The Fated Match

Ten to eight, Theo was outside my house pulling up in his car. I watched from the window as he stepped out of the car wearing a buttoned t-shirt and jeans paired with a black jeans jacket.

I nearly stabbed my skin, trying to subtly check him out and put my earrings in.

I met him at the door.

” Hey” i said closing the door behind me.

He smiled up at me” you look beautiful”

I looked down at myself. He said casual so i put on my favourite jeans and an off the shoulder sweatshirt. Paired with my new boots.

” Should i bring a jacket?” i asked realising that i hadnt brought a jacket. I don’t know why i didnt really.

He shrugged ” we wont be outside much but if you want i have a spare in my car”

I know the one, I’ve worn it many times.

I smiled, realising that he was really trying.

Theo opened the door for me. I slipped inside. I was thankful that he had the heating on so it was warm inside.

” How did your call with your coach go, everything okay back in the us?” Theo asked when we were on the main road. It was only 8 so there wasnt many people on the road. Thankful we missed the rush hour.

” Yeah, there all looking forward to meeting us at the championships” i said.

It was strange how quickly we were able to get comfortable with eachother.

He nodded ” How is that going, is Jen going to be competing” he asked about his sister.

Sometimes i forget that they are related.

” Jen is doing well but im not sure if she is ready for it. I only want her to compete in that envirnment is she really is ready” i explained to him.

He made a turn tot he left. ” I think thats wise, i really hope she can though. I dont like her in the background” he told me honestly.

” me either, jackson is doing a good job in pushing her to take front stage though”

I watched his tonge click. ” As much as i hate to say it, jackson is good for her” i had to laugh at this.

Why does that not surprise me.

” He misses practice when practise is on. Either that or he is late”

I smiled, many times ive had to blow my whistle just to tell jackson to get going. But you can’t blame him for wanting to support her.

Hes her personal coach and cheerleader.

Scott even joked about getting him pom poms.

” what about you, how are the boys looking?” i asked referring to the football team.

” They are good, but its the party season so theres been some slacking” he tells me.

Dont i know it.

The girls keep wanting to cut training short or even start earlier so they have time to go home and get ready.

” yeah i gathered. Think i might have to move training early on friday just because of it. It’s not a sin to want to enjoy their youth” i said.

“We sound old” Theo commented turning to give me that sexy grin.

Jesus.

Luckily we pulled into the place we were spending our night. As much as i dont want to rush this it does really feel like a date.

We had arrived at a restaurant. I realised that me and theo like to try different asian restaurants together. I wasn’t complaining really i liked trying new things out.

This time it was vietnamese.

” My friend suggested this, its a new Pho restaurant that just opened” Theo explained to me as he shut off the engine.

“I’ve never tried Pho” i told him.

He stared at me ” you’ve got to be kidding”

I shook my head.

” A Pho virgin how cute” he grinned as he pulled open the door and stepped out.

I just shook my head from inside the car.

We made our way inside the restaurant. Unlike when we usually go places together Theo didnt make a move to grab my hand of place his hand on my back. But he did walk close to me, making sure our arms touched.

I breathed out. Keeping my space was proving to be a lot more harder than i orginally thought.

How the hell do you do this with a guy you still have feelings for.

” What would you like to drink?, our vietnamese mint lemonade comes with all meals tonight” the waitress said standing to the side of Theo.

“Ill have that and a glass of red wine, whatever you recommend” i said as i sat down.

Theo ordered the same.

“Great, well we offer unlimted salad, at the bar and here are your menus” she handed them to theo as she wrote our orders down.

When she walked away i smirked at Theo.

“Someones got favourites” i said referring to the waitress walking away. She even sneaked a look back.

” I’m not interested” he bountly replied.

I quickly shut my mouth.

” can you order for me, i dont know whats good” i said closing the menu and leaning on my elbow.

I felt like my comment made him angry, i hated that.

” sure, youre not picky are you” he too closed his menu.

Me, picky. Definetely not.

“I sorry have we met” i reached out my hand offering it to him.

He laughed ” you’re right, I’ll order for us”

Not even a minute after, the waitress showed up. Theo ordered for both of us.

As he turned his head i realised that there was a new tattoo peaking out from his shirt. One that i havent seen before, that i havent traced my fingers over.

When he turned back he noticed my stare. His hands flew up to the tattoo. ” you got a new one?” I asked him.

Did he go to japan?

” Yeah, I went with Chloe to get her first tattoo” he tells me.

His sister was here.

” Chloe wants to study in Bristol so she was here visiting the university” he explains.

My eyes stayed on the tattoo even when the waitress brought over our food.

