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Chapter 7

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Amber

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February 10th came, the day our school had been waiting for. The day our school would fight for state champions. It was the first game all over again, furs pumped up and excited to see their team to victory, not to mention the parties held after the game. Everyone was going. The little town of Madison took pride in football. Football to this town is like rice to China; we need it to survive.

I, myself, was very excited. School released all of the football players and cheerleaders early today, so now I sat on a bus full of hyped up cheerleaders. We were all so amped! Our team was good, and a good team gave all of us the energy to get on that field tonight, and shake our tails off.

The girls had the team to root for, and that gave them energy, but I had something else that gave me that extra push, and that is Jakob, our star Quarter Back!

After Winter break, a lot of big things happened. First off, Drake and Tyran started back talking, which is weird since they spent the first semester at each others throat, and fighting over me. I have no idea what happened between those two, but I'm glad it did. The two seemed like the best of friends now, hard catching them apart nowadays.

Second, I found myself a man, and not just any man! Samantha Purvis was now dating the star of Madison High, and football legend of Madison, Jakob Smith! The start after winter break, Jakob came up and asked me out. Who was I to refuse? I could use the status boost, and walking around like royalty was a bonus!

Dating the super star did have its downside. For example, I almost never had the chance to see him, only able to walk down the halls holding paws. He was focused on football a majority of the time, so half the time, or more like three-fourths was like not dating at all. I turned a blind-eye to the situation, in love with the attention received at and out side of school.

Everything was going great in my little world, there was nothing to bring me down, and now I would be cheering for my team, and my man at the biggest event of the year!

The ride wasn't long at all, a forty-five minute trip to be exact. It felt longer in my head because I was so anxious to step off the bus to see Jakob. I wasn't one of those needy girlfriends, reason being is I had a horrible pedigree when it came to dating. I just wanted to see the wolf in his uniform, and make sure everyone see me with him before the game. I loved seeing those other girls jaws drop when I hung around his neck.

As soon as the bus released us cheerleaders, I ran over to the opposite bus and found my hunk! There he was, standing in his red and white uniform with the number '1' planted on the center of his back. He stood tall and strong, his muscles swollen, and broad chest sitting high. Definitely worthy of being mine.

"Hey Jakob! Did you miss me?!"

The wolf was rapping something around his paw, only looking up at me shortly, before returning his attention to what he was doing. Obviously, I felt ignored, so I made myself more noticeable!

"I mean, when you win this game... I have a very... very special surprise waiting for you."

Jakob continued to do what he was doing, not paying attention to me. He finished wrapping up his paw, then started on the other, only looking up at me to say a few words -words that stung.

"I'm busy right now, have to focus on the game, it's the only thing that matters, so can you leave me alone?"

The words expressed no anger, no cockiness, no attitude. He said it in a calm fashion, then gave his attention back to his paws.

That jerk! He always pushed me to the side, like I was some sort of toy. He only played with me when it was right for him, but the time I want to be supportive and act like a girlfriend, I am pushed away. It ticked me off, but what to expect? He's a jock, and captain of the football team, so his ego was blown up like a hot air ballon! Nothing I could do but sit back and wait for my time.

I folded my arms and walked away, head held high, pouting to myself. Deep down, I really wanted to be there to support him. I guess the only way to cheer for him was to actually do what I came here to do -cheer for him!

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Brandon

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Complete and utter chaos. Furs all gathered around, some in search of something, others needing assistance, now majority looking lost and confused like a deer in the headlights. It was panic, nothing like the first time, and horrible for a last.

Today was Madison High's chance to shine. The football team had made it all the way to state, battling and destroying all the competition. In our small town, this team was the best, so we had to live up to everyone's expectations. We had to beat the only team standing between us and a championship!

How?

Unlike previous games, the team had their heads in the game, but not their heart. They just walked around aimlessly, most could not even find pieces of equipment. Like I said, today seemed like a disaster. How were we to win if everyone ran around like chickens with their heads cut off?

Not only did the team lack spirit, I could not let them take the blame, because my drive to play had been stolen as well. I knew exactly why this happened, and the reason stood only a few feet away -Jakob.

Jakob started to act strange after that day in the locker room. After winter break he seemed more on edge, less tolerable, and not to mention giving me the cold shoulder during practice. He probably needed time to think, but how was that possible? Should it not have been the other way around? I am suppose to be the one who's lost and confused after being missed by my team captain.

