Kenneth's pov
How could someone have the attention of the whole school just on his first day.
I really needed to see this new guy in question that everyone is blabbering about.
Was he really worth the attention.
Everyone fucking person I passed on the way to my locker kept whispering about him.
First girl: He is fucking hot!! like how could a human be that sexy.
Second girl: I really wish he was in our grade but anyway I'm still gonna befriend him.
First girl: Do you think he would like to have many people around him?
Second girl: Like I would know. We just have to give it a try first.
First girl: I'm excited.
I overheard their conversation when I halted by my locker to drop my books.
My phone had been buzzing in my pants pockets for quite some time now. What sort of fucking notification was that.
I whipped the phone out and stared at the screen.
Most were notifications from Boys LGBTQ+ friends group while few from the class chat room.
Over 200+ messages.
What were these guys saying.
I tapped on the group chat.
🌈sluttyboi: Just look at his hand muscles and torso. I bet it would be the hottest thing when he pins me to the wall and fuck my ass out till it bleeds.
manwhore: He's so sexy, bro I want him😩😍
daddyfuckme : I'm on my knees praying he's into men. Please Lord let him be into men🙏
sweetboy: He's mine y'all, you guys should fuck off. Leave him for meee.
Leo🌈💎: 11th graders would be so lucky to be seeing such a handsome face everyday.
iwanthead: He's a walking sex god.
Such a beautiful creature😋
Carl: All I know is that I don't want to catch my boyfriend drooling over that dickhead.
Fineboi: The guy has no idea the effect he is having on everyone.
Prince: replying to @Fineboi Likeeee he's already number one on the hot cake list.
callmedaddy: How can someone attract both gender so effortlessly. He's a gem.
Cuteface : I could break up with my boyfriend for him. Let him just be mine🥹
callmedaddy: replying to @Cuteface just wait till your boyfriend sees this chat then you are cooked.
Cuteface: replying to @callmedaddy He isn't online and he wouldn't mind tho. He would think it's just a silly joke😉🙂
Charles: replying to @Carl Don't worry I only look at you😘😍💋
+175 messages
I scrolled down, reading and reading till another notification popped up at the top.
It was from Theo, my assistant captain of the school's football team.
Theo : Captain. Coach wants you right now in his office.
Why does he want to see me.
It's not yet training time. Did something come up. I was startled with thoughts.
Me: why?
Theo: I don't know. Don't worry you are safe.
Me: I hope so.
I went offline and slipped the phone back into my pants pocket. No more bugging notifications about that mystery guy and I put my headphones on to listen to my favorite playlist as I walked over to the staff block.
The new guy whoever he is, I really wanted to see that fucking face that's trending in every chat room of the school.
My curiosity is at the highest peek now.
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"Coach this isn't a good idea. I don't want him in the team". I said not pleased.
The first thing I heard when I got to the Coach's office was that there's a new player- second striker to be precise and it's no other than the new hot guy that's trending.
And his name is Damon fucking Knight.
Why does his name alone sound so hot.
This is definitely a bad idea.
"Is there a reason why you don't want him on the team?". The Coach asked.
Jeez! That question hit me hard in the chest.
Of course I didn't have a specific reason.
I don't just want him on the team.
Period.
"You can choose someone else, there are plenty of other guys in the school who are interested in joining the team but not him". I said
Coach looked at me with a confused expression in his eyes.
"You have not answered my question Kenneth".
"Okay fine. I don't have a reason". I replied and he just gave me a look of wonder.
"Have you even seen him?". He asked
"No I haven't ".
"And you already don't like him. Are you serious right now Kenneth?". He asked.
No comment.
"Listen. I have made my decision, he was the best soccer player in his previous school before he got expelled. His school always emerges first place in every tournament they compete in and that's because of him. The both of you are alike. You are both immensely skilled and with two powerful strikers on the team then we don't have to worry about loosing this year's Championship". He elucidated.
Do I have a choice now.
"You win then". I said looking very downcast.
"Thank you for your cooperation". He flashed me a smile which I didn't return.
"Is there anything else?".I asked.
"Prepare for his welcoming during the training session". He said in a note of finality.
Welcoming? What was he?
A god?
Pffft.
I rose to my feet, bowed my head in respect and left through the door.
I slipped my headphones back on the moment I was out but didn't play any music this time rather my head was a battlefield of thoughts.
Come to think of it, Coach mentioned that he was expelled from his previous school.
Was he a gangster? A bully? A psychopath?
He must really have a bad history even with his fame.
According to the saying - all that glitters is not gold.
I'm sure he's just a bad egg with a fine shell.
Handsome face, perfect body according to his admirers, talented athlete. All that just covers up his shit.
But wait a minute. ,why am I having all these thoughts about him when I've not even seen the person in question.
Ken calm the fuck down!
Breathe.
