CHAPTER 13- Jessica
Kylie’s POV
Me and Jessica stopped in our tracks and looked at each other. I adjusted my composure and said, “No.”
“Why?” He seemed a little surprised by my answer.
I enunciated, “Because I am at work and I have no time to fool around.”
Jessica chuckled, darkening his gaze. I hooked my arms with her and with a smirk on my face, walked away.
We reached the field during the opening performance; the cheerleaders from both schools were putting on their best act yet. Even though we were on the grounds of the opposite team, the audience was still heavily dominated by the red jersey. I could see big banners dedicated to our team or should I say the team’s ‘captain‘ amongst the crowd.
“Just how popular is he?” I muttered, making Jessica laugh. She said, “Aren’t you a scandal monger, Kylie? When Justin was courting you, the whole school opposed it. Now, the whole town is gonna be thirsty for your blood.”
I sighed, I dared not to imagine the backlash I would receive if I was seen anywhere. near Elijah.
The teams entered the stadium again with pomp and joy, I don’t understand why and how they are so pumped up during the match. I have seen many of these jocks in the same class as mine and they are not like outside the field.
When Elijah came in, the
audience experienced a rush.
The boy proudly waved at them before throwing a meaningful glance at me. We exchanged glances for only a brief second before he went into the field but I can say exactly what was going on in his head.
His gaze was a silent proclamation saying, “Look, now popular I am. I can get any girl that I want.”
I rolled my eyes and sat down on the bench next to Jessica.
I don’t think I have to talk about the match as everyone must know the results by now. The home team was strong but they could not stand a chance against the Wolves, especially Elijah. He was in his form today.
Elijah is a good player but he never gives in his all into the match, he lets his team players score more and is generously thicked hem some glory. But today, he
was all in!
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He was scoring like a monster and every time he was about to score, he would look at me, as if he was dedicating the goal for me.
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I had never had anyone do this for me before and honestly, it made me feel extremely special. He was actually starting to impress me with his killer sports skills.
The match ended and the Wolves emerged as the victors.
The audience gushed into the stadium like a storm and girls started to throw themselves at Elijah.
“Elijah, you played like a God today.”
“Elijah, you are so handsome.”
“Elijah, can I take a selfie with you?”
“Elijah, can we go on a date.”
The man was smiling at all of them, unlike his usually cold persona. While interacting
with them, he would sneak glances at me every now and then.
I smirked, I knew he was trying to make me jealous but I wasn’t falling for it.
I followed the team to their locker room to make sure none of them needed medical
attention. Sometimes the players get injured but their adrenaline is so pumped up that they don’t even realize it.
Luckily, no one was hurt and other than a few cuts and scratches, they were alright.
I wrapped up my work and was heading to put my first aid kit into my bag when someone pulled me aside.
“What do you want?” I asked Elijah. At this point, I wasn’t even startled anymore, anytime this happens, I just automatically know that it is him.
“Did you see me today? All those goals were for you.” He said proudly.
“Yeah, I noticed.” I said.
My bland answer received a look of disapproval, “That’s it? You have nothing else to say?”
“What else do you want me to say? You play well, that’s good for you.
“Are you not impressed?” He asked, disappointed.
“Oh, it will take more than just a few goals to impress me, Elijah.” I playfully teased him by touching his nose with my finger, “Now, if you excuse me, I have work to do.”
I slipped out of his hand and started to walk, only for him to follow me.
He said, “Kylie, I surrender. I did everything I could think of to make you fall for me. I played well today only for you, I tolerated those girls to make you jealous. Heck, I have even stopped sleeping around.”
I stopped on my track, controlling the smile curving up on my face. I looked at him and asked, “What do you want me to do now?”
“I am hosting a party to celebrate this victory. I want you to be there.” He said.
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I pretended to think about it for a while and replied, “Okay. I will be there.”
I was not kidding…
I did go to the party after my shift ended.
I had never been to a high school party before and was expecting it to be a small get- together–like thing. But the scene at his place was wild, it looked like half of the school was cramped up in his small apartment, having the time of their life.
Elijah was on the balcony, taking small sips of his beer.
“Hey.” I said, grabbing his attention,
“Kylie. You made it.” He said, slipping to the left to make some room for me.
I stood next to him by the railing and watched the magnificent view of the quiet neighborhood.
“I am glad that you are here.” He said.
“Yeah, me too. But I can’t stay for long, my dorm gates will shut down by 8.”
“Don’t worry about it. Here, have some beer.”
I initially planned to stay at the party for 30 minutes but I was having so much fun that
it extended to 2 freaking hours, way past my firm’s gate closing time.
When I told this to Elijah, the man nonchalantly shrugged and said, “It’s ok, you can stay here for the night.”
Justin never took me out or introduced me to his friends, he liked to keep me cut off from everyone. That was why I had no other friend other than Jessica.
But it was not the same with Elijah; he took me around the room and introduced me to the ‘boys“. My perspective of them changed drastically–they were not ‘impolite motherfuckers‘ like how Justin described them but just a bunch of fun–loving people. Since I was staying home, Elijah sent all of the guests back home early and the ones who couldn’t go by themself, he drove them back. While I was alone in his apartment, I got some time to think around.
I sat down on the bed, the glimpses from that might flashing in my head. No matter how much I deny it, it was my first time and will always be special to me.
I have no idea why Elijah was so obsessed with me. I was nothing special, I could not even compete with the girls who were doing everything they could do just to get a shred of his attention.
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The way he treats me, I doubt he has ever treated anyone else like that before.
That night. I assumed that since I was just another hook–up for him, he would not treat me well. But he was extremely tender and respectful. He knew it was my first time and I was scared, so he comforted me in his arms and did not rush it.
I lightly tapped my palm on the bed.
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Even if I liked the night I spent with him, I was not going to do it again. Especially not now after realizing I had some sort of feelings for him.
Elijah returned home just in time with Chinese takeouts, I was surprised because he had got all of my favorite food and that too from my favorite restaurant. When I asked him about it, he dismissed it by saying that it was a lucky guess.
After dinner, we came back to the same question- where are we gonna sleep?
Elijah, being the gentleman that he was, didn’t say anything. He picked up his blanket and went to the sofa without any words.
I laid down on the bed and could hear him tossing and turning outside. I slowly peeked outside to see him trying to fit his 6’3 frame on that petite sofa, It couldn’t even accommodate him and his legs were dangling outside.
“This looks uncomfortable.” I said, grabbing his attention.
“Yeah. Troubles of being tall.” He scratched his head before trying to go back to sleep.
I stood at the door, thinking to myself and after much hesitation, I said, “You can sleep
with me.”
“What did you say?”
“No! Not that sleep.” I corrected immediately, “Sleep next to me on the bed. There is plenty of room.”
My cheeks were turning red out of embarrassment and I could see Elijah smirking. He asked, “Are you sure? Will you be able to control yourself?”
I pursed my lips and clenched my fist, “You know what! Forget it…”
I was about to slam the door shut when he caught it, “I am sorry, I was just teasing you. I know you are the epitome of self–control.”
We did not debate much and I allowed him to sleep next to me, divided by the pillow. I sneaked a glance at him, it wasn’t even five minutes and he had already drifted into the dreamland.
Since he was asleep, I allowed myself to stare at him a little longer. He was extremely handsome and looked harmless with his eyes closed.
I sighed…
What is the use of all this beauty if you have a tarnished reputation?
