George's reaction was priceless. Of course I knew he would be here but I didn't expect to be sharing the same room.

That was just a bonus.

I wanted to keep it a secret from everyone solely for the purpose that George wouldn't find out. And my plan worked.

He was shocked.

I'm not too sure if I want to go to this school yet, in all honesty I have a lot of options to consider from but this school has a really good program in what I am interested in.

Another plus is the fact that I know George will most likely go here. He got his only scholarship offered from here and it is a very well known school. I would love to go to school with him, maybe our dynamic feud can turn into something more serious finally.

I'm still not too sure if that's what I want or even if that's what he wants but I'm starting to really like spending time with him, even when I'm not bothering the shit out of him.

When I start getting ready for the dinner tonight George has already left leaving me to struggle with putting on my tie alone in our hotel room.

I don't know why he couldn't have just waited for me but I don't let it bother me too much since he"s always doing dumb thinks like that.

After what feels like an eternity I eventually get my tie on and spray way too much cologne on before leaving to dinner.

I feel nervous butterflies flutter in my stomach. This will be everyone's first impression of me and I don't want to fuck it up since this school isn't just some free vacation that I am going to just for the fun, it's something I am actually interested in.

The restaurant is downstairs attached to the hotel so I make my way there in a few minutes, my nervousness growing as I fiddle with my hands as I walk. I really wish George would have waited for me to go together, I feel like it would ease my nerves knowing I'm not walking in alone and he is going through the same thing as me. But whatever, I try to remind myself I will see him inside and I could talk to him then.

I take a few deep breaths before building up the courage to enter the restaurant, trying to seem calm and collected.

I walk up to the hosted and ask her for directions to the party I will be meeting with.

"Ah yes! Right this way" She gives me a toothy smile and walks me to a private room with a large table in the middle of it, seating roughly 20 people.

"Thanks" I mumble to which she nods at.

I look around and find everyone socializing over drinks, I scan the room looking for a certain short brunette.

I see him in the corner of the room chatting with the guy beside him. I look at the plates on the table and each one has our name written on a thin piece of paper on top of it. I guess that is why on the other side of George there is a vacant spot. I assume they organized it by school, so I quickly make my way over to my spot after hovering awkwardly at the entrance of the room.

"Why'd you leave me idiot" I say sitting down beside him interrupting his erupted laughter by whatever this guy is saying to him that is apparently sooo funny.

He turns to me when his laughter dies down, "Oh hey Clay" he says between chuckles.

"Hey" I deadpan.

My eyes flicker between him and the boy beside him.

"Oh sorry! Clay this is Ben, Ben this is Clay, he's on my team back at my high school" George says breaking the awkward silence between us.

"Hey man nice to meet you" he greets sticking his hand out for me to shake.

I take it and give him a small smile, "you too, where do you go?"

"I go to Benson Secondary school out in Wisconsin" he explains taking a sip out of his drink.

"Oh cool, never been"

"What position are you?" He asks me and before I can respond George beats me to it. "He's a quarterback like you!"

My stomach drops for a second. Well great George has just made best friends with my competition.

"Well I guess we won't be going to school together" he rubs the back of his neck trying to lighten the mood with a sarcastic comment.

"Yeah, guess so" I say lowly forcing out a chuckle.

Our attention gets pulled away when the coach hits his glass with his knife trying to get everyone's attention.

That was good timing.

"Hello everyone welcome to Arizona! I hope you all had an easy travels over and I'm glad to see that everyone could make it. Me and my team are so lucky to have such wonderful talent here with us today and can't wait to see how you all do the next few days. I know you must be nervous but there is no reason to be, I know you are all young so if you have any questions or problems don't feel shy to come talk to me! Now I hope you all got to converse amongst yourselves and the food will be coming out shortly. That's enough from me, enjoy everyone and I'll see you all out on the field tomorrow" He waves and everyone claps after his nice speech. He seems like a very welcoming coach so that is also a plus with this school.

The food comes out and the rest of the night goes by smoothly. I meet a few more guys and everyone seems to be in the same boat as me, nervous. Which makes me feel better and less alone.

Ben and George continue to speak the whole time and the guy seems nice but I hope George realizes that if I choose to go here his little friend won't get picked.

I know I shouldn't get too cocky considering the best from each high school is here but I am confident in my abilities I could out play anyone in this room.

