Christina-
I was working on the assignment. The person behind me tapped my shoulder, I turned and he handed me a note, it said Joe on the top. I sighed, I opened it.
If you won't talk to me, write to me. I'm sorry, I didn't know she was going to do that. I broke up with her for hitting you. Please write back baby girl.
I bit my lip. Mr. Anderson took the note from me. I sat back as he read it. He nodded.
"Mr. Anoa'i and Miss Mathews, come with me please", he said.
I got up.
"Bring your things please", he said.
He took us to another room.
"Don't worry about today's assignment, work on that report please", he said.
We nodded. Sitting down, he cupped my face in his hands, and turned me to look at him. He looked at my face, running his fingers over where Lucy hit me.
"I'm so sorry", he whispered.
"Its fine", I said, pulling away.
"What did she tell you?", he asked.
"She said she saw us by my locker and that she saw us kissing", I said shrugging.
"But we didn't", he said.
"That's what I told her but she didn't believe me", I said.
He nodded.
"About practice, I was really going to spend time with her. I didn't mean to lie, I just didn't", he stopped and sighed.
"Its fine", I said.
"No it's not", he said.
Letting my face go, he turned away from me and to his book.
"We should get started", he said.
"Yeah", I said.
Joe-
I dropped her off at her house. We didn't speak at all on the way here. Sitting in my car still, thinking. A tap on my window.
"You have been sitting in your car, in front of my house for the past few minutes", Jesse said.
I chuckled. Her brother, who was a year older than her, smiled. I played football with him and Isaac, they were twins but not identical.
"Which one?", he asked.
"Huh?", I looked at him confused.
"My sisters, unless its Isaac", he said chuckling.
I chuckled and shook my head.
"Chris isn't like the girls you're use to dating, she's different", he said.
"I know", I said.
He looked back at his house.
"Dude, you like my sister", he said.
"I honestly don't know yet man, I'm confused", I said.
He shook his head.
"No you're not, you just don't want to admit it to yourself", he said.
He crossed his arms over his chest.
"I'll see you man", he said.
He went inside his house. I went to mine and got ready for practice. Parking back in front of Christina's house. I got off and knocked on her door. Isaac answered.
"Yes Joe?", he asked.
I chuckled.
"I know Jesse told you. Is she here?", I asked.
"Duh", he said.
I walked in and he called for Chris. She appeared.
"Hey", she said surprised to see me.
"Ready? You're still going to my practice right?", I asked.
"You still want me to go?", she asked.
"Yes", I said.
She smiled.
"I'm gonna go get a sweater", she said, heading to her room.
Her brothers just stood there smiling.
"Say it", I said.
"Do you like my sister?", Isaac asked.
"I think so", I said smiling.
"Only girlfriends go to practices", Jesse said with a smirk.
I chuckled.
"Ready", Chris said, coming back.
I opened the door, letting her walk out first. A hand grabbed my arm. Turning to see Isaac.
"Don't hurt my baby sister", he said serious.
"I won't", I said.
In my car, I smiled over at her.
"The other girls are really cool. Nothing like Lucy", I said.
"Other girls?", she asked.
"The girlfriends of the other players", I said.
She nodded. Getting to my practice, I walked her to the bleachers.
"I have to go suit up", I said.
"Ok", she nodded.
"Your gonna be ok?", I asked.
"Yes Joe. I can take care of my self. Wait", she said.
"Yeah?", I asked.
"How do you sit down? I totally forgot", she said sarcastically.
"You're very funny. Haha", I said smiling.
She shrugged. I was gonna turn to leave but looked at her. I leaned down and kissed her cheek.
Christina-
I went and sat down. A blonde girl came up to me with a smile.
"Hi", she said.
"Hi", I replied.
She sat down.
"I'm Danny's girlfriend, Sadie. He's the QB", she said.
"Chris, I'm Joe's friend", I said.
She nodded.
