Kenneth's pov
The clinic smelled like antiseptic and silence. The nurse examined my ankle and confirmed that it was a sprain. She massaged it a little hard at first, then she slowed her pacing and began massaging it with the tinniest winniest strength she could muster because I kept on screaming that she should stop.
The pain was really not bearable as far as I was concerned.
She picks up a bandage from the first aid box and starts wrapping the elastic material snugly around my ankle, layer by layer, not too tight. Just enough pressure to keep everything in place.
"Make sure to apply ice on it later and also...no training for a week".She said.
"A week? But that's a long...".
"Do as I say if you don't want your leg to worsen besides you can barely walk right now". She cut me off
"You need to be strong enough so you would be able to run well on the field". She said
"Fine. Fine. I get it. Whatever".I replied.
She handed me some pain relief drugs befor picking up the first aid box and leaving for her inner office and I sighed.
It's just a week right? They are fine without me for a week right? I've got Theo my assistant so I wouldn't have to worry about anything. Besides Coach won't even hear of it if I trespass the nurse's order. I stared down at my leg and pouted.
Please heal real fast and quick.
I need to show that Damon of a walking temptation who's the real boss on the field.He thinks he's cool but I will show him that I'm way cooler.He can't just bump into my team from nowhere and try to outplay me. I earned that Captain position with my abilities and am gonna show him what I'm capable of. My fans should know better.
I stood up slowly making efforts to move.
But i almost jump out of my skin when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned swiftly to meet the softest gaze I've ever seen.
Speak of the devil.
Is he a ghost? Didn't know he had been there the whole time.
"I thought you left". I said raising my eyebrows at him.
"Why would I leave knowing the state you are in".
I just rolled my eyes and tried to walk but I couldn't keep my balance yet.
"Careful. Let me walk you". He offered reaching out to hold my hand but I quickly shoved him off, his hand grabbing the bedrest saving himself from falling.
"Save yourself the stress. I can walk by myself". I declared but when I tried to walk, I ended up leaping and I just hissed long clearly frustrated.
"From the look of things it seems like you need my help. Just say the word, swallow your pride Kenneth". He said and I eyed him from head to toe.
"I don't need your help. Stay away and mind your business". I deadpanned
"What's with the attitude?". He asked raising his eyebrows at me.
"Look. The Hollywood drama you put u at the field is enough, I don't want this drama turning into a series so let's not get too attached. People are going to gossip and that's a fact. Do you fucking understand what I'm saying". I said
"I don't care what others think and you shouldn't also".
"Well I do so now leave me alone". I finalized and leaped towards the door. I slammed the door hard after I got out.
Why is he so dumb!! He has a lot of admirers and the scene this afternoon was enough to turn heads. I don't want anyone plotting my death, I still have a lot of dreams to pursue and I must achieve them.
Both gender are literally going crazy over him and now he wants to be bugging me like some pest so that I will be the center of gossip of the School's forum.
What the hellyyyyy!!
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The thought alone of this made me shiver and I just hugged myself tightly as I walked...no leaped.
I was about to enter the locker room to change from my jersey when I was suddenly yanked back from behind making me stumble and step on the leg that I was having pains on. I hissed long and hard.
I swear I'm going to punch that nigga hard in the face.
I turned only to face someone I least expected.
Josh.
Now what does this guy want with me.
"Why did you do that?"
"Do what?". He asked pretending like he didn't know what I was saying.
"You fucking pulled at my shirt? Why?".
"Oh that. Look who did it". He said pointing to one of his friend who was standing at his side. They were four in total, four crazy dickheads.
I looked at the guy in question, he was kind of grab and a little intimidating but do I care. I would beat him to a pulp if I was in the mood to. But right now I didn't want to cause a scene so I just kept my calm.
"What are you waiting for? Get at him". Josh said grinning.
"What do you want from me? Last time I checked we never had issues". I said
"Are you forgetting so soon? Linda". He said
"You are still on with that? Dude she literally said she doesn't want you anymore and we aren't even together again so what's your deal?".
"You are the cause and now you have begun toying with my possession again".His gaze already hardened.
"Your possession? Expanciate. Elucidate. Emphasize because I don't get you". I said genuinely confused.
"Damon. He's mine, stop hovering around him like some bitch". He said
"We are clearly in the same team so we will definitely be around each other most of the time and he's yours? How?".