I had to move my eyes away and finally look at the food. It was filled with all types of vegatables and tender slices of meat. Serves with a side of rice.

” This is their special, i got you the spicy version with beef” he says handing me a pair of chopsticks and a large spoon.

I leant down and smelt the soup.

” oh that’s amazing ” I groaned smelling the flavours.

My dad was a big fan of Pho since he travelled to vietnam a few years ago. I never really had the chance to try it and it takes ages to make it.

” right” Theo agreed picking up his wine glass. He held it up. I quickly grabbed mine and met him in the middle.

” cheers” he grinned as we clinked our glasses.

We started to eat. I dont think either of us minded that we werent speaking. We needed to enjoy this food as much as we posssibly could.

I was busy sipping on the last of the soup that i hadnt noticed a group of young people come up to the table.

” Sorry but could we get a picture with you. Me and my brother are huge fans” one of the girls in the group said, holding up her phone.

I watched Theo smile at them.

“Here let me” i said standing up. She handed me her phone and stood close to Theo. the other girl stood next to the theo but not as close.

I took the picture. I had to grit my teeth seeing the way she held onto him and even went as far as kissing his cheek.

Is that really neccessary.

” oh god these are those famous tattoos, my brother tried to get the same one on his arm” she rambled on and i placed her phone in her palm.

I quickly sat down when as she touched his tattoo.

I gripped my sppon tightly.

” nice to meet you girls, but i’m on a date ” i heard Theo said to them.

” oh im sorry we didnt even notice” i rolled my eyes, sure you didnt.

I didnt even bother saying goodbye as they left the table. I heard Theo slide his chair back and sit down.

“Sorry” he apologised.This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .

I shook my head, ” I cant blame them really” i said finally looking up. My eyes widened when i found his staring at me.

” what you saw that day when you came to talk to me, I”

I shook my head. “you dont need to explain yourself, what in the past is the past” i said fiddling with the bottom of my wine glass.

“Can you forgive me, i didnt mean to hurt you that day. She is just a close friend i shouldnt have gotten so close” i watched as his eyes pleaded with me.

I felt him reach over and hold my hand. My other hand came round and placed itself on top of his.

” i should be the one asking for your forgiveness, im sorry for ending this the way i did” i realised i never apologised to him.

I shouldve fought for us more.

” you didnt have to apologise, just come back to me Elle i’ve missed you”

My chest felt tight.

” walk with me” i asked him. He quickly placed a few notes on the table before leading us out.

“Thank you” i said as i passed the waitress.

When we were outside i relished in the cold air passing through my hair. I honestly didnt think i would get this emotional but tears fell from my eyes.

Through everything going on with my dad theo was always there to help me. Why would i push him away when all he ever did was care for me.

I felt Theo grab my hand pulling me back.

“Come here Elle” he wrapped his arms around me when i turned around. I slowly leant my head into his neck.

” im really sorry” i said into his neck as he rubbed my back slwoly.

We were lucky that there wern’t many people around.

My fingers rode up his back to trace his tattoo. I heard a sigh of relief from Theo.

” let me take you home” he whispered, pressing his lips agaisnt my forhead.

I breathed out” can we go to yours?” i asked.

His ahnds stopped rubbing. ” i don’t think thats a good iedea, elle. ”

I stepped back. ” i didnt mean it like that, i just want to be with you for a little more” i told him honestly.

“Okay, lets go” he didnt even waiver as he took my hand and led us back to the car. I held on tight, not wanting him to let go. I haven’t felt his touch in so long i really dont want to let go.

We drove for a little while. When we arrived at his house he let us in.

I looked around, i noticed that he had changed the interior a little bit.

” i got bored” he laughed seeing my reaction. I turned to him sending him a smile.

Since when does theo get bored whilst coaching a football team and running a restaurant.

” here, sit down and i’ll make us a drink” he moved some books of the sofa clearing me a seat.

I took a seat after taking off my shoes. I watched him in the kitchen fixing up a hot drink.

He brought them over. He sat down next to me, pulling me closer.

“Turn your head” he said after i took a sip from the warm choclate he mate me.

Even though i was confused i turned my head.

I felt his fingers come and pull down the sweater and his lips meet my neck.

Our tattoos were special to us. Touching them was like a therapy.

I closed my eyes as he traced his lips over my tattoo. ” I hope this means I’m your girlfriend again” i whsipered and half moaned.

He nibbled on my neck. ” stupid question” he mumbled.

He brought me on to his lap.

I looked up at him. My own mouth was already leaning into his lips. ” kiss me” i whispered.

He wrapped his arm around me and leant in fixing his mouth over mine. When our lips met we were met with urgency. Hands finding each other and his lips dominating mine.

I felt like years when it was really only weeks.