Julie and I are holding hands so tightly right now it's not even funny. This game has been fucking stressful. Duke is no joke in hating UNC. I kind of remember Asher talking about Jordan Kappalac but I did not think he was as much of douche as he actually is. The refs are definitely letting the boys play the game. Shove after shove is thrown and I damn near almost passed out when Asher got in his face. Thankfully, Trey pulled him away from Kappalac. Julie grabbed my hand as soon as Trey and a Duke player collided around the third quarter and we haven't let go of each other since.

"You two need to breathe," Tori says turning around to look at us. I glance down at her but don't breathe. We are in the middle of a timeout and my eyes are trained on Asher. He is getting his fingers taped by the trainer and he is all concentration.

"We are breathing, I don't know if Rae is though," I say my eyes flicking down to my best friend. She is cheering her heart out right now but I can tell she is just as worried about the game. Robbie had taken a pretty nasty fall as well and I swear she almost fainted. It is probably ten times worse being so close to them.

"None of you are breathing actually," she says looking at Lacey standing next to her. I think she is just as worried about Braden as I am about Asher. I ignore her and will Asher to look in my direction. I want him to know I'm here and that I may kill him for lying before our date but I'm here.

"Okay, okay we have thirty fucking seconds left does anyone and I mean anyone has a shooter?" I ask looking especially at the guy to my left since he most definitely has one. I have been seeing him sneak hella shooters to everyone around him. He gives me a side-eye as the ref blows the whistle. "Mr. Alcoholic, I am talking to you!"

"Alright, alright," he huffs from next to me lifting up his jeans. His cowboy boots must be at least two sizes too big. That is where he has hidden all of his shooters all game. I glance back at the court where they are setting up to resume play. "I am only giving you this so you don't put me in a chokehold."

I ignore his comment and grab the Fireball shooter from his hand. I unscrew the cap as the ref blows the whistle again and Jeremy checks the ball into Trey. I bend down slightly so I don't get kicked out of the stadium for sneaking alcohol in. I throw back the shot quickly before standing back up.

"Thank you," I say trying to resist the urge to make a face. He nods his head at me studying my face for a second. He must realize who I am because a mix of recognition and understanding falls on his features.

"Well you could have said you were dating one of them," he states glancing at the boys on the court. A player is all up in Trey's fucking grill and Julie yanks me to the side. I gasp slightly and shoot a look at the guy next to me. He glances at Julie and then back at me shaking his head at me. He and his bros have become engrossed in the game again as Trey passes the ball to Asher. I catch sight of his taped fingers and suck in a breath. I glance quickly at the clock then back at the game Asher fakes a three before dribbling to the basket. Jordan Kappalac goes to block him and I watch as he extends an arm but Asher spin moves away. He reaches the basket and dunks it into the hoop.

"Oh my god! Oh my god!" I yelp grabbing the guy next to me shoulders. He is screaming too as the whole arena cheers Asher on. He looks in my direction and I immediately make eye contact with him. He shoots me a wink as Trey jumps on him excitedly. I clap my hands together with a proud smile as I watch my boyfriend proudly. As he walks backward to get back on defense. He is guarding Kappalac intently as his eyes focused on him. Kappalac is yelling plays at his teammates and I hold my own hands. If they shoot and score a three we will be tied again. Kappalac dribbles backward as Asher watches him closely. Every student, family member, anyone in here, is holding their breaths. The clock has three seconds on it and Kappalac goes up to shoot the three. Asher jumps up and I watch as his taped fingers lightly graze the ball as it hits the backboard.

The whole crowd goes crazy and the kid next to me gets tackled onto the stands. I look over at Julie and she is jumping up and down clapping her hands. I am too and I just know I have the biggest smile on my face right now. I am so happy for all of them on the team, not Michael though. Asher and Robbie are singing the Lil Baby song plying over the speakers as they head for the bench.

"Holy shit, I need a Xanax," Lacey says rubbing her temples. Tori looks at Lacey with wide eyes while Julie and I laugh at her comment. Lacey looks out Tori with a 'what' expression, "Not actually!"

"I wouldn't put it past you," Tori mumbles as people start exiting the arena. Julie glances at the people next to me and the back to all of us.

"Are you both waiting for Rae and then the boys?" Julie asks us casually. I raise my eyebrows at her as Lacey and I exchange a look.

"Why do you ask?" I ask her suddenly feeling the shot I just took. I wouldn't be lying if I said I wasn't already buzzed still from the heavy drinking I did before the game.

"Because," she says shrugging her shoulders. I raise my eyebrows at her before wiggling them. I have taken notice of how Trey and Julie have gotten so much closer recently. In my opinion, I think they are absolutely adorable but what the fuck do I know.

"Because of Trey? Maybe?" Lacey says as I hop off of the bleacher I was standing on. I guess we should make our way to where Rae is and the rest of the girls follow in suite. Julie pauses and I glance over at her. She has a small tint of pink on her cheeks and I make an 'aw' face.

