A/N: What's up readers? I've been drinking the Terrell Owens Kool-Aid and I'm back to full health! Well…almost full health anyway. Here's the thank-you list:
Snow Weaver: Thanks for your compliments…I'm glad you enjoy my writing. I'll be updating all three of my Y-G-O fics before Monday night, so enjoy!
Shylyinthedark: I appreciate your concern…you're a pal. And keep up the good work on your fic as well…I enjoy it very much!
The Broken Bow: Yup….Nathan brought all of this on himself. Everybody makes mistakes though, so let's not be to hard on the guy. Glad you enjoyed the chapter.
Anime Ruthless: Yep…Bob Knight all the way. You and Broken Bow noticed that little twist that I threw in. Yes, he is without question one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport in my eyes. And I received your info, so be on the lookout for your character!
Telecoi: I'm glad that you liked the last chapter. Oh...quick! Scroll about halfway down thischappie to get to the Seto/Serenity-ness of this chapter! Thanks for your review.
Is it just me, or do Bob Knight and Seto Kaiba have a lot in common? I mean, most people feel strongly about them one way or the other. They both seem hard and cold from one person's perspective, but when you look at them through the eyes of someone who is close to them (Knight's players, Kaiba's little brother) you see an almost entirely different individual. Maybe I've gone off the deep end, I don't know. Just figured I'd point that out. Here's the next chapter, Enjoy!
Chapter 12: Home Sweet Home
Nathan had boarded a plane that would take him back to where his life story began, Louisiana. He had seldom been there since he had left for Kansas, and since he began coaching hadn't seen his family.
He scrolled through the songs on his I-Pod and found the perfect song to listen to as his flight took off…
I spent last night in the arms of a girl from Louisiana
And though I'm out on the highway my thoughts are still with her
Such a strange combination of a woman and a child…
Such a strange situation stoppin' every hundred miles
Callin' Baton Rouge!
As Nathan listened to the song, he thought about what his love-life once was, and what had happened since that last night they had been together.
Those were great times…we loved each other so much.
A replay of last night's events roll through my mind
Except a scene or two erased by sweet red wine
And I see a truck stop ahead so I change lanes
I need a cup of coffee and a couple dollars change
Callin Baton Rouge!
Humph! She was everything to me…and I threw it all away. For what? A game? A championship ring? Another woman? Why did I let her go?
Operator won't you put me on through
I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge
Hurry up won't you put her on the line
I gotta talk to the girl just one more time…
I tried to move on with my life, but every time I look at another woman, I can't help but see a little of Jessie in her…
Operator won't you put me on through
I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge
Hurry up won't you put her on the line
I gotta talk to the girl just one more time…
Callin Baton Rouge!
Sweet Baton Rouge….My Baton Rouge
Maybe…it's not too late.
Meanwhile…At Seto and Joey's Appartment:
Seto Kaiba blinked as the sister of his long-time adversary came through the door.
Wheelerette...what do you want? The mutt left a while ago to hang out with the rest of your friends."
There was a tense silence after that; Serenity hated the way he would talk about her brother sometimes, even in front of her.
"I came over here to...invite you to Joey's surprise birthday party. Your brother took him him to the student union so that we could get it set up. Will you come?" Serenity appreared to be a little nervous, shaking slightly.
"Why would I go to the mutt's birthday party anyway?" Seto stood up...his tall, somewhat lanky figure towering over Serenity.
"Maybe because he's your teammate, for starters." Serenity put her hands on her hips, standing up for her older brother.
"You obviously don't play sports much, Wheelerette. Just because you play a game with someone doesn't mean you have to like them...especially if he's an pompous, overrated, third-rate piece of excrement!"
Serenity cocked her hand back to slap the taste out of Seto's mouth, but he caught her by the wrist and pinned her against the wall easily. She could feel his hot breath on her face, his blue eyes glaring at her ominously.
"No one touches me...I gave you a pass once...don't expect another." He gave her an icy smile as she struggled against his grip.
She looks pretty cute when she's angry...what the hell did I just say to myself?
Kaiba didn't have time to contemplate this as Serenity's foot came into contact with his shin, breaking Seto's hold.
"Ouch! You little brat, That hurt!" Seto grabbed his shin as Serenity gave him a smug look.
"You deserved that you know!" Serenity stuck out her tounge at Kaiba as he glared at her.
"Now...will you please come to Joey's party? " Serenity put on her most pleading face in an attempt to make Kaiba feel a little guilty. Despite what her friends said about him, she found hanging around him could be quite fun.
"Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeze?"
Am I going soft or something? Damn that pretty face!
"Alright."
Meanwhile, In Baton Rouge...
Nathan landed in Baton Rouge after a long, tiresome flight. He had gotten some stares from some of the passengers, but he expected that. Anyone who had made a fool of himself that way would probably be looked at a little differently. As he made his way out of the airport, he found that some purple and gold clad fans were making their way back from a long trip as well.
"Hey Colby, we love ya, but yer TIGER BAIT!" (1)One of them, a burly man with balding hair shouted.
"Yeah, You're gonna get it when you and your boys come down here!" Someone else shouted loudly.
After that comment, they began a small chant of "Tiger Bait", which made Nathan laugh outright.
Even when they're not at the games...they're still fans. A little eccentric...yes. Crazy, but clean.
Nathan decided to say something that would either shut them up or throw them into a homicidal frenzy.
"WAR EAGLE!" (2)
The group booed a little bit, then laughed and went on their way.
I'm glad that's over. Now to head on home...
As Nathan made his way outside, he saw a familiar Pontiac Sunfire sitting in the parking lot. The driver rolled down the car window and smiled happily at the new arrival.
"Welcome home, son."
Nathan smiled back at the vehicle's driver. "It's good to be back, dad."
Next time: Nathan talks with his family about the incident at Kentucky, his love-life, and his future. Will someone try to pursuade him not to come back? Seto, after Serenity's prodding, goes to Joey's surpise birthday party. Someone lets out a secret that could tear one couple apart, and someone confesses a long-time crush! Also...the team meets Louisville in early season action. Are they out of their leauge?
(1) Tiger Bait is a common chant used by LSU fans to refer to anyone who support or plays for a visiting team in any sport. Very annoying and slightly amusing at the same time
(2) War Eagle...Battle cry of Auburn University, bitter rivals of LSU in most sports, especially football. True Story: I said those words at a telecast of an LSU football game as a joke, the entire room looked at me as if they wanted to skin me alive. THESE WERE MY FRIENDS! Sorry...just rambling about the past.
Oh, credits for the song...Well the song is "Callin Baton Rouge", I want to see if someone knows the artist. Here's a hint: If you don't listen to country music or live in Baton Rouge...you probably won't get it. Winner gets a prize!
It's been a great weekend for me as a Glenmora High Alum, the Lady Wildcats took the Louisiana State Title, the first in school history. YOU GO GIRLS! The boys have a shot at their own this week.
BigLos...out