Here is the last chapter of Dauntless Academy. Enjoy. Review if you want me to post part two up. Thank you.
ERIC
I let out a chuckle as she teased me yet again, denying me a second morning kiss. She grabbed my hand and continued to walk me to the cafeteria. I was in love with this girl. I started wondering what would have happened had she not transferred here this year. I couldn't even imagine that. Life without her wasn't in the cards anymore. She was here and she was with me.
I glanced over at Alex as we walked to the cafeteria. Her hair was braided and she was already dressed for the volleyball game. I don't know which uniform she looked sexier in. Cheer or volleyball. Of course looking at her with those volleyball shorts she had on right now, her legs looked good.
Alex suddenly dropped my hand and walked away. She did it again, I yelled in my head. Alex just had to make that ass of hers sway like that. I looked away, I had to in order to take my mind off of how hot she was making me right now. Just then Alex walked up to... TARA!
"You coming, Tara," Alex asked her. I turned to look at Alex. Was she serious?
"I..." Tara paused, barely sounding audible. Why in the hell did Tara look so torn about walking into the cafeteria? I followed Alex's gaze and saw it landed on the table with Landon. That ass! I wanted to go in and say something to him about slapping Alex, but what shocked me was I saw Alex grab Tara's hand and pull her into the cafeteria.
I followed Alex closely, only to see that Landon's table stopped their conversation to watch her and Tara walk in. I looked back at Alex. What the frick was she doing now? She was leading Tara to sit down at our table. What made it worst was that I noticed Rachel was already there.
"Wait," I called out to Alex and waited for Tara to get out of ear shot.
"What's going on?"
"What do you mean?"
"First Rachel and now Tara." Honestly, what the hell was going on? I wanted to scream, mostly at Rachel and Tara. If this was some sick joke they were trying to pull so Alex would break up with me, I swear...
"They're back on the squad," Alex replied interrupting my thoughts. Back on the squad, seriously?
"Why would Shauna put you all through that again?"
"It's not like that. Besides, it wasn't just Shauna's call. She got our approval, too."
This has got to me some prank. Why in the hell would Alex approve of them being back on the squad? Alex leaned up and kissed my cheek.
"I can't really say why, either."
"I understand, I guess. That's why you said practice last night was awkward." Alex gave me a weak smile and nodded.
There was no way I was going to let this break us. There was something in her eyes too that said she wasn't going to let it break us either. I couldn't help but smile. Right after that, I could care less that her brother was sitting down at the table. Even though I felt and knew it, I had to show everyone else that Alex would always be with me. I pulled her in and kissed her hard.
"Promise me, you won't let them try and get you to leave me," I whispered pulling away.
"I promise." Alex kissed my cheek and went to sit down by the girls. I turned and sat down by Four and Edward. I looked up to see Aidan glaring at me.
"Yeah yeah I know. No PDA in front of you," I said which got a couple snickers from the guys.
"Anyways," Aidan said shaking his head. "What's up with that?" He nodded towards the girls. We all turned to look and saw Alex and Lauren glancing back at the table where Landon was sitting.
"The night that Landon slapped Alex," I said in a hushed tone turning back to face Aidan. "Alex told me..."
"WAIT, LANDON SLAPPED ALEX?!" We all turned to look at Uriah who practically yelled it. I glanced down at the girls, to see their attention had shifted to us. My eyes met and held Alex's for a brief moment. She gave me a weak smile again and then turned back to the girls who just had Christina walk in with Shauna and Tris.
"Yes," Aidan said quietly. "Alex didn't want to make a big deal about it."
"She was a little shook up that night," added Edward. "Myra said she's better now though. She's kind of not letting it phase her."
"I can't believe either of you let Landon get off clean," said Peter looking at Aidan and I.
"Trust me, both Aidan and I wanted to kill him," I replied. "Anyways, Alex told me that night when I took her back to her room, that Rachel told her something about Landon."
"What did she tell her exactly," asked Four.
"I don't know. She said she would tell me later."
"Hold up, hold up," Uriah said waving a fork in the air. "Rachel? As in that Rachel?"
