Chapter 41

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I was finishing up a quick work out at my home gym. Something that I do on occasion to clear my head. My heart was pumping and sweat was dripping as I finished off my last set.

Putting down the dumbbells I picked up my phone deciding to post on Snapchat; something I've been slacking on.

Willing my body to get up from the bench, I headed straight back to my bedroom to shower and get ready for bed.

The cool water of the shower was refreshing against my warm skin. I stayed unmoving under then shower head letting the water run down my body as I let a sigh out. My thoughts going to the next game the team has against the Texans.

That was the one team I knew was gonna be hard to beat, which was why this week I focused on preparation for game day. My team currently had a perfect record and I planned on keeping it that way.

On cue, my thoughts switched to Nadia and how I wouldn't be seeing much of her this week. It's actually crazy how much she invades my thoughts.

Never have I met a girl who made me fall so far so fast. Not even did I feel this way with any other girls I've dated.

With Nadia, it was like a breath of fresh air. She didn't care about the fame or hype around my name like any of the other girls I've dated in college and my rookie year. She was a genuine person too, unlike Laurel—not that you could really compare the two in any aspect.

Zoning back in from my thoughts, I realized I was standing in the shower a bit too long and I quickly began to lather and wash my body completing my shower.

Stepping out, I wrapped my towel around my waist. Grabbing another, I dried my hair down. To finish off, I did the rest of my nightly routine throwing on a pair of boxers lastly.

I made my way into bed and turned the TV on in hopes something interesting was on. I begin to surf mindlessly through channels. Out of frustration, I flipped to my last resort—the ESPN channel.

Looking to the right of me, I saw emptiness.

I've gotten quite use to Nadia being with me and chilling at my house so often, that it felt weird with out her being here—lying beside me.

I soon felt myself begin to nod off after a while and I took that as a sign that it was time for me to go to bed. Shutting off the TV, I grabbed my phone to send a goodnight text to Nadia—something I tried to make a habit of.

Before putting the phone down, I set my alarm for 6 AM. I had to get an early start tomorrow morning.

Shutting the lights I began to doze off needing the sleep with the long day ahead of me.

It felt like I only slept for like a few secs, my ringing phone waking me up from my sleep.

Should I just let it ring?

It could be important.

Scratch that, it better be important to be disrupting my sleep.

Reaching over to my night stand, I grabbed my phone to check who was calling. Much to my surprise it was Nadia.

I immediately answer the call, I first checked the time and saw it was 2:21AM. Shaking my head I placed the phone on my ear.

"Nadia you do see the time right?" I asked chuckling a little despite still feeling drowsy

"This isn't Nadia, it's Celine" now I'm fucking confused.

Furrowing my brows I responded back "uh what's up? Is everything okay?" I asked

"Nadia's having a panic attack" she said with a slight urgency in her voice

The mention of Nadia's name immediately having me sitting up in bed "What? How is this happening?"

"Nadia was reading comments under The ShadeRoom post and she just broke down. I know it's late, but I just feel like she needs you right now for reassurance. I can give you the phone and maybe that will calm her down" she was explained

Impulsively I replied back "No, I'm on my way right now" before hanging up.

I don't know what came over me, but all rationally I had went out the window the second Celine said she needed me—my baby needs me. I had to hold and comfort her—talking to her over the phone won't do.

I immediately jumped out of bed and pull on some black sweatpants and a plain white shirt. I hurried down slipping on my adidas slides I always leave by the stairs.

Grabbing my keys, I stepped outside and hopped in my car.

Jumping out of the car, I quickened my steps making my way to her apartment. Reaching the correct door, I knocked a few times.

Celine opened the door for me, signaling for me to hurry inside.

"How is she?" I asked first, worry taking over my face.

"She's not too good. She's over there in her room" she said pointing in the direction of Nadia's room

"Ok" I said as I began to make my way to her door

"Hunter-" stopping in my tracks I turned back around to Celine "Do you think you can just stop posting her on your page?"

I was a little shocked at that but quickly recovered "I'll talk to Nadia about that" I nodded before I continued making my way to Nadia's room.

Opening the door, I saw Nadia in the bed. Tear stained cheeks an all and she still looked like the most beautiful girl in the world.

I hurried over to her enveloping her in my arms as she began to stain my shirt with tears. It was weird to see her this way because she was such a happy person—around me she was at least.

