Chapter 1
Feeling completely impatient, I glanced at the clock for the thirteenth time. 11:37, the clock says that causes me to groan. I've been waiting for Theo for about thirty minutes now and I thinks- no, I know we're going to be late.
I glanced out of glass wall window, not even feeling a slight fear being above sixteen floors but a relief from the annoyance I am recently feeling for Theo being late. My red turtleneck and black leggings are extremely comfortable for Victoria BC's temperature today. Still, I know damn well that it'll be colder later in the afternoon.
The sudden ring of the house phone caused me to have a mini heart attack. I sighed, placing my hand to my chest in attempt to calm my heart. Oh God, I just hope that the reason for the call is Theo's presence downstairs. I picked up the phone to hear the clerk speak up. "Good day, Ms. Brooks. Your significant other wants to inform you tha-"
I immediately ended the call, not sparing any more second hearing a squeaky voice like that. Damn, she even tried to sound fancy or something. I rolled my eyes before grabbing my bag, eager to see my dear late lover to play his sport. I made sure everything is safe inside our duplex suite before heading to the lobby. Sure, the first thing I saw was the signature platinum hair of my beloved chérie that is above his six feet tall, not that muscular, body.
His smirk is still placed on his lips despite the awareness of my annoyance. As soon as Theo is in reach, I didn't hesitate to pinch his arm with all my strength but Theo didn't even winced, better yet, he just laughed it off.
"Oh Bella, still thinking you can have a violent effect of me?" he teased. The silly nickname that he gave me years ago made me feel butterflies in my stomach but I ignored it and gave him a sneer before I dragged him back to the parking lot's elevator before pressing the second floor underground.
"You just ruined the entire day for me, Theo." I scowled, pointing a firm finger at his chest. "Bella, it's only noon. Why are you so mad this early?" Theo asked, putting down the finger I dipped hard on his chest. "You know damn well what the reason is."
"Bella, I don't know if this is just because of your period or is it something I have done. But I promise, I'll make sure this day ends very well." Theo gave me a genuine smile, making me have an urge to just smile back but I covered it with an eye roll instead and faced the elevator doors as it opened.
Soon enough, both of us are already sitting inside Theo's BMW i8 roadster. "You're late." I grumbled before we took off since Theo still hadn't figured out the reason for my early aggressiveness. "We had a practice before the game starts." Theo informed and shrugged like it's a normal habit. "How was it?" I asked as I pulled out my gloss, applying some to my lips as I take a look on it on the mirror. "It's fine. Just a few reminders from coach." He replied and swerved the car right.
"I don't really get it." I said, popping my lips and sealing the little container before returning it to my new hermes bag that I bought just yesterday. "Get what?" Theo asked and turned to look at me. "You already graduated from college yet you're still part of the football team." I mumbled. "Well, I'm still in for masteral." Theo said.
"So, when will you come home to Daddy?" Theo asked after a long comfortable silence. "Psh...please, don't call him that. He doesn't even act like it." I snickered at the thought of my beloved father being a 'Daddy' to me.
He didn't even managed to attend my graduation last month because he has an important 'business meeting' to attend to. Or should I say, meeting with his new wife and kids.
"Way to state the obvious, Bella. Now answer my question." Theo chuckled, sending me a look. "I don't know. I don't think he even remembers his real child." I mumbled, feeling the slight sadness that I, unwillingly, always feel at the mention of my father. "Well, atleast you don't have to stay at that house. I hate to see your face with tears mixed with mascara." Theo chuckled.
"I don't come back to you with tears." I tried argue. "Sure, Bella." Theo rolled his eyes before adding, "But you look hot after you cry." I snorted at his statement, finding only humor and not anything else. "So sleeping can make someone look hot, huh?" I retorted and let out a small giggle at his attempt of flirting. "Come on, why are you mad?" He asked and frowned. "I'm not mad." I said in confusion and turned to look at him.
"Then why are you doing that?" Theo asked. "Doing what?" I asked, still confused. "Doing the retort-and-argue-with-Theo mission." Theo replied. "Shut up." I rolled my eyes as I grumble.
