The Guy Next Door

Chapter 23

It was 6:00 in the morning on Saturday. I had to get up and get myself ready for work as I asked to work the day shift today from 7-2 so that way I had the night off and could go to Troy's basketball game, he didn't know that though, I told him I was doing a double and wouldn't be able to make it. I wanted to surprise him.

I got up and got dressed, then put my hair in a messy bun. I would shower after work because I would feel gross anyway. After that shower I'd do my hair better and throw some make-up on as well as a clean outfit of course. My plan was this; I would go to work, come home, get myself ready for the day, grab Taylor and go out to lunch, then go get some manicures and pedicures, and then head to the game. I didn't want to wait until Monday to introduce her to the guys, plus I wanted to spend some more time with her and this way was perfect.

I headed downstairs to make some breakfast and eat then I headed out the door and stopped at Starbucks on my way to work for some coffee. Once I got to work I clocked in and got straight to work. The day went by a lot quicker than I thought it would and soon enough I was finished with work and heading home. As soon as I walked in the door I rushed upstairs, stripped, and got in the shower. The warm water felt nice against my skin, it was soothing. I took an extra few minutes to just let the water run over my body. I had been really sore lately and having some back problems so the water was some nice therapy. After my shower I dried off and wrapped myself in my towel. I did my hair first which was pretty easy since I could leave it a bit damp and just put some product in to make my natural curls extra curly and bouncy and it would dry just like that. I sprayed some instant freeze hairspray and then started on my make-up. I put a bit of foundation on and just put some eyeliner on my eyelid and water line along with some mascara. Not too much, but I would add more later. Once I was finished with my hair and make-up I got dressed. I chose to wear my black skinny jeans paired with a white V-neck shirt (which let me tell you made my breasts look great with just enough cleavage and since I had a push up bra on since they were so much comfier than regular bras, my boobs were pushed up perfectly) with red lettering that had Wildcats written under a picture of a wildcat and Bolton on the back with 14 below it. Our school was crazy about the basketball team so they had made all these products for the games. They had shirts with our player's names and numbers on it, shirts with just wildcats on it, posters, wildcat basketball water bottles and many other things. With my outfit I also wore my red flats which were so cute. I did a once over in the mirror and when I was happy with what I saw I went over and got Taylor and we started our day.

We went to my favorite burger joint about an hour away which was dressed up in the old diner style just like the new one Troy had taken me to the other day except this was much better. It was Johnny Rockets, I loved that place. Their burgers were amazing and their milkshakes were heavenly. I ordered the bacon cheddar burger single with their Dark chocolate shake made with Ghirardelli chocolate and Tay got the smokehouse single burger with a strawberry Oreo shake. Fries came with the burgers and I got ranch to dip mine in as usual and Tay got her ketchup. She always used to pick on me because she thought my ranch/fry habit was weird. I'd always pick on her ketchup/fry habit which I always told her was so boring and that she needed to be adventurous. We laughed about it, when we picked on one another like that. Once dinner was finished I paid and we headed back to our houses to do some last minute touch ups before the game. Taylor wanted to change and fix her hair so I told her we'd meet back up in 30 minutes. I went home and grabbed my thick red and white eye pencils and wrote Bolton on one of my cheeks and 14 on the other going back and forth between the red and white. Then I put on a red lipstick and freshened up my eye make-up. I straightened up clothes then headed back over to Taylor's house. When I got over there she was finishing up straightening her hair. She had changed into a white mini skirt with a red blouse that had one strap around one of her shoulders and her other shoulder was bare, it hugged her body nicely. She added a red head-band to her hair when she finished straightening it and put on her favorite perfume, which was called pink sugar. She looked good. We said bye to her parents and then head to the game.

Once we got to the game I had Taylor go get us a seat while I went and got a big bottle of Troy's favorite Gatorade, rain berry. I myself enjoyed any blue, which was my favorite. I also got some soda and candy for Taylor and I then headed up to the seats. We had got there a little early so we still had some time which Taylor and I spent chatting. Once it got closer to the game I snuck down to the locker room. I knew the guys would all be ready by now or at least close to it so I walked in and as I walked through I made sure all the guys were quiet and didn't tell Troy I was there. Chad was the last to see me as he was with Troy, when he noticed me he smiled and then came up with some excuse to leave. As he walks by me he whispered in my ear that I looked good. I smiled and gave him a hug wishing him good luck then headed over to Troy, who's back was to me. When I got closer I jumped onto his back and he caught me by instinct and I giggled as I kissed his cheek. He put me down a minute later and turned to me.

"Ella?!" I giggled some more and nodded. He wrapped me in his arms and picked me up spinning me around.

"What are you doing here? I thought you had to work a double tonight?"

"I wanted to surprise you so I made up that part about working a double. I only worked the day shift instead of the night shift so I could be at your game. I knew we were going against West High tonight and that's your guys' rival so I couldn't miss it." I smiled at him as he shook his head.

"And what's this?" He motioned toward the Gatorade. I shrugged.

"I figured you might want some to keep you hydrated." He took it from me and took a sip.

"Mmm rain berry, my favorite." He took another sip. "You truly are the most amazing girlfriend. Do you know that?" I blushed and he finally took a step back to look at me. I knew he was checking me out and he started biting his lip which made me blush even more. Then he moved closer to me and wrapped his arms around my waist and whispered into my ear.