"Don't be a pest". He eyed me.
"I was never a pest". I retorted back.
"You are being watched Kenneth so beware!". With that said he turned and left with his friends flanking at his sides like bugs, one flashed me a lopsided evil smile before leaving.
What a headache!
Is Damon hiding something? Are those two dating? Why is he claiming Damon all of a sudden. So many thoughts were running through my head at same time.
I never knew Josh to be gay. Something seems off.
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Some minutes after the last class for the day -
Theo and Chloe came to sit beside me. Theo was my assistant Captain and we have known each other since like forever, we get along pretty well. I knew Chloe in Sophomore year when she newly transferred, she's got the best vibes and we've been close since then.
"How's your leg?". They asked simultaneously.
"Good but I'm still feeling pains, that's not the problem right now". I said
"Did something happen?". Theo asked concerned.
"I have bad news ". I said
"Oh that's not music to my ears. Eiiish". Chloe said, she was always dramatic.
"It's about Josh. He threatened me".
"What's the matter with that psycho. Hasn't he gotten over Linda" Theo looked pissed asf.
"I really want to kick his stupid ass and give his tiny dick an uppercut". Chloe blabbered and we both just gave her the look.
"The motherfucker told me to stay away from Damon, that Damon is his property, since when?".
"Okay he really sounded so gay". Chloe said amazed.
"Is he into guys too, I thought he was straight. This is so surprising". Theo said.
"I'm also as lost as you because he has never for once been interested in a guy. Why Damon so suddenly". I said
"I've not even seen those two hail each other not less engage in a conversation since Damon arrived in this school". Chloe said
"It's so strange. Does he have a crush on Damon".I said wondering.
"That makes more sense. He definitely has a crush on him". Theo replied
Damon is really something. I thought in my head.
"I have to keep my distance from Damon because right now I have stalkers". I said.
"You've got me right here, I will blow up their head if anyone dares to hurt you". Chloe patted my shoulder.
"And you've got a whole team who's looking up to you. We won't sit back and watch things go haywire". Theo assured me.
"I'm so lucky to have you guys". I smiled and they both held my hands stroking it.
I'm athletic and strong, I've never let anyone intimidate me and it won't start now.
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"Guys I would be absent during the training session for the rest of the week, the nurse said my leg needs to heal properly. I've informed Coach earlier". I announced to my teammates.
"It's fine Captain, just rest and take good care of yourself. We are cool". Tommy said.
"Just keep applying ice and pressure to it, the healing effect would be faster". Ronan assured me.
"We want you back on the field as quickly as possible Captain". Another of my teammate cut in.
"Yeah definitely". I smiled at them but the smile wore off when my gaze landed on Damon who was just staring at me without saying a word. I couldn't quite read the expression in his eyes but I just looked away.
There's this tingling sensation that runs down my spine anytime I make eye contact with him and I hated the fact that my body was reacting to him that way.
I shouldn't fall for him. It would be a dangerous mistake...
We went out different ways after saying farewells. Theo senior bro was already waiting for him at the parking lot with his Meseratti so I was alone now. My car broke down and it was at the mechanic so I would have to take the bus home.
I checked my watch, it's just 20 minutes before the bus arrives at the bus stop so I needed to walk really fast if I want to get there on time.
I was moving very fast ignoring the pain I was feeling when I heard a horn blaring behind me. I didn't turn back until the horn sounded in front of me. I stopped when a motorcycle pulled up in front of me, the rider took off his helmet and well who was it?
Damon.
Of course he had a motorcycle. Typical badboy vibe.
Clock it.
"Hey YOU ARE IN MY WAY. I'M IN A HURRY". I yelled at him, didn't mean to yell that loud but I really needed to be somewhere right now.
"Get in". He said.
"No thank you. I can walk". I snapped.
"Stop acting stubborn and get in the fucking bike". He said sounding calm. Too calm.
"I don't want to. I've told you to stay away from me , why don't you listen".
"I can't stay away even if I try to. Don't even get me more pissed, just get in". He said.
"Damon I got threatened because of you today, fucking stay away. I hate talking too much".
"Who threatened you?". He asked, his expression now serious.
"None of your business". I snapped, gave his bike a hard kick before storming away.
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