Next Day

Jude's POV

For the first time since that awful day (the day Zero told him his real name 'Gideon' after the game). I finally wake up with a smile on my face. I check the time, it's 10:00 in the morning. Oh my! I haven't slept this much since forever. But I get it, I didn't fall asleep easily yesterday. I was to busy thinking about all the multiple reasons that Zero would come to my apartment. Could it be that something happened. I hope not, I really want it to be the reason I'm thinking of. That he may finally want to get together.

Anyways, I should clean up and get ready. The game is today, I hope they win. He (Zero) really deserves it.

As I get up and walk towards the bathroom, I hear my phone make a sound. So instead of walking to the bathroom, I turn and walk towards the phone.

I push the power button, the screen turns on and I see that I have 4 texts. From Lionel, Zero, Lucas and German. The first one I checked was Zero's, of coarse. It said "Hey Jude, how have you been? I'm sure that your neighbor already told you that I came by yesterday. Anyways, I just wanted to ask if you have anything planned after the game? If you do, then forget it. If you don't then I wanted to know if that offer still stands?"

I know exactly what offer he's talking about, but I play it like I don't. So I reply "Hey Zero, I'm good. What about you? And sorry, but what offer are talking exactly?"

I go and check Lionel's next and is said "Hey baby, I wanted to ask how that date went? Call me or text me!"

So I text her back saying "Hey 'Mom' good morning, it didn't go so well. But I don't mind, especially because what happened next..." I love calling her 'Mom' because she hates it and I didn't tell her the details, because it pisses her off.

Before I check the two other texts, I get a text from Zero saying, "Um...Never mind forget it."

I feel bad so I text back, "Tell me Zero, please. Don't be closed up. Don't give up to easily. That's not the Zero I know."

When I press send, I get another text. This one is from Lionel saying, "Don't Call Me That! And Tell Me Everything! Now!"

I reply to Lionel, telling all the details. About the awful date, how disrespectful to the waiter Lucas was, how I walked out, me going on that walk, my conversation with Mrs. Samuel, and about Zero today. I ended that long text with "See you later, the best stepmother of the century. Love you. *with a winking smile face*"

While I was typing Lionel's reply, I got another text from Zero. It said "Uh...You know that offer that you gave me that night after the game."

He keeps on going in circles, so I text back "Zero just say it, please."

Before I hit the send button, I get another text from Zero, saying "And what Zero would that be."

So I press send and reply, "The Zero that you and I only know."

So while waiting for Gid-Zero, oh god. To reply, I get another text from Lionel "Okay, if you put it that way. Then I guess you can call me that. Love you, see you later, and I hope everything goes well with ."

I love her so much, although she can be really tricky and sneaky sometimes. I mean come on, what she did to Oscar. That was something.

I get a message from Zero telling me, " Okay this is taking a lot from me, just so you know. Um, so that offer about that dinner. I need to talk to you. Please, this is me being the Zero only you and I know. I'm being 'Gideon' right now. Don't let him down, please."

I reply, "Oh I remember now *Winkie face*, I was teasing. Yeah sure, we'll talk if you want to. I would never let you down, 'Gideon' I'm proud of you."

I text a fast "Thank you." to Lionel. Then while waiting for Zero's reply. I check the other two texts. German's says, "Hey Jude, sorry to bother, but I needed to ask what time will you come. I need you to see what I have planned for the team today. Just to double check."

I reply with, "I'll be there in 2 hours."

The next text, I'm not that excited to check. So I hesitantly open, it says "Hey Jude, good morning. Hope you had a good night sleep. I was wondering if you want to talk. Maybe give me another chance."

Is he insane? I reply, "I'm good and I did have a great night sleep, but it wasn't because of you. Sorry to disappoint, plus I don't think you need to explain yourself. Also, like I told you and not to sound rude or anything but the only reason I went to that date with you was because I wanted to get you off my back. Sorry but it's the truth. Plus, I told that my heart was with someone else."

