Chapter 18: Captain Nate
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Coach Durham sat behind his desk and looked between the two of them. Luke stared back confused. Jake was trying hard not to blush, even though he knew Nikki
would cause a scene once she heard about it. It didn't take long for news to travel in high school.
"Jagowski you may disagree with this, but the team has voted Nate as captain." Coach Durham studied Jake's face.
Jake just smiled.
"Great."
"What do you think Lucas?"
"He doesn't seem like captain material."
Coach Durham raised an eyebrow.
"Why not? The guys love him, and he's a talented player."
"He's also a spoiled, mean, and arrogant jerk. He's about his own glory."
Coach Durham leaned forward.
"You don't think he cares about the team?"
"No." Jake chimed in, knowing Luke couldn't answer that question. "Why are you asking us what you've known for the longest?"
"Because I've been praying about it, Jagowski. There's a leader in Nate, and we're gonna bring it out, together, as a team."
"We're the Rebel Alliance, right?"
Jake smirked and nudged Luke.
"Yeah, like the resistance. In other words, you two are trouble. I need your help the most."
"You need us, and a therapist on speed dial." Jake added, with a shrug.
He looked at Luke, who looked like he was a between a rock and a hard place. How was he supposed to help someone he didn't like?