'' It's game day bitches!'' Sade yelled from the kitchen as I ran towards our door.

Today was an away game against UCLA.

We had continued our winning streak since coming back from break, winning two games in a row so far. Although one game we had missed out on because of a wedding we'd attended in New York, luckily it was an away game.

This would also be the first time that I would be seeing Carson this week. He had been busy preparing for one of the biggest games of the season, and I had been drowning in my studies. We communicated through phone calls and face time, he always made sure to call me in the mornings and before I went to sleep.

If I had any doubts about our relationship, they would've gone down the drain whenever he sent me messages throughout the day to check if I was eating, and making time for breaks.

It was nice having a relationship where I was valued and not treated like shit.

'' Hey, Audrey!'' I greeted our new friend, tackling her into a hug before she could even enter the house. Audrey had quickly been taken under our wing after Haze's birthday trip.

We had all taken the trip to New York together, she had started to hang out with us at our spots on campus- we loved Audrey. She was like our little sister who we had quickly grown to become overprotective of.

She was one of the sweetest human beings ever.

'' Hello,'' she smiles broadly as we let go. I grabbed her hand and led her to the kitchen where pre-gaming started. We had just enough time for a round of drinks before leaving.

''Audrey!'' The girls cheered as they rushed towards us. Once we all calmed down, we retreated to the Island where the drinks were being made. Skylar slides Audrey a cherry coke before handing out everyone else's shots.

'' Okay girls,'' Elizabeth holds up her shot glass.'' Big game today, it'll be Audrey's first time sitting on the winning team's side.'' She threw a slight dig towards UCLA, and for good reason. They were our biggest competitor in all aspects.

''Let's hope for a win for our boys. Cheers!'' We all raised our glasses, clinking them together before throwing the liquid down our throats.

A small burp escaped from Audrey as she quickly covered her mouth, '' Excuse me.''

A slight hue of red formed on her cheeks as her hand stayed covering her mouth.'' She's so adorable, I'm so happy that we get to keep her.'' Jora grabbed Audrey's head, placing a kiss on her cheeks as we laughed.

Jora laid her head onto Audrey's shoulder, batting her lashes slowly, deepening the hue on Audrey's cheeks.

And that was how Jora landed her prey- it was all in the eyes.

''Jora,'' Rhegan spoke up.''Haze will have a whole ass fit if he finds out that you're making moves on Audrey now, and don't even get me started on Kyler.''

Jora's smile faltered at the mention of Kyler's name.'' Fuck Kyler.''

When we were away in New York, Kyler decided to do what he does best and fuck her over. Jora didn't cry over it or get drunk off of her ass, instead, she spent the whole weekend hooking up with one of Ash's friends- Gillian.

''He can go straight to hell.'' I exchanged looks with the girls. All of us, even Audrey knew that she was spitting bullshit.

Kyler was Jora's very own perfectly, handcrafted poison. It didn't matter how much he hurt or betrayed her, he still had some type of hold over her.

''The car's outside,'' Elizabeth announced, grabbing her jacket and purse.

I followed suit, pulling my vintage Nascar jacket over my bare arms. Since I was the last one out of the door, I made sure that the hallway lights were dimmed and that the door was locked.

The ride to the stadium was quite long due to the traffic heading over there. We quickly got out and rushed to find our seats once we entered UCLA's gym. The atmosphere in the stadium was tense, everyone was on edge about today's game.

We had already beat them once this season, I had faith that we could do it again.

'' I'm so nervous.'' Sky could not keep still as she sat fidgeting in her seat.'' They've been working so hard for this game, they'll be crushed if they don't win.'' I grabbed her hand, squeezing it tightly to soothe her worrying as the teams came out.

We watched as USC's team ran out of the away game entrance.

We all wished the boys good luck as they passed by. Carson hopped onto the railing per usual, asking for his good luck kiss which I so graciously provided him. He went on his way with a broad smile- ready to win today's game.

