Stella's POV

I dropped my bag onto the floor and collapsed onto my bed face first. This week has been hell and I was so glad it was Friday and for once, I didn't have to work. The only plans I had consisted of binge eating junk food and catching up on all of my neglected TV shows. I know I should jump start on my research paper for my communication class, but that's why I took study hall this year, I don't want to drown myself in so much work I get overwhelmed like I did last year.

I kicked off my boots when I felt my phone vibrate in my back pocket. "Maybe if I ignore it, it will stop." I sighed, closing my eyes and pulled my blanket over me, hoping that will be enough to hide me from whoever was calling.

It didn't.

I huffed, pulled my phone out and answered without seeing who it was, "what?"
"Well, hello to you, too." I gasped, sitting straight up in bed and covered my mouth. "Did I catch you at a bad time?"

"Chase! Um, no!" I jumped out of bed, fixing my outfit like he could see me through the phone. "I'm not doing anything, really."

"Perfect! Just what I wanted to hear."
"Really?" I blushed, Chase always had this effect on me, I loved and hated it.

"Yes, um." He hesitated, which caused my heart to race. Was he finally asking me out to hang out with his friends? I know he has a big game tomorrow, but he's always telling me I should hang with him and his buddies after they have their team meeting. Plus I know there's a huge party off campus tonight and I know that's where the team will be. "Stella? Did you hear me?"
"Oh, sorry, what did you say?"

"Can you cover me at the Brickyard tonight?" My racing heart stilled and crashed to the ground. "Stella? Did you hear me?" I sat down on my bed, running my hand through my hair and prayed that my voice didn't betray me.

"Um, yeah, okay. The whole shift?" I fell back against my pillow, closing my eyes and waited for that Georgia accent to confirm what I knew was coming.

"Yeah, sorry. We have a mandatory team meeting I forgot about. I promise this will be the last time. I owe you so much," he laughed. "You probably cringe when I call cuz you know I'm always asking for favors, but I promise to make this up to you. What are you doing after the game tomorrow? TJ is throwing a party, you should come. I'll text ya the details. It's been too long since we've hung out."

"That sounds great!" I rolled my eyes and shook my head at how excited that came out.

Chase just laughed, "I gotta go, thanks for covering for me tonight. I'll see ya tomorrow."

I hung up the phone, unable to say goodbye to Chase because of the freakin' huge smile on my face. I was completely over the moon! He officially asked me out to one of the team's parties. I've heard how crazy they can get after a game, especially after we've creamed the other team. I've always wanted to go, but didn't feel right going when I wasn't invited. But this time, I was.

Settling back in bed, I set my alarm to go off in an hour before I had to head over to the Brickyard to cover Chase's shift. The night before a home game is always crazy, the student body likes to get drunk at least 24 hours in advance so a quick nap was required. I'm going to need all of my energy if I plan on surviving tonight. 

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A/N: Super short chapter, I know - but I hope you liked it!! I'm really excited to post chapter 3, so expect to see it soon!