The wolf made no effort to communicate with me, on and off the field. Our bond between quarter back and half back disappeared after we came back to school, and for this reason alone is why the team broke apart, in my opinion. It could had been my ego, but on the other paw, once the connection broke between Jakob and I, the team just seemed at a lost. Practices were just a jumble of failed plays, and with each passing day leading up to this, our team lost hope.

I wanted to do something. If not for myself or Jakob, at least the team, because they didn't deserve this. We worked so hard to get here. My pride wouldn't let me confront him, in the back of my head I would always make excuses, or pretend not to care, but it ate me alive. Today I would have to put that aside and be a man. If I didn't, we were going to lose the championship.

I stood up and walked over to where he sat, forcing my pride down, and ignoring the voice inside my head, secretly wishing I would not have to be the one to approach him. If anyone should be jumping off a conversation it should be him.

Jakob looked up at me, his eyes showing no sign of fear, just complete disgust. He flexes a paw and stood, our eyes connected quickly, and I could see his sky blue eyes, just glaring at me with such darkness. The cold stare did not scare me, it was the opposite. The way he looked at me made me angry.

"Ey, Jakob, I know we haven't been on speaking terms, but... What's your beef?"

"I don't have any beef with anyone."

He attempted to walk pass me, bumping our shoulders in the process. I grabbed his shoulder and spun him around, a little miffed from the act of rudeness.

"Dude, I don't know what the fuck is going on with you, but if you don't pull it together we're going to lose, so get your head back in the game! Whatever demons you're fighting, put that shit in hold, because your team needs you to stop acting like a bitch, thinking you can win this yourself!"

A growl escaped his muzzle as he launched forward and pushed me into a wall. The other team mates stopped what they were doing and watched, clueless to what was happening, and even more confused seeing their two beacons of hope in a confrontation. I pushed the wolf, back, putting some distance between us.

"I'm not a bitch!" He spat! "This team here, they wouldn't be nothing without me! You're nothing to me, nor is the team, because all I care about is football, not ANY of YOU! So back off... Back off faggot!"

Faggot? That word cut deep, like a katana jabbed directly into my heart. Never in my life have I been called that, and to be referred to one now by the guy who attacked me with a surprise kiss? My blood boiled, and the only thing I could feel was anger. Jakob had finally done it, broken the one bond he actually had in miserable life!

I jolted forward and grabbed Jakob's jersey, spun around, and slammed him into the wall. My fist rose, but before I had the chance to mash it into his face, a few teams came to his rescue, pulling me away, while a few stood in the center.

"YOU SELFISH SONOFABITCH!" I jerked forward, wanting to be released to finish my attack. "IF YOU REALLY DON'T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT YOUR TEAM, TELLEM WHAT YOU DID!"

At that moment, finally I could see the fear in his eyes, it was a step up from acting like nothing bothered him. Our teammates all looked in his direction, my words catching their attention, of course they were determined to know. Jakob just looked directly at me, almost pleading with his eyes. I had gone to far...

I shook the paws off, yelling a few inappropriate comments before walking storming off. I had to get away from him, my anger got the best of me, but to he point where I almost outed a guy? There were things a person should never do, and that was definitely in the top ten.

Anger toyed with my head. That prick called me out of my name, and worse, a faggot! Why was he such a jerk to me, it's not like I came on to him. I didn't even show interest, never. He probably had identity problems, unable to come to terms with who he really is. Nevertheless, the behavior and attitude problem was not going to be excused.

I don't think I've ever been this upset. Usually I took the abuse of others, and I wore a smile, but this time I was being thrown in a situation that had absolutely nothing to do with me. I only wanted to help my team, and the so called captain spat -spat right in my face! I needed to hit something, anything, preferably that wolf! As I escaped the area, I picked up a nearby trash bins and launched it to the side.

"HEY! CALM DOWN!" A voice boomed from behind.

I turned around and all of my problems, every ounce of anger seemed to vanish in thin air. There stood a tall, dark wolf, with a highlighted white tipped tail, and white tipped ears. I could not believe my eyes. What perfect timing.

"What the hell has gotten into you?!"

I could hear a hint of disappointment in his voice. The dominant sound escaping his muzzle caused my ears to lay flat, and stubby tail to tuck. The anger vanished, now I was just hurt.