"Yes, that Rachel," I answered. "Whatever it was Rachel said, must have been something that made Alex want to confront Landon."
"So I guess that explains why Rachel and Tara are all buddies with them now," said Four looking that way.
"There's gotta be something else going on, too," I said shaking my head.
"What do you mean," asked Aidan.
"Alex just told me that Rachel and Tara are back on the cheer squad and they're okay with it," I said as all of the guys dropped their forks, choked on their food, spit out their orange juice, or heads snapped up to look at me in shock. "I know! They're all crazy."
Coach said that even though I wasn't playing, he still wanted me to suit up. Everyone always suited up, to show their support of the team anyways. I was glad when they used Nick to take my place. Sometimes that guy could be a beast on the field.
"Yeah," Nick started. "Al usually fills in for you, but coach said he's not playing tonight."
"Actually, I heard he's not playing ever," added Roman.
"What," I asked in disbelief. "I'm one of the team captains and I didn't even know."
"I didn't know that either," said Aidan. Four and Edward both shrugged and shook their heads.
"It was just this morning. I don't know what happened, but coach sounded really pissed," continued Roman.
"They must have done something awful, because coach told me I'm taking Troy's spot," interjected Zach. "He's no longer on team either, along with Vince."
"What the hell happened," I was still in shock.
"Imagine that," added Roman. "We lose a couple players and the girls gain a couple cheerleaders."
"I'm still upset about that," added Nick. "Jenn won't even tell me what's up." I forgot Jenn used to get picked on too. In fact them torturing Jenn was the last straw for Shauna and she cut Rachel and Tara from the squad.
"I say tonight only," started Uriah. "Tonight is the only game Marlene folks are going to let those two girls stay on the squad."
"Well, I say they'll probably be on all year, even for basketball," teased Trick.
"Why don't we make a bet out of it," asked Peter.
"Come on guys, we shouldn't be doing this," called out Justin.
"Yeah, there's gotta be a valid reason why half the squad let them back on," added Brian. "And I'm only saying half, because Mia is somewhat okay with it, even though a lot of them are not."
"Like Christina," snorted Will.
"Great," screamed Peter. "I wonder how long it will be until we see another cat fight in the locker room?"
"Okay, so we'll do two bets. The first one is to say I'm right," said Uriah. "It's the last game of the regular football season, so that's the only reason why they're back on."
"The second will be when their cat fight will be," added Peter. "Which I think will happen as soon as the game ends."
Some of the guys went in on that bet. Uriah came by me and I shook my head. So did Four, Zeke, Aidan, and Justin. Will put his name down.
"Honestly, Will," I called out to him. "You and Christina already fought last night. I know if they find out about this," I said pointing a finger to Uriah and Peter. "Your girlfriends are going to be pissed, too."
"Alex got you that whipped already," teased Peter.
"No, I just respect her decision to agree to them coming back on the squad and know that she'll tell me about it in her own time," I finished. Because everything with Alex takes time, I thought frustrated.
"Look, Tris and Shauna didn't say anything to us either," Four suggested pointing towards him and Zeke. "But Eric is right. If the girls found out you guys took a bet as to how long until the squad starts fighting again, they are going to be upset."
"Speaking about bets," Edward came walking around the corner of the other lockers. "Uriah, you owe me $100."
"Nope, I don't think so. You said by homecoming," Uriah reminded Edward.
"Yeah, and it was ON homecoming night that they became a couple," said Edward crossing his arms.
"Who became a couple," asked Will. I started to laugh realizing who they bet on.
"Alex and I," I answered. "You bet on when Alex and I would get together?" I looked at Edward, then turned to Uriah.
"Uriah said you two would drag it out until graduation. I said by homecoming." Uriah pointed at Edward, but Edward quickly started talking again. "BY homecoming, not before homecoming. So technically, homecoming day still counts." Uriah growled and went to his locker and pulled out his wallet.
"Wait, wait, wait," I said standing up. "Actually you both lose."
"What do you mean," asked Edward. "When we saw you in the hospital, you said you two were a thing now."
