Catherina
"Hey, stranger." I tapped Derek on his shoulder.
Flicking his gaze up to meet mine, his brows furrowed, then he returned to tie his shoelaces. Feeling a little disappointed at his expression, I continued anyway, "Hey best friend, haven't seen you in ages..... Really? Life has just been busy, so how are you?.... I've been great, hanging out with my girlfriend and so on...."
He still remained quiet, paying keen attention to his difficult task of twisting his shoelace.
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At least, now you don't have to tell him that you're going out on a date tonight.
Sighing, I pivoted on my heels departing with a, "Whatever!" But before I got a chance to walk off, he grabbed my wrist.
"I'm sorry. I'm just stressed lately."
Turning, I looked down on him, feeling stupid. "Oh shit! I totally forgot about the game next Saturday! And here I am thinking your the worst best friend ever. Gosh! This makes me the worst friend in the universe."
He opened his mouth to say something then clamped it back shut, casting a glance at the floor. "Yeah, I just wanna win you know. My whole career depends on this one night....and it's not just my future but the rest of my team...you know," he confessed.
Nestling beside him on the seat I entwined our fingers together. "I know what this means to you but I also want you to know that you don't have to bear the burden alone. No matter what I'm always gonna be here for you."
Which I will! I really wanted him to know that even if I got a boyfriend, he's gonna always be my best friend. But of course, I'm not going to tell him that directly. But he should still know, right?
"I know, I'm so so sorry," he replied with defeated.
Something in his voice made it seems as if he was apologizing for something more than just being neglectful. Not wanting to open anymore wounds I kept quiet.
Resting my head on his shoulder I teased, "I know, you're just being who you are, an asshole."
He chuckled, "Hey," squeezing my fingers slightly. "You're the best thing that ever happened to me."
I smiled at that. "I know." Placing a kiss on his cheek I jumped to my feet. "The last one to the top of the rock climb has to do the chores for a month," I challenged.
"Really?" he asked indecisively.
I ran off in response to his ridiculous question. Before I could get to the first hinge he ran past me.
Oh, no you don't!
Running I jumped on his back nearly causing both of us to fall on our asses. But being the flexible, macho, sports player Derek was, he balanced us with ease.
"I'm not gonna hold you Cathy....so you're gonna fall," was the warning he threw over his shoulder.
Not caring I held on for dare life when I realized he really started climbing.
You asshole!
Trying my hardest best not to laugh and slipped I squeezed my eyes closed. Smiling as his aroma drowned my senses, pressuring me into relaxing. My nipples tightened as they were pressed close to his back. Feeling each and every flex of his muscles as they moved when he climbed higher.
Oh! I wished he was shirtless. Then I could have been able to feel his skin on mine. It would be so....so...
God! I'm turning into a pervert!
"Catherina?" he called out hoarsely.
"Hmmm?"
"Are you okay?" he choked out.
My eyes flew open.
Shit! Did he realize it? Did he feel anything?
"I mean, you're cut off my oxygen. I can't breathe."
"Oh.....am sorry," I replied in relief.
Damn you hormones!
"I guess we should.....oh my gosh!" I cried out gripping on tighter when I realized our height. "We're up so high!"
"Yeah, we're almost at the top," he declared like it was a normal thing to say. I can even bet you he's smirking.
"Why didn't you tell me? I already looked down!"
"Hey? Hey? I won't let you fall," he reassured me.
Closing my eyes I squeezed a little tighter as he started moving again.
"I don't think I'll make it all the way down safely if you choke me to death."
"Sorry." I tried to loosen my grip a little.
After what felt like an eternity he rubbed my thighs confirming, "You're safe.... we're on land."
I opened my eyes just in time to witness his spectators applauding his performance.
"Jesus Christ Derek! I know life hasn't been rainbows and sunshine but suicide is not the answer!" Brandon whisper yelled. "And to think you'd carry poor Cathy with you when other men are out there is just wrong man."
I blushed furiously as Derek glared at him. Greg, the center fielder, clapped him on his shoulder. "Climbing without a hoister....the the new kind of high...dude you are my new hero."
Rolling my eyes I turned right into the notorious couple. Ryan was wearing a frown while his girlfriend stared at me with her brows raised.
At least some people didn't find our stunt amusing.
"We need to talk," Ryan stated sternly.
"Yeah, well later. I have marketing in the next thirty minutes," Derek informed him.
Ryan grumbled under his breath and grabbed Derek's arm pulling him away. "We have time now."
Brandon chuckled. "Awe! Don't they look so cute together." Then followed the duo out of site.
"So are you ready for tonight?" Sarah asked as soon as the boys were out of sight.
"As ready as can be."
Tilting her head to the side she stared at me. "You don't seem too optimistic."
"No, I am. It's just that..."
"... he's not Derek," she finished.
Still looking in the direction the guys disappeared in I nodded. She sighed. "Let's just get through tonight, okay?"
Forcing a smile I agreed, "Okay."
Knocking me playfully with her hip she smiled. "Let's go."
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Blowing out a deep breath I followed her out. Today is going to be a long day.
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