"Everything... Is f-falling apart..."

The urge to burst out in tears was strong, but I would not let myself cry in front of Ace. Over the years of knowing the wolf, since I was a cub, he has never seen me shed a tear. He treated me like an adult since an early age, so I was expected to act like one.

"What happened?"

I looked up into Ace's eyes, those pitch black pupils. He gave me a light smile, comforting my soul, only a bit. The feeling I got when around Ace could not be described. I wanted so badly to prove that I was better than everyone else, but at the same time, he made me feel like I was good enough.

"Well... I haven't told you, but before the break sour team captain kinda... Uhmm... Came onto me."

Ace smile turned into a toothy grin.

"You sly bear, you..."

I chuckled a bit, but quickly returned to story.

"He kisses me to make a long story short, and ever since then he's been acting weird... his mood is affecting the team, and could result in us losing the game today... So I tried to talk to him, and, well... he called ME a faggot in front of EVERYONE!"

Ace tilt his head. I knew he didn't like that word. It was poison to the wolf, and I guess that is why I went bananas. Ace had rubbed off on me over the years, attitude and morals.

"Don't worry," He stepped a foot closer and placed a paw on my waist, looking down at me smiling. "You're young and experiencing the joys of being gay... You're going to meet those bi-curious types and not to mention the confused ones, it's all apart of life."

Ace was right, this was only the beginning of high school, the mysteries that await behind the doors I have yet to open were sure to be a lot more dramatic. The problem had become small, now, and it was thanks to Ace. I enjoyed having his arms around me, I melted like a chocolate bar in a fat guys pants.

"Now get out there..." Ace looked down and I met his gaze. "Kick some ass, and when you all win..." He lowered his muzzle to my ear and whispered, "You can claim your prize tonight..."

The paws were removed and Ace walked away, leaving my cheeks to burn under my dark fur, eyes wide. All doubt had been removed, and all left was the desire and determination to destroy the other team! I didn't need Jakob to win. Well, I did seeing he is the quarter back, but I was not going to rely on him. There was no way I would lose now...

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Drake

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February 13th, the Monday after Madison High's championship game. The school, along with our town, went through a great depression. The football team did not lead us to victory as everyone expected, losing by one field goal. Nothing was the same, students walked around, dragging their feet, halls were not the same, a lot more quiet, and even the teachers Seemed to be giving less than one hundred percent.

There was a cloud over the town of Madison, odd when Valentines was only a day away. The day for love and affection had been ruined by a football game. The school planned to throw a dance, the halls were decorated with pink and purple hearts, and a bunch of other pink, red, and green decor. Funny how the halls had more spirt than the furs roaming them.

All the citizens of Madison might have been in a downer state, but there was absolutely nothing in this world that could get me down! Two months had past since the talk with Tyran, and for two months that lion had made me the happiest fur alive. We started hanging out again. He rejoined our group, even though the others were a little hesitant to just take him back, in fear If anything went wrong I'd really lose it. They seem how happy I was, and gradually eased into it. All except one particular fur...

Caleb.

My hybrid cousin was opposed to his return, and refused to act like nothing happened. In his eyes, Tyran was still the jerk who dumped his only friends. If only he knew the reasons behind Tyran's actions, maybe there could be some understanding, but I was not willing to tell him -not yet.

I did not press the issues with Caleb. There was no reason to, seeing that he hung out with us, even though he didn't condone our choice. With Tyran back in the group, everything was perfect -complete. No one knew we were together, that was a decision we both settled upon. While we were with friends everything looked normal, but whenever I could get him alone, well that was a different story. Often we would sneak away, kiss, or just a mere hug would keep my heart satisfied... It kept me content with life.

Life had changed, for the best. I kicked my drug habit. I did not need a drug, nothing could mellow me out more than to feel Tyran's paws, or feel the warmth of his soft lips on mine. The little lion completely turned my life around, and I owed him my life -my happiness!

A new semester started, which meant new classes, and new classmates. I'm use to new students coming in after the holiday, but none could be spotted this year, instead we lost a student, someone important to Madison's community. Our star football player, Jakob, withdrew from Madison High earlier today. Rumors floated around the school. Ranging from steroid abuse, to him and my pal Brandon had a secret relationship going on. I had no idea why he would leave, but if I had to guess it would have something to do with the lost last Friday.

