Julie and Rae stand hand in hand in the huge stadium, just watching as the teams warm up. Mrs. Taylor sees the jersey on Rae's back and smiles slightly, but doesn't comment.
"Last time we do this." Julie says quietly and Rae shakes her head, squeezing her hand tightly.
"No. No, I will drive to Austin every Friday night if I have to and come get you. I don't care what your parents say. For every damn game this team plays. We have done this and are going to keep doing this every single Friday and just because you're moving doesn't make it any different." She vows defiantly. Julie just squeezes her hand back.
At halftime, she sees Tim jog off, shoulders slumped, head down, dejected. She shakes her head. She knows that this win will do something huge for Tim. He needs this; he needs to a part something bigger than himself. For the first time in a long time, she turns her head upwards and does something she hasn't done in years. She prays, to any and every deity, to turn this game around.
And it does.
She is ecstatic the entire half, lightning running through her veins, cheering even though it feels like her voice is going to give out. And even then she doesn't stop. For every hit Tim makes, every carry he has, she knows that he's looking to her. And she can't help the swelling feeling of pride inside her.
"That's my brother! That's my brother!" Carden yells, pointing to Tim. Rae can't stop smiling, watching as Carden grins, actually enjoying himself.
The final play she sees Tim and Matt nod and she grips Julie's arm. The girls hug each other tightly, watching, unable to say anything or take their eyes off of the two boys. And just like that, like it is destiny, Smash's arms outstretch, and the football is in the end zone.
The noise is so loud; Tim almost thinks he's gone deaf. His teammates surround him, faces a mix of shock and excitement. Halfway through the madness, he remembers his promise. He spins, pushing teammates aside. He makes his way through the crowd, searching, searching.
And then he finds her, standing in the crowd, staring at him, wide eyed. He looks at her, helmet in one hand. She gives him a small wave; shock the only emotion on her face. With the other hand, he crosses his fingers and raises it high. She starts laughing, with tears rolling down her face. She raises her fingers too. He gestures for her to come down and does so until she can fight through the crowd and make her way to the railing.
"I did it." He says, staring up at her, not sure what else to say, tears glimmering in his eyes.
"You did it, Tim Riggins." She says proudly, beaming, not caring that tears are streaming down her cheeks.
"C'mere." He says, gently tugging her over the railing and down to him. He holds her close, eyes shut, soaking in the moment, as thousands of people scream. He clutches Rae and she clings to him.
"You know," She says, a pleased smile on her face. "You may have just played so well I started liking football." He leans back, looking at her.
"Yeah?" He asks. She nods, trying and failing not to laugh. He kisses her, passionately.
"Be my girl." He whispers. She smirks and pulls him in for another kiss by way of answering.
AN: Whoooo and there you have season one, aka the best season to ever grace our television screens. Please review friends!