"Yeah, but I was sleeping and running tests all night on homecoming. It wasn't until I woke up at like 1 in the morning, that Alex and I talked. By then..."
"It was the day after," Edward said looking away.
"I guess we both lose on that one," said Uriah sounding even more defeated.
"However, we won," Aidan said while collecting money from Dominic and Roman. Four was collecting money from Zeke and Justin.
"What did you six bet," I asked in disbelief that Aidan would bet on anything pertaining to his sister.
"That Alex would forgive you before our last game of the regular football season. Which just happens to be today," Aidan said as he put the money in his locker. I shook my head. "And what do you know she actually forgave you last week." I crossed my arms at Aidan, still not wanting to admit that he just made a bet regarding his sister. "What? Four agreed with me."
"I could tell she was being proud," stated Four. "But you were trying so hard to win her back, she couldn't deny how you both felt about each other. It kind of helped my case to see Tris encouraging her, too."
"Damn it," yelled Zeke. "I should have told Shauna not to encourage Alex."
"What," I shouted.
"Wouldn't have helped," said Four. "All the girls were sort of rooting for Alex and Eric to get together. Well, all, accept..."
"Christina," we all said. We all started to laugh.
"Hey," interrupted Will. "That's my girlfriend!"
"Well, then as a friend, to you," I said throwing my arm around Will. "Considering that Christina is your girlfriend, don't make that bet!"
Right before we ran out to the field, some of the girls came down to the side.
"Eric," I turned at Aidan calling me. I didn't expect to see her, but there running out of Aidan's arms and towards mine was Alex.
"I didn't think you'd be here this early," I said releasing her from the hug, but keeping her in my arms.
"What can I say, we won that quickly," she answered.
"Of course you did," I said pulling her in for a kiss, but she moved her head right before. Alex pulled back a little and smiled. She was teasing me again.
"My parents wanted to talk to you after the game," she said resting her hands on my chest and tracing the number on my jersey.
"Naturally," I said taking a quick glance towards the stands. "I've always been Aidan's friend and now I'm their daughter's boyfriend. A boyfriend who wants to kiss his girl right now."
I leaned down and Alex started to lean in too. Again though, she tilted her head right before our lips reached each other.
"Gr," I lightly growled at her. "Alexandria Kent, why do you keep teasing me," I pressed our bodies closer.
"Because speaking about my parents, made me think of something else right now and I rather us talk about that," she said as she looked at me, still smiling. That smile did not look good. It looked nervous. Oh God, please don't let it be what I think it's going to be.
"When can I meet your mom?" It just had to be that question. I stared at Alex. Why would anyone want to meet my mom? Or worst why would I let my mom meet Alex?
"Alex, trust me when I say this. You DO NOT want to meet my mom."
"My folks already know you. Besides we're dating now, aren't we?"
I stroked her cheek, and leaned in for a kiss and she let me have it. "Yes, we are," I mumbled on her lips. "And you have no idea how very much I enjoy being with you and how happy I am that you're in my life. Not to mention how much I really enjoy kissing you now."
I felt her lips smile as I kissed her again.
"There's a matter we're discussing at hand that you're trying to distract me from," Alex accused.
"Perhaps. You were teasing me earlier, it's only fair that I get to kiss you now," I pulled her in again.
"Eric," she scolded while pulling away. "I know you and your mom don't really get along. From what I've been told about her by you, I don't like her just because of the way she treats you. But isn't that what happens in a relationship? You end up meeting each other's parents or family?"
"Alex, please," I pleaded. "I don't want you to meet my mom. I don't want you to get tainted by her," I said running my hand down her cheek again.
"It's not because you're embarrassed of me is it?"
"No, Alex, I'm not. I sort of broadcast all over the school how I feel about you. I had your name blasting on the scoreboard in the gym," I said as she smiled and looked down. "Alex I'm not ashamed of you. I like everything about you. If you knew my mom you would understand," her eyes lit up. "Which is not going to happen, because you are not going to end up knowing my mom. Promise me that you'll stay away from her." Alex looked down and nodded.
She was so hard headed sometimes, I swear. I knew she still wanted to meet my mom. What is this crazy obsession with girls wanting to meet the parents? I tried to distract her again from this silly conversation about wanting to meet my mom.
