Christina-
Waking up in my bed, I covered my mouth before jumping out of it and to the bathroom. It almost felt like I would never stop. Feeling someone rubbing my back, I looked over to see my sister. I leaned back against the cold wall. She sat next to me.
"That's so gross", I said.
She laughed. I closed my eyes, feeling the urge to vomit.
"Joe's first game is today. Are you going?", she asked softly.
I wiped the tears from my eyes.
"I want too, just depends on how I feel later", I said.
I leaned over the toilet.
"I'll go get you some water", she said.
I grabbed her hand.
"Please don't leave me", I said.
She nodded and rubbed my back.
Joe-
Not being able to sleep last night, the vision of Chris hooked to that machine. It haunted me, the look in her eyes when she told me she was scared. A soft knock at my door.
"Come in", I said.
My mom popped her head in.
"How are you?", she asked.
"Terrified. I don't know what to expect and what if I can't handle this? What if it becomes too much? I love her", I said.
My mom sighed and sat down next to me on my bed.
"That's what we were afraid of. Joe, you're a child, you're suppose to be enjoying your life", she said.
"Not without her, mom. I just need to know that if I break down, that you will be there", I said.
"You know I will", she said.
She sighed.
"This is something too heavy to carry on your own Joe. I'm worried you're gonna get so caught up in making sure she's happy that you're gonna forget about your happiness", she cupped my face.
I smiled.
"She is my happiness", I said.
"Joe", my mom said.
"Mom, she's scared, I'm scared. Why does this happen now? Now that I've finally told her how I feel", I said.
"I wish I could answer that for you, but I can't", she said.
She kissed my forehead.
"Try to get some sleep, you have a big game later", she said.
I nodded. I wanted to go over to Christina's house, but seeing as I'm grounded I couldn't. It was seven in the morning. Sighing, I shut my eyes.
Christina-
I got dressed and feeling the urge to vomit again, I sat down on my bed. My mom knocked on my door.
"It's almost time for Joe's game, you ready?", she asked.
I nodded and got back up.
"Are you feeling ok?", she asked.
"Yeah, totally fine", I said.
"Ok, we're just waiting on your brothers", she said, leaving my room.
I nodded. Hearing my twin brothers loud roars and shouts. I laughed softly. They saw me and hugged me gently. We all jumped in the car and drove to the game. My brother Isaac leaned over to me.
"We actually have some news for everyone later", he said.
"What is it?", I asked excited.
"After the game", he said.
Getting off of the car, we went to the bleachers, finding Roman's family. We went and sat down, his cousins Josh and Jon pulling me between them. I laughed.
"He's gonna be happy you're here pretty girl", Josh said.
"I hope so", I said.
"Hey, how you feeling by the way?", Jon asked.
"I'm good, a little sick this morning but I'm good", I said.
He smiled and nodded. The game started. Joe was out on the field. My brothers were down in the field, talking to some of the guys. My dad being a football player himself was into the game along with Joe's dad. My mom was in conversation with Joe's mom.
"Number fifteen has a big butt", my sister said, leaning back into my lap.
I laughed.
Joe-
We had won the game. The coach was giving a speech about how great we played. Handing Danny the game ball. We clapped. I showered and got dressed, knowing Chris was here. Her brothers had told me she came.
"Party at my place", Danny said.
"I can't man, I'm grounded for a week", I said.
He chuckled.
"Alright next time. Tell Chris I said hi", he said.
I nodded and got out of the locker room. Heading to the bleachers. My family hugged me. Chris's dad patted my back.
"Great game son", he said to me.
"Thank you", my eyes searching for her.
He laughed and I looked at him.
"Your cousins are keeping her company", he said.
I sighed.
"Great game Joe, get Chris home safe", her mom said.
"I can take her home?", I asked.
"Yes", she said with a smile.
I walked towards where they were sitting. I could hear her laughing.
"Hey cousin", Jon said.
I gave him a nod.
"What are you two doing with my girl?", I asked.
"We're just talking", Josh said, putting his arm over her shoulder.
"Watch that arm", I said.
"Or what cousin?", Josh asked.
I rolled my eyes. Josh and Jon gave each other a look, then they both kissed her cheeks. I groaned and they laughed. Chris did too.
"We will see you two love birds later", Jon said.
Once they were gone, I sat down next to her. Her hand in mine, with my free hand I brushed her hair back and away from her face. She smiled softly at me.
"In a couple of days you won't be able to do that", she said sad.
I kissed her. It was quiet around us, the only noise coming from the parking lot.
"How were you this morning?", I asked.
"I got sick. I'm good, well a little", she said.
I got up, taking her hand and pulling her up.
"I'm taking you home", I said.
"You don't have too", she said.
I kissed her again.
"I need too. You're not feeling good and I don't want something bad happening to you", I said.
"Ok", she said.
Getting to her house, I walked her to her door. Pulling her into me. I kissed her.
"Goodnight baby girl and I love you. Thank you for coming to my game", I said softly.
"I wouldn't miss it. I love you too", she kissed me.
"I'll try and come over tomorrow", I said.
"Your grounded. Now go before you get in more trouble", she said.
"You're worth it baby", I said.
She smiled.
"Fine", I said.
I watched her back into her house.
Christina-
Once inside, my brothers grabbed me and pulled me into the kitchen. I was confused.
"We need to talk to all of you", Isaac said.
"Ok", I said.
Sitting down at the table with the rest of my family. They looked at each other.
"We got accepted by ASU", Jesse said.
"Both of you?", my dad asked excited.
They nodded. My dad hugged them along with my mom. I got up and did the same.
"No", Cora said.
She ran to her room, slamming the door. My brothers looked sad.
"It's not you guys", I said softly.