"It's okay if you want to come with us, right Tor?" I say looking at Tori. She looks just as happy as I do right now even though I know she has no idea what we see in any of these boys. She said and I quote, "They are my annoying fucking brothers." Plus she has been talking to some frat boy to which I do like.

"Of course, c'mon Jules," she says lacing an arm through hers. Julie shakes her head at Tori as Lacey and I head down the steps to the court. The security people already know us by now and let us down there freely.

"No, it's okay. I think we should head back to our dorm and change. Get ready for the bar and all," she says nodding her head along to what she's saying. We all frown at her but she ignores us with her bright Julie smile. "Tori and I will meet you two back at our dorm."

"Jules, are you sure?" Lacey asks with a very unconvinced look. She waves her hand at the two of us with a carefree smile but it doesn't meet her eyes.

"Yeah of course! We'll see you guys later," she says nodding her head at us. I nod my head back at her and look back at Lacey. She shrugs her shoulders at me and I smile back at Julie. I will talk to her later and not right now. I didn't want to push her because she has never done that to any one of us.

"Okay, we will be back soon. The boys will probably follow or we will go to their house," I say nodding my head at the two of them. We say our goodbyes and Lacey and I turn around. The cheerleaders are cleaning up their things and Rae is shoving pom poms into her bag.

"What do you think we should do with Trey and Julie?" Lacey asks me quickly. I glance at her before looking back at Rae.

"Nothing," I tell her simply. If Julie and Trey wants to be together they can do that on their own terms. If I have learned one fucking thing it's to stay the hell out of shit.

"Really? You don't think we should try to get them together tonight?" Lacey asks. I nod my head at her as we step onto the court as Rae waves to us happily.

"I think she'll appreciate the thought but probably kill us if we acted on it," I tell her as Rae makes her way towards me. She has a confused look on her face as she zips up her windbreaker a little.

"What?" she asks looking at Lacey and I confused. Lacey explains the Julie and Trey thought and Rae has a face of realization.

"Wait really? Am I blind or fucking something?" she mumbles crossing her arms over her chest. I laugh loudly wrapping an arm around her shoulder. I love Rae so much but she really is oblivious.

"Oh my dear Raelyn, yes you sure are," I laugh loudly. She makes a noise of annoyance and shoved me away from her as I laugh harder. We walk though the hallway and to where we wait for the boys.

"Okay so Julie and Trey, what about them?" she asks with a loud sigh. Lacey has a smile on her face and I roll my eyes at her. She is going to try to get Rae on this bogus plan that she should set Julie and Trey up. To which I think is a horrible idea.

"We think they like each other and we-" Lacey begins but I cut her off quickly. I hold up a hand and glance at her.

"No you, you think you should set them up. I said it was a horrible idea and to let them be," I explain pointing a finger at Lacey. She sighs loudly rolling her eyes at me this time.

"Oh fuck no. Lace, I know you mean well but Julie doesn't like that. You know she doesn't like that," Rae says shaking her head at Lacey. I nod my head in agreement with her as Lacey huffs crossing her arms over her chest. We make a turn and I see the many families and people waiting for the players. On both sides. I wave my hand at Lenna.

"I just, I don't know. I feel like I'm so distant with everyone and I know I fucked up with Bray and douche face. To which I truly apologize for but I feel distant from Julie," Lacey confesses as we stop against a wall. Rae and I exchange glances at Lacey pushes her purse up her shoulder a little more.

"Well Lace, she was put in a pretty bad situation last Saturday. She needs time, you know she won't be pissed off forever. Hell look at Rae and I," I tell her looking at Rae. She raises her eyebrows at me with a shake of her head.

"Says the one who called her a stupid bitch," Rae mumbles under her breath. I lay nice punch in her arm shooting her a glare. She yelps loudly causing a few people to look in our direction while Lacey looks at us with concern.

"Look! All I am saying is that she'll come around. I mean look at the progress you have been making with Braden," I point out trying to defer the fact that I called her a stupid bitch. She nods her head at me looking down at her booties. I sigh loudly crossing my own arms over my chest as I glance at some Duke players emerging from the locker room. They are probably headed back to Duke tonight. Thank goodness for that.

"I just wanted to say I'm sorry for how I acted on Saturday. I was being a stupid bitch," Lacey laughs. I laugh too because she knows she fucked up. We hadn't even planned on seeing her at the tailgate but she was there with a couple of girls we knew and it was hard not to talk to her.

"It's okay we all have stupid bitch moments. Especially Carter," Rae says looking back at me. I make an offended face and scoff about to come back at her. But Lacey's eyes flick behind me. I turn around spotting Braden.

"Go," I say nodding my head at him. She looks hesitant but I grab her arm, "Go!"

She sighs before heading in his direction throwing us a wave. I turn back around towards Rae proudly while she just gives me an eye roll.

"That is one fine ass," I hear a whistle from behind me. I whip around not recognizing the voice and narrow my eyes at the tall brooding buzzcut boy. He has a smug smirk on his face and I scrunch my nose up in disgust. I recognize the guy as the dude who has been hustling Asher all night.

I narrow my eyes at the Duke player as Rae makes a face in his direction. Lacey looks confused but narrows her eyes as well. "What did you just say to me?"