"I know, Danny told me Joe was bringing you. All I have to say is you're so much prettier and nicer than Lucy", she said.
"Thanks", I chuckled.
"Come on I'll introduce you to some of the girls", she said.
I followed her farther down the bleachers to a group of girls. They smiled at me. Sadie introduced me to all of them.
"So do you like football?", one of them asked me.
"Yeah I grew up around it, my dad played and then my brothers", I said.
"Wait, are your brothers Isaac and Jesse?", Sadie asked.
I nodded.
"I knew you looked familiar. I would see you at some of their games", another girl said.
"Yeah", I said.
The guys came out dressed. I talked to the girls some more and watched Joe. After awhile the guys left the field.
"So if Joe asks you out, are you gonna say yes?", Sadie asked.
"We're friends", I said.
"Please, anyone with eyes can see he wants you. He's always staring at you, even before you two started hanging out", another girl said.
After the guys came over. Joe sat next to me, smile on his face. I could smell that he had just showered.
"You ok baby girl?", he whispered.
I smiled and nodded.
"I like them", I said.
"Good", he nudged my cheek with his nose.
I laughed softly, he did too.
"Aw, you two are so cute", Sadie said.
Danny had his arms wrapped around her.
"They're just friends", Danny said, winking at Joe.
Joe cleared his throat.
"Ready to go?", he asked me.
I nodded. We drove to a diner.
"I thought you said you wanted to work on your report?", I asked.
He shrugged his shoulders.
"We did, at school remember", he smirked.
"Joe", I said.
He moved to my side of the booth.
"What are you doing tomorrow?", he asked.
"Nothing", I said.
He nodded.
"Danny's having a party, come with me? As my date", he said.
I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. I looked down.
"Joe", I said softly.
"Please say yes, it would hurt me if you say no baby girl", he said.
I looked at him.
"Ok", I said.
He smiled, taking my hand in his. We ate our food. When we finished, he drove me to my house. He walked me to the door.
"Just in time", he said.
I smiled and he sighed. His fingers brushed my cheek. He leaned down, I could feel his warm minty breath on my lips.
"Would you mind?", he whispered.
I looked into his eyes.
"No", I whispered back.
His lips brushed mine. His tongue finding its way into my mouth. His hands cupping my face to keep me close. He pulled away. I opened my eyes to see him smiling.
"Was that ok?", I asked.
He looked at me confused.
"I've never", I said embarrassed.
"It was perfect", he whispered.
"You sure?", I asked concerned.
"I'm sure. Can I do it again?", he asked.
I nodded. His lips on mine. Someone cleared their throat. We turned to see my dad.
"Hello sir", Joe said, taking a step away from me.
"Joe", my dad said.
Joe cleared his throat.
"Sir would it be ok if I take your daughter out tomorrow?", Joe asked.
I bit my lip, waiting for my dad to answer. He smiled.
"I trust you"ll keep her safe?", he asked Joe.
"With my life sir", Joe said.
"Then ok. You remember curfew?", my dad asked him.
"Ten", Joe said.
"Lets say twelve, but don't tell your mother", he said, winking at me.
I smiled at him.
"I'll let you say goodnight Chris", my dad said.
I nodded. Joe leaned down and kissed my cheek.
"I'll see you tomorrow babe. Pick you up at six", he said, letting me go.
I nodded.
"Goodnight baby girl", he said.
"Goodnight Joe", I said softly.
I walked into the house. My dad smiled at me. I hugged him.
"Thank you dad", I said to him.
"Have you told him?", he asked.
I shook my head.
"Before this becomes anything more, you need to tell him sweetheart", he said.
"I know dad and I will", I said.
He nodded and kissed my forehead.
"So, he kissed you", my dad said.
"Dad", I whined.
"What? We can have girl talk", he said, while pretending to flip his hair.
I laughed.
"Goodnight sweetheart", he said.
"Goodnight", I said.