《Second Chances》Bonus Chapter 3...

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"Damn these are great seats." Hannah practically gasped as she looked around us. I had to admit these were amazing seats. We were literally right above the player and in the middle of the stadium. From here we would be able to see everything happening.

"It pays to have two well-liked boyfriends." I nodded along with her. Hunter and Ryan got the two of us front row seats and we literally were able to by pass the crowds which was super nice. At first Hunter wanted us to be in one of the booths high up but I wanted to be front and center to watch. Being up in the booth you can't see as well as down here.

"You okay Mia?" Hannah asked after her gawking was over.

"Yeah I...it's just the first time I've seen Hunter play in person in years. I'm kinda nervous."

"Why?"

"I don't know." I really didn't know why I was nervous. "Maybe I'm nervous he'll get hurt or something." I chewed my bottom lip.

"He'll be fine, trust me. And with you here to watch he'll probably do even better. Has to show off to his girl."

I knew I didn't have to worry about Hunter. He was at the top of his game and if I'm being honest none of these guys had anything on Hunter. I just didn't want to throw him off his game with me being here. The last thing I wanted was to do was be a distraction.

"Get out of your head Mia, everything is fine." I shook myself and listened to Hannah. She was right I was being nervous for no reason. "Oh look here they come!"

Hannah quickly stood and pointed towards the far end of the fielding. I stood as well and watched as the team was announced. The entire stadium shook as everyone yelled and stomped their feet. The sound of everyone yelling hit my ears making my eyes grow. I hadn't realized just how loud it was. I should have known. Everyone around here loved their football.

I searched the team as they ran out onto the field, I found Daniel and Ben but they weren't the person I was trying to find. Back in college the 'captain' would run out at the front with the rest of the team, showing he was leading the team but not here.

As soon as the team cleared out here came the one player I was waiting for anxiously. Hunter casually jogged out onto the field, his helmet in hand. I swore from here I could feel his confidence. This was his team, his field.

My eyes took him in as he jogged towards the sidelines, directly in front of us. I bit my bottom lip at the sight of him in his football uniform. Hunter in a uniform was hot. I wasn't even going to deny that his ass looked great in those pants either.

It was a bit hard to comprehend that man was all mine. Sometimes it didn't feel real that Hunter was back in my life. He could have anyone in the world yet he choose me...again. I couldn't put into words how much I loved him. My love for him has grown even more now that we've officially moved in together.

As Hunter got closer I noticed his eyes were looking around the stands. I couldn't hold back a grin at the fact that he was searching for me. I leaned over the railing just a little bit to get his attention. A second later his eyes immediately landed on me. The grin that over took his face was the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen in my life. It was a smile only reserved for myself.

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I grinned back and waved. He sent me a wink that just made my grin grow. The wink was a little signal Hunter came up with this morning before he left. Because he couldn't come up to the stands he wanted a way to show me he loved me and was glad I was there.

Because we have kept our relationship pretty much under wraps no one really knew we were together. Thankfully no paparazzi has spotted us together yet. We haven't really talked too much about going public so because of that Hunter thought a wink was better than anything else. Just until we decided what we should do.

He knew how brutal the tabloids could be. Especially since he is one of the hottest players, look wise and talent wise. The one relationship he did have that went public was all over the magazine and social media. Everyone knew about it, even I did.

The two of us wanted to air on the side of caution, especially at first. When we first got back together it was still so new and we literally had to rebuild our relationship. We may have still loved each other but five years can change somebody.

We both grew up a lot in five years and so much had happened in our lives. So we had to relearn things about one another, learn how to cope now that we lived in the adult world, not just the college life we use to have. We couldn't see each other everyday like in college. Work would get in the way and sometimes we could only text or call each other for a week.

While struggling to co-exist in each others lives once more, the last thing we both wanted was the paparazzi or outside world to interfere. We didn't need anything or anyone from the outside trying to get into our lives.

So for the past 6-ish months we have kept it low-key. If anyone did get a picture with us my head was usually covered or down so you couldn't see much more than my red hair.

But now with the season starting we were going to have to talk about what we wanted to do. We couldn't hide in the shadows for much longer and I didn't want to either. In a weird jealous way I wanted everyone to know Hunter James was mine.

With that wink Hunter had to go talk to the coach before the game officially started. With Hunter now busy I turned to Hannah only to see her beaming and waving at someone on the field. Following her gaze I found Ryan standing there waving back. Like my boyfriend he was stuck on the field being the team doctor and all.

But unlike Hunter and I, Hannah and Ryan were official on social media. As soon as she posted a picture of them on her instagram and put on Facebook that she was in a relationship with Ryan Davis, the team Patriots team doctor, the world new. I remember seeing it trend on Twitter for a full day.

Like Hunter, Ryan was pretty popular with the ladies. Because he was very attractive, successful, a doctor, and not to mention best friends with Hunter James, the world knew who he was. So when he came out that he was dating my best friend Hannah the world was a bit shocked.

While Hannah didn't get as much heat like some athletic girlfriends, she did gain a lot of new followers along with some hate comments. But like Hannah she just brushed it off.

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Seeing the comments she's gotten has definitely made me more hesitant in coming out that I was with Hunter but if she wasn't as affected by it then I could be the same.

Ryan blew Hannah a kiss which made her blush profusely. I nudged her arm.

"Get a room." I teased.

"You are one to talk with your boyfriend." She shot back. I ducked my head. She was right about that. Multiple time our friends have told us the exact same thing. It's not my fault my boyfriend is too damn attractive. Sometimes my eyes have a mind of their own.

After Hannah and Ryan waved one last time we took our seats. We looked over at each other and started laughing.