"I said you have a fine ass," he says raising his eyebrows at me. I make a gagging face and step away from him. I am about to open my mouth to say something but an arm being wrapped around me makes me shut up. I glance up at Asher who isn't looking at me but his eyes trained on Kappalac. His hair is damp from his shower as he holds a smug ass grin on his face. He looks so damn good right now with his button-up and dress pants with his suit jacket hanging from his gym bag.

"I'm sorry but did you say I have a fine ass? C'mon Kappalac, I know you love me but let's keep it to ourselves," Asher's deep voice says from next to me. I look back at Kappalac with a 'yeah what he said' face that I hope doesn't provoke him even more. Kappalac looks the two of us over one more time then to Rae and Robbie.

"Oh, so this one's yours? And the cheerleader is yours?" he says crossing his arms over his chest. I roll my eyes at him and lean into Asher a little more.

"The cheerleader has a fucking name," Rae snaps back at Kappalac. He lets out a loud laugh shaking his head at Rae.

"Oh and a mouth, Dwight you have outdone yourself," he says lightly clapping his hands at the two of them. Robbie slides in front of Rae cooly as Rae tries to make an advance towards him. I hate this dude. He is an absolute douche.

"Fuck off, Kappalac," Asher says narrowing his eyes at him again. He stops clapping and looks back at me. He is still starring at me like I am a piece of meat and I really hate it. He just chuckles at Asher still looking me over.

"That's all you got, Fletcher. Have you gotten soft by getting a girlfriend?" he states with a challenging smirk. I roll my eyes at him. What the fuck crawled up his ass and died? Everyone turns and looks in my direction making my eyes widen. I said that out loud well fuck me I guess. Jordan looks very unamused by that comment.

"I mean it's kind of a valid question," I say flicking my eyes to him. He narrows his eyes at me as he takes a few steps forward. Asher slides in front of me and reaches behind him to hold me in place. I notice a tall guy with dark brown hair and paler skin like Jordan heading our way. His grey eyes are trained on Jordan as he lays a hand on his shoulder.

"Jordan, we gotta go," he says placing a hand on Jordan's shoulder. I study his features as he flicks his eyes over to me. He looks like Jordan but definitely acts nothing fucking like him.

"Bummer, as fun as this has been, especially with you," he says shooting me a wink. Asher easily slides in front of me to keep his eyes away. "I have other shit to do, y'all stay safe now."

I can feel Asher move to advance towards him but I tug him back. He doesn't stand down until Jordan and his freaky look alike leave. I sigh in relief as Asher turns around to look at me. I send him a small smile but he leans down grabbing my face between his hands and kisses my lips sweetly. I kiss him back quickly before he pulls away from me.

"He's such a prick," Robbie says as Asher intertwines our hands together. Rae nods her head in agreement leaning into Robbie.

"Nah, I thought he seemed nice," I say sarcastically earning me two eye rolls. Asher pulls me a little closer to him. I glance up at him and he has a cheeky smile on his face.

"First the guy in the stands and then Kappalac, you just can't seem to stay out of trouble, hm?" he says making me give him a confused look. He has a cheeky smile on his face making me feel better.

"You saw that kid?" I ask him with a hint of a smile on my face. He nods his head making me laugh loudly. A smile breaks out on his face as I shake my head at the thought of the random dude next to me. "I took a chaser from him, you have nothing to worry about. As for Jordan Kappalac, you might have some competition."

His smile drops from his face as Robbie lets out a loud cackle. Asher brings me in as he wraps an arm around my waist keeping our hands intertwined.

"Not funny," he says as I push up onto my tippy toes. I give him a cheeky smile but he still holds a very serious one.

"Kind of funny," I tell him as he presses his lips to mine. Robbie is still laughing hysterically and I can vaguely hear Rae telling him to 'shut up' as Asher pulls away from me. He looks back at him as Robbie tries to sober up.

"You're a fuck," Asher says with narrowed eyes. Robbie throws up a middle finger in response making Rae and I roll our eyes at him.

"Alright, alright, what's our plan here?" Rae asks in all seriousness as I move back to standing next to them. They both shrug their shoulders making me laugh. It's a wonder how they made any type of plan when we weren't with them.

"Okay, we have to go back to our dorm to change. Are you guys coming with us?" I ask them looking up at Asher. He shoots me a suggestive smirk making me shove him slightly.

"No funny business you two," Rae states pointing at Asher. He chuckles rubbing his jawline glancing at me still with a smirk across his face. As much as I would love to drag him into my dorm room and do whatever the fuck that face reads, we don't have time.

"Yeah we'll come back with you. We have our clothes to change into anyways and we told the boys we would meet them there," Robbie says finally answering the question at hand. Rae nods her head her brown ponytail swaying as she does so.

"Okay, break," I say dragging Asher towards the exit. Braden and Lacey are heading our way hand in hand as we walk to the exit all together.

"Let's fuck some shit up tonight!" Braden says jumping up and down.

"Let's not!" the rest of us say in unison. He frowns at us shuffling his feet to the exit.