When I press send, I get another text. Texting is hard by the way, I have been doing it for the past 30 minutes. I open the text from Zero " Okay, well thank you. I would love to discuss the details, but can we do it after the game. I need to get ready for the warm ups. See you there."

So I text back "Yeah of course, I need to do the same. See you there and good luck, in case I don't see you before the game."

Zero texts back "Alright see you and thanks."

After all that texting, I need a shower.

Zero's POV

I wake up feeling a little bit uneasy, should I really do this. Is it the right move, I mean apparently he was on a date yesterday. Oh I don't know what to do? I should go on a run. What time is it anyways? I checked my clock and it's 8:45. I should go on that run.

I head into the shower, clean up. I change into my running gear, slip my running shoes on and head out the door.

5 Minutes Later

I'm now at the hiking path that's a block away from my house. It's a beautiful hiking path, with so many Californian trees and the beautiful weather. I always come here when I need to think or when I need to let go from any situation or thoughts. I hope it works its magic today.

When I'm done, I check my watch and realize I've been running for the past hour. Now it's almost 10 o'clock. So I turn around to head back home.

The practice starts at 11:30 and that lasts for at least 2 hours. Then we the players, or sometimes the Devil Girls or the people of authority have interviews. That takes about another 2 hours, then we obviously eat lunch. Then when it's warm up time, because the game starts at 5:45.

I feel a lot better after that run, it's gonna be a good day. I can feel it.

10 Minutes Later

Oh I'm finally home again. That woman that stopped me was so nice and all, but she talked to much. Not to be rude or anything. Well anyways, since that run helped me clear my head. I text Jude, I know it's not the usual 'Me'. But from what I felt and heard yesterday, I can't lose him, I just can't.

So I type things like how he's doing, tell him about yesterday and about , then I ask him if he has any plans after the game, and if his offer still stands. I press send.

While getting things like my gear, my shoes and all the necessities. I get a text back, "Hey Zero, I'm good. What about you? And sorry, but what offer are talking exactly?"

Is he kidding me or has he honestly forgotten? So I get nervous and text back, "Um...Never mind forget it."

Then I get a reply instantly, it said "Tell me Zero, please. Don't be closed up. Don't give up easily. That's not the Zero I know."

First I smile, then I ask myself 'What does he mean by this?' So I reply with "Uh...You know that offer that you gave me that night after the game." I press send, then I read his text again, and I add "And what Zero would that be?" When I press send, I get a notification. It's Jude's reply for the first text.

"Zero just say it please." Then like a second went by and I get another one, this said, "The Zero that you and I only know.

When I read that, my stomach turns to knots, so I smile and text back "Okay this is taking a lot from me, just so you know. Um, so that offer about that dinner. I need to talk to you. Please, this is me being the Zero that only you and I know. I'm being 'Gideon' right now. Don't let him down, please."

It take about 15 seconds and I get a reply saying, "Oh I remember now *Winkie face*, I was teasing. Yeah sure, we'll talk if you want to. I would never let you down, 'Gideon' I'm proud of you."

After reading that I feel really confident. I feel good about this. So I text him saying, "Okay, well thank you. I would love to discuss the details, but can we do it after the game. I need to get ready for the warm ups. See you there." I feel really bad doing this but I need to get everything and myself ready for the game.

Jude's reply said, "Yeah of course, I need to do the same. See you there and good luck, in case I don't see you before the game."

So I reply back with a "Alright see you and thanks.

This has been a good day so far, I hope it's gonna be an awesome and amazing one overall. Fingers crossed.

I set everything up on the bed and I get into the shower.

Author's Note: Hey guys! Sorry it took long to post this... But don't worry, I'm on my Spring Break! I'm currently working on chapter 5, So it'll Be Coming Soon! I'm So Thrilled that You Guys are Enjoying this...Thank You! As Always Please REVIEW & SHARE!

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