Forever Light(38)

October 26, 2013

Bruins vs. Ducks Game



Once again Heather joins me for another game. I’ve teased her the whole time here saying she was only coming so she could see Declan but she says that’s not it at all. The two of us take our seats bundled up in our hoodies and jerseys. I told her if she was going to start coming to the games she had to buy a jersey. She did and now she’s supporting Declan.

“Do you know where the party is gonna be held tonight?” Heather asks.

I shake my head. I’m always last to know. “No idea. That’s what I rely on you for.”

“Ha ha.” She says nudging my shoulder.

The first quarter of the game tied. Cash couldn’t find Landon for shit. With every game they seem to be sticking him more and more. They know what kind of player Landon is and they aren’t going to give him an easy chance at scoring.

The second quarter Cash got the ball to Holden who was able to score a forty-yard touchdown. But then the Bruins scored again and the score was tied fourteen to fourteen going into the second half of the game.

Heather and I got up to go to the bathroom at halftime. We ran into some of her friends on the way there and they informed us that the party was at Zach’s tonight. On our way back to our seats we passed a couple of guys without their shirts on. Their bodies were painted green and yellow and when they stood next to each out they spelled out the word ducks.

“Those guys are fucking nuts.” Heather says covering her boobs with her hands. “My nipples could cut glass with how cold it is and they act like its ninety degrees outside.”

I laugh. “That would be the alcohol warming them up.”

Heather and I got back to our seats just as the second half started. The guys were running the field but neither team was scoring. Finally, right before the third quarter was over Cash found Holden once again and he ran it in for an eleven yard touchdown. The score going into the fourth was twenty-one to fourteen.

In the fourth quarter I think the Bruins checked out of the game. Cash was nailing passes and finally found Landon for an eight yard pass. He followed that up with passing the ball off to Holden who scored a three yard touchdown. And the last score was handed off to Sean for a two yard touchdown.

The Ducks won forty-two to fourteen.

Heather drags me to the party that is being held at Zach’s house. I didn’t want to go but she said that she’d tell Landon that she found me in bed naked with Cash. I know she would never tell him but still.

It’s early and the guys aren’t here yet. Heather and I find a seat in the kitchen and we’re chatting.

“Look at that guy,” Heather laughs. “He thinks he has moves.”

I snort almost spitting my beer out when I glance over to where she’s looking. This guy is dancing like he’s got a stick up his ass. “I’d hate to see what he’s like in bed.”

Heather grimaces.

“Actually, I bet he’s a stud in bed.” I tease.

Heather turns and cocks an eyebrow at me. “You’re fucking kidding, right?”

I shake my head and bring my beer up to my lips to hide my smile. She looks back and forth between us and I can’t contain my laughter anymore.

I wipe the tears from my eyes and notice Jay walking towards me. What the hell is he doing here? I look past him to see if Madison is trailing behind. She’s not.

Jay is scary. I’m not sure why Madison hangs around him but the dude is not attractive if you ask me. He’s clearly done too many drugs and if I had to guess, he has ink poisoning.

He walks up to me, never making eye contact, and bumps my shoulder. “Here’s your stuff.” He hands me something then he walks away without another thought.

Heather’s eyebrows draw in confusion. “Do you know him?”

I shake my head and glance down to my hand. In a little baggy are a red pill and two small white ones.

“What the hell is that?” Heather asks.

“I have no idea.” I look around to see if anyone is looking at us. “I guess he thought I was Madison.” I offer. It’s the only thing that makes sense.

“What are you going to do with them?”

I think about that for a minute. What am I going to do? I knew Madison was popping pills for a while. I’ve seen her do it. And it’s the only time that she doesn’t seem to have a care in the world. I wonder what that would feel like. To not care about the next homework assignment. To not care about what Landon is doing or who he’s doing. To not feel anything. To be numb to the world.

“I’m taking them.” I state matter-of-factly.

Heather shakes her head. “No, you’re not. I won’t let you.”