Thanks again for the reviews, one mentioned that they enjoy this because it relates to their age group which I love! That's exactly why I wrote this, there's just too many, sad fics of Will and the aftermath of 5x15. Enjoy

Will

He could feel the eyes on him as he walked through the grounds of school that Monday morning. They all belonged to the people who attended Matt's birthday and as he saw Peter Florrick on the other side giving him the evil eye he sighed and tried to suppress the urge to roll his eyes. As he arrived to history she wasn't there and yet again she wasn't in Economics and he was beginning to get worried –that's until he spotted her near the school field sitting on the bleachers alone with sun glasses on and reading a book. She looked better compared to Saturday night and he took that as a good sign; she was wearing tight jeans with black and white chuck tailors and a striped t-shirt with a long dark blue cardigan. He always took notice in the clothes wore because she always wore a variety of different styles. From vintage short skirts –usually with black stockings that suited her long legs. He specifically liked the coats she wore, they were mostly dark colours which in his opinion suited her frame but she basically suited anything. She occasionally would wear shorts with cardigans and he liked it because it presented her long porcelain legs; as his thoughts would drift to these feelings he would mentally kick himself. He felt clinically crazy.

He gradually made his way towards her holding his strap bag beside him with his baseball gear inside which made it heavier for him to carry but it also made his biceps stand out. "Alicia Cavanaugh bunking two of her favourite classes? That's the most bizarre thing I've heard all week" he smirked and she turned around to face him. A smile spreading across her features

"Are you sure that's the most bizarre thing you've heard all week? Have you forgotten Saturday night?" she said making him giggle as he made his way to the top of the bleacher chairs.

"No, you see there's a difference, Saturday night was probably the most bizarre thing I've SEEN in my entire lifetime" he said and she smacked him against the chest with her book before bringing her legs up to her chest as he sat next to her.

"How have you been?" he asked and she just shrugged

"Shit" she replied making him chuckle

"I admire your honesty" he joked and she giggled lightly before falling back into glumness. She wrapped her arms around her legs and rested her chin on her knees.

"I've decided to give up on life completely today, I'll go back to class tomorrow" she explained

"So you're going to sit here all day?" he asked and she just shrugged

"I don't want to go anywhere else" she mumbled "And plus, you promised a baseball game with me this afternoon" she nudged his shoulder.

"Yes, but that isn't until another four hours away. You can't just sit here all day and read books"

"Yea I can" she tilted her head to the side in that all knowing smirk and for the first time he noticed the tear stains on her flushed cheeks. He gently leant over and felt her flinch until he removed her sun glasses to reveal her red eyes. His face fell in slight pity and she gazed down in disappointment.

"You've been crying" he notices and she looks up to meet his eyes. "No kidding Einstein" she says sending a sly smile across his features. He's about to ask what happen until she begins to explain further details.

"Yesterday when I woke up I felt alright, sad but not as bad as I thought. I convinced myself that I was over Peter and that I deserved better so as I got to school early this morning…. I saw Liz and Peter making out in the staff room" she gazed down and Will's eye widened in shock

"Liz your best friend?" he asked and she nodded before placing her sun glasses back on.

"I can't believe it either. I want nothing to do with them Will, absolutely nothing" she mumbled and he shifted closer pulling her into a hug. He feels her tense against his touch but then immediately eases into his chest and he feels her cry against it.

"I've never felt so hurt in my life" –she admitted through her tears and he squeezed her tighter

"It's going to be okay Leesh, you can't let them get to you" he felt her stop crying and she shifted closer resting her head on his shoulder whilst staring out into the field.

"Please don't hook up with Peter too, I don't think I'd be able to handle it" she explained making him laugh.

"You have my word" he promised and felt her sigh heavily.

"So what do you say? We head into class?" he proposed but she gradually shook her head

"No thanks, you can. I only have a couple of classes left anyway then I have a free period" she explained and he sighed.

"So you're just going to sit here? All day?"

"Yep, join me?" she smiled sweetly

"What are we going to do?" he smirks

"Talk" she shrugs "And then once the bell rings and school finishes will partake in your suggestion of teaching me how to play baseball" she says and he giggles

"Why not now?"

"Because someone might see me!" she shot back grinning "Honestly Will, I suck at playing those types of sports" -he nods in mid silence

"Okay, I'll stay here with you but only under one circumstance" she pulls away and he can't help but notice the wide grin spread across her features.

"I'll do anything" she smirks

"You have to help me with our English homework"

"Deal"

Alicia

It was amazing to go from utterly heartbroken to fits of laughter in the course of three hours. This morning when she caught Peter and her so called best friend making out like a pair of horny teenagers she ran straight out. –she didn't quite know where she was going but she eventually made her way to the school field and vowed to never talk to them ever again. She felt like breaking down that's until Will found her and she smiled for the first time in that morning. She couldn't put a title on it but she just felt safe when she was around him, she didn't necessarily feel happy –not under the current circumstances anyway- but she felt okay and that was a start. She helped Will with English and afterwards they talked and laughed and talked some more. They'd only known each other for a month but it felt longer and she knew it had something to do with the connection they had. As 3.30 finally arrived he helped her off the bleachers and chucked a baseball cap on her head before leading her towards the middle of the field. It was when he slipped up behind her and placed his hands on her hips she felt that same overwhelming tickling sensation. He positioned her form and then left her there to go and throw the ball. She felt her heart beat faster and faster as he threw the ball towards her way and immediately dropped the bat and bent down covering her face screaming her head off. She could hear Will laughing his head off so hard that he bent his head down in hilarity. She glared at him before coming to terms with the amusement and joining him in laughter, she hit his chest as he made fun of her and they finally regained from laughing.

