The Bad Boy Craves Me✔

49. Congratulations!

"Oh my God, did we just win?" I exclaimed, my voice trembling with disbelief as I grappled with an overwhelming rush of emotions.

The entire stadium seemed to hold its breath, enveloped in a profound silence that was punctuated only by the distant sounds of shuffling feet and the rapid thumping of hearts. No one dared to move or speak, their collective anticipation hanging heavy in the air.

Then, with a resounding finality, the referee's whistle pierced the stillness, and the scoreboard overhead lit up, displaying the undeniable truth: Williams Field had emerged victorious, the score firmly in our favor.

The moment the realization sank in, it was as if an invisible dam had burst. The football team, previously held in check by their own astonishment, let out a triumphant roar that reverberated through the stadium. It was a roar of sheer jubilation, the release of pent-up tension, and the realization of a hard-fought victory.

The spectators, no longer able to contain their elation, joined in the cacophony of cheers, applause, and joyous shouts. The stands were alive with the collective celebration of our team's extraordinary achievement.

I felt Steff's hand on my shoulder, and he was shaking me out of my stunned state. "They did it!" he yelled, his voice filled with exhilaration. It was a moment of pure ecstasy, one that would be etched in the annals of our school's history.

It was at that moment that the realization truly hit me: we had actually won the game. I leaped up from my seat, joining in the raucous celebration for our triumphant team, my cheers resonating especially for my boyfriend.

"They did it!" I shouted, my words barely able to capture the overwhelming elation I felt as I watched Kristen being carried across the field by his exultant teammates.

"Anna!" Turning around, I was greeted by the beaming faces of my parents and my baby brother, Antonio.

"You guys came!" I exclaimed, enveloping all three of them in a joyful hug.

"We've never missed a final game at our alma mater before. Why should we start now, especially when it has everything to do with Kristen and the others?" my mom gushed, and I couldn't help but laugh at her enthusiasm.

"Honey, let's not focus too much on that for the moment," my dad grumbled, but there was a twinkle in his eye.