It did not matter. I was more focused on the class I was in right now, rather than a person I barely knew, plus this period was so entertaining. I sat in the back of the class, public speaking, staring at the front of the class. In the first row I could see a little lion, tuned in as a female elephant gave her lecture.

Tyran and I only shared this one class this semester, sadly we could not sit together. The lion enjoyed sitting in the front of classes, while I am more of a back-of-the room type fur. I did not mind, it made me feel a little special inside, being able to watch him, his every move. I loved everything about him -I loved him.

I continued to gaze at his beauty until the class ended. The bell rang and I grabbed my stuff and rushed to meet Tyran.

"Ready for lunch?"

Tyran looked up and flossed a brilliant smile. I loved seeing those pearly white canines, and the way he looked at me made me want to melt away.

"Yeah..." He grabbed his belongings and we made our way to the lunchroom. "The project Mrs. Thorn gave us seems a little fun, I can't wait to start on it."

I nodded in agreement. The public speaking teacher assigned a project that consisted of each student picking a topic of interest and give an oral report. It was obvious what I would end up researching... Boxing!

We met up with Brandon and Max at lunch, lucky enough to have the two in our lunch this semester, Caleb, not so lucky. He was not totally alone, having Taylor to keep him company. Nevertheless, lunch was not the same without the entire crew.

The four of us sat down and ate our lunch. Max and I had the cheeseburger and fries, with a side of jello for desert. Tyran just bought a hotdog and soda, while Brandon ordered a little bit of everything, throwing two hotdogs, a hamburger, few slices of pizza, and an ice cream sandwich. That bear sure could eat!

Lunch period ran on, and we talked a little. What assignments teachers gave; new couples; how we wanted to spend the weekend. Just normal teenage conversation, it was nice to connect with my friends, but at the same time my mind was only focused on Tyran. I wanted to reach over and grab the little lion, just to be close to him.

I couldn't.

The agreement before Tyran became my boyfriend was no public affection what so ever. As long as everyone viewed us as friends everything is alright. We did not want the excess drama in our life. If people knew Tyran and I were together, I would be the target for all the bullies at Madison High. Furs thought it was 'cool' to try the schools middle weight boxing champ. I guess they wanted to test their manhood.

Fail.

"Hey guys," I stood up from the table, needing to use the restroom. "I'll catch up with you all after school... Well, not you Max, you owe me a round."

"Ha! Bet your ass I do!" Max said and banged a paw to the table.

"See ya then! Gotta shoot to the restroom before class start, these damn teachers have their panties in a wot if you're late!"

Tyran stood up as well and grabbed his things.

"I'll be on my way too... See you guys later!"

Perfect!

Tyran and I exited the cafeteria, and walked right into an empty hall. The students were either at lunch, or in class, but I knew one thing for sure, and that was the halls were free of students, especially since the school made a rule so no student can use the restroom during lunch periods, in fear of skipping.

Once outside the cafeteria, I grabbed Tyran and pushed him against a locker, causing him to let out a chuckle. I leaned down and planted a quick kiss to those soft lips. Oh how I waited to do that, ever since my eyes met that cute little body walk into Public Speaking.

"You have no idea how bad I wanted to do that..." I whispered.

Tyran's places his paws to my abs, giving that brilliant smile I adored so much.

"I've been waiting for you to do that..."

"Heh... I'm probably going to fail public speaking." I said jokingly.

Tyran tilt his head.

"Hmm? Why is that?"

I smiled and placed a paw on his cheek.

"...because... I can't keep my mind off you..."

Tyran stood on his paw pads and connected our lips once more, in a more passionate kiss. I melted, but surely it was suppose to be the other way around. I loved these moments, how it felt with him... How I cradled his face as we kissed, and he pushed those soft lips against mine. The first time in a long time I felt wanted, and strangely, every time I missed him, when our lips met it felt like the past few months of pain and neglect never happened. Each kiss drove my senses wild...

I pulled away, looking into his eyes, those beautiful yellow eyes.... Problems faded way just at a glance, and at that moment, the first time in my life I felt like everything would be ok... At least for the moment...

The bell rang...

I backed away from Tyran, our eyes still locked. I hated distance between us, even only a few feet...

"Let's get to class..."