After The Post Game Celebration...
Shane was on cloud nine. In one game, he went from riding the bench to scoring the game winning touchdown. He was the first student in the history of St. Augustus High to score the game winner in his first outing as a Varsity player. No one had done what he accomplished that day. Words couldn't describe how much this meant to the young boy. Currently, the team was changing out of their uniforms and into their regular clothes. Everyone was exhausted, but they were happy. Coach Helmsley brought the team together in the locker room before they left to talk to them.
"Alright, gentlemen. First off, I just got word from the hospital that Kofi suffered a major concussion, and will be out for the rest of the season. Luckily, the injuries aren't as bad as the medics thought they would be. With that being said, Kofi needs a replacement in the starting lineup and I think we found out who that's gonna be today. Price, you got the job. Congratulations."
The team cheered for the boy and Shane was beaming with joy.
"Thanks, coach. You won't regret this decision."
"I better not, kid. Now, all of you, go home and wash your asses. You smell like a toilet stuck in a sewer!" He joked.
"Yes coach" Everyone said in unison.
Shane and Seth exited the locker room together. When they made it outside the school, Dean was right there to greet them.
"Hey, man. I saw what you did out there. You two pulled it off. Nice job." He said complimenting them.
Shane was confused.
"Thanks man, but how did you see? When I looked in the bleachers I didn't see you at all."
"I was under them hiding from the teachers who collected the fee to get in the game. I'm not paying 5 dollars to watch my own school's team play. Hell no."
Seth started laughing.
"It wouldn't be you if you didn't sneak in."
"Yup, I haven't given this school a cent besides my tuition since I've been here, and I have no intention of breaking that cycle anytime soon."
"How do you eat at lunch then?" Shane asked."
"He either takes my money, or he steals food from the stands."
Shane was surprised.
"How do you pull that off without getting caught?"
Dean put a finger to his own mouth.
"My lips are sealed. A great magician never exposes his tricks. Never. Also, I'm afraid of someone overhearing me and snitching on me."
"Fair enough. Alright guys, it's 5:45 and I should be heading home. My dad's making chili cheese dogs tonight and I'm starving. See you on Monday, bros."
Shane gave Dean a pound, and have Seth a hug.
"Man, what did I say about the hugging stuff?" Seth asked slightly annoyed.
"Right, rignt. My bad. I forgot again."
And with that, the teenager went home.
Back at the school, Hallway by the exit, 5:50
If Shane was the happiest boy on Earth, Alexa was the most furious girl in the entire galaxy. She was standing by the exit waiting for her fellow cheerleaders and friends, Sasha and Emma to finish changing. Her face was contorted in such a fierce scowl that it seemed like if you looked at her you'd immediately die a painful death. She was normally in a relatively good mood when the team won a game, especially one as close as the one that happened that day. However, she couldn't allow herself to enjoy this victory because of who had been the hero.
"The loser got lucky. There's no way he could pull that off ever again. Everybody's on this kid's nuts because of one play. He'll be nothing but a one hit wonder. A huge dissapointment. An embarrassment. I'm sure of it. And when he screws up, the entire school will see him as the waste of space I see him as. He'll be a laughing stock. And I'll be right in front of the crowd, laughing right in his stupid face." She thought to herself.
"Hey, Alexa. What's with the grouch face? Are you angry about what happened to Kofi? I don't blame you. I feel so bad for him. I hope he's alright." Sasha as she and Emma approached the queen bee.
"Yeah, me too. I feel bad for Xavier Woods too. Kofi's his best friend. The poor kid was crying his eyes out up in the bleachers when he got carried off of the field." Emma pointed out.
"Frankly I don't really care about Kofi. And I definitely couldn't care less about fucking Xavier Woods. He's an ugly, annoying nerd."
Emma and Sasha were taken aback by Alexa's cruel words.
"Jeez, Alexa. That's cold. And I think Xavier is cute." Emma said.
"Yeah, you would." Alexa snapped back.
Sasha spoke up.
"Well, if it's not because of Kofi, why are you so upset?"
"The school is pretending that Price is something special. He got lucky once for God's sake." She vented.
Her two friends rolled their eyes.
"Oh lighten up on the kid. He didn't even do anything to you. You're the only person in the school that has a problem with him anyway." Emma said.
Once again someone had said those words to her.
"Why does everybody keep telling me that?! He thinks he's on my level. He can't get it through his retarded ass brain that he doesn't deserve to be my friend! No matter how much I tell him to stop trying, he continues this stupid crusade of his to get me to like him. That's never going to happen. I refuse to associate myself with losers like Price!"
Sasha sighed.
"Alright, Alexa. Whatever you say. Just don't expect us to be mean to him just because you don't like him."
Alexa coldly chucked.
"Don't worry, I don't. I know you're not intelligent enough to understand why you should be going out of your way to avoid him at all costs. I'd educate you, but I'd be here forever."
"You're a dick." Emma said irritated.
"No, I'm telling you the truth, he's a creep."
"Because he wants to be your friend? From what Seth told me, he's been nothing but nice to you. He even cleaned your mess in Geometry, when you spilled water everywhere. He had detention that day for being late next period because he wouldn't leave the class until he was done wiping it all up on his hands and knees." She responded.
"No one asked him to do that. Him being late was his fault. He's stupid for that, just like he's stupid for thinking I would lower myself and ruin my reputation by being friends with a dork like him."
Sasha shook her head in disapproval.
"I wish you weren't so judgemental. Anyway, why'd you wait for us this time. You usually go home home right after the games."
"I didn't wanna deal with Price on the train today. Especially after his fluke catch. He'll be more annoying than ever. I still can't believe he lives on my street."
"He does?!" Sasha and Emma asked simultaneously.
"Unfortunately, yes. He's my neighbor. He lives in the smallest house on the block, because of course he does. Just another reason why I would never associate myself with him."
Sasha was angry.
"Oh, cause he's less fortunate than you? Holy shit, Alexa, this is why people don't like us on this school. They think we're a bunch of snobby rich kids!"
"Who cares?"
"I do, Alexa! I'm not like that! Emma's not like that! Come on!"
"You know what, can we just go home and not talk about Price anymore? Okay? Good."
With that she walked out of the school.
Emma looked at Sasha.
"Why are we friends with her again?"
Sasha thought about it for a minute, but was interrupted by Alexa's shrill voice.
"Why are you people so slow?! Come on!"
Sasha stared at the door.
"Emma, I don't even know anymore."
