Jock's Aren't so bad

Another few weeks passed, and it was finally time for the cast to come off much to your relief since it's been irritating you for the past six weeks. This morning, you're greeted by Nate. He seems eager to take you to get your cast removed. He walks into your living room beaming at you.

"You ready to get that cast off?" he smiles.

"Yes, I've been ready for weeks," you remark.

"great lets go." You follow Nate down to his truck. You climb into the passenger seat and notice some flowers on the dashboard.

"Flowers? For a special someone?" You ask sceptical.

"There for your mom, wierdo, I wanted to swing by and check on her after your appointment." Nate laughs

"That's sweet, I'm sure she will appreciate it." You smile at him. He gives you a look of appreciation. "

Finally you arrive at the hospital. You're excited to be rid of the cast.

"I can finally go back to cheer when it's gone." You beam.

"You're captain now, right?" Nate asked.

"Erm- I'm not sure. How far along is Madison now?" You reply.

"I'm not sure. We can check in with her later. Come on."  You head into the hospital, a familiar face is seated in the waiting room.

"W-what are you doing here?" Sam stares at you in shock.

"I have an appointment, not that you care." You snapped at him.

"I'm sorry," Sam replied sadly.

"I really don't want to hear it right now." You snap again.

The doctor finally calls your name, finally freedom from your cast. You have to wear a brace for the next couple of weeks, but you're still allowed to do sports. You come out of the room bursting with joy.

"Finally, it's gone." You beam.

"Great, should we go and see your mom?" Nate asks.

"Yeah, I'll grab a doctor." You grab a doctor that's walking by and ask to see your mom. The doctor leads you to your mom's room, and the corridor smells medicinal. You enter your mom's room, and the doctor turns to you.

"She's gotten worse since the last time you visited, I'll give you both a moment." The doctor walks out of the room.

"Mom?" You speak softly.

"Hello, sweetie," your mom smiles at you.

You kiss her head, and she looks over your shoulder to see Nate. You feel her grow a smile.

"You brought Nate, how lovely." She smiles.

"Nate brought you a gift, mom." You look to Nate, hoping he steps forward.

"You shouldn't have what a sweet boy." Nate places the flowers in front of your mom, sitting it in a vase on her hospital desk.

"They're beautiful, Nate, thankyou." She gets a little teary.

"You're welcome, I'm gonna grab a drink Olivia, do you want anything?" Nate smiles at your mom.

"Sure. I'll take a soda, please." You smile at Nate.

"Mrs Y?" Nate, looks at your mom a moment.

"A water would be nice," She remarks.

"Coming right up," Nate disappears out of the room. Your mom turns to you.

"I'm glad you're getting on with Nate." She beams.

"He's been good to me." You smile.

"I can tell, how's Sam?" She asks.

"Sam's in the waiting room." You begin.

"Why didn't you bring him in?" Your mom gives you a confused expression.

"We had a fight, and I don't think we can fix it this time, mom." You reply gently.

"Oh, that's a shame." Your mom looks sad.

Nate enters the room again, drinks in hand.

"Everything okay?" He asks, looking between you and your mom.

"Yeah, fine, thanks for the soda." You grab the soda from Nate.

"Cherry your favourite, just like when we were kids." Nate gives you a warm smile.

"Yeah, thank you. I was just telling mom about football." You fill Nate in on the conversation you and your mom had.

"Yeah?" Nates shocked because you never talk football.

"Yeah, you should talk to her, I've gotta run to the bathroom." You smile. Hastily leaving the room.

You leave Nate with your mom and head to the waiting room to grab Sam.

"Mom wants to see you." You inform Sam.

"Sure, does she know?" Sam glances at your leg.

"What that you almost killed me? No, she doesn't." You hiss.

"Yeah, that." Sam looks at the ground. He's clearly feeling guilty for what he did.

"Get moving. If mom asks, we are fine." You pull Sam towards your mom's room.

You enter the room again this time with Sam.

"Sam's here." You smile at your mom.

Nate glares at him, his eyes glowing with rage. You place your arm on his to try and get him to calm down.

"I'm glad you three made up." Your mom looks at the three of you.

"Yeah, me too." The three of you reply in unison.

"Sam, how is Madison doing?" You try to change the subject.