"Make me." He smirked and makes some kissy faces with sound, ew. "I will. But your head will bleed in that steering wheel." I said casually, knowing Theo will think it was an empty threat. "Come on, kissing won't send us to an accident." Theo said and smirked. I chortled, "Who said I was planning to kiss you? What I mean in that sentence is that I will bang your head in that steering wheel if you don't shut up and drive." Theo rolled his eyes while I just left him a smirk. "Okay, geez." he held his one hand in surrender and turned the radio on.
After a few minutes, we have arrived at the campus.
I hopped out of the car and then took out a pair of aviators for me to wear since the sun, surprisingly, won't stop blinding me. Theo went behind me as we walk as I felt a soft fabric placed on my shoulders.
I looked over and saw Theo's varsity jacket, unaware of the reason but I'll make a guess that guys are looking behind me again. "Some jocks are looking behind you." Theo whispered, answering my thoughts. I looked behind to see this year's seniors doing some weird gestures on my butt. I rolled my eyes for the childishness of these young men but feel satisfied by their looks.
I sent them a flirty wave that made me receive three winks and an eye roll. "Please don't flirt in public." Theo sighed as I turned to look back at my beloved lover. "Hun, we got through this remember?" I scoffed. "Yeah, but you don't even know them. We only agreed that we can flirt to our friends because it is only a joke." Theo groaned.
I snorted, "Okay, hun. I'm sorry." I mumbled, with a silly smile on my lips. Theo rolled his eyes as he wrap his arms around my waist and kissed my temple before looking back at the three with his deathly glare that I used to be afraid of on our early years.
I got dragged inside the field which is now occupied with audience whilst both teams look on their gameplans and some are going to the bleachers. I followed Theo towards the locker room after receiving death glares from cheerleaders that have always admire Theo in a different way. One of them is Antoinne, the raven haired cheerleading captain whose face doesn't even match her tiny body figure. Her cheeks are so puffy and it doesn't help that she applies to much make up.
She was with her two minions, Natalie and Trixie. Natalie is actually gorgeous with her brown locks that matches her eyes and fair skin tone. Her cheerleading uniform hugs her tiny yet tall body and ends just an inch or two below her hips. Trixie, let's just say she's fine. She has blue bob hair and has a dark skin tone. I had always thought that her blue bob doesn't suit her. Maybe some black women can pull it off but my Trixie here is definitely not one of them.
I stopped when me and Theo finally reached the door. "Is anyone inside?" I asked and looked around. "No. Just us." Theo answered so I entered. The smell of axe made me cringe and wonder why boys still think that girls fall for the smell of axe. I mean, the axe makes me sneeze a lot of times. In the corner, Theo removed his shirt so he could changed into his jersey. My eyes can't help but adore the abs that my lover has.
As my eyes roam at Theo's body, I didn't even noticed that I am already biting my bottom lip too hard until I tasted something metallic. "Enjoying the view?" Theo smirked that made me snap out of my dirty thoughts. "Did I disturb you?" I asked casually. "No. I'm just letting you know that I have to wear my jersey now." Theo said and wore his jersey.
At the corner of my eye, I noticed a pom pom on a table that has the same color of the team. "Whose pom pom are these?" I asked and held them out. "I think one of the cheerleaders left them here." Theo answered.
Theo looked back at me with a smile. "Aren't you going to change?" He asked and watched as I feel my eyes become confused then back to normal mischievous forest green. "Oh, right. I forgot." I can still feel his gaze as I chuckled and grabbed my self designed jersey but I couldn't really call it a jersey since it's designed on my crop top. I removed Theo's varsity jacket and started stripping.
I felt Theo behind me before he snakes his arms around my bare waist. "I miss seeing you like this." his whispered lingered in my ear that caused me to turn and face my lover. While biting my lip, I smirked. "Fuck my period for making us wait for a week. It's finally over anyways."
The heat risen as I then felt Theo's rough dominant lips against my cherry ones. I wrapped my arms around Theo's neck while his hands left my waist and traveled on my legs. It's been a while since we've been in this position and the I am obviously feeling the pleasure in it. Theo lifted me up and placed me on the counter.
