Chase POV
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Basketball was fun. It was one of my favorite sports, naturally being a senior was came with its perks.

Today was our game against Knocksville, a rivalry game that usually resulted in a fight every year. To say the school was excited would be an understatement.

I have to say, the main reason I was even excited was because Alisa would be there. Normally she never went to the basketball games, but tonight there was pep band and I knew she would be there. Up in the stands, playing a trumpet. For once in my life, the thought of scoring the highest amount of points tonight wasn't on my mind.

"Hey man are you ready?" Flynn shouted in the locker room. I nodded, sliding my shoes on and adjusting my gray shorts. I saw her face in my corner of my mind and my heart lept.

I felt weird. I would never admit to anyone that my feelings were so strong because, the fact of it is is that I barely knew her. The idea of her just floated around in my mind like I was a teenage girl. I shook the thought away and walked out, putting my tough guy image on for the remainder of the night. When we ran into the gym it took everything in me not to look at the stands for her, I stayed focused, putting my ball in every time.

Finally when we sat down I took the time to look. Her curly hair cascaded down her shoulder. She was wearing a striped turtle neck and jeans. That outfit would look hideous on any other girl, but for some reason it only made me mesmerized more. I glanced away, I couldn't get distracted.

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Alisa -

If I was being honest I only came tonight to see Chase play. It was odd because I already could sense my feelings for him growing. But after the party that night my mind kept wandering back to the truth.

He only wanted what I couldn't give him right?

Just because we kissed doesn't mean he's interested in dating me or becoming something more. I can almost guarantee he hasn't told anymore about me, not that I've told any of my friends about him.

I guess I was kind of embarrassed to have gotten used, or I don't know.

I watched him though, and the whole time I wanted him to look back st me and smile but he never did. That's fair, I want him to pay attention to the game so we can win. I glanced at my phone to see a text from Jenna.

"If we win, party at Jason's. You're coming with me" I shook my head but chuckled. I knew there was no point in arguing. Besides, Jenna respected me and she wouldn't make me do anything I didn't want to do. Last party didn't go too bad either. In the back of my mind I knew Chase would be there too.

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Chase -

The score was 72-60. We were winning. 2 minutes left I knew we would win if we kept scoring. I had the ball in my possession and I threw at half court, it went right in. The whole crowd went wild, my eyes found Alisa in the crowd as she clapped and jumped up and down along with everyone. She laughed, I looked away to keep myself from being mesmerized.

"You know who I'm doing tonight" Jason said "and please don't get in my way" He said as the timer ran out. He ran away from me, jumping into the crowds outstretched arms. I instantly knew he was referring to Alisa and my blood boiled. The coach wrapped his arms around me, hugging me so tightly. Everything seemed clouded as people screamed and smiled and shouted because the only thing I could think about was Jason's words.

I was so pathetic

Yet, no matter how pathetic I was the first person I looked for was Alisa when I walked out of the locker room. She was standing in the corner, her eyes on her phone as her thumbs clicked away.

Before I knew it I was walking straight towards her urgently as I noticed Jason making his way towards her also. My determination got stronger , only to have a strong hand grab my arm. I sprung around almost ready to punch someone.

"Chase right? It's Ohio State, you had an excellent performance tonight" The man said. He had a clipboard in his hand and that's when it clicked that he was interested in Me. I smiled, and nodded.

"Thank you" I said. My eyes darted towards where Alisa was standing. Jason had reached her, she was staring at him as he spoke. I needed to walk over there.

"So I was wondering if you have considered Ohio State before? We have a lot of great things on campus, a great record and lots of people of different race" He started. I was listening kind of, kind of not. The only thing filling my mind was Alisa.

I kept glancing back and forth between them both, and I flinched was when I saw Alisa and Jason exit the gym.

"Sorry I got to go" I said, and then I sprinted after them. Wow, I must be crazy. That was Ohio State. Freaking Ohio State and I panicked. It was too late now, I had to get out of here. Knowing Jason he's going to take her to that party, I just have to get there before he does anything. I hoped in my car and zoomed off, half of the people are probably there by now and Alisa's friend Jenna probably encouraged Alisa to go.

Jenna was a party animal and frankly I never understood why Alisa was her friend. She probably doesn't know half the stuff Jenna has done with guys, with me.

Shit.

All in my head I started to panic as I was driving.

She doesn't deserve a guy like me

Yet I kept driving

"Have you seen Alisa?" I asked Gearga. . She was another one of Alisa's friends. She only shook her head and continued to drink her beer. I scanned the room over and over again, hoping I would see her but I failed.

I instantly headed for the staircase, man. I started sweating, my mind filling with the worst case scenarios until I caught sight of a striped shirt.

There she was.

On the dance floor with Jenna by her side, her root beer in her hand. She laughed and smiled. My heart flooded with relief. She was okay.

"Hey Chase!" I turned around, Skylar stood at the top of the stair case. Memories flooded my head as I remembered how much we've been through.

"What Skylar" I said, I turned around, annoyance in my tone.

"You had a good game tonight. Top scorer" She said. She wrapped her arm around my bicep, tugging me closer to her. For the first time I realized what she was wearing, he cheerleading uniform that was tugged so far up her body. I couldn't help but stare at my gorgeous ex-girlfriend.

"You know, maybe we could try again?" She said. I knew she was talking about our relationship. For years we've been on and off, girlfriend, ex girlfriend, girlfriend, ex girlfriend and so forth. It never seemed to stop.

"Maybe" I said, except I wasn't really thinking straight.

"Let's go upstairs" She said, her hand grabbed mine and led it up her skirt that was so short. Without even thinking I nodded, I let her guide me up the stairs and into a random room.

And from then on, I would rather not remember what I did.

Except I can, because I was completely sober.

I didn't even have that excuse.