"I can't believe you talked me into this." Christian said as he paced around the room.

"You are going to be great. Stop worrying." I chuckled.

"I am pretty sure I am not going to do well." He nervously stated.

His game was going to start in the next hour and here he was, freaking out about it in my room.

"Christian. You are a great player. Everything is going to be fine." I tried to calm him down.

"Val. I haven't played football since middle school." He told me.

"And still you were able to get a spot on the team. That means you have the skill. You just need the confidence." I stated as a matter of fact. "Come on. Plus me and your mom are going to be there, cheering for you at the top of our voices."

"I am sure you are. My mom would probably end up embarrassing me." He rolled his eyes.

"Give her a break. She is seeing you play after so many years." I said.

"Ugh. I hate it when you and Ma gang up on me." He fake-glared at me.

"We know that. Why do you think we do that?" I chuckled. "Plus, I don't want to miss out on an opportunity to wear your jersey.

His eyes immediately met mine.

"You are wearing my jersey?" He asked as he walked towards me.

"Obviously." I stated, trying not to blush under his gaze. "I am pretty sure your mom is wearing one too. Thank God for the washing machine. Your practice jerseys smell."

"My mom is wearing it because she is my mom. Why are you wearing it?" He smirked, trying to get a reaction out of me.

Of course I was going to wear his jersey. Why was I doing that? I have no clue.

We never officially got together. Do I want to be his girlfriend and him my boyfriend? Hell yes.

Do I have the guts to tell him that? Hell no. I have no idea why I am so nervous about it!

Instead of answering his question, I asked, "Do you not want me to?"

Now it was his turn to get flustered. "Yes. I- I mean, only if you want to." He said.

I just chuckled. "Then I am wearing your jersey because I want to."

I saw another woman wearing the same number as me. I walked over to her.

"Hey Jenny!" I greeted Christian's mom.

"There she is! My favorite girl! Come here and give this old lady a hug!" She smiled as she engulfed me in a hug.

"So, how is he?" I asked her. After Christian's not-so-mini freak out, he had gone to bring his mom to the stadium.

"He's really nervous. I hope he doesn't let it get to him." She informed me.

"He'll be fine." I reassured her, and myself.

Before I could say anything, I saw Ryder standing there and I waved him over.

"Ladies." He bowed down as he neared us, making us chuckle.

"How are you, Ryder?" Jenny asked.

"I am great. My dad's hand is healed and now he is giving me tips with Alex. My mom loves Alex and sometimes, I think she likes him better than me. They are still getting used to seeing me and him together but they are getting there." He told us.

"That's great dear." Jenny smiled.

"Anyways, I'll leave you ladies to it. I have to go and meet some friends. I'll hold some seats for you." He told us as he walked away.

"Val. I wanted to thank you." Jenny suddenly said to me.

"Why? What did I do?" I asked her.

"Everything. You got Christian out of shell. And then you helped me as well. I don't know what we would have done if you hadn't met Christian that night." She sadly smiled. "And if you weren't there, I would probably be dead now. And I can't imagine what that would have turned Christian into-" I cut her off.

"Don't say things like that. You are like a mom to me. I couldn't lose you too." I said as I wiped the tears from her cheeks and wrapped my hands around her.

"Thank you." 

Everyone was at the edge of their seats. Only thirty seconds were left in the fourth quarter and we were three points behind. The ball was passed to Christian as he ran towards the end line.

Destroying the opposite team's defense, he ran towards the end line.

Touchdown!

We had won. Christian's team had won.

Everyone cheered for the team as I made my way towards the team. They ran around the ground, carrying Christian on their shoulders.

I don't know if it was the happiness or the adrenaline but something had definitely possessed my body. Else I would have never done what I did next.

"That's my boyfriend, people!!" I suddenly shouted.

And then immediately regretted it as everyone's head turned towards me. The whole crowd was looking at me. How did they even hear my voice?

Where is the shovel? I need to dig a grave for myself, so that I can die of embarrassment.

I tried to hide myself behind Ryder, who immediately stepped away, making sure everyone saw my embarrassed face.

I was about to shout profanities at him when I saw Christian coming over to us. Ryder pushed me towards him.

"Hi-" I was cut off by Christian who picked me up and spinned me around.

"Damn right I'm her boyfriend." He stated and then smashed his lips on mine.

A/N:

Hey guys!

And that was the last chapter of the book... *wipes tears*

I hope you liked it...

And before you come at me for updating so late, I can explain!!

I was in NO mood to write and I didn't want the last chapter that way. So I had to wait till my mood came back. (I don't know how that happened)

And before you say anything, YES! There would be an epilogue for the book... (duh!) And it will be up soon.

What do feel about the chapter? Was the ending satisfactory? 

There would be a big author's note at the start of the next chapter... do read it!!

Until Next Time...