The kiss was ended when I slowly pulled away and formed a smirk. "Not yet, babe. You still have a game to finish." I said. "Can we leave that for later?" Theo whined, breathing heavily as I giggled. Gosh, I love teasing him so much.
"No. By the way, you are going to be late. I don't want the school to lose just because you decided to make a cliffhanging make out session." I said, landing a finger on my lover's nose before letting my hands wander to find my clothes beside me.
"One last kiss, please?" Theo begged, holding my hips, not letting me escape, while kissing my neck. "You promise?" I moaned, feeling my plumped swallowen lips. "Promise." Theo replied. I quickly drop my clothes beside me and pressed my lips to his. But as a tease, I quickly pulled away and managed to escape his grasp.
"That's very fast." Theo whined. "We still have tonight." I said and winked. I grabbed my clothes, dressing up as quick as I can before I went out and Theo followed behind me to escort me to the bleachers.
"Good luck, babe." I said and pecked a kiss on his lips before I stand beside the other girls. Theo went to his team and started to plan with the others. After a couple more moments, the game started. Our school is on the lead.
I don't really know how this game works so don't expect me to explain what is happening right now in the game. All I know is that Theo is a quarterback and he just keeps throwing the ball. I don't really want to understand this game where everyone involved are just crashing into each other and just running around.
Anyways, they continue to score some points as I continue to cheer. Neil, one of our players, got flagged without any reason which pissed me off. He walked up to me with a smile.
"Hey, Ezlie." He greeted. "What did you do?" I asked. "I don't know. They just flagged me. But that's fine. Since I can have some time with you without Theo." He smirked. "Get away from me. You're covered with sweat." I pushed him slightly as he chuckled.
"Don't be like that. I have a girlfriend you idiot." He chuckled. "I know you have one but what makes you think that I can't think that you have side chicks?" I smirked.
"I do not have any." He retorted. "Oh really? Well, do you want me to play the video I recorded last night at your part-"
"Okay, fine. I have three side chicks." He cut me off. I chuckled at his reaction. "Don't be too defensive. I already knew." I chuckled.
"Neil, get in here!" Coach Ken yelled. "See you later." Neil said and ran towards coach Ken. I watched as the other team takes up the lead.
I cheered for the school. I can't take it that we may lose the game. After a few fouls and a few scores, it's break time.
I went to the comfort room. I have been waiting for this time so I could pee.
I was about to flush the toilet when I heard some girls talking. I flushed my toilet then went out of the cubicle. "Ezlie! Oh my god, I miss you!"
I looked over to see Gail, Theo's sister, who is with her friend. "Hey, Gail. It's been a while since I saw you." I said and hugged her. "You've grown" I said while I look up to her because she is taller than me now. "Yeah, they say that too. Anyways, I wanna invite you to my 18th birthday in two weeks. I know that Theo didn't told you so now, I am telling you." She said.
"Yeah, sure. I can't believe you're all grown up now." I said. "Time flies, girl." Gail joked and laughed at it. "Catch you up later. Bye." She said. "Bye." I replied then she went out with her friend. I did a quick retouch and I went out.
The crowd is quiet when I went out. The game is still on the break but I am wondering why the break is so long.
Theo is sitting on the sides. I walked up to him and he stood up. "What's going on?" I asked. "They cut the game. We won." He replied. "That cannot be right. You could never cut a game. Especially on live TV." I said.
"Well they did." He replied. Cheerleaders ran in the field while holding some boards which they covered. "If the game is over then what are they doing?" I asked. "You'll see" he said.
They started to do some dance which i never saw on a cheer leading practice before. They are dancing a dance on a banquet or most likely on a masquerade. "What the hell are they doing?" I asked.
Coach Ken gave the microphone to Theo. "What are you going to do?" I asked. "Um...Hey everyone." He greeted. "What are you doing?" I hissed. "So, I guess you all know that Ezlianne Brooks is my girlfriend and she is right beside me" he started. "What are you up to?" I hissed. "And we are together for five years now." He added.