I brought her head back up to kiss her once more. She wrapped her hands around me and deepened the kiss.
"Big brother can see," Aidan called out to us. Alex pulled back, smiled, and then kissed my cheek and ran to the sidelines. I looked at Aidan who crossed his arms.
"Just couldn't wait until I wasn't around, could you?" He punched me and we put on our helmets to run out.
There was still one minute and some seconds left, but Edward and I couldn't really help it. We were up 34-19. As Aidan took a knee, leaving us with :56 left in the game and it being 2nd down now, Edward and I lifted the water cooler and emptied it out on our coach.
Another knee, third down, and the time clicked even closer. Coach Amar hugged us all.
"I'm so proud of all of you," he shouted as he continued to hug and pat us on the back. We looked at Aidan as he took one final snap as the clock expired. It was official now. Our last regular season game was over! We were undefeated, we were conference champs!
"Alright, let's celebrate Dauntless! To a great year," yelled Coach Amar.
All the guys and I started to scream and cheer.
"Championship here we come," screamed Edward. He and I jumped up and did shoulder bump. We ran around, jumping and excitedly screaming. Four and I did a quick hug and I patted his back.
"We made it," he said to me.
"If you asked me last year, I wouldn't have said this, but you really are a good player and a decent guy," I said.
"You're not a bad guy either, Eric," he said as we did another quick bro hug. "I think one reason why is right there."
I turned around to see that Four was pointing at Alex hugging Aidan. I smiled and walked over. On my way there I hugged Peter, Lauren, Zeke, and Shauna. By then Cara was there by them and Alex was handing her Jacques. Cara was nothing but smiles, she hugged Alex and then hugged Aidan. I got there just in time to hear Aidan hold Cara's free hand in his and tell her that he likes her.
Alex's jaw dropped a little and she slowly backed away. I ran up behind her, pulled her into my arms, spun her around, and then put her down for a kiss. She laughed and then pulled me closer for a deeper kiss.
"Alexandria," her mom called. Alex laughed, grabbed my hand, and turned to face her parents. "I had hoped you would be a little bit more modest and lady like," she scolded. "Especially out in public."
"Oh, Martha, you were nothing like that at that age," Mr. Kent teased as he kissed Mrs. Kent.
"Really," Alex whined. Both of her parents laughed. After all these years they still had the same look of love in their eyes. I looked away quickly. My parents marriage was nothing like that.
"Mom, you folks already know Eric. Eric, you've already met my parents," she turned to me and gave me a look. Was she seriously still thinking about meeting my mom?
"Pleasure to see you again, Mrs. Kent," I said as she pulled me into a hug.
"Always nice to see you, too, Eric," Alex's mom replied.
"You too, Mr. Kent," I extended my free hand which he shook. He smiled and then patted me on the back.
"Congratulations, Eric. Like I said you folks deserve this. What a way to finish high school, huh? Going to the division playoffs! Only place left after that is State Finals," he said patting my back again. "Your father would be really proud of you. You've turned into an excellent young man."
"Thank you sir."
"As for this," he motioned to Alex's hand still in mine. I loosened my grip, thinking she'd want to let my hand go, but instead she gave my hand a squeeze and kept it there.
"I'm assuming she told you 'yes'." Alex's dad and I started to laugh.
"What is that supposed to mean," Alex questioned.
"Just something your father and I talked about over the phone," I said smiling at her.
"I meant to ask, dad you were nice, weren't you?" She looked over at Mr. Kent.
"Of course, sweet pea," he answered as Alex let go of my hand this time and walked to hug her dad. "But, if I hear you mistreat my little girl in any way, I can send every police officer from Navy Pier to Roth city to hunt you down."
"Dad!"
"I understand completely, Mr. Kent. And you have nothing to worry about, I'll take good care of Alex. And if anything should happen, which it won't," because I'm in love with your daughter... "Aidan would probably kill me first." I nodded towards Aidan, Mr. Kent and I shook hands again. Just then Alex turned away from her father's arms and looked at her mom.
