Chapter 4- State Championship

Sebastian's POV-Three Weeks Later

It was the state championship for the lacrosse team. I knew that we were gonna make it to the final, despite what everyone was saying. We had a great team and this was my year. I'm a senior and I want to win it all!

"Tommy, is Riley coming to the game?" I asked him two days before the championship game. I had been thinking about her since Sectionals and I hadn't seen her since then either.

"She's probably going to come, but I don't want her there!"

"Why?"

"Well, I'm already nervous about the game and if Riley is there, I'll be even more nervous."

"Tommy, everyone gets pregame jitters, even me. Would it be better if I invited her to the game?" I asked and he nodded. So I called her and invited her to the championship game.

Of course she said that she would go, despite the fact that it was all the way in Akron. I was so excited that Riley said yes.

Wait. Why was I so excited?

On the bus ride from the hotel to the field, I could feel the nerves starting to kick it. I never get nervous during a game but the thought of Riley being at the game made me extremely nervous.

Why am I so nervous? I'm gay, aren't I?

We got off the bus and I saw her waiting with the rest of the players' family. She was wearing a jean skirt and Tommy's away jersey with my lacrosse sweatshirt that I let her wear the other night after the semifinal game because she was cold.

Damn, Riley looks hot and sexy! What am I saying? I'm gay and I can't be into her like that, or can I?

I was looking around and of course my dad wasn't there. He knew how important this game was to me and he was nowhere to be found. I felt a gentle hand on my shoulder. I know its kinda strange but I could have sworn it was my mother until I turned around. It was Riley.

"Looking for your Dad Sebastian?" I nodded while Riley pulled me into a hug. "I'm so sorry 'Bastian." I told Riley after the Sectionals how my father didn't approve of my sexuality and how my mom had died when I was 15 while we lived in Paris.

"Thanks Riley. I just wish that both of my parents could be here you know." I told Riley with tears in my eyes.

"I know 'Bastian, I know. Don't let that get you down. Now you get out there and bring us home a state championship."

How does she know exactly what to say to make me feel better?

"Thanks Riles. I'll see you after the game," I said to her while giving her a kiss on the cheek before I ran onto the field to join the rest of the team.

At half time, we're down 8-5 to a school from Logan. Something was off with the team and I couldn't place a finger on it. We were heading back onto the field for the second half when Riley came up to me.

"Hey. This school is pretty tough. But during the first half I noticed a few of their weakness."

"Like what?" I asked her with a confused look on my face.

"Well for starters, the defenseman keeps getting distracted by the one of the cheerleaders and his stick work is a little sloppy. So have the midfielders keep an eye out for when he gets distracted and that's when the attackmen can come up from behind and score. Also, some of the freshmen are making stupid mistakes, like not wearing their mouth pieces."

I'm impressed. She really knows her stuff. That is so hot and such a turn on. What am I saying?

"Thanks Riles. You're the best," I kissed her on the cheek before I turn to join the rest of the team.

Riley's pointers helped us out a lot. We went on an 8-2 run going into the last 5 minutes. Logan had just taken a quick time out with 0.08 left on the game clock and I could taste the championship. We are gonna win this.

The whistle just blew. The game was over. Dalton Academy had just won the state championship by a score of 16-7. Everyone came running onto the field. Riley and her mom ran to Tommy first to give him a hug and congratulated him on an awesome game. I had just finished talking to Coach Johnson and Thad when Riley came running up to me.

"Sebastian that was amazing. Congratulations," Riley said as I pulled her into a giant hug.

"Thanks for those pointers you gave me at half time. They came i-"

"I'm sorry to interrupt but are you Sebastian Symthe?"

I turned around a saw a man who is possibly in his late 50s, "Yes, sir I am," I said as I shook his hand.

"My name is John Danowski and I'm the head coach of the lacrosse team at Duke University. We've watched you play throughout the season and we would be honored if you would come play for us next season."

"Coach Danowski, I'm honored but I-"

"Here is my information. Think it over and give me a call with your decision."

"Thank you Coach Danowski. I'll call you in a few days."

"You're welcome and I look forward to hearing from you," Coach Danowski shook my head and turned to leave.

Oh my god! Did that just happen?

"Sebastian that's amazing! Congratulations. I'm so happy for you"

"Thanks Riles. I cant believe that just happened," I pulled Riley into a hug and when we released, I put my hand on her cheek and pulled her into a kiss.