Chapter Fifty-Two

“So how is everything?” I asked Connor sitting down for dinner.

“Its good. It just has felt weird not talking to you.”

“Yeah, tell me about it.”

“So how is everything with Sidney?” He asked me.

“Things are good, we had a little fight the other day.”

“About what?”

“He thinks that I am this little vulnerable person and naive.”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean.. I’m not the same 16 year old girl that he met three years ago. I’m not 16 anymore.” I explained. He just looked confused about me.

“Changing the subject. I’ll tell you about it in the car.” I said getting discouraged. We talked and ate. Then we headed to the arena.

“So explain this fight.” He said when he pulled into the parking lot.

“Connor, we should just get into the game.” I said.

“No, Joey. Tell me what its about.”

“You just want a reason to dislike Sidney.” I said.

“That’s not true. But there is a reason you aren’t telling me.”

“fine. So I wanted to have sex with him.”

“And?”

“And he stopped me.”

“why?”

“Apparently he doesn’t want me to regret it. Because you know, I’m not old enough to make those kind of decisions yet. Maybe in another three years.” I said getting a little annoyed.

“Jo, he just loves you. That’s all.”

“You want it too. Everyone wants me to stay this little girl. I’m not a little girl! Remember, I had sex with Simon! I had sex with Colin!” I said.

“Don’t even mention that guy’s name.” Connor said pissed.

“I’m just saying. You have no idea how it felt to want to be with him and then him just not want me.”

“I am sure its not a matter of wanting you.”

“I don’t know, Connor.”

“What do you mean?”

“I love him. I love him but I can’t help but think that something is wrong. I don’t know. It doesn’t matter.” I said getting out of the car.

“Hi, Mr. Crosby.” I said when I went to wait for Sidney.

“Where is Mrs. Crosby?” I asked.

“She just went to the restroom.” He said and then he walked away. Much like what he always does, he doesn’t like me much. Three years I have known his son, and he still hates me as much as the day he met me.

“Joey!” Mrs. Crosby said coming over and hugging me.

“Hi, Mrs. Crosby. Good game.” I said smiling.

“Sidney will be so happy.” She said.

“I know, he will be in a good mood atleast.”

“I know what you mean, Joey.” Mrs. Crosby said.

“I was glad to hear that you two are back together.” She whispered to me.

“Its still new.”

“Nothing is new with you two. You are two old souls.” She said.

“I think I may just leave. You three should just be together.” I said after waiting a little longer.

“No, Joey. He will want to see you.”

“He can see me later. He sees me all the time.” I said laughing.

“Don’t you think he sees Troy all the time too?”

“Its different. I just don’t want to be a burden.” I said.

“What are you two talking about?” Sidney said coming over and hugging his mom.

“Of course we are talking about you, since you are always on our minds.” I said laughing and he gave me a quick kiss.

“Good game, hunny.” Mrs. Crosby said.

“Where’s dad?”

“he is talking to Mario.” She said.

“Where’s Connor?” Sid asked me.

“Shut up, Sidney!” I said.

The boys are up 2-0 to Philly. They are traveling to Philly tomorrow for the next two games. Sidney is so focused it is insane. He is always focused, but this series has taken it to a whole new level.

“Hey baby.” He said walking into my room.

“Hi, love.” I said kissing him.

“So I have a proposition for you.” He said sitting on the bed.

“Uh oh.” I said looking confused.

“I want you to come to Philadelphia.”

“What?”

“I want you to come see the games.”

“Are you sure?”

“Of course I am sure. I want you there.”

“Yeah, but Sidney we won’t even see eachother.”

“We will see eachother. The day before the game we don’t do much so I can be with you and after the games.” He said.

“Are you completely sure? I don’t want to mess anything up.”

“Jo, I love you and I want you to be with me during this.”

“Okay, I love you.” I said kissing him again.

“So you will come?”

“Yeah, can people come with me?”

“yeah, who?” He asked.

“Wait, let me guess. Connor.” He said.

“Don’t be like that.”

“Whoever you want to come can come, as long as you are there.” He said.

“I’ll be there. Will you get me a room and stuff though?”

“Already done. And flight are done.”

“What?”

“I wasn’t going to let you say no. And, I wanted you to be in the same hotel so I can see you.” He said.

“You make it hard to dislike you.” I said laughing.

“I’m just so damn loveable!” He said laughing.

“Oh yeah, that must be it.”