"We got it bad." She laughed to which I couldn't agree more. "Who would have thought a year ago that the two of us would be front row at a football game, dating two of the hottest guys, and madly in love."

"Definitely not me." A year ago I wouldn't have pictured this. At the time Hunter was long gone from my life. Us meeting again nonexistent. Yet here we are.

When the game started I tried my best to focus on what was going on, on the field. I really tried but my attention kept drifting back to Hunter. Because the opposite team had the ball first he was standing on the sidelines talking to the coach and fellow teammates. He was perfectly in my line of sight too.

From where I sat I could stare at him like a complete weirdo. When he turned I could see him looking down at a clipboard with intense concentration. Seeing him so focused and in the zone was doing weird things to me. The thoughts going through my head right now definitely shouldn't be there.

However they stopped the moment it was Hunter's turn on the field. I could feel the change in the stadium as he stepped onto the field. The best quarterback in the league was finally about to play. Everyone waiting for this moment since the season ended. Wondering if this will once again be the year Hunter James wins the Superbowl.

I couldn't imagine what it was like being down on the field, the entire stadium packed with fans screaming. I bet the feeling was just as surreal as when a singer gets out on stage in front of their fans.

Seeing him on the field my mind flashed back to months ago when Hunter brought me here. When we finally kissed for the first time in five years. It was one of the best days of my life that's for sure.

I sat there anxiously as the team geared up for the play. A small part of me I've tried silencing all day was rearing it's ugly head once more. The thought that if I was in the stands and distracted Hunter so much that he didn't play well...that it would be all my fault. His parents words from the past coming to mind once again.

Hunter's done so well in his career without me in it. What if now that I'm in it...it goes downhill. I didn't want to be the cause of that. It would also just re-enforce the words his mother once said to me.

It was a voice that I've tried to keep at bay as the season grew closer. And now that I was here in the stadium it was front and center. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't silence it. Even though Hunter has tried to squash my fears they still made an appearance. I was hoping that by coming here and seeing how well Hunter can play it can squash that nasty little voice in my head.

As the play started my eyes were glued to Hunter. I watched as he expertly moved around the field, searching for someone to throw the ball to. When he did the throw was perfect, aimed straight for the wide receiver who easily caught it.

The team moved down the field and I was in awe at Hunter's ability. I've seen him play countless times in college but he's even better now than he was then. He was faster, stronger, more accurate. He was meant to be on that field. The way he commanded the team was so impressive.

When he threw the ball for a touchdown, I along with the entire stadium, stood to our feet cheering. I screamed so loud I noticed Hannah next to me move to the side cringing, but I didn't feel an ounce of remorse.

Each time it was Hunter's turn on the field I felt my pride grow. He was amazing. He lived up to the title of being one of the best quarterbacks in the game. No doubt about it. With each touchdown my screaming got louder and louder. I was definitely that annoying lady in the stands but not one part of me cared.

By halftime we were leading by 20 points. I didn't want to miss a single second so Hannah and I quickly used the bathroom and got a drink before settling back into our seats.

"Told you he would be amazing." Hannah bragged. I knew I should have listened to her but I had to see for myself. I had to see that I had nothing to worry about.

The two of us made small talk while we waited for the teams to come out once more. Like last time they all ran out onto the field and my eyes locked onto Hunter's. I shot him a thumbs up like a dork which only made him laugh. All I wanted was to be down there beside him telling him he was doing great but I'm pretty sure he knew what I was thinking by the grin on his face.

As the game continued the more relaxed I became. Hunter did get sacked a few times quite hard but when he got back to the sidelines he looked at me just long enough to let me know he was okay. I still winced every time someone hit him, the sound echoing in my hears.

When the last two minutes appeared on the board I was up on my feet. My whole body thrummed with the entire crowd yelling. I felt almost high from the atmosphere and I silently wondered if it was how Hunter felt while he played. If he could feel the intensity from the crowd.

As the time went down Hunter had twenty seconds to throw for a touchdown before the game was over. Even though we were winning it almost felt like it was do or die time.

I stopped breathing as I watched him yelled 'Hike', grabbing the ball. My hand shot out and gripped Hannah's arm as I stared. Hunter scrambled around the field trying to find an open player but there wasn't any.

Right when I thought there wasn't a chance Hunter suddenly moved. Almost like a bullet he ran head first into the middle of the scuffle of all the players. For a split second I didn't see him until suddenly the number 15 ran straight into the end zone. It took a second for it to register that he made a touchdown. When it did I jumped up and down screaming bloody murder.

I was shaking Hannah's arm so hard but she was just as excited as I was. Everyone around me yelling and chanting Hunter's name. Settling down a little I turned to Hannah.

"He did it." I knew my face was flushed as I grinned so hard my cheeks hurt. Hannah opened her mouth to say something but stopped, her eyes looking at something over my shoulder. Confused I turned around to see what she was looking at.

I looked through the crowd for a moment before my eyes caught something. My mouth fell open as number 15 ran through the crowd towards me. Everyone parted ways and turned to watch where he was going, severely confused.

I had a feeling I knew what he was doing. He came to a stop in front of the stands, staring up at me. I gripped the railing and stared right back down at him. In literally one big jump Hunter launched himself upwards. He grabbed onto the railing and pulled himself up higher until he was face to face with me.

Up close I could see the sweat dripping off of his face, his hair sticking to his forehead and his cheeks were red. In all honesty he looked more handsome than he ever has before. Our eyes locked and everything around me disappeared.

I didn't waste another second before I reached out and grabbed his face, pulling his lips to mine. With the entire world watching I kissed the love of my life.

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