Chapter 5: The Volleyball Game

Adam POV

After school I went home to get showered and dressed for the volleyball game tonight. After I choose a nice striped blue and yellow tank and white shorts, I call Dana.

Adam: "Hello!"

Dana: "Hey, what's up"

Adam: "You busy tonight?"

Dana: "No, why?"

Adam: "You wanna come to the volleyball game tonight"

Dana: "Sure!"

Adam: "Cool! I'll meet you in 15 minutes at your dorm."

Dana: "See you soon!"

I grab my keys and put on my blue flip flops and yellow shades and walk out my dorm. I unlock my bike outside and ride it towards Dana's dorm. I ring the doorbell and she appears wearing a purple summer dress and her red converse. She unlocks her own bike and we ride to the fitness center. We enter the building and walk towards the volleyball courts. Inside the court, the Olympians and Atlanteans are warming up, so Dana and I climb the bleachers for good seats.

Vinnie's POV

The Atlantis Atlanteans have just arrived for the game. Coach Ares told us to start warm up, so I led the team out onto the court to begin warm up. I look towards the entrance and there is my little angel walking in with his friend Dana. He gives me a wave and smile before climbing the bleachers for a good seat. After warm up we huddle in the corner.

"We need to win this game," I tell them, "These guys are our biggest opponents in the state, if we win we can go to states."

"Are you sure it's not because Adam's here?" Guy asked.

"Shut up! Get your head in the game and let's do this!" Jonathan said.

We got into positions. The first set was a victory for us as we scored: 21-16. I sat out for the second set to replenish incase we needed to play a third set. Our team lost the second set 18-21. In the third set, we managed to get to 20-19, all we needed was a game point and we could win. I looked over at the bleachers and spotted my angel who smiled at me. I smiled back. I walked into my position. The Atlantean hitter served the ball over the net. Guy received the ball with a bump pass, Jonathan set the ball and I jumped and spiked the ball across the net. The Atlantean libero sprinted to get it, but he failed and it bounced on the floor. We Won!

The crowd roared and Adam ran down the bleachers and jumped into my arms. I swooped him up and spun him around kissing him on the lips. He blushed and hugged me. The rest of the team crowd around us with big smiles. I went to take a shower in the looker room and told Adam to wait for me outside. When I finished I got changed quickly and walked outside. I looked around but couldn't find him. Where did he go?

Jonathan's POV

We were in the middle of warm up when Adam walked in with Dana. Why did he bring Dana? Did he take me seriously? It doesn't matter because I'm going to tell him today. We huddled up before the match started and Guy had to make his stupid comment. I'm going to show Adam how much better I am than Vinnie.

The game was a hard victory. The last point took me all I had because I wanted to impress Adam. However, after we scored the point, he ran straight into Vinnie's arms. Why? Was I not good enough for him?

After everyone left, I noticed Adam waiting for Vinnie alone. I took my chance and walked over.

"Hey!" I shouted.

"What's up!" He replied, "You know Dana was staring at you all night."

"Yeah," I sighed.

"Is there something wrong?" He asked.

"I like you..." I blurted.

"What?" He asked .

I pulled him into a corner. " I like you," I said, "more than just friends."

" But you told me you liked Dana!" He shouted.

"I'm sorry to her, but I panicked and lied," I said.

"I can't like you, I'm sorry but I already have a boyfriend and..." he said.

I cut him off, "It's okay. I just wanted to get it off my chest. I will always wait for you, though."

He smiled and started to walk away. "Before you leave can you do me a favor?" I asked. He nodded. "Just give me one kiss!" I said. He walked over and pecked my cheek then turned around and walked back to wait for Vinnie. I close my eyes with tears running down my face when I see the two of them walking down the sidewalk hand in hand. Maybe one day it will be me holding his hand.