How long has it been since my last update? It could've been that long. Well, chapter 5 is close to completed, and then I'll start on the epilogue. After that, I'll start on my new oneshot. I still can't give much away, it's still in the planning stages. Look for it after I've completed this story. Now where did I leave off? RIGHT! Onward with chapter 3!

Just One Of The Guys

Chapter 3

"If your butts aren't on the bus in fifteen minutes, your butts won't be playing in that game!" The coach yelled.

"Coach, there's only seven of us today. If you don't let one of us play, we'll have to forfeit." Alvin pointed out. The rest of the guys began laughing and the coach shot a glare at Alvin. "Just pointing it out." Alvin said slowly taking a sip of water.

"Just be on the bus in fifteen minutes." The coach grumbled through gritted teeth. "Thomas! Leave those cheerleaders alone!" He yelled going to separate Thomas from the cheerleaders.

Elliot laughed as he watched the coach. "Hi!" A preppy voice chimed suddenly. Elliot jumped in surprised and turned to see Brittany. "You must be the new guy. I'm Brittany," she greeted trying to get a good look at the "boy's" face, but Elliot kept moving in attempt to hide it. While struggling to see his face, Brittany caught a glimpse for golden hair, and a flash of brown eyes. "Oh my god." Brittany whispered. She grabbed Elliot's shoulder and pulled him off to the side where no one could see or hear them. "Eleanor! What in the world!?" Brittany whispered harshly.

Eleanor removed her sunglasses and the hood of her hoodie. "Is it that obvious? Jeez! Why hasn't Alvin caught on!?"

"Alvin is an idiot," Brittany stated simply. "and so are you! What are you doing!?"

Eleanor smiled. "Well, I'm dressing up like a guy so I can play soccer." Eleanor explained as if it were the simplest thing in the world.

"Ellie, this could get you expelled!" Brittany said. Eleanor simply shrugged. "What about Alvin? What if he finds out?"

"He won't, don't worry. I have everything under control." Suddenly Eleanor's phone rang. She pulled it out of her pocket and screamed at the sight of the caller ID. She quickly placed her sunglasses and hood back in there proper places, and answered her phone. "Hey, Alvin." She answered as calmly as possible.

"Hey, what are you up to?"

"You know… stuff…" Eleanor trailed off.

Alvin furrowed his brow in confusion. "Well, today is our first game and we're going to leave soon." He continued changing the subject.

Eleanor gasped in fake surprise. "Was that today? I wish I could be there. You'll be in my thoughts. Good luck! Bye!" She quickly hung up and turned off her phone. She looked up and met the disapproving gaze of her sister. "what?" Brittany only shook her head and went to board the bus. Eleanor shrugged and followed.

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"You boys did great! If you keep this up, we'll be going to state finals!" the coach said excitedly as they entered a local Wendy's.

Elliot sat next to Alvin. "What's up?" He asked once seeing Alvin's worried and frustrated expression.

Alvin sighed and closed his phone. "Nothing, I'm just trying to call Eleanor, but she turned her phone off." He explained tapping his fingertips on the table and fidgeting anxiously.

Elliot shifted his eyes slightly as he thought of a response. "I'm sure she's okay." He said reassuringly. "No need to worry," Elliot shifted his eyes again. "or get mad." He added on with a smile.

Alvin chuckled. "I can't help but be worried. I love her." He explained still shifting restlessly.

Elliot placed a hand over his heart as his voice switched to a higher, almost girlier, octave. "Aw, I l-" Elliot caught himself and cleared his throat as Alvin and Thomas eyed him strangely. "I-I mean: cool." He corrected himself.

Simon began clearing his throat. "Smooth." He choked out between coughs and laughs. Elliot balled up a napkin and chucked it at Simon angrily. He continued laughing in response.

Alvin laughed as he and Thomas stood up. By the way, good job in the game today. I'm impressed." He complemented Elliot and followed Thomas to the front to order something.

Elliot blushed at this and turned to face Simon. Simon smiled at him. "What?" Elliot asked. Simon only shook his head and laughed.

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Alvin closed the door of his locker, and looked around the empty locker room. He was the last one, except for the coach who couldn't go home until he did. Simon had offered to wait for him, but Alvin declined and told him to go on home. He sighed and checked his phone for any calls he could've missed while in the shower. He heard the locker room door creek open and gently shut again. He furrowed his brow in curiosity and closed his phone. "Alvin? Are you still in here?" A voice called out. Alvin's expression remained as he turned the corner. He laughed at the sight of Eleanor cautiously walking into the locker room with her eyes covered. "Alvin?" She called again.

"Yes?"

"Ah!" Eleanor squealed, uncovering her eyes when she jumped in surprise. Alvin began laughing softly. "That wasn't funny." Eleanor said glaring playfully.

"Yeah, it really was." Alvin said as he slowly stopped laughing. He bent over to pick up his duffel bag. "Did Simon tell you I was here?" He asked straightening back up.

Eleanor shifted here eyes and Alvin noticed. "Sure." She answered smiling. "So, what are you doing hanging out in an empty locker room?" Eleanor asked changing the subject.

"I could ask you the same thing." Alvin answered in a suspicious tone as he straightened the strap of his duffel bag.

Eleanor was a bit taken aback by his tone, and quickly changed the subject. "I heard you guys won. Congratulations!" She said giving him a quick peck on the lips but he did not kiss back. Alvin flashed her a small smile that disappeared as quickly as it came. He turned his head to avoid his gaze. Eleanor frowned in confusion. "Is everything okay?" She asked concerned.

Alvin adjusted his strap again and faced Eleanor again. "Why was your phone off?" He asked suddenly.

Eleanor mental cursed herself for not remembering to turn her phone back on. "Well, I was busy." She said with a small laugh. Alvin remained unmoved. Eleanor smiled sweetly. "Are you mad?" she asked batting her eyes slightly.

Alvin's expression still didn't change. "We'll see." He answered softly as he brushed passed Eleanor and headed towards the door. We'll see? Eleanor thought wrinkling her brow. She whipped around to face Alvin who had paused at the door. "Do you need me to walk you home?" He asked.

Eleanor nodded, still in a confused daze. Once out of the school, Eleanor attempted to hold Alvin's hand, but he avoided it without even looking down. Almost skillfully. She looked up at him and noticed his serious and somewhat concentrated expression. He was thinking. That can't be good. Eleanor thought biting her lip.

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Well jeez! That chapter wore me out! If thought that was good, wait until the next chapter! But until then, I want to know what you guys think! Leave and review and be sure to tell me your thoughts of what you think will happen next. I can't wait to read about your ideas. You know, they say what people predict will happen at the end of a story is a glimpse of what kind of person they are. Hmm… think about it… REVIEW!