"Seriously Leesh? Oh my god" he giggled and she shook her head

"Shut up Will!" she giggled "Come on let's do it again. If I can't hit a ball with a baseball bat how am I going to hit your head?" she asked and he rolled his eyes amusingly

He set her in the same position and slipped his hands around her waist. She felt her throat hitch and her breathing increase, he leant his head against her ear and grasped her hand onto the small of the bat firmly. "Now, remember, no matter what, hold onto the bat tightly. Keep your legs separated and make sure to bend your knees" she could feel his breath on her neck and she breathed in heavily pretending that she was preparing for a marathon but really, she was terribly nervous from his touch. He moved away and ran off to the other end and she instantly missed the proximity until he made eye contact with her.

"Remember Leesh, keep your eyes on the ball" he yelled out and she nodded nervously. She watched him in slow motion as his eyelashes switched to focus and they fluttered gently. She loved it when he was in focus mode. In one swift motion he pitched the ball and threw it effortlessly in one rapid approach and at first she had no idea what she was doing but as the ball came her way she hit it hard and Will's head went flying as they both watched it glide across the field to the other side. She squealed in fulfilment and watched him beam with joy which made her throw her arms around his neck into a big hug. She could tell that he was obviously astonished but hugged her equally tight and he abruptly pulled her off her feet and spun her around a couple of times making her laugh before setting her on her feet. As she stared into his eyes she was sure they were going to kiss that's until her gaze turned towards the sky and noticed the thunder strike and rain start to pour.

"Damn it" she cursed and ran towards the bleachers retrieving their belongings before chucking Will's hoddie towards him. They both ran towards the car park fairly soaked and as she reached her car she turned around to face him and pulled him in for hug. "Thank you Will, for everything, I had a great afternoon thanks to you. I'll see you tomorrow" she whispered in his ear before pulling away, throwing him a sweet smile and jumping into her car and driving off.

Will

He didn't know what that was but he was sure she wanted to kiss him too. As he drove home he was going crazy in his emotions, he was sure she felt the proximity when they touched and the pleasure that spread across her face when she hit the ball filled his heart with joy. He knew they were probably in big trouble from their teachers but he wouldn't regret it, if anything it was probably one of the best days he had all year. He parked outside his house and made his way inside expecting to smell his mother's cooking but instead found Pizza on the counter and a note that said "Gone to take your sisters to the movies, be back soon, mom" he was ready to jump up and down at the fact that he had the house to himself until he heard newspaper ruffling in the living room. He made his way into the lounge with the Pizza box and sat next to his father who was reading through the morning's newspaper and switched the TV on. "Hey dad"

"Hey son, how was your day?" Will paused as he realised that he bunked half his classes for most of the day and if his father was to figure out the reason he'd probably slap his head with the newspaper.

"Uh… good"

"Get up to anything particular?" he asked and Will just shrugged

"Not really, just the usual"

"Hmm" his father hummed "So I guess the phone call I received from school notifying that you ditched 3rd, 4th and 5th period is false information?" his father asked as his eyes remained on the piece of paper and Will stared at him dumbfounded before sighing.

"No, that's not false. I bunked"

"And why would you do that?" he said calmly and Will sat up straight deciding to come straight out with it.

"I met a girl" he noted his father's eyes look up through his reading glasses and a smile spread across his features. "Well, tell me"

"Her name's Alicia Cavanaugh. I met her on the first day of school, she's planning on studying law as well and she has the brains for it. She's incredibly intelligent and she's kind of like a geek but she doesn't look like one and she doesn't hang out with any of them. She comes across as someone who could wear anything and she'd look beautiful but she chooses to wear the basics, chucks and all those mundane styles. She's really caring towards others, she has a younger brother who she says is annoying but it's clear that she loves him. Anyway, she's been going through a hard time, her ex-boyfriend –football freak of the school- is a total jackass and she dumped him and then this morning she caught him making out with her best friend. So she and I hung out for a while but don't worry, we did some work and were always up to date with our school work, it was just a onetime thing dad, I promise it won't happen again"

"Well that's good to know it won't happen again, don't make a habit out of it. So this girl, she's the reason you haven't been dating anyone?" his question sent Will flying off guard and watched his father chuckle

"I've seen all the girls from school wave to you and slip you their numbers. Last year you used to have a different girlfriend everything week and now that you've met this one, I've noticed you're more focused and you ignore all the girls walking on the street but I'm guessing this girl is with someone else?"

"They're not together anymore" Will states sternly "And yes, she's the reason but it's different. She's not like the other girls, she's better. She makes me want to be a better person and I'm just trying to take it slow. I don't want to rush her into anything, she's still sad from her previous relationship" he explains and witnesses a warm smile spread across his father's face.

"That's good to hear son but don't take it too slow, you might let her slip out of your fingers and you won't even know it" he explains and Will nods.

"I know"

"So, Alicia Cavanaugh, any relation to David Cavanaugh?" his father says curiously

"Yes, that's her father. Why? Do you know him?"

"Kind of, I did some business with him a few years ago. He's a good guy, terrific lawyer. You should learn off him someday" he says and Will sighs against the couch.

"Yeah" he said uncertain.

"Don't let this type of stuff get to your head Will, you have to f…"

"Yes yes I know, I have to focus on school, that's what I'm doing" he stands up abruptly and makes his way upstairs.

"I don't appreciate the attitude"

"Whatever"

So we see that Will and his father are not always on the best terms and that will probably remain through the story's events. I'm a few chapters ahead so I'm not quite up to date with what's going on in your heads about this but I'd love to know! Please review! Enjoy the next, early chapter.