"Does Aidan get in trouble for kissing in public, too?" This time I turned around quickly to see Cara in Aidan's arms. Holy crap! Alright Aidan!
"We'll let her mother worry about her," answered Mrs. Kent. I looked back at Alex to see that she was a little upset. "That's what mothers do, sweet pea. We worry about how our own daughters behave."
"I behave," Alex pouted. I had to choke on a laugh. Alex turned around to stare me down, so I threw her my smirk. She backed down a little and rolled her eyes. Aidan walked over with Cara and that dumb dog.
"This is who you needed the little puppy for," asked Mr. Kent. I guess he helped Aidan get it.
"Yes. Dad and Mom, you've already met Cara Turner before. Cara," Aidan said as Cara walked up and hugged Alex and Aidan's parents. She walked over and hugged Alex again. "Cara is my girlfriend now," Aidan said quickly and still nervous.
"Wow," Alex said shocked that her brother finally admitted it. I gave him a quick fist bump before he and I spoke to his dad about the game. Cara and Alex continued to talk to Mrs. Kent.
I found Zeke, Uriah, Edward, and Will, who told me that everyone's parents wanted to take them out to dinner to celebrate, so there wouldn't be a party tonight.
"You can come with us," Edward offered. "My dad said it would be okay."
"No thanks, Alex invited me to go with her parents. I'll go and say 'Hi' to your dad real quick, though."
"Is that my sister," Will asked. "I knew my parents were here, but she didn't tell me she was coming."
"Yeah, you better go over there," I said smiling as Zeke and Edward started to laugh. Uriah looked confused. The second Will left, I turned to Uriah. "Aidan is going out with Will's sister, Cara."
"No way," screamed Edward. "He asked her?!" I nodded.
"You all knew and didn't tell me," shouted Uriah.
"Will is your room mate," explained Zeke as Uriah huffed.
After I spoke with Edward's dad and Will's parents, answering questions if I was okay from last week and them offering me congratulations, we went in to change. I didn't take that long, since I didn't play tonight.
I came back out to see Alex waiting for me. She was standing with Tris, Lauren, Myra, and there was Rachel. They were talking and laughing. This was really weird. They didn't notice me, so I walked up behind Alex, wrapped my arm around her waist, pulled her back against my chest, and placed a kiss on her neck. She spun around to face me.
"My parents and Aidan are waiting in the car. You ready to go," she asked smiling. I saw a new emotion in her pretty brown eyes. They were a mixture of kindness, understanding, and affection. It almost looked like she was in love. It left me breathless. I obviously didn't answer her right away, because her smiled dropped. "Is everything okay?"
"Yeah, I'm just looking at the most gorgeous, compassionate girl in the world and she belongs to me," I responded which got a hit on my chest and a quick kiss from Alex. She ran out of my grasp and hugged all the girls, including Rachel. I was so in awe and captivated by that look in her eyes, that I actually didn't care right now that she hugged the #2 bitch I know. If you're wondering, Christina is probably #1. Alex walked back to take my hand in hers and led me away.
"Bye Eric," yelled Myra.
"Bye ladies," I yelled back.
Right before we reached her parent's SUV, Alex pulled me back.
"I really like you Eric," she said as she gave me a soft kiss.
Do it now, you idiot, I screamed in my head. Tell her you love her!
"Well, I like you so much Alex, that I don't think I can describe it well enough to tell you, just how much you mean to me and how happy I am to have you in my life." Dumb-ass why couldn't you just say it?
I kissed her again and was right about to deepen it until her brother spoke up from the car.
"Hey you two, let's go already. Cara and her parents are waiting at the restaurant!"
I chuckled as Alex pulled away and smiled up at me. That same look was still in her eyes. I ran my hand down her cheek. I wanted to keep this one moment of how wonderful she looked. I leaned my head down and kissed her softly as I felt her lips smile again.
"I'm glad I met you Eric," she whispered.
"I'm beyond happy that I met you too, Alex." Alex pulled back and we both turned to get into the SUV.
Don't hate me. But I'm sorry this story ends here. I have part two. Review if you want me to put it up!