the others. Alyssa couldn't help think that this must be the worst first game the Sword fish had, had in a long time.

The second half had gone just as bad or if even possible worse. The Swordfish lost seven to twenty-eight. Sara stood outside the school with Ryan, Greg, and Taylor waiting for Tony to get out. Most of the school had already left. Tony exited the building looking tired and worn out. "Hey Tony, you okay?" asked Sara.

"Yeah, I'm fine just sore and tired and the coach gave us a nice talking to for not palying as a team and I don't blame him either."

Everyone got into Tony's car. "Ryan you spending the night at Greg's or am I taking you home?" asked Tony.

"Taking me home," said Ryan.

Ryan opened the front door to his house knowing everyone would still be up this Friday night. "Ryan yeah your back!" yelled Bryce.

Bryce lunged at Ryan bringing Ryan to the floor. "Pig pile!" yelled Caitlyn and jumped on top of Bryce who was already on top of Ryan.

"MOM! Get them off me," yelled Ryan through the house. "Get off you two. I don't want to play pig pile not now, not ever."

"We don't want to get off," yelled Bryce in Ryan's ear.

"That's my ear Bryce," said Ryan.

"I know," laughed Bryce.

Ryan groaned with annoyance. "Mom please tell them to get off."

"Ryan they just want to play," said his mother entering the entry for the first time.

"They can play with themselves. I'm tired . I want to go to sleep."

"Well Ryan I told them that you would play with them when you got back," she replied and walked back to the living room.

"What! Why'd you say that. You can't make decisions for me it's like lying to them," said Ryan and then turned his attention back to his brother and sister. He wormed his way out form underneath them as he spoke. "Look guys. I'm really tired right now and I want to go to sleep, so MAYBE I'll play with you another time."

"No we want to play now," said Caitlyn as she and Bryce made contact with the floor.

Ryan made a run for the stairs making his way to his room. He slammed his door shut and leaned against it as he felt them twist the knob and try to push the door open. He stretched his foot as far as it would go and pulled his chair over putting in under the knob. He went and laid down on his bed and listened to his brother and sister whine for twenty-minutes before it stopped. He finally fell asleep wondering on how he should ask Taylor out or if he should even do so.

A/N: There it was. CH. 14. please send reviews the next cahpter will probaly skip down to Thanksgiving week.Thanks StoryDreamer