And that's when someone bumbed into me or should I say we literally bumbed into each other. I looked down at the dark skinned brunette who already squat to pick her milkshake that had splattered on the floor.
I bent down to assist her and the moment I squatted in front of her, she looked up and our gaze locked, just for a moment till her gaze slowly trailed down to my shirt. I could see a hint of panic in her expression and I looked down to realize the reason for the sudden change in her mood.
"I can help with that, I'm really sorry. Please don't get mad". She said bringing out a handkerchief from her pocket to wipe off the stain but I immediately waved her off.
"It's okay, no big deal, I can do it myself". I smile at her and she wasn't still accepting.
"You don't have to worry. I just said I will do it myself". I assured her.
"Fine, If you say so. I'm so sorry for ruining your shirt. I didn't mean to". She apologized again and I nodded, then she slowly stood up. I rose to my feet too.
I could see the way she kept avoiding eye contact and the way her fingers curled tightly around the milkshake.
Am I making her nervous?
"By the way, what's your name?". I asked subsconsciously
"Noelle Brandon. 10th grade". She replied still not meeting my gaze.
"Oh. Well am Ken...". I was starting to say when she cut me off .
"I know who you are Kenneth. You are pretty famous. Like who around this school doesn't know you". She said still staring down at her shoes.
"Of course, i almost forgot that I'm quite popular. Why don't you look in my eyes Noelle when speaking to me". I said and she slowly lifted her gaze to my eyes.
Her eyes were cute tho. Hazel. She looked really adorable with her small round face and long eyelashes.
"You are cute". I said complimenting her looks and I spotted a blush creeping up her face. Her face had gone red with just those three words.
How cute.
"Thank you". She said
"Alright then, see you around". I winked at her and made to walk away when she suddenly held my hand stopping me dead in my tracks.
"Mind if I get your contact so we could hang out some other time?". She asked and I could see a twinge of hope swelling up in her eyes as she stared at me trying to force me to say yes with the softest look she could make.
Maybe. Just maybe I should try being with a girl again, if it didn't work out in the past doesn't mean I should stop trying. I wanted to change myself so badly and if I want to achieve that, I have to make a move.
"Okay here we go". I called the digits and she typed swiftly on her phone, I could spot her lips curl into a half smile as she saved the number.
"Text you tonight?". Her eyes glowed as she waited patiently for my response.
"Sure". I replied smiling at her before walking away.
Such a sweet girl.
I hope I wouldn't be an asshole this time!
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Later that day.
In the open football field, I and my teammates were doing a marathon work out just before we start the main practice.
I jugged, did push-ups and other exercise before walking out to go rest on a bench close by.
"Here Captain". Theo my assistant handed me a bottle of water. I snatched it from his hold, opened it really fast and gulped the contents down my throat, my Adams apple bulbing up and down in the process.
I rinsed my face and sweaty palms with the little one remaining.
"Thanks for the water". I grinned at him
"Don't mention". He said.
"Oh I've already mentioned it sir". I joked and we both chuckled.
The rest of the team came running towards us as I leaned my back against the bench letting the cool air tingle the hairs on my skin.
"Jeez Captain! That was really hectic, don't you think you are pushing us too much. We haven't even started the game yet and am already so worked up". Tommy, one of them complained.
Thomas, his twin remained calm as he dawned one bottle of water in haste.
He rarely talks much unlike his brother who's always wincing here and there like a two year old kid.
What was he expecting? For me to go easy on them. That would never happen. I'm grooming them for the best.
"We need to be more energetic Tom if we want to win this year's championship. We won third place last time and this year we should do better. Do you know how I would feel if we carry that cup? It has been my dream for us to win that cup and I will make sure that dream comes true. As your Captain you have to do what I say and no grumbling. Understand?". I said
"Of course Captain". He replied forcing a meek smile.
I turned to the rest of them.
"Does anyone also have a problem with it?".I asked
"No Captain". They replied simultaneously.
"I heard there's a new player joining us today but he hasn't showed up. Anyone has an idea who he is?". Ronan asked as he lit up a cigarette placing it in-between his lips. I sent him a hard glare and he quickly tossed it on the floor and crumpled the ash beneath his shoes.
"What did I say about smoking during practice?". I asked crossing my arms
"My apologies. Not gonna happen again, I promise". He said and I just rolled my eyes.
"I don't know who the guy is, just hope it isn't the jock leader who had been insisting on joining the team since a month now. God I hate those guys". Raphael cut in.
"They are such pathetic idiots. Like what do they gain in bullying, can't a student just have a normal life in high school without some ugly assholes breathing down their neck". Ronan said.
"I'm going to gang beat all of them to a pulp one day and i swear it would be their worst encounter." Theo deadpanned
I just pretended and kept my cool like I didn't already know who the new guy was. I wasn't going to tell them, they would have to see for themselves.