"Yeah, she's good. Have you guys not spoken?" Sam looks confused since you and Madison used to talk all the time.

"No, i haven't been to practice in weeks thanks to my busted ankle." You smile.

"Oh, yeah, she's doing good." Sam replies.

"How far along is she now?" Your mom asks.

"Six weeks, i think." Sam replies.

" I hope I get to meet the baby." Your mom's words tear at your heart. You look at Nate. He gives you a reassuring look, like part of him, hopes she will be here with us for Sam's baby being born.

"We should really get going. See you later, mom." You hug your mom and leave for campus again. The car ride back is silent.

You arrive at Campus, you're in the parking lot, Nate turns to you as you climb out of his truck to head up to your dorm room.

"Are you going to talk to me? You've been quiet the whole ride back." Nate seems worried.

"I'm not okay. Mom's ill, Sams a jerk." You feel tears building, without hesitation, Nate pulls you into a cuddle.

"Thanks." You sob into his shoulder.

"Come on, let's grab some lunch, Ella's probably looking for you." Nate smiles.

You head to the cafeteria with Nate. As you enter and head to your usual table, you see Ella sitting with Kain and two other people. You approach the table.

"Madison, you look great." You gasp, pulling her into a hug.

"As do you captain" madison beams with pride.

"So soon?" You're nervous about taking on the role.

"Yep. I'll still be here for a little while as co captain." Madison reassures you.

"Great." You make eye contact with the second person at the table.

"Zack," you remark bluntly.

"Olivia," Zack replies just as bluntly.

"Where's Taylor?" You notice she's not clinging to him for once.

"We-erm, broke up." Zack explained, embarrassed.

"Ah, that's a shame." You ignore Zack and sit opposite Ella.

"How's your mom?" Ella asks.

"She's getting worse, I'd like you to meet her before she gets sicker." You give Ella a soft smile.

"I'd love to." Ella almost falls off her chair with happiness.

"Great, we can go after class tomorrow." You smile at Ella. She gives you a nod of agreement.

"Can I tag along. Sam won't take me. He thinks I'll get sick, and he panics too much." Madison asks sweetly.

"Sure." You smile at Madison.

"I'll drive us." Madison replies.

You notice Zack glancing at you. You ignore him and turn to Nate, who seems fixated on Zack. You place your half on his knee, and his expression softens a little.

"Did you guys hear, Beta is having a movie night?" Ella quickly changes the subject, hoping it won't be as awkward.

"I don't think you're meant to invite everyone, babe. I was allowed to invite you because you're my girlfriend." Kain laughs at Ella.

"So? Olivia can come, right?" Ella grins at Kain, hoping he agrees.

"I don't think so. She'd have to be dating a beta." Kain explains.

"Aren't you guys dating?" Ella gestures between you and Nate.

"No. I already told you, " You glare at Ella.

"She can be your date. Right, Nate?" Ella grins at Nate.

"Sure." Nate laughs.

Zack stands up from his chair and storms out of the cafeteria in a huff.

"What's his problem?" Nate asks.

"No idea." Ella laughs.

"I gotta go, I need to study before getting ready for movie night." You stand up to leave.

"I'll come with you." Ella stands up to follow you.

"I'll walk you up too." Nate also joins you.

You, Nate and Ella walk to your dorm. Ella slides into the dorm leaving you and Nate alone in the corridor.

"Well I guess i should go." Nate blushes a little.

You lock eyes with Nate and lean in, pressing a kiss on his lips, ut was brief but it was something.

"I-erm I" Nates face is bright red like a tomato.

"I never thought I'd see the day Nate Winters is speechless" You laugh.

"You took me by surprise." Nate laughs with you.

"That was the purpose." You smirk at him.

"Oh really." Nate smirks back.

Nate pulls you closer, he places a kiss on your lips he's more passionate, he lingerie a little.

"Now I really have to go." Nate laughs.

"Sure, see you later." You hug Nate and head inside your dorm room.

"OMG! You guys are so cute!" Ella practically squeals this.

"Nothing happened." You remark. Clearly knowing that's a lie.

"Yet. But you're going to movie night, it's the perfect first date." Ella replies enthusiastically.

You slump onto your bed to study for the next few hours after picking out what you're wearing for the movie night.