I couldn't help but notice the absence of a certain UCLA team captain. The girls had noticed it as well as we all exchanged looks wondering why Edwards wasn't on the court. His injury had happened months ago, and from what I heard he should've been in recovery.

The game started off neck and neck with UCLA just a few points ahead of USC.

By halftime, the score was 50- 42 , UCLA still in the lead.

The team looked stressed but not defeated. I watched as Carson stood with his hands on his hips, chewing on his mouth guard as Coach Z went over a new play with the team. Dominic and Kyler sat on the bench, a towel covering their heads as they listened.

'' You're fucking lying,'' Sade whispered. We all turned our heads to what, or who her attention was glued to.

In walks Edwards- with Carson's ex on his arm.

'' That spiteful bitch,'' Rhegan gritted out as my gaze turned to Carson.

He was too focused on going over the play that he hadn't noticed the two taking their seats just a few feet away from the courtside. I hoped that he wouldn't get distracted by this, he needed to focus and that would only set him off.

The only reason that I could think of for why they were together was to throw Carson off of his game, to get revenge for their fuck-ups. It wasn't a coincidence that they were here together, none whatsoever.

'' I just want to drag her, just one time.'' Jora shook with anger and annoyance in her seat as she stared daggers at the two. '' We should've known something was up when she dropped by the house like that.''

The girls and I nodded in agreement as the two teams stepped back onto the court, indicating that half-time was over. I bit at my thumbnail, hoping that Carson wouldn't get distracted or affected by Edwards and Roxy's shenanigans.

As soon as Carson stepped up to the court, he began to scan the crowd, his head stopping in the one direction that I hoped it wouldn't.

'' Oh shit.'' I took in a deep breath as the boys slowly approached him.

They stared in Edwards direction for quite a while, whispering into Carson's ear before getting in formation. Carson adjusted his stance at the tip-off, his expression held no anger or emotion towards the situation as he focused on the ball.

''This is good right,'' Audrey asked timidly.'' He doesn't look like he let it get to him that much.''

The camera zoomed in on his face, I could see his haw clenched tightly as he jumped for the ball, hitting it towards their side of the court. Abel shot into action, grabbing the ball and running towards the scoreboard.

He shot it, the crowd jumping onto their feet as he made the shot. Elizabeth screamed at the top of her lungs as he patted his chest, pointing towards her before running towards the other side of the court. The camera's zoomed in on her reaction as she quickly hid her face into Skylar's shoulder.

'' I'm going to fucking kill him,'' she mumbled. Her cheeks were as red as a fire engine as she came out of hiding.

'' No you aren't,'' I snorted as our team scored another point, pushing us ahead in the lead.'' If by killing him you mean sucking the life out of him then sure.''

Lizzie gasped as she reached over and pinched my legs. '' Am I lying!'' I laughed, turning my attention back towards the game.

''No.'' The girls laughed.

'' Shut up and watch the game,'' she huffed in defeat, pursing her lips to hide her smile.

I nodded triumphantly, turning my head to see Carson score a three-pointer. I hopped out of my seat, clapping my hands as his gaze found mine for a quick second. His lips turned up slightly before he took off towards the other end of the court.

The game had been going great until one of UCLA's players decided to get dirty.

Kyler dribbled the ball as he attempted a lay-up. As the ball went through the net, Kyler came down from the air and UCLA's player slammed into his side, knocking him off his balance. The ref blew the whistle, calling a foul on the player as Kyler stayed on the ground a little longer than needed.

Jora slid towards the edge of her seat as the guys made their way towards Kyle. '' Por favor, está bien, puto imbécil,'' she whispered, observing as they helped him off of the ground, he put pressure on his foot, wincing slightly as Dominic and Marcus helped him take the pressure off of it.

(Please be okay, you fucking asshole.)

They walked him over to the bench, allowing the medic to inspect his ankle as he sat down. Haze chewed on his thumbnail as he listened to the conversation between the medic and Kyler.

Kyler complied with the medic, answering his questions regarding whether his ankle hurt in certain spots. Coach Z approached, most likely telling Kyler that he should sit the rest of the game out by the way Kyler's shoulders slumped. Regardless of how he felt about the decision, Kyler nodded his head and sat back as the medic put an ice pack on his ankle.

