Reuben and Jamil were the first to arrive finding us in the backyard.
“Flower.” Jamil kisses my cheek as I see Nate pinch his arm. “Sorry! Jeez.”
“Hi guys.” I wave at them hugging Jamil as Reuben hangs back.
“Oh by the way, thank you.” Reuben collects me into his arms basically ripping me from Jamil.
“Is it because of Daliaaaa.” I coo smiling up at him as he nods.
“Yes.” He smiles.
“I see you will never stop thanking me.” I laugh.
“That may be true.”
“Ok.” Nate takes me out of Reubens arms and nods. “Thank you.”
“You’re a child.” Reuben laughs as the sit in the chairs around us. “So what are we doing now?”
“Well I told Nate I’m better than him at his own game, so we are going to form teams.” I explain as he nods.
“I’m on Alex team, I call it.” Jamil says making me laugh.
“That means your with Nate.” I tell Reuben as he smirks.
“Good the winning team.”
Less than 20 minutes later Travis and Lucas show up with the girls.
“Why aren’t we in school again?” Tina shakes her head.
“Oh s**t, today is Thursday.” I tap my head totally forgetting. “Well we are playing to beat Nate, whoever decides to be on my team.”
“I call Alex.” Lucas nods as Erin follows him.
“Damn. We are going to lose.” Paige whines walking over to Nate side.
“We literally have Nate, we will win.” Tina tells her as Nate smirks.
“No, we are totally going to lose.” Paige shakes her rolling her eyes.
“We will win.” Reuben shuffles her hair.
“See, I’m good.” He tells me as he stands up making me stand as well.
“We will see.” I give him a kiss as he wraps his arms around me deepening it. We go deeper into his backyard, which by the way did I mention was f*****g huge. Jesus Christ. Anyways, we huddle up as Jamil starts explaining the game play.
“Alex you are the quarterback. How good is your throw?”
“You’ll have to find out.” I tell him as Erin smirks.
“This is why I chose Alex team.”
“Is there something I don’t know?” Jamil ask as his eyes brighten with mischief.
“Just know to go long.” I laugh. We break and get in formation, I behind a crouched Lucas.
“Hut.” The ball is in my hand and before I know it I see Jamil with his arms waving in the air. No one was blocking him because they figured I can’t actually throw that far.
I throw the spiral as it lands into Jamil arms. He’s actually shook for a second that it went that far and that he was able to catch it but he jumps out of his shock recovering quickly and starts running to our end zone.
“Time out, time the f**k out, what was that!” Lucas exclaims picking me up in his arms spinning me around.
“You cheated!” Reuben exclaims. “Who taught you that?!”
“Uh.” I laugh at them shaking my head. “I’m not telling you.”
“Oh you’re telling us.” Nate smirks. I realize I was still in Lucas arms as I gasp.
“Lucas, run.” He starts running throughout the back yard but the boys catch him in no time tackling us both to the ground. Sadly he needs more strength training but I’m not going to tell him that.
“Who taught you how to throw that beautiful spiral Alex?” Jamil exclaims.
“You have to promise not to act crazy.” I tell them.
“No promises.” Nate says as I roll my eyes.
“Then you’ll never know.” I say as his fingers go to my tummy.
“I’ll tickle it out of you.” He smirks.
“I swear if-“ He starts tickling me as I feel my breath leave my throat and I laugh loudly. Lucas looks amused but I wasn’t. “Fine!”
“You guys are so childish.” Erin laughs picking me up from the ground. I dust myself off as the boys stay in their position ready to tackle if needed.
“My brother is Aaron Rosario and he’s the quarterback for the -“
“Oh we know WHAT TEAM HE PLAYS! THAT'S YOUR BROTHER?” Jamil screams cutting me off as I watch the excitement dances on his face. "Hes my favorite college player."
“Jesus Christ now that’s what I call an arm. He can throw a perfect spiral for over 60 yards.” Lucas nods.
“So, Aaron is your brother and you didn’t tell us?” Jamil points at me.
“They totally look alike, you should’ve known.” Erin jokes as Jamil glares at her.
“I mean he’s also my dorky older brother. I don’t mention that he’s a damn good quarterback every chance I get.” I roll my eyes.
“Also, he’s so fine.” Erin moans as I make a face.
“See this is why he’s never brought up in conversations.” I refer to her reaction making Lucas laugh.
“Can we meet him? Pleaseeee?” Travis begs pulling at my arm and I huff.
“When he’s on break I can call him.” I tell him.
“No like, face to face?” Jamil shakes me as I laugh.
“No promises.”
❧
“Aaron.” I sing as he picks up with a huge smile on his face.
“Hey my little bugger. How’s school?” He ask as I see him lay down and a look of relief takes over his face.
“Eh, school is school. How’s college, and the girls?” I wiggle my eyebrows as he laughs.
“College gross, girls delicious.” He smirks as I roll my eyes.
“Hey. Some of my friends want to meet you because I accidentally threw a good throw.” I tell him as he laughs.
“Accidentally my ass.” He laughs as Jamil takes my phone out of my hand. “Whoa, you have boys as friends? Unacceptable.”
“Dude! Your sister is phenomenal.” Jamil exclaims before Someone else takes the phone from his hands.
“Oh and she has a boyfriend, a big football boyfriend.” Erin says in the back making me groan.
“Aaron. They’re all lying.” I exclaim when I see Paige with my phone.
“No she definitely has a boyfriend.”
“Alex. Next week is my free week.” I’m handed the phone as he gives me a pointed look as I pout. “I was going to surprise you and Adrian but you are in big trouble. And I hope that Joe loser is not your boyfriend.”
“No, but he’s my ex.” I tell him as he shakes his head.
“I’m going to kill him.”
“No killing please.” I exclaim. “But it would be nice for you to come! Does Andy still live in your apartment?”
“No way. He’s finally in a dorm away from me. But I’ll bring him and Annie.” He smiles softly. “Be careful please. I love you.”
“I love you too.”
“Oh my god Aaron and Andy at the same time?” Paige squeals as I give her another look. They all have been freaking out with my siblings coming and I didn’t understand.
“Yes and he will be here next week.” I roll my neck as they giggle again.
“I’m the boyfriend right?” Nate whispers in my ear making me smile.
“Not sure, I wasn’t asked out yet.” I tap his nose as he raises an eyebrow at me.
“Well consider it arranged.” He kisses my cheek.