Accidentally Yours

CHAPTER ELEVEN

I scoff, “Unbelievable.”

‘Giovanni Sarkas, Number 12.’

Emma hooks her arm with mine, once again. She leans in close to my body as we approach the mat of screaming teenage girls, “Don’t worry, babe. I’m totally kicking her off of the team tonight.” Emma whispers.

‘Jeremiah Franklin, Number 36.’

“No way! Actually?!”

“Uh, duh.” Emma answers, seeming confused by my question. “I have your back, Melia.” she winks at me, an evil smirk making its way onto her perfectly symmetrical face.

‘Isaiah Brown, Number 19.’

‘Asher Nicolei, Number 56.’

‘Alexander Wright, Number 81.’

The two of us step onto the foam blue mat and take our spots. Everyone applauds as this Alexander guy steps forward before stepping back into the line of football players—the same way that they have been for all of the other players.

‘And last but not least…Easton Hayes, Number 01.’

All of the cheerleaders cheer loudly for the raven-haired male as he steps out of the line. It is at this moment that I notice that none of the football players are wearing their helmets yet. I think that the cheerleaders are cheering even louder than the crowd of parents in the bleachers. This is saying a lot considering that there are alot of parents in the crowd who are basically screaming. Easton smirks from all of the attention on him. He loves the attention. He’s always been like that. He glances down at the grass, seemingly embarrassed by all of the attention, as he shakes his head. When he raises his head it appears as if he is looking into the crowd. Seeming to recognize someone in said crowd, he waves at them before stepping back into line.

10:45pm

22 vs 20.

All of the cheerleaders celebrate our first win of the football season. All of us jump up and down, screaming with overwhelming excitement. Some of the girls are even jumping onto each other’s backs. Looking out onto the football field, I take notice that some of the guys from our school’s football team are celebrating as well. Most, if not all, of the guys are crowded around Easton due to him landing a touchdown in the last four seconds of the final quarter. I roll my eyes at this sight. No need to inflate his ego even more than it already is. If his head gets any bigger he is going to start looking like a bobble head. Well, more so than he already does.

I start my journey back towards the girls locker room when I feel a hand grab ahold of my bicep. Quickly turning to face the stranger, I am pleasantly surprised to see a joyous Stella staring back at me.

I gasp, “Oh my god, I feel like I haven't seen you in forever!” I yell over the loud crowd as I pull the raven-haired girl into a bone crushing hug. She hugs me back just as tightly, if not tighter.

“I know!” The two of us part after a few moments. “You should come over tonight.” she suggests, “We can get shitfaced and watch that movie with the green troll? You know, like we used to do.” My smile falters a little at her offer.

Shit, I thought that I told her about the party. I guess that I was so busy with fitting cheerleading into my schedule, befriending Emma, and turning in my schoolwork on time that I forgot to tell Stella about the party.

“Oh,” I replied awkwardly. “That sounds like fun, but—”

“But she can’t because she’ll be at my victory party tonight. Won’t you, babe?” I instantly recognize this voice.

An uncontrollable smile makes its way onto my face. I have to admit that I'm a bit surprised that he has not forgotten about me. Granted, it has only been a few days. Still, I have never had a guy remember my name before. Much less a guy that I have had a crush on for years. I have also never talked to a guy that I wanted to pursue before either.

I cross my arms in front of my chest as I turn to face the male athlete, “Uh, technically, I never agreed to go to your little party.”

Jake gives me a lopsided smirk, “To be fair, you never said you weren’t coming either.”

I raise an amused brow at the boy, “Um, obsessed much?”

He chuckles, “If it gets you to come to my party, then I’ll do whatever it takes.”

My shoulders bounce from laughter, “Why do you want me to come to your party so badly anyways?” the question falls from my lips. “I mean, I'm sure that you have a ton of girls in attendance that you can tell your lame pickup lines to.”

“Ouch!” Jake brings one of his hands up to rest against his chest.

I remain nonchalant, “What? Does the truth hurt?”

“Okay, how about this,” he licks his chapped lips. “If you come to my party tonight then you’ll get a front row seat to me drunkenly singing along to movie soundtracks.”

A small laugh leaves my lips, “Well then, I can’t miss that, can I?” I tease. The blonde haired boy smirks, clearly amused with himself.

“So, I guess that I’ll see you there?”

“I guess that you will.” I confirm with a head nod.

He nods as well before turning and making his way towards the rest of his teammates. A high pitched squeal leaves my body as I jump up and down a handful of times with happiness. Come on! I mean, he practically begged me to come to his party. Not to mention that he called me babe! Does that mean that he wants to date me?! Gosh, I sure hope that it does. I can just imagine it now.

“So,” Stella drags out. “You’re going to a high school party?”

“My first high school party!” I continue to celebrate. “Could this school year be any better?!”

Stella does not sound too thrilled, “Yeah, you seem to be living the dream.”

Upon realizing what I just said, I freeze. s**t, I forgot to ask if I could invite a plus one. Plus, it’s totally selfish of me to brag about being personally invited to a jock’s party when my best friend has not been invited to said party.

You know what, screw it. If they try to kick Stella out then I will just leave with her. I refuse to go to any party that she is not invited to.

“You should totally come.”

Stella shook her head. “No, I—”

“Come on, Stells!” I beg. “You’ll love it.”

“And what if I don’t?”

“Then we’ll just leave and go back to your place.” I promise. Stella eventually nods with agreement. I squeal as I jump up and down, “We’re going to have so much fun!”

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