'' Son of a fucking bitch,'' Skylar cursed as she watched her twin get comfortable on the bench.

'' Hopefully, it's just for one game.'' I grabbed her hand, squeezing it tightly as Haze and Xander made their way onto the court.

'' Alright folks,'' the sports announcer's voice boomed throughout the stadium.'' Looks like Kyler McKay will have to sit out for the rest of the game due to his fall. Haze Black and Xander Williams are now making their way onto the court.''

The tensions between the two teams only grew once the game started back up. One of UCLA's best players was benched for the rest of the game and possibly headed for a suspension after the stunt he pulled. Our team was pissed at Kyler's injury, but they channeled that injury into the game, playing like an absolute beast.

With only a few seconds on the clock, Carson passed the ball towards Dominic. Dominic dribbled the ball towards the net just as the clock trickled down to the last five seconds. He dodged all the players in his path as he made it towards the three-point line.

The ball flies from his fingers and into the net just before the buzzer sounds.

''Oh my god!'' I shot out of my seat as Dominic makes his first buzzer-beater of the season.

Rhegan clasped her hand in front of her mouth, her eyes twinkling as the boys celebrate on the court.

My eyes were playing tricks on me- they had to be.

'' She has some fucking nerve,'' Marcus spoke, telling me that my vision was correct and that I wasn't imagining my ex sitting next to Edwards, his arm wrapped around her neck.

The same fucking ex that messaged me to that she missed me. The same ex that broke down crying when I turned her away from my doorsteps three weeks ago. The same ex that pleaded for me to hear her out because of her screw-ups.

I honestly shouldn't be surprised at the sight of the two. The saying does go, Two birds of a feather flock together.

He probably brought here her under the guise that it would throw my game off. That I would be too distracted by their presence to be focused on winning- he was wrong. If anything, it made me want to win this game even more.

'' He just fucked his own team over,'' Abel grinned wickedly as we got into formation. Dominic and I exchanged knowing glances as we waited for the whistle to blow. From this point forward in the game, it was over for Edwards and his team.

We started off the third quarter with Abel making the first bucket to us taking the lead.

We traveled down the court to UCLA's net, they lost the ball causing me to swoop in and take it. I quickly ran back to our side of the court, making it to the three-point line and shooting the ball, making my basket.

The game picked up with us taking the lead.

Everything was running smoothly until one of UCLA's players decided to play dirty, knocking down Kyler as he came down from a lay-up. If I wasn't already upset about the team Captain trying to use my ex as a way to knock me off of my game, then this would be my breaking point.

Screw with me all you want, but I'll be damned if you fuck with my team.

We rushed towards Kyler, helping him to his feet. Kyler let out a sharp hiss as he tried putting pressure on his foot. ''Son of a fucking bitch,'' he hissed as we approached the bench, the medics were already on stand-by.

'' They're taking fucking cheap shots now,'' Kyler spat out his mouth guard as the medic took his shoe off, his ankle began to swell up nicely. The medic applied pressure to his ankle, asking if it hurt at some points.

''It looks like a minor sprain.'' The medic announced,'' Unfortunately, you will have to sit out of this game and possibly the next if the swelling doesn't go down.'' Kyler's jaw ticked, he was angry but he wasn't about to start a show.

''Got it, thanks doc.'' Kyler gave the medic a curt nod. The medic put some ice on Kyler's ankle before departing, we approached Kyler as he got comfortable.

'' You fuckers better go out and show out,'' he instructed as he got comfortable on the bench. ''Got it, captain.'' I salute him before turning on my heels, heading towards the court.

We ran back onto the court, ready more than ever to win this game. ''Make me proud rook,'' Kyler yelled as Haze and Xander made their way onto the court. The coach blew the whistle, indicating that time out was over and the game was ready to be resumed.

We quickly started scoring point after point on the scoreboard, UCLA's defense was failing and getting worn out as we ran circles around them.

