Paris(pov)

Weird couldn't even began to describe how today went.

first off ray walked around like a complete zombie. It was like he was there, but not quite.

just straight lifeless.

I hate to see him so hurt, but I wish he could understand it was what was the best for the both of us.

But the weirdest thing that happened today was princeton's attitude.

He literally hasn't said anything smart to me, in fact he hasn't said anything to anybody.

Honestly, it didn't feel right without him and I arguing.

Haha sad but that's the truth.

I let out a breath of frustration as I sat iin the locker room putting on my uniform.

I was nervous as hell.

I always get like this before a basketball game because I have the ball mostly the whole game. I feel like everyone be depending on me, if we lose it would make me look bad as the team captain.

you know how much pressure that is?

"dang paris whats wrong, you look mad nervous." casey one of my basketball friends pointed out.

I sighed. "I am." I admitted.

"don't worry Pear, you won't disappoint us, you never do." She assured me.

i let out a deep breath.

that's exactly what i needed.

"Game time." Coach daisy said banging on the locker.

we all jogged out of the locker room and into the gym that was filled with people on the bleachers.

coach went and talked to a few people. then she came back for a group huddle.

After we did our chant my nervousness flew out the window and I began to get hype.

As we took our positions I looked out to the crowd instantly spotting my sister. She gave me a thumbs up causing my smile to deepen.

I looked next to her and there sat prodigy, roc, Ray, diggy and shockingly Princeton sat in the bleachers also.

I couldn't contain my smile as I noticed my amount of support. I was only used to Violet being here for support since my parents was always too busy to come to a highschool basketball game.

*
"Foul!" The ref called out blowing his whistle.

I sighed as Casey helped me off of the floor. "You got this man." She encouraged as the floor cleared for my free throw shots.

I rocked slightly as I bounced the ball. Nervousness couldn't even describe it.

I had to make both of these shots for us to take the win.

It was 5 seconds left of the 4th quarter and they had the lead by one point. The fate of our championship lies within my hands at this very moment.

'You got this' I encouraged myself.

I gave the ball a few more bounces before I bent my knee slightly letting the ball go.

I watched as it hit the back board.

My heart began to beat out of my chest as it circle the rim before going in.

I let out a breath of relief.

"Come on Paris!" Coach daisy encourage with a simple hand clap.

I can do this.

I knew I could do this.

I repeated my previous actions before shooting the ball.

Only this time it went straight in getting all net.

I stared at the rim wide eyed as my team surrounded me.

"We going to the championship!!!" Casey shouted as they lifted me.

"Paris Paris pairs!" The team shouted causing a smile to form on my face.

I finally felt like I could breath again.

I did it.

... We did it.

Maybe my parents will be proud, maybe now I won't be just the problem child.

*
"Ahhhhh" Violet and I screamed in unison as ran out into the parking lot jumping into her arms.

"I'm so proud." She smiled as she held me up.

I tightened my grip around her, happy to hear those words.

Someone was proud of me.

"you were amazing out there!" Diggy exclaimed.

"Damn when you make it to the pros don't forget us." Roc teased.

"Yeah." Prodigy agreed

I chuckled as my attention sifted to Ray.

"You did good." I told me smiling slightly.

"Thank you." I breathed out.

I nodded simply before they began to pile into the car.

"There isn't enough space in this car, but Princeton drove in the other one." Violet told me.

I nodded.

"I'll ride with prince." Ray said.

"No I'll ride with him." I offered.

Ray looked at me skeptical for a moment before finally nodding.

"Okay." He agreed.

I walked alittle further down the parking lot before climbing into the car with Jacob.

"Hey." I said simply.

He said nothing as he pulled out of the parking lot.

I expected that. I knew he wouldn't talk to me.

But I am determined to get a reaction out of him.

"You know we still have to finish that project." I reminded him.

He remained quiet.

"Want to do a few more questions tonight?" I asked.

He shrugged his shoulders in a nonchalant way.

"Cool... I guess." I said.

"I want to take a quick shower first then you can come up to my room and we can do it there." I said.

Again he said nothing.

But he knew he was listening.

*

"Mama we won, we are going to the championship." I gloated.

"That's great honey." She said in an monotone.

She didn't even bother to look up from her tablet.

"Dad, you hear that? I carried the team to the championship." I repeated.

He held his finger up indicating for me to hold as he answered his call.

I sighed.

"Thanks for the support, I knew you would be proud."I mumbled as I headed to my room.

***

After my shower I put on my pajamas which consisted of shorts and a big tee.

Once I opened my bathroom door there sat Jacob on the edge of my bed.

"Oh hey." I said as I tossed my clothes into the bin.

Again he said nothing.

"You know you're going to have to talk to me for the project right?" I chuckled as I grabbed my notebook.

He swallowed hard as I took a seat next to him on the bed he quickly moved over.

Ouch.

"What's your mother's name?" I questioned pretending I didn't notice that.

"Theresa." He replied shortly.

I nodded writing that down. "What's your favorite sport?" I questioned.

"Basketball." He said simply.

I smiled.

"Mine too." I cheesed. "Well you already knew that side we clearly just came from my game." I chuckled feeling silly.

He said nothing, not even a smile.

"Okay." I breathed out trying to take the attention from the Awkwardness.
Paris: whats your favorite sport.

"You did good." He blurted out.

I looked up at him.

"In your game tonight, you did good." He Clarified.

I stared at him for a moment in disbelief... He actually thought I did good?

He chuckled slightly. "Don't seem so surprised." He smiled.

The butterflies in my stomach went wild as I took his beautiful smile.

I have never, ever seen him smile.

I would do anything in the world to keep that there.

He cleared his throat snapping me from my gaze.

"Sorry." I mumbled pushing my hair behind my ear as my cheeks reddened from embarrassment.

"Are we done?" He questioned.

"Oh." I said looking up as I watched him stand up. "Uh sure.." I said not knowing what he wanted to go all of a sudden.

He rushed to my bedroom door leaving out of it.

What?

***

Princeton(pov)

once i left out of Paris room I practically ran down to mine slamming the door.

I leaned against the wall trying to slow my breathing.

Her hair, her smile, her voice.

Just perfect.

She was perfection.

I have never even looked at a girl since my insident.

The insident that changed my life forever.

I just can't..

If I get close to Paris Id have to tell her what I did.

I know she won't understand, no one does.

But I promise I never meant to do it... It was an accident.

***
Something to think bout:
*princeton is depressed for some reason.
*he cuts himself because he feels guilty for what he's done.
*he can't tell anyone about it
*it was an accident.

Do you have any idea what he did?