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Gym

Jayme dropped her bag on the bleachers and picked up the basketball left on the ground. Going to the center line, she lifted her arm and executed a flawless shot that sent the ball to the hoop. Hearing a swish as it dropped through the basket. She smiled.

Clapping caused her to turn in shock.

Sebastian.

She froze, her eyes taking in his raw achingly desirable beauty.

Green eyes that gleamed like malachite.

Brown hair that fell rakishly over his forehead. He stood over six feet with a lean build and he was holding a basketball. Clad in blue track pants and a navy muscle tank that showcased his strong arms.

Jayme felt her heart start to race, her pulse flew like she was running a marathon. A hand fluttered to her chest. She'd never had this reaction before, it was chaotic.

"You want to shoot some hoops?" Sebastian held up his basketball.

"I can't, I have to go, maybe later." Jayme stammered. Grabbing her bag, she ran out of the gym, like Cujo was on her heels.

Shaking his head, Sebastian went to the center line. A soft scent of lavender drifted in the air, closing his eyes. Sebastian inhaled, his pulse began to race. No, I can't. She's a student. Opening his eyes, he waged an internal battle, conquering his desires for now.

"Who was the girl?" a raspy voice called out.

Sebastian turned to see Whitey. "New girl, Jayme Miller, she's interested in basketball and she has the talent."

"A girl, now that's something new. All they're ever interested in is cheerleading. Looks like there could be a change in the wind." Whitey looked to the gym door, where all the guys were arriving for their practice.

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Jayme tossed her bag on the couch in the living room. "How could I be so stupid, stuttering like an idiot?" Cursing herself, she walked outside.

Shielding her eyes against the bright sunlight. She decided to go for a run. Going back inside, she ran up the stairs to her room to get changed.

As she jogged out the door, the sun was setting on the horizon of the ocean. She stood still watching the beauty as it sank into the water, burning like the incandescent flame of a candle that never went out.

Tightening her ponytail, she started to jog down the beach. Towards the dying light. Running along the beach reminded her of her mother. Mom I miss you. Closing her eyes in memory for a second, she opened them to see the shadows lengthening. Twilight was setting in.

After having run for half an hour, Jayme turned around to go back. She saw a figure coming down the beach towards her. Squaring her shoulders, she ran towards it.

Not recognizing the person passing her, she kept running. The beach house was in darkness when she padded up the stairs.

The kitchen clock flashed 7:25 at her. Opening the refrigerator door, she extracted a bottle of water. Shutting the door, she took the lid off and began to drink deeply.

Her mind was full of images of Sebastian. He was just so--- words couldn't describe how handsome he was. I should be focusing on homework not the sexy new coach. Rolling her eyes at herself, she picked up her Chemistry text and settled herself down for a night of boring homework.

Next Day

Jayme walked into the school dressed in tight blue jeans and a tank top, topped off with Nike sneakers for the athlete in her. Her russet hair was in a loose ponytail that floated halfway down her back.

Tim who walking by with Nathan, just about walked into a locker watching Jayme as she walked by.

"Dude who is that?" Tim turned to watch her.

"The new girl, her name is Jayme, Haley was talking to her yesterday." Nathan dragged Tim off to Math.

"She is hot." Tim drooled, looking over his shoulder for one last glimpse of her.

Gym Class

Jayme sat on the mats, stretching her muscles to prepare for the upcoming game they were playing in class. Stretching was her way of prepping, it helped her move more fluidly. And Sebastian was sitting on the bleachers nearby, so she wanted to show off, just a little bit.

The gym doors opened, bringing in a group of girls clad in cheerleader colors. Jayme rolled her eyes. Watching the head of the bunch walk past Sebastian, flip her hair and then walk back to her pack and start whispering.

"Time to play." The teacher called out, dividing the girls into groups. She settled back for what she assumed would be a typical game of basketball. None of these girls had the ambition or want to actually play a serious game of basketball.

Jayme grabbed the ball from the other side and executed a flawless victorious shot from the centerline. The hairs on the nape of her neck began to prickle. Adrenaline began to flow. She turned and saw Sebastian watching her. His malachite eyes watching her every lithe move.

Brooke who was deliberately stretching, trying to catch the attention of the cute guy on the bleachers was infuriated to see him watching the girl on the gym floor. Her eyes narrowed, competition, not for long, this boy is mine.

Jayme's eyes flicked from Sebastian to the girl watching her. The head of the cheerleading squad, obviously they had something in common. They both liked/wanted the same guy.

Tossing her head, Jayme caught the basketball tossed to her and raced to the hoop. Doing an easy lay-up scored more points for her side.

Old wise eyes watched from the shadows. Perhaps a girl is just what the team needs. Shaking his head in disbelief and grudging acceptance. Whitey walked back to his office.

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Can you sense the sexual tension between Sebastian and Jayme? But of course, then there's Brooke who wants him badly. Who will get him? R&R to get the next installment. I love writing this story. I write this purely for the enjoyment of it.

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