It was down to the last few minutes on the clock, I had the ball in my orbit as I approached the free-throw line, making a jump-shot. As the ball went through the net, I turned towards Edwards and Roxy, who were both stone-faced as I threw them a cocky smirk.

I turned around, pointing to my girl as she stood on her feet, cheering me on.

The last few seconds trickled down, Dominic had the ball as he approached the three-point line. He threw the ball, making his first buzzer-beater of the season. The away side goes crazy as he turns towards me.

'' A buzzer-beater baby!'' I yell as I jump on him, the team surrounds us, joining in on the celebration. When everything settles down, we quickly make our way to the locker room, all in a rush to meet our girls outside.

''Let's go! Undefeated season here we come!'' Abel shouted once we entered the locker rooms, our cheers, and chants so loud that you could probably hear them in the stadium.

Kyler entered the locker room, dressed and a pair of crutches under his arm to keep him from applying pressure to his foot. We all quickly got dressed and headed outside so that he wouldn't have to wait too long.

When we approached the car, the girls were already leaning against it with bright smiles on their faces.'' Congratulations!'' They cheered.

I approached Ayanna with open arms as she threw herself into me, her sweet scent hitting me as I catch her. ''Hey,'' she whispers, her fingers playing with the hair on the nape of my neck.

I take in a deep inhale of breath as I studied her. ''Hey, angel,'' I whispered, digging my face into her neck as we embrace for what felt like the first time in forever. ''I've missed you.''

''I've missed you too,'' she leans back, pressing a kiss to my cheek before wrapping her arms tightly around my neck.

''Well isn't this cute.''

My body stiffens at the sound of that voice. Ayanna pulls back, turning around to face Roxy and Edwards.

''Wish that I could say the same for you,'' Ayanna retorted with a fake smirk as I brought her in front of me, my back leaning against the car now. '' Does he know that you were just on Carson's doorstep begging for forgiveness just two weeks ago?''

Edwards gaze shot to Roxy, seemingly finding this as breaking news.

''Oh!'' Ayanna tsked as his jaw tensed slightly.

''You didn't tell him, Rox? You didn't tell him about the scene you made on Carson's front doorstep, crying tears, begging him to hear you out?'' Roxy shifted uncomfortably under Edwards's gaze, clearing her throat as I let out a loud scoff.

'' I jus-'' Roxy swallowed. ''I just wanted to talk to him.''

'' Too bad,'' Ayanna snapped, the nice girl act dropped and long gone. ''If there was ever a chance at you two talking, it's long gone now that you've shown up with this drug- I mean this piece of shit.''

Edwards snapped his attention at Ayanna's ''slip up''. ''What was that?'' He stepped towards us, causing me to push Ayanna behind me, all of us stepping in front of the girls in case he tried anything.

'' I think that that's enough out of you.'' My voice drops an octave as I step into his personal space. Edwards only smirks as I tower over him by an inch, '' Are you enjoying her? I mean, she's much better than Roxy, especially the things that she does with her mouth.''

I lost all control as I threw a punch, sending him staggering a step back as Roxy let out a shocked gasp. ''Carson, what the fuck!''

''Oh shut the fuck up bitch,'' Jora spat as Roxy stepped past Edwards, who was holding a bloody nose.

''What's up?'' Jora stepped up as well, almost making it towards Roxy, only to get pulled back by an injured Kyler.

'' Ayanna-'' Edwards started to speak. I grabbed his shirt, gripping it tightly causing Dominic to come and pull me off of him. '' Does she do that thing with he-'' Audrey let out a sharp gasp as Haze interrupted him, throwing another punch his way.

''What the fuck did I tell you,'' Haze yelled into Edwards's face. ''You just don't know when to shut the fuck up, do you?''

''You keep her name out of your fucking mouth, you hear me. There'll be more of that the next time I catch you,'' I shout past Dominic's shoulder as he pushes me further towards the parked car.

Ayanna steps between Jora and Roxy, as Kyler tries to keep his grip on Jora's waist.