Blossoming From Zero (boyxboy)

Chapter 31 - Knights Of The Castle

 ---Oops, I got distracted playing games again, so this is a little late. Hopefully it doesn't have many spelling errors! I appreciate any comments, votes and shares. They help a lot. Thanks!---

---Picture of Gale---

After arriving at my house I waved Cortney goodbye. I made myself dinner and ate it on a stool near the kitchen. It was veggie tacos, cause I felt my diet hadn't been the best for the past few weeks. After eating I washed my hands and went to the living room. I turned on one of my consoles and watched a movie. I've only seen one or two movies with my parents throughout my lifetime. Both being before I was eight. I don't really know what it feels like to do those types of things with other people. My babysitter would occasionally watch me play games but that was about it. Playing with Liam that night was the first real time I've played with a friend. It was far more fun than I'd imagined it. Maybe I could invite Cortney to the movies. That wasn't really my thing though. I was just getting over the fear of hanging around her.

The movie ended. I was almost asleep, but I remembered I still had to shower. I shut off the lights downstairs and made my way to the bathroom. I turned on the water and I slowly stripped myself, making sure I don't stumble from sleepiness.  I stood under the running water, letting it ease my mind. I dried myself and pulled on a pair of briefs, nothing more. Since tomorrow was Saturday I didn't have to go to school, I could sleep in all day. I buried myself under my warm blue cover. I slowly drifted asleep. The house was so peaceful, it made it easy to do so. 

The next morning I was woken by a loud truck passing the house. I groaned and crawled out of bed, making my way over to the clock on my desk. It was nine o' clock. I put on a shirt and a pair of long shorts. I made pancakes then ate them with a glass of apple juice. It was nice and sunny outside, though I didn't have much to do today. I was planning on grocery shopping though. I sat at the stool for a moment and remembered I was still supposed to be looking for two more teammates. I started panicking. I hadn't asked Luke yet, and I didn't have his number. It suddenly popped into mind that Cortney and Luke were siblings, so I could ask her to put Luke on if I called. I tapped Cortney's name on my phone and speed dialed her.

"Harvey! What's up?" Cortney squeaks in excitement.

"H-Hey Cortney." I greet. "Is Luke home?"

"Why? Am I not good enough?" She whines.

"That's not it. Its about the match on Monday. I want to ask him to be if he'd be one of my teammates." I clarify.

"Oh, I see!" She giggles. "I'll put him on, hold on a sec."

"Yo Harvey, need something?" Luke greets after a moment.

"Well I... uh... I was wondering if you'd want to be on my team for the match this Monday. If you're free that is." I ask, nervous.

"Sure. I used to be a pretty good goalie back in middle school!" He states cheerfully.

"T-Thanks Luke." I say quietly.

"No problem Harv." He replies. "You got any other members?"

"Just one other person so far." I answer. "Its the guy from lunch yesterday."

"Ah, okay." He says in understanding. "Well, good luck!"

"Thanks." I say once more. "Bye Luke."

"See ya." He hand the phone to Harvey. Cortney and I began speaking. Several minutes later we finally hung up.

I decided now would be the perfect time to get some shopping done. I write a list of things I need, I swiped my wallet from an end table in the living room and headed out the door. I made sure to bring my skateboard with me. I coasted down the sidewalk, taking in all the beautiful sights. I arrived at the store, make my way through the list, then check out. While pulling out my credit card, or my parents' rather, I noticed the card Gale's mom gave me. She said if I needed a favor I could come to her. Heh, I wonder if she'd let me borrow her son. I wouldn't make him play against his will though. Their house was closer to mine than Liam's was. I didn't know who else to ask but Gale. I was doing this for Liam, so I don't mind if Gale hates me. As long as he's willing to work together to help Liam. They are friends after all. I decided to give it a shot.