628 V2 ch100 (1/2)

I did my best to keep a neutral expression. I didn't want him to feel even worse after coming forward with his guilt, but I wasn't sure if I was ready to spend some alone time with him. Maybe I could convince Noah to come along.

I listened to Jeremy suggest a few ideas and nodded along. ”I'll be sure to ask Mom and Dad.” I told him, wanting him to know that it wasn't up to just me.

Jeremy smiled. ”Yea. I'll call them too. When do they get back?”

I shrugged. ”I'm not completely sure. They're spending time with the twins while they're visiting schools and preparing for another camp.”

”Speaking of camps, are you excited for the Stanford camp?” He asked.

I shrugged. ”I guess I'm a little more interested than before. Plus, Zeke, Noah and Rhys will all be there so I won't be alone.” I looked down at my leg. ”I hope to get a rematch against Rhys then.”

”I should be the one to say that!” Rhys laughed, coming back with Noah and Zeke. ”You're too amazing. It's hard to believe you still have three years of high school left.”

I blushed.

”Hey, Patterson! Your girlfriend is here!” Someone called out.

Jeremy turned immediately to the door and saw Rose. He stared at her as she came in and joined our small group, saying 'hello' to the players she knew. Jeremy stood up and smiled at her, but it wasn't a normal smile. He kind of look like he was choking or grimacing. It wasn't a good look.

”Hey, boys.” Rose greeted, friendly as always. She caught a look at my leg. ”Oh no! Jake! What happened?”

”We had a showdown.” Rhys gave her a brief rundown of what had happened.

”Let me contact someone to bring a wheelchair.” Rose suggested, pulling out her phone. ”It'll tire you out if we make you walk.” She stepped away to make a call.

Jeremy's eyes stayed on his girlfriend, not even caring if others knew he was staring.

Noah got closer to me and leaned down to whisper. ”I'm guessing they're fighting right now. Did you see how she ignored him and only greeted us? And her eyes never drifted his way.”

”Shh.” I whispered back, scared that Jeremy could still hear him.

My fear became real as Jeremy glanced back at us. Noah straightened up. Jeremy gave a small, yet sad, smile. ”Just adult things. We're fine.” He looked at Zeke. ”I'll let Rose take you all to your seats. After the game, she'll bring you guys down to the field. We can watch the fireworks together.”

Zeke nodded. ”Sure. Thanks.”

Jeremy looked at me. ”But if your leg is bothering you, just let me know. You guys don't have to stick around for fireworks if you're in pain. I don't want you to be uncomfortable.”

I smiled. ”I like fireworks. I think I'll be okay as long as no one kicks me.”

”Who would dare?!” Noah took a fighting stance and threw some fake punches. ”I'll take them on.”

Rhys and Zeke started to follow her. Noah waited for me to get up.

Once I was standing, I smiled one more time at Jeremy. ”Good luck. Later!”

”Yea, later.” He waved as we walked out of there.