Ben
“Nervous?” my dad asked, placing a hand on my shoulder.
“Yeah,” I replied.
“Don’t be. You should be proud.”
“I am.”
“Good. I’m going to take my seat.” I nodded and watched him go sit at a round table next to my family and Chloé’s. My parents have finally accepted Chloé, even though it wasn’t the way I wanted to go. But now they like her.
Today, I am accepting the player of the year award and friends and family have joined me tonight. Even Chloé’s parents came and her aunt and uncle, but Chloé isn’t here yet. She’s always late, but then again, the ceremony hasn’t started yet.
“Hey, Ben.”
“Sam!” I exclaimed, putting a hand on her shoulder. “Is Chloé with you?”
“No, I came with Andy. She was getting out of the shower when I left. She’ll be here in a bit. That girl gets r