We all start getting ready to leave and I say goodnight to the new guys I just met.

I turn around to see George and Ben walking slowly behind me exchanging numbers,

They are literal strangers can they chill.

"Alright Ben I'll see you tomorrow we can grab breakfast or something!" George yells back at him on his way to me.

"Yeah see you tomorrow!"

He brushes past me assuming he's heading up to the room. I turn on my heels and follow him.

"Get breakfast with him?"

"Yeah why not? He's a nice guy" he shrugs casually.

"Well no point in getting to know him since he's a quarterback" I say as we approach the elevator.

"What I can't have other quarterback friends" he argues furrowing his brows.

I smile, "cute of you to address me as your friend, but no that wasn't my point"

We enter the elevator and he rolls his eyes, "what's your point then idiot?"

"My point is if I decide to go here then he won't make the team" I smirk down at him cockily.

"Oh shut up you are so full of yourself. I'd rather him go here over you anyway" he says crossing his arms over his chest.

"Alright Davidson stop trying to get me rilled up in order to fuck you, all you gotta do is ask" I spew nonchalantly.

The elevator doors open and I turn to take a look at his expression. His cheeks and neck are flushed a bright red and he diverted his gaze to the ground as he leaves the elevator, "I wasn't even- ugh fuck you" he spits out making his way to our room but not being able to get in since I have the key.

He turns back to me with a pissed off expression that is trying to be intimidating but I think he just looks cute, "hurry up you turtle" he insults.

I chuckle lowly continuing to walk at the same pace as before, "eager are we?"

"Yeah eager to go to sleep" he claps back.

I slowly unlock the door and he pushes through immediately getting in before me and trying to lock me out, using all his force to push me out of the room leaning against the inside of the door. Before he gets the chance I put my foot in the way and I can't help but smile at his giggles from the other side. "Almost!" He screams jokingly.

"George I'm not even trying" I say while smiling.

"Ugh dammit" he says and let's go panting.

I push the door open and stare down at him endearingly, "oh you are so gonna get it" I say and he starts running to his bed.

"No go away you freak!" He screams laughing and standing on his bed so he is now way taller than me.

I love this playful side of him and I honestly have no idea how I didn't realize how much of a good mood he puts me in. I can actually see myself living here with him in the future.

I swipe his legs from under him and he falls on his back on the bed. "Ahh!"

I quickly crawl over him and pin his arms over his head.

He starts smiling and squirming underneath me which makes me break into laughter, seeing him kick his lands around. "Get off giant!"

"Who would you rather go here?" I question.

"Clay stop!" He blushes.

"I'll let go if you tell the truth!" I say through a huge smile.

He tries to get out of my hold a few more times before giving up and relaxing. "You know the answer" he says quietly.

My eyes flicker between his and I lean lower so that our mouths are inches away. "I know I do but I want to hear you say it" I whisper.

"Fine, I- I want you to go here" he admits staring at my lips.

"Good boy" I smirk and before he can answer I lean into a kiss. It's slow and sweet and I work my tongue slowly into his mouth, him complying easily. I slowly make my way down his jaw to his neck and run my tongue over his sweet spot.

I feel him squirming under me which only encourages me to start sucking harder, "Clay" he wines out and as much as that sends my head spinning it also reminds me we shouldn't do this before our big day tomorrow.

I unlatch myself from his neck and prop my arm beside his head. "We probably shouldn't, I don't want you to be sore for tomorrow"

He pants and nods in agreement, "yeah, yeah you're probably right"

I slowly roll off of him and get ready for bed, I didn't realize the dinner had gone on for that long so I go to brush my teeth and put my pyjama pants on, remaining shirtless.

As I am about to get into bed I hear George say my name quietly, "Clay?"

"George" I say in the same tone.

"Do you wanna sleep in my bed?"

My heart skips a beat at the request, "no" I joke.

"Oh okay, goodnight" he says sounding hurt. I thought he would tell I was joking.

I get up from my bed and pull the covers up so I can get in with him.

"You don't have to if you don't want to-"

"George, I was kidding idiot" I assure him.

"Well don't do that" he lightly punches me in the chest.

I snake my arms around him and pull him closer to my chest, spooning him.

I kiss his cheek, "goodnight princess"

"Fuck you"