"It won't be easy but it'll be worth it. "
Bree's pov.
School's over and I'm heading towards Brad to get my clothes.
"Thank you, " I tell him and take the clothes. I head to the girls washroom and change. I'm so going to win this.
I walk out and head towards the basketball court. No one was there yet so I ran two laps. By the time I finished Aiden was there.
"I've gotta admit you've got a sexy body, " he says and I roll my eyes.
"I'm still angry with you Aiden, " I point out.
"I've gave up on the bet Bree. That's the reason Ricky came up to you today, " he says silently. Interesting.
"We'll talk about it later, " I say not wanting to think about it anymore.
Ricky comes up with his gang. A smirk forms on my face. Rachel comes at the same time.
"I know you can do it. Kick Ricky's ass, " she says making me laugh. I and Ricky get onto the field. He starts dribbling.
"You look sexy, " he says and I take advantage and grab the ball.
I run and basket it. I look at Ricky who looked clueless of what just happened. I take the ball and start dribbling it. Ricky snatches it and I run behind him .
I get in front of him and grab the ball before he could basket it. I start dribbling the ball and basket it . Looking at Ricky's face everytime he lost was hilarious.
The crowd cheered for me. I start dribbling and Ricky snatches the ball and baskets it. Okay just a point. He starts dribbling the ball with a smirk plastered on his face.
Time to change it into a frown I think to myself and snatch the ball and head towards my basket . Another point on me.
We were playing for five points. Just two more points and I win. I heard the crowd cheer even louder. Time to get over your self Ricky. You're losing.
And finally I win. I had a huge smirk on my face and Ricky was frowning. I was two points ahead of him and I won.
"So what do you say Ricky? " I ask him raising my eyebrows.
"Now you're never going to get to me again, are you?", I ask him and he looked so ashamed right now. I just give him one last look and turn to Rachel.
"That was so awesome Bree. Ricky got it in his face, " she squeals making me laugh. I look at Aiden who was heading towards me.
"You've got boys on their heels for you right now, " he says smirking.
"Bad for them, " I say taking my bag and heading out.
"Could we talk atleast now? " Aiden asks me.
"Not today. Please, " I say and he nods. I get into my car and drive back home.
"So how did the game go? " Maria and Brad ask as I enter the house.
"He got it in his face, " I say grinning and they both smile.
"He didn't know who was playing with, " Maria says. They've all seen me play before. I head to my room to have a shower .
I wanted to dance today so I set my bag to go to the dance studio that Aiden's mom owns. Maria gives me some cookies and I eat them.
"I'm going to the dance studio. Brad could you drive me there? " I ask him.
"Of course I can. I'll wait there , " he says with a smile. Maria and Brad tried to do everything for me. They were family now. We head out and I get into the car.
Brad stops right in front of the dance studio. I get out along with my dance bag.
"You don't have to wait Brad, " I tell him for the hundredth time but he insisted on staying.
I step inside. There was almost no one. I walk to the reception and gasp at what I see. Mrs . Waters was hurt and was bleeding from her head.
I rush to her side and call Brad up. He comes up and helps me carry her to the car. I sit with her head in my lap . I place cotton on her head .
She opened her eyes once but closed them again. Blood was all over my pants.
I panic but calm myself cause it was important for me to make sure she's fine. Brad stops at the George Washington hospital .
That's the nearest. He rushes in and the hospital guys get the stretcher. I run behind them and then they ask me to stop at outside. Hospitals were nothing but bad memories to me. I was here with Jared for a month.
The doctor comes out and says he we need to pay some amount . I pay it and get back to the room.
She was now put into a separate room and I could hear the systems beeping. Oh God I forgot to call up Aiden. I take my phone and call him.
"Missed me? " Aiden asks as he picks the call.
"Just come to this George Washington's hospital. Don't ask me why just come, " I say.
"I'm coming. Are you alright Bree? " he asks me.
"I'm fine. Just come here, " I tell him and drop the call. I walk inside to Mrs. Waters. I take a deep breath when the doctor assured me she was alright.
She just had a concussion and hit her head against the sharp end of the desk in the process. I walk out to see if Aiden was there yet. I see him parking his car and walk up to him.
He looks at me as he gets out of the car. Good thing I've carried a pair of extra clothes for dance. I was covered in blood even if it's only my pants.
"What happened? " he asks me .
" It's your mom, " I say and his eyes widen. I grab his hand and take him in.
"She had a concussion and hit her head against the reception desk in the dance studio. Don't worry she's fine, " I say stopping and looking at him as we reach the room.
I pull him inside and he holds my hand tight. I don't stop him. I know how it feels to lose a person or almost lose a person you love. His mom was awake now. I could see Aiden in tears . He slowly walked to his mom.
"I'm fine sweetheart, " she tells Aiden. She looks over to me and directs me to come close to her.
"Thank you, " she says with tears in her eyes.
"Don't be thankful to me Mrs. Waters. I'm just happy you're fine, " I say truthfully. She smiles at me and looks over to Aiden.
"Do you know her?", she asks him.
"She's from my school. She my friend, " he says with a smile. I scowl at him.
"I'll call dad, " he says and gets out of the room. His mom didn't leave my hand.
"What's your name sweetheart? " she asks me.
"Bree Adams, " I say.
"Hmmm...... so you're the girl Aiden's been talking about, " she states. He talks about me to his mom. Weird.
"I'll be right back, " I say and get out.
I had to change immediately or I was going to puke for sure. I get to the inbuilt washroom the room had and wash myself.
I wear the sweat shorts and crop top I had in my bag. Atleast I didn't have blood all over me. I walk out to see Aiden with his mom.
"I'll leave you both to talk, " I say and step out. I asked Brad to leave and told him I'll call him when I need a ride. I feel sick with all the white colour.
All of the memories with Jared come to my mind and I feel tears forming. I walk out and sit on the short cemented pillars present there.
Tears roll down my eyes. I see a man walk inside the hospital. I guess he's Aiden's father. He looked so similar .
I look at the stars and let the tears roll down.
"Are you alright? " I hear Aiden's voice. I wipe away my tears.
"Yeah I'm fine. I'm just not good with hospitals, " I say and stand up. He comes and hugs me.
"Thank you so much for being there for me, " he says and at first I stand there surprised but then hug him back. I was tall but still short next to Aiden.
Memories of Jared, my parents and my best friends come up. I close my eyes and resting my head on his shoulder.
"I've spent a whole month in here with Jared, praying that he would survive but he left me. I came in here and saw my parents and best friends for the last time. But they left me too. I still remember the last thing Jared asked me. He made me promise I'll stay happy after he leaves. I tried to and I did smile after half a year but then the death of my parents and friends made me believe I could never smile again. I thought I broke his promise but then you made me smile. I'm still scared to let anyone close cause I'm scared they'll leave me, " I say with silent tears still hugging him.
I don't know why but I just gave him a summary of what happened in my life. I felt good however. For the first time I actually opened up to someone.
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