"Nadia talk to me?" My hands rubbed up and down soothing her as best I could

Raising her head from my chest she looked me on the eyes—all I saw in hers was sadness.

"Hunter am I an experiment to you?" She asked

"A what?" I couldn't help but laugh a little a that

"Hunter I'm being serious"

"Nadia why are you listening to what other people have to say? I'm kind of insulted you would even believe that" I said shaking my head as I reached and grabbed her phone from the night stand.

Handing it to her, I said "unlock it"

A little confused, she did as she was told. I took the phone back from her hand before clicking on her Instagram and going to the post.

"We are gonna read these comments together" I said scrolling

"What? Why?" Nadia said raising her voice a little

"Because-" I said looking up from her phone "I'm gonna show you how ridiculous they are"

"Hunter-" she said in protest

"Trust me" I said before kissing her forehead

And I did, I went through and read each and every stupid ass comment I could find. I was laughing at majority of them because of how ignorant they sounded.

"Are you done?" Nadia asked

"Yeah I'm done, now let's talk" I said turning my body to face her.

"I feel like your doubts about our relationship that I am unaware of manifested this"

She opened her mouth to speak before immediately closing it proving my suspicions correct.

"Nadia you can't be doing this. It's like you wanted to find what you found. Almost like you wanted to feed into insecurities and doubts"

She began to play with her fingers as she looked down. Using my hand I tilted her head back up, I needed her full attention.

"You are not some fucking experiment to me, okay" I emphasized "The fuck? Does it look like I have time to be doing fucking relationship experiments fucking with your head?" I said seriously

She was silent.

"The answer is no, I don't have the time" I continued "Before even dating you I told you that I was going to focus on football remember that? I got rid of that mentality for you because I want you, not because I wanted to try out dating a black girl for fun"

Grabbing her and pulling her towards me, I stared into her eyes "and Nadia you are not a fucking hoe, you just lost your virginity. I'm the only guy you've been with. People on the internet only know what you want them to know. They don't know about us and what we do—how we are together. They don't know shit about us" I chuckled

"and you're not fucking ugly like Babygirl have you looked in the mirror cause I'm honestly confused" I chuckled "Like what's ugly about you? Is it those beautiful eyes? Nah that definitely can't be it" I said in response to a comment I read that insulted her looks

"Is it those beautiful lips that I love kissing every day? Nah that ain't it either" I said laughing lightly causing her to let out a small laugh

"Is it that body that-" I then closed my mouth "lemme stop your sister can't hear that part" I said letting out a strong laugh

"But that besides the point you knew where I was going with that, Nadia" I eyed her knowingly

"You think they know about our relationship through one picture? C'mon, they are fucking irrelevant" I said finishing my rant

"Any other doubts you want to throw out there?" I asked looking at her

"No" she mumbled

"Good. You know your sister told me to stop posting you and you know what, I don't agree with her" I said matter of factly.

"You weren't prepared for all this to happen so soon and I understand, but people are gonna talk regardless so I'm not gonna hide you. I'm not gonna let those people win. You're too beautiful not to show off" I said with a smirk as I flipped her on her back as I hovered over her "I want the whole world to know you're mine"

Her tears had long dried up and a small smile already made its way on her face.

"Thank you for that Hunter and for coming over when you didn't have to"

"I just simply told you the truth, no need to thank me" I said before connecting our lips for a kiss before pulling back " I would always come for you in a heart beat, if you know what I mean" I said with smirk

"I hate you" she said laughing

"Doubt it" I said pecking her lips a couple times

"I think we should go to bed, it's probably really late right now" she whispered

"Yeah you're right" I said as I moved to lay beside her pulling her body close to mine. Her head laid on my chest.

"Your shirt's wet from my tears" she said laughing slightly

"That's fine, I'll just take it off. I sleep shirtless anyway" I said sitting up to remove my shirt throwing it off to the side somewhere before laying back down.

"I'm low key kind of embarrassed that you saw me like this" Nadia said softly "I feel so stupid"

"You're not stupid Nadia" I reassured her "You're human. And I'm glad you could be vulnerable with me"

"Mmhm"

I guess she was falling asleep because I'm no time I heard her light snores.

Smiling at that, I closed my eyes and dozed off to sleep.







A/N: I wish I could go back to updating fast for you guys but tbh my last update was like 2 days ago so that's still pretty good😂😂

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Chapter not edited. grammatical errors

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