"But if it's actually that jock guy that's joining the team then for real he's really cooked. I personally am gonna make his life a living hell that he wouldn't be able to wait for a month to elapse before quitting. I'm not done teaching him the lesson for harassing my sister". Barry said, his eyes glinting with hate.
We all knew the history about his sister and that crappy Jock and how he retaliated by attacking him with a gang on his way back from school.
Barry and his gang had beat the shit out of him leaving him with a lot of bruises. It was a miracle that he didn't even loose his life, he was rushed to the hospital by an old lady who saw him on the way. The next day he came to school with a swollen red eye and bandaged forehead, some part of his hand was also bandaged. We all looked terrified when we saw him, thought he had an accident or something till Barry told us that he was the one behind it.
I laughed so hard that day, choking nonstop that they had to rush me to the School's clinic.
Still the jock didn't quit bullying with his swam of friends.
I was amazed by his hardened heart. And for a month now he had been insisting on joining the football team but I turned him down on numerous occasions.
There was no way I would let such a person join my team. He was nothing but trouble.
I was brought back from my thoughts when I heard an unfamiliar voice. I whipped my head towards it's source only to be left awestruck with the sight before me.
"What's up gentle men, standing before you is Damon Knight, light skinned, dark hair, 6'5, extrovert. I'm your new teammate and am happy to be joining you guys. It's my pleasure, please accept me". The strange guy said, bending his head slightly as he stood in front of my other team mates.
My teammates looked dumbfounded, some of them with their mouth agape.
"Isn't he the new guy that everyone's been talking about?". Ronan asked
"He's the very description Tommy gave me. Tom you are a pro in describing someone. Where did you learn your skills from". Michael asked turning to Tom.
"Since when do they learn the act of describing someone?". Tommy retorted back
"We accept you wholeheartedly". Theo said to the new guy.
"Who says? I haven't accepted him". I said without thinking.
What!
Why does my mouth always move before my brain thinks.
Shit!! Is that some kind of disorder or what.
Now he's walking towards me and why on earth is he shirtless!!!
Now he's standing right in front of me. His toned muscles and abs opened for display.
Damn! this guy has eight packs.
Sweat was dripping from his forehead down his neck and then across his belly. Seems like he'd been running or doing some hard work or why would he be sweating profusely like that.
He's just so hot with sweat dripping from his body like that.
And God his face!! Where did he get this ethereal beauty from?
He had raven hair, a few strands dangling on his forehead. His eyes, a mesmerizing green, the kind that carried the beauty of nature, so alluring. He had well structured cheekbones giving way to a hard jawline, a pointed nose and full pink lips. My gaze lingered more on his lips, they were looking so soft and appealing like it was calling to me to claim it with mine.
And then the fucking smooth tan of his skin that radiated elegance.
Now I know the reason why he's trending. He was worth the attention.
"I guess I'm too hot for you to handle that's why you can't accept me. But where's the Captain, he's the one who has the right to say that so let's hear him out". He said
"Well you are standing right in front of him". I said and his eyebrows creased as he stared at me but there was no atom of shock in his expression like his expression didn't change a bit.
"Oh. Hola Captain, may I know the reason why you can't accept me on the team". He asked but my gaze just wandered stupidly to his abs. Now why was I looking at that instead of answering his question.
Well simple. I didn't know what to say.
I was shocked when he grabbed my hands suddenly and placed my fingers on his chest tracing the outline of his smooth skin slowly down to his abs, running my fingers all over. He paused my fingers and stared at me saying nothing.
I sat there frozen in place lost for words.
"What are...are you doing?". I fumbled
"I gave you the opportunity to feel and not just only eye-fucking me Captain. So you should thank me". He said, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips as I stared at him stunned at his words.
I whipped my hands away from his hold.
"What?".
"You kept staring at my body and I thought maybe if I let you touch me, your cravings would be satisfied". He said still with that signature smirk.
"You are insane!! do you know that?". I snapped.
"Well the thing is, my therapist observed my mental health few days ago and said I was improving. So I don't know what you are talking about. If you are right, then what should I do to cure myself totally so I would sound sane for you". He asked.
What the actual fuck!!
"I can see that you are really sick. Really sick in the head. You can join the team or whatsoever, I don't care but stay the fuck away from me". I glared at him and stood up to walk away but he blocked my path stopping me from moving. He was standing so close to me and I could feel my heartbeat accelerating like it wanted to beat right out of my chest.
Now why was my heart being an asshole now.
I don't want to have a heart attack at my young age. I hissed in my mind.
"Why are you so mad? I can't stand it when the Captain is angry with me and get a ball thrown at my face on the field".He said and continued.
"So tell me you aren't angry with me and we'll both be cool. And also... I can't stay away from you because you just got my attention. I don't stay away from things I develop interest in".
Okay now since when did my life get this messed up.
"Things are getting interesting, this year is going to be a blast of scenerios. Wow!!". Tommy squealed.
"Shut up". I sent him a glare.
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