(3 days later, Friday)
I woke up to the sound of a large alarm which meant it was time to get up and get to school for my last training before the swim met.
To say I was nervous was understatement but I had no idea why I was nervous, my first was that it was because Melissa would be
there to watch me and my second guess would be if I didn't swim good then the team would lose.
I hope out of bed and started getting dressed into my swimming suit and putting lose clothes over top. Mr H had talked to my mum and
didn't really get much out of her but she was drinking less which was good but we avoided each other, I was either out running, at Spencer
or up in my room.
Spencer was still contemplating telling Aria how she really felt and she almost did it but chicken out at the lasted second.
Paige and I were actually getting along really well, I've been helping her build up her biceps and she been keeping me focus of winning
for the team on Friday.
Toby and I have been spending a bit of time together he actually got the rest of next week off, so him, Spencer and I can hang out together.
I packed my swimming bag with two towels, my cap, my goggles, my competition swim suit and my clothes to wear during the day.
Today was half day of school after lunch we had one class and then you could stay to watch the met or go home most kids were staying to see
if we would win; then Noel Kahn would throw these huge after parties win or lose he just like throwing parties. Melissa, Mr H, Mrs H, Hanna, Aria, Toby
and Spencer were coming to watch me swim, I hadn't heard if Jenna or Mona would be there or not.
Once everything was pack I grabbed my keys, phone, IPod and earphones; I then head downstairs and out the door. I jumped into my car that
was parked on the street did a U-turn and head towards school; I was listening to music trying to calm my nervous down.
When I arrived at school I parked my car in the school car parks, I noticed that Paige's and coaches car were both here. I quickly
walked into the swimming pool area to see Paige sitting on the bleacher; she smiled when she saw me.
I looked over at coaches office and the lights were on but I could tell if she was in there or not.
I walked over to Paige and said "Hey you ready for today?" Paige was swimming just before me so it depended on her on how big of a lead I got.
Paige replied "Yeah I am, are you though?"
I answered "I'm nervous but I think I'll get into the zone."
Paige asked "Nervous what do you have to be nervous about?"
I replied "Just the fact that if I don't swim well we lose."
Paige then said "You'll do fine, come on lets go get changed and practice our bit before the others get here." We walked to the change rooms together;
I took my jumper and sweatpants off before grabbing my cap and goggles. When I had everything I need,
I opened my locker and put my bags away in it and then closed it again.
I waited for Paige to be done and when she was we walked back out to the pool; I put my cap on and watched as Paige started lining up to dive.
I stretched out my muscles while I watched Paige swim as fast as she could to the other side of the pool, when I was all stretched out I hopped
onto the diving board and waited for Paige to get back.
When Paige was back enough I dived off like my life deepened on it which it might, I swam as fast as I could, sooner than I thought I was at the
other the end I flip around and head back. I swam as fast as I could back and I knew I was going really fast because I was soon down the other
end being pulled out by Paige.
Paige smiled and said "Easy up Fields we need you like that this afternoon."
I smiled and replied with "I wasn't going that fast."
I heard coach laughed and say "Paige is right Emily, go change and hit the weights you two; there's no need for you two too swim.
But Emily swims like that later and will be putting another trophy in the cabinet and you'll have another medal around your neck."
I smiled and replied "Thanks coach, I hope so to."
Paige then said "I really would like another medal."
Coach laughed and then shouted "It's about time you girls got here, change and two warm-up laps done in 10 minutes please."
Paige helped me stand up and we walked with the other girls into the locker room, I opened my locker up and grabbed a towel and the sweats
I was wearing when I got here. After getting changed Paige and I walked into the
weights room together, Paige walked over to the weights while I walked over to the treadmill and do a few minutes on it; just to warm my body up.
When my body was all warmed up I moved over to the pull up bar that was close to Paige so she could spot me just in case I fell off.
Well pulling myself up, I asked Paige "So is anyone special coming to see you swim tonight?"