"You look so fucking sexy right now..." He closed his eyes and took in my sent. "And damn you smell just the same. That is my favorite perfume of yours. Do you know how much you're turning me on right now? Especially with your scent and the fact you have my name and number on your face as well as a shirt with it too." His voice got lower.

"You are…so…damn…sexy."

I got shivers and my body started to tingle. I bit my lip as his words turned me on. He pulled back and looked at me again.

"Mmm god your biting your lip…do you know what that does to me?" He used his finger to pull my lip from my teeth then pulled me close to him and kissed me roughly on the lips. I melted and instantly started kissing back. He deepened it by asking for entrance as I granted him it and he entered his tongue into my mouth. Our tongues intertwined and moved in sync. He pushed me against the locker and pinned with his body as he started moving kisses down my jaw and to my neck where he kissed a few times and started to suck. I let out a moan and he let out a sexy groan from within his throat. God he was intoxicating. Chad interrupted.

"Damn looky here, Captain is getting some action." He winked and all the guys laughed. Troy pulled away closing his eyes in frustration.

"Sorry dude but you gotta tell that girl of yours goodbye because our game is about to start."

Troy nodded and then looked back at me.

"I want you so much right now…god I can't wait to have you, but I have to go." I pouted and he tickled me making me giggle.

"Okay, okay stop! Troy!" He tickled me some more making me squirm then he chuckled and stoppe

"Thanks for the surprise baby, you're the best. You and your sexy self. I hope you know I'm going into this game with a hard one thanks to you." He winked and I blushed. He kissed me roughly one last time before I pulled away.

"Okay Bolton that's enough it's time to go out there and kick some ass." I spanked him hard and he gave me that sexy half smirk before he grabbed my ass and squeezed it, hitting it after.

"If you say so sexy." My breath had caught in my throat from his actions so I just nodded, blushing like crazy. How did he do this to me? I hugged him once more then headed back out to Taylor. I sat down and the game started. I smiled as I watched my amazing boyfriend do what he did best.

We won the game 120 to 89, it was a great game. Troy did so well as usual and Chad was right behind him. All the guys did a great job; they really had their head in the game tonight. When the game was over I brought Taylor down to the basketball court so I could congratulate Troy and everyone and introduce Tay to the guys. Once we got down to the court I ran over to Troy and jumped in his arms.

"Baby you did so well tonight I'm so proud of you!" Troy caught me and spun me around

"Thanks babe, but I'm telling you it's you who deserves the thanks, you're my good luck charm, without you I would suck and tonight…god tonight you had me right on point." He winked at me and I knew what he was referring to. I blushed like crazy. Once Troy put me down I went over to chad and hugged him. He picked me up in a big bear hug making me giggle.

"Great job tonight Chad!"

"Thanks baby brie" He smiled and put me down.

"So guys I have someone I want you all to meet. Troy do you remember how I told you that my best friend was moving here?" He nodded. "Well…" I went over and grabbed Taylor.

"Taylor this is Troy my boyfriend. These are his teammates Zeke, Jason, Conner..." I went through all of them and then finished with Chad.

"And this is Chad, Troy's best friend and as of late one of my best friends too." I said wrapping an arm around his waist as he put one around my shoulders and gave me a squeeze. The two of them looked at each other in this weird way and neither said anything like she and the other guys did. I noticed Chad checking her out and Taylor was looking down trying not to make eye contact as she bit her lip. I had never seen her this way before. Chad was the first to talk.

"Hey there…nice to meet you…Taylor" I could see Taylor shiver slightly. Being her best friend I knew her body language very well and could notice any of it in the blink of an eye. I think she liked him.

"H-Hi Chad…n-nice to meet y-you too" She stammered. I hid a giggle. Chad smirked making Taylor blush and she let a small smile show as the two started looking at each other. This time Taylor checked Chad out and then their eyes met and remained on each other both starting to lose their composure. Troy stepped in to save the day.

"Soo Chad bro we should head back to the locker room and change so we can go get ready for the after party." Chad shook his nodded his head without saying anything, still looking at Taylor before Troy grabbed his arm and started pulling him towards the locker room.

"See you girls in a few" I nodded as Troy winked at me, and I back at him, we both knew something was up with Chad and Taylor.

"Come on Tay lets head outside" I said. She only nodded and followed me out. The guys came out 10 minutes later, showered and changed.

"So sexy, you're going to be my date to the after party right?" Troy asked wrapping his hands around my waist. I giggled.

"Of course, I wouldn't go with anyone else" I said winking.

"Aw not even me Gabs?" Chad asked. I laughed.

"Okay maybe I'd make an exception for you Chad." He chuckled. "Good." I laughed some more.

"Uh gab would you like me to take your car back home so you can head with Troy to the party?" I looked at Taylor and then at Troy who looked at Chad and nodded his head.

"Um…actually….Taylor?" Chad asked going over to Tay who looked a bit surprised.

"Um yeah?" Chad rubbed the back of his neck and looked down before letting out a sigh and grabbing Taylor's hands.

"I know we just met and all but um…I would really like it if you went to the after party with me…what do you say?" Taylor blushed and smiled.

"I'd love to" He smiled a huge smile and then hugged her.

"Thanks" She giggled and hugged him back.

"No problem Chad"