Ok last track event of the season I could do this I had all my friends and family supporting me Jacob too. I was doing the final event long distance against the other best distance runner from the rival team the Cougars. I readjusted my Quileute High uniform and walked over to the starting line. Jacob was about to do hurdles and let me tell you I think he had this in the bag he was the highest jumper of the whole team. "Come on Jake you can do it" I shouted out he looked to me and smiled giving me a quick wink before turning back. I blushed as the whistle blew and they were off Jake hit his 7th hurdle and looked like he was about to miss it but he didn't he hit the finish line and the crowd cheered. He grinned real big and did his famous back flip he did after he won an event. Ok it was my turn I could do this I knew it Jacob ran up to me as I stretched out "You can win this Lil I know it" I nodded and smiled "Thanks Jake" "GET READY" the announcer yelled my opponent came to the starting line he was 17 Tj Jones fastest on the Cougar team. "GET SET" we leaned into position "GO" the whistle blew and we were off blood pounded through my veins. Tj was in the lead but I was right on his tail as we rounded the first corner he slowed giving me time to catch as we ran neck and neck I saw him glance over a determination look in his eye almost dark what happened next I wasn't expecting he ran just close enough to slam me with his elbow. I lost my balance quickly and slammed into the edge of the track before rolling off into the cool grass. Gasps and shrieks cried out from the crowd. Pain, throbbing I looked down my knee was cut up. Shards of rock and dirt were caked over my knee while blood gushed out. "LILY" a voice yelled out I looked up Jacob was running across the track a panicked look on his face. "Oh god Lily how bad does it hurt" "I'm fine Jake its just some blood nothing broken and a sore rib" I mumbled He grabbed my arm helping me up my leg was shaking and I fell into his chest. "Lets get that cleaned up" for a split second he let go of my arm reached down and picked me bridal style I gasped as he position me better against him he gripped me tight his muscles bulging ok I knew he was strong not this strong though. He walked across the track showing no sign of needing help carrying me he sat me down on the ground where they were waiting to clean my up. "Miss is your rib bruised" I nodded I didn't have to look to know it was but the woman still lifted up my shirt to show a purple mark forming while a man worked on my knee Jake was gripping my hand the whole time. "By default Lily Creek wins due to poor sportsmanship" "What I didn't do anything" Tj said Jake looked up "Besides she's a wimp if she can't handle a bruised rib and a scrapped knee" Jake let go of my hand and stood up. "Shut your mouth Tj everyone knows you pushed her" Jake growled "Yeah because I would push a girl she's such a clutz herself" "How about we test how much of a wimp you are" Jake lunged forward Seth and Embry jumped off the bleachers and held Jake back. "TJ JONES IS DISCAILFIED" "what" he shouted out "Wait even if I do win by default I want to race him" I said the ref looked to the announcer "I don't see why they can't" he said and shrugged they finished wrapping my rib and knee I walked over till Jake grabbed me "Lil you sure you want to do this" I nodded "I'll be fine if I actually win I know I actually did it" he nodded we walked to the starting line and got into position "GO" the whistle blew we ran my heart pumping hard sweat dripping down my face each step harder. I saw Jake at the finish line and suddenly I knew why I did this for Jake I kicked into high gear and sped up again gaining some distance from Tj. One step away from the finish line Jake grinned at me I broke through the strip but didn't stop I continued to run till I got to Jake who was waiting with open arms when our bodies met I smashed my lips to his he didn't respond at first from shock but then he did and we shared a wonderful kiss. The noise of the crowd was drowned out by our kiss, let me just say best track meet ever!