Part 7

I found Jamie at the schools gym. Good for him. I walked towards him, he was talking with a girl, short straight blonde hair, pure skin with brown eyes.

She's practically half his height as she is dressed in a white sleeveless crop top, a black straight cheerleader skirt and white sneakers. She smiled at whatever he was saying as they both laughed.

I tapped him on his shoulder both of them looked at me "we need to talk" I said

He looked at me and smiled "yeah man we do I heard about Reya man that shit spread really fast."

I felt pleased about his words but that was not my main reason for finding him. "Now" I say straight faced. His smile drops a little before glancing at the girl next to him. She nods in understanding.

"I'll see you later Sam" He says as she trun walking away.

"Bye Sam" I call out. She looks back giving me a weird look.

Jamie stares at me with a 'what was that look'. I ignore him taking a seat at the bleachers. "Have you talked to coach?" I ask glancing up at him.

"Coach? why what for? What do I need to talk about with him?" He walks away from where I'm sitting and I stand following after him

"He talked to me this morning" I reply. His steps halt and he turns back to face me

"About what?" He asks, as His eyes narrow. He knows where this conversation is going.

"You are not being serious about practise anymore nor our games. This season is going to be our last and you have to quit playing around and focus more on practise you are our ace so stop playing around and perform better at the games so we can win more this season."

I know better than anyone else that Jamie is good more than me but he has fucked up alot and I would really want us to win a trophy before we leave for college.

"And whose fucking fault is it?" He yells.

"W-what?" I stutter, eyes going wide. Did he just fucking yell at me.

"Why did you have to get suspended when you didn't do anything so why the fuck did you have to be suspended not him that piece of sh-"

"Enough" I roar cutting him off as he stares at me with anger and I do the same my eyes blazing with emotions.

We had reached a stalemate. "That's not part of the conversation" I say " All I want to tell you is that, you should focus more on practise and stop making coach worried." I say and walk away. I'm way more annoyed than he probably is.

I know the reason for his anger but I didn't need his support. it happened and that's it.

I took responsibility for the accident and got my punishment that doesn't mean Jamie should remain hung up on it and totally slack off

"If you are just going to say what you want then leave fine. I'm not going to listen.

"Jamie" I turn glaring.

"The only reason that guy is not in a hospital was because you threatened to leave B-ball if I ever went after thay guy. Now you got suspended a whole season because of an asshole

"Stop it" I warn. He doesn't need to bring it up again

"No" he shouts glaring at me. "The only reason I play Basketball is because of you. You love it as much as I do and put in so much effort and pratise into it that I work just as hard so you dont leave me behind. And you expect me to focus on a sport I barely like when the reason i'm even on that team is because of you."

I know that, even coach knows that which is why he always pairs us up at practice and in games. Suddenly changing that dynamic is going to put Jamie off and on alot of pressure and, he hates being under pressure. With me being suspended and coach being on his neck, Jamie is close to quitting the team. That was why coach approached me this morning.

I sigh and walk to him patting his shoulder "I know man but please try. I need us to win this I will try to stay for practice now and ask coach to let me practise with you.

He raises a brow at that shrugging my arm off his shoulder. "You? Don't you have a girlfriend now." He says smirking

I blush at that shoving him "dude" I call out he laughs at that and swings an arm on my shoulder dragging us out of the gym

"I got it. Now let's go get you a meal. I'm owing you lunch for a week right."

He says looking at me. He already knows me well.

"You bet you are" I say as we walked out of school.

"Ooh you still need to give me an update on this news I've heard.

I will so let's get a meal first.

We walk into Tico's. It's a popular restaurant with most of their customers being high-school students. The meals are delicious and the cook is pretty young.

The interior design is pretty simple yet classic with cream and brown wallpaper designs, Hardwood floors and floor to ceiling windows which gives room for natural lighting.

We walk towards our regular table by the corner as Tico the owner comes to take our order.

He smiles as he gets to our table. "To what do I owe the pleasure of have the two of you dine here on a Friday night."

Jamie smiles back replying "special night plus I owe him his lunch".

I nod at that and smile.

Tico raises his brows "You let Loren miss lunch, I guess you are in for tonight." He says taking the menus off the table

"Yep" Jamie says drumming his fingers on the table. "I will have my regular. Loren will tell you what he wants, its all on me."