Paige replied "Just my parents, what about you?"
I answered with "You could say I've got a cheer squad coming."
Paige asked "What do you mean?"
I replied with "Well I've got Hanna, Spencer and Aria coming. Toby said he would come, Spencer's sister Melissa and their parents are coming.
But I'm not sure if Mona or Jenna are coming, Jenna might because Toby is."
Paige asked "What about your mum?"
I answered "Got no idea, I don't think she know I'm swimming today, she been a bit occupied."
I then said "The main reason I'm nervous is because Melissa is going to be watching me swim for the first time"
Paige asked "Why would she make you nervous?"
I replied with "We recently started dating."
I jumped down from the bar and Paige said "You and Spencer's sister hey, how long for?"
I replied "Nearly two weeks and Yes Spencers actually pretty cool with it, but my mum doesn't know so you can't tell her."
Paige smiled and said "Secrets safe with me" I walked and picked up two 2.5kg weights and started using them.
I then asked "So is there anyone you fancy?"
Paige laughed and said "Nah, well only the pool. That's all I'm focus on and getting a scholarship out of this place."
I smiled and replied "Yeah I understand that but there's nothing wrong with having a life Paige."
Paige nodded and said "I know I just want swimming to be my only thing right now."
I nodded and answered "Yeah okay, do you want me to spot you on the bar and then you can spot me?"
Paige replied "Just thing, just don't do that thing you do because mum arm hurt after that."
I laughed and said "Okay I won't." We both put our weights down and Paige went to slide under the bar while I put the weights on it.
When she was ready we lift the bar together and Paige started to do 10 reps before stopping for a break and then starting another 10 reps.
Once Paige had done 20 reps, we trade places but I put weight onto the bar, I slide under the bar and start pushing out my first 10 reps.
After an hour of working out Paige and I were both tired we decided to go shower up and get ready for class since it started in 20 minutes.
After showering and getting dress, I waited for Paige and when she was done, we head to her locker.
When we got to her locker she did say "Rest up Fields the team needs you today."
I replied with "Right the team."
Paige laughed and said "See you later Fields."
I answered "See you McCullers." I walked away from Paige's locker and head to my locker. When I got to my locker I saw the girls were waiting for me,
I smiled and pick up the pace.
When I got there I opened my locker and said "Hey girls."
They all replied with "Hey Em."
Spencer then said "Em, Melissa thought you might be wanting this" Spencer pulled an apple from behind her back.
I smiled and replied "Hell yeah I do, I didn't get to have breakfast this morning."
Spencer smiled and said "As usual but you don't have to thank me I just brought you can thank Melissa."
I answered with "Your sister is a goddess and yeah I'll be thanking her later." I grabbed my Science, Social Studies and Gym books
before closing my locker.
Hanna then asked "Are you nervous for this afternoon?"
I replied "Yeah a bit but only because Melissa will be there" Spencer handed me the apple and we started walking towards science.
Spencer said "You'll do fine."
I smiled and replied "Yeah I know but if we lose everyone will pretty much hate me."
Hanna said "True but we'll still love you and you won't lose."
I laughed and answered "Thanks for the support Hanna."
When we got to the classroom, I said "You guys go get seats there's something I need to do" they all nodded their heads and went into the classroom.
I dialled the number I had memorized and wait for them to pick up,
they did with a "Hello Rosewood flower shop, you may we help you."
I replied with "Hey I was wondering if you could send some flowers to my girlfriend today?"
The lady then said "Sure thing, what would like to give her."
I asked "Do you have any yellow roses?"
The lady replied "Yes we do, how many would you like?"
I answered with "14 yellow roses please."
The lady then said "Would you like anything written on a card?"
I replied "Yes please, can it say 'Babe I love you and you're perfect to me' and can you sighed it from Em."
The lady answered "Sure thing that can be done, now where would you like them sent?" I gave the lady the address and after talking about
paying them and a goodbye and have a nice day we both hang up the phone.