The camera is now focused to me and Theo. I hate it when all of the attention is on us. "And I know that a lot of people knows our love story. From how we met and how we ended up together but for those who don't know, I am about to tell you about it now." He said.
All eyes are on us. I don't even know what is happening or what is about to happen. I've never received this so much attention before and it is freaking the hell out of me.
"Ezlie is very well known in this school as the popular girl. She has been a heartbreaker ever since. I was a wallflower back when I was crushing on her which started when we were in 4th grade." Theo said.
"What the hell are you getting ourselves into?" I hissed. "When we hit high school, I decided to join the football team to grab her attention since she is a cheerleader ever since but during those days, she still has a boyfriend which we later found out that he is gay. Shout out to Richard." He said.
Richard raised his hand to show himself to everybody and then held the hand of his now loving boyfriend. Their story is really heart touching but it is kinda embarrassing for everyone to know that he is my ex.
"So I started courting her when we became seniors. I courted her for a few months and then we started dating. We got together on the last day of our senior years which is also the last day of high school." He said.
"Don't humiliate me." I hissed. "We were on and off when we hit college just because of my best friend, Britt." He said and pointed to Brittany which is also standing on the stands. She shook her head then giggled at the statement.
With her goddess body and angelic yet devilish looks, I have to admit that i was jealous of her because Theo is always with her. She's always the one who Theo keeps running to when he needs a shoulder to lean on. I feel like she is Theo's girlfriend sometimes and not me.
"But we stood strong and now, I would like to take this relationship to the next level." Theo said. "What do you mean?" I asked. "Bella, you know that I love you with my whole heart, right?" He asked. "Of course I do." I replied. "I wanted to ask you something." He said, his voice cracking for a bit. His face is sweating and i know he's as nervous as me. Please, don't ask that question.
"Ezlianne Dusk America Brooks..." No, please. Oh my God, I'm not sure if I'm ready. "You know I hate it if you say my third name, right?" I mumbled. Theo chuckled. He knows it.
I mean, who wants to be named after the neighbor of their country?
"I know, bella, but it is all part of my plan." He smiled. "What plan? What are you doing? You're freaking me out!" I exclaimed.
"Bella..." Please don't be that question. I am still not ready to be asked by that question.
Theo kneeled with his one leg. Oh my God, it is the question. This is it Ezlie. No backing out now. You love him. You can't be against it. And there he goes, he grabs something in his pocket and he lets out a small box.
The cheerleaders raises the boards which they hold. Oh my God, this is it. I'm about to cry.
"Bella, will you accept my offer to make you my wife?" Theo asked and I can't control myself anymore. I put a hand over my mouth to keep myself from breaking down. I tried my best not to cry but I just can't hold it back. I'm so freaking happy right now that I can't even answer his question.
The crowd must have noticed it because they started to chant for Theo. They keep chanting 'say yes' but they cannot understand that I can't utter a single word. "You heard them, bella." Theo said. He's also teary-eyed but I am crying.
I decided to answer but I still can't speak. I nodded as an answer and crowd started to cheer. Theo stands up and hugged me so tight. He had never hugged me like that before.
He faced me and brushed his lips in mine. This kiss is the most memorable of all the kisses we made. He bit my lip and entered his tongue. I don't care if everyone is watching right now. I just want to love him to freaking bad.
He slowly pulled away and inserted the ring on my finger. "I love you, Ezlie" He said. As he leans over for another kiss. The crowd is in awe because of us. The whole world saw this. And I am not embarrassed to show how much I love him.
I gave him the kiss that he have been wanting to have. It is a slow yet passionate kiss. If we weren't in the field, I could literally continue the kiss until our clothes are stripped down in the floor. I didn't want him to pull away but I'm also out of breath. I smiled at him as he brushed my tears away.
"I love you too." I whispered as tears started to stream in Theo's cheeks. We laughed a bit and then we smiled once again.
I have never felt a true love like this. And it is truly unrealistic. I have never thought I will love like this before but I did and I received so much love from him. I could never imagine my life without him because I won't be able to breathe without him.
I admire the way he smiles at me while everybody is watching us. I guess fairy tales do really come true.
