Chapter 2: Winter Sports and Drama
Adam's POV
Schools been the same since the beginning of the year, except that swim season already started. I have gotten honor roll in the first semester so far and have honed my powers in Hero Training. Controlling water doesn't drain me as much now. I can form waves of water, form cyclones, and create rain clouds. Coach Triton held tryouts for the swim team and Jonathan wanted to join, but he wasn't good at swimming, so Dana and I taught him at the fitness center after school for a week. Even though he tried really hard, he didn't make the team.
The swim season went fairly well. At county's, Vinnie won 1st again, Johnny placed 2nd, I placed 4th, Christian placed 5th, Dana placed 4th for girls, Sam placed 2nd for girls, and Taylor placed 6th for girls. The boys made states, so it was only the four of us practicing after school. Coach Triton gave us the keys to look up the pool doors when we finished. Practice just ended I went into the locker room to get changed and go home. The three other guys came in loudly laughing and joking.
"I'm throwing a pasta party tomorrow night at my dorm room for the four of us before states." Vinnie says. "You guys up for it?"
"Yeah!" Johnny said. "I'll bring some pasta and bread."
"I'll bring some drinks and noodles." Christian added, "What will you bring, Adam?"
"What do you guys want to eat?" I asked
"Chinese food!" Vinnie suggested.
"I'll think of something." I said.
We agreed on what we would bring and we left for the night. Vinnie pulled me aside and asked to speak to me privately. Johnny gave him a smirk and gave me a wink. After I showered and changed, I wait for Vinnie in front of the fitness center. He comes out and we sit staring at the nightsky. I lay my head on his shoulder as he pats my hair. Five minutes later, he finally speaks up.
"I like you," he says staring at the stars.
"I like you, too!" I say smiling at his face.
"No, I like like you!" he exclaims. I blush when he looks me in the eye and he leans in and kisses me. He smiles as his lips leave mine and says," I'll walk you to your room".
We walk hand in hand in silence. Once we reach my dorm doors, I stand on my toes and peck his cheek before letting go of his hand.
"Thanks. See you tomorrow!" I say.
"Good night!" He shouts back.
Vinnie's POV
I walk to my room after leaving Adam's dorm and my heart pounds. He so cute when he blushes. I run upstairs and to take a shower before lying down on my bed. Johnny pops his head in my doorway and asks, "Soooo, how'd it go?"
"Better than I planned," I respond.
"So he said yes?" He asked.
"Yeah" I said.
"Well I guess you have some competition," he said as he winked at me and walked out of my room. I laid there staring at the ceiling and fell asleep dreaming about Adam's cute face.