"Oh oh how capable" I praise watching him flex his muscles. I shook my head looking at Tico who also has a small smile on his face watching Jamie

"T I will have my regular as well with extra spaghetti, a plate of wings and two sodas."

"Sure thing" he says going to prepare the meals. I never regret walking into this store two years ago. His food still taste as awesome as it did two years ago. I had to drag Jamie here and let's just say we never have meals anywhere else except Ticos.

We got to know him pretty fast and we spoke alot most times he had less customers and since we where regulars he considered us somewhat as family.

He quickly brought our food out and served us. Did I mention there is awesome customer service.

I take a bite of my spaghetti almost slipping out a groan, his food is too good. Jamie let's out a pleased groan from the bite of his cheese sandwich. Tico cooks varieties of dishes which makes his place really popular even to the grown folks.

"Yoo T do you know that Loren had gotten himself a date". This idiot Jamie spillied

Tico's sea-green eyes sparkle "Really is it that long time crush of his" He asks drawing himself a chair. his tall and lean muscular figure allows him to drag a chair our from the next table and sits beside us.

The shop has less customers as it was already rush hour Friday, people were heading home.

No staff came in today? I ask glancing around not seeing any familiar staff.

"No some came in the morning though. Rita had a morning shift but, it's just me tonight."

I nod at that and ate my food.

"Hold on," he said "you are changing the subject"

I sigh as Jamie laughs "come on man just tell us"

I glare at him setting my cutleries down, I narrate the conversation I had with Reya.

"Holy shit man I felt scared when she said no" Jamie says wide-eyed andTico nods in agreement to Jamie's words.

I roll my eyes "Yeah me too" I huff out

"I'm glad she didn't actually turn me down, I would have felt like shit cause the first rejection really hurt."

"Bro you would have been shit. But I'm also glad she choose Monday. I wonder why though?

"There is no need to wonder she agreed that's all that matters" I say rolling my eyes. No one needs a detective.

Tico stands his dark curls bouncing with his movement. "Well, I wish you luck on your date bring her for lunch on Monday. I will give you guys a free meal on the house." He rolls the sleeves of his dark crisp shirt.

My eyes widen. "Really! woah thank you so much T how can I pay back." I say elated I can't wait for Reya to try our Tico's food.

"Woah slow down. Its alright just give me the deets later alright". He said tapping my arm and winked walking away.

"Ah Tico what about me I want free food too." Jamie said pouting as he clenched the arms of his chair looking back at Tico retreating figure.

I smile looking at him trying to act like a kid. Tico ignores him.

"Tiiicccooo" He cries out. Tico turns back and shakes his head

"Get yourself an actual girlfriend and I might consider." Tico says mirth in his eyes a playful smile on his lips as he clears a few tables of their used plates.

I laugh at that doubling over. He practically meant never cause Jamie never had anyone serious for more than two weeks.

He pouts at Tico's answer "Noooo. No fair"

"Alright alright eat your food" I console him

He stabs at his fries before glaring at me with twinkling eyes a small smile coating his lips.

"I want the details before him that the only way I can win." He said eating his food

"How? I'm practically bringing her here."

I raise my brow at him.

Jealous much?

"I don't care do it I want the deets first". He spoke his face strong and serious as he pointed his fork full of fries at me before putting it In his mouth and chewed aggressively

"Whatever you want". I say shrugging as I finish my meal and drink my soda. He gives me a toothy smile satisfied

I shake my head looking out the windows of Tico, and watch different people walk around most of them heading home for a Friday relaxation.

Today was a good day I can't wait for the weekend to pass so, I can see Reya again.

I'm gonna make sure I have the best date night.

I say with determination as I walk out of Tico's with Jamie as we head to our homes for the weekend.

Thoughts on this chapter? What do you think actually happened for Loren to have been suspended, and who is the guy that caused the problem? 

How was the Loren and Jamie fight this is how the bond guys

Also, who is Tico? Thoughts on the boys friendship with the restaurant owner Tico?

Apologies if there are any typos. Do kindly tell if you see any.

Also the next chapter will be in Lorens Pov as well. I will shift it back to the right schedule after a few chapters

Please vote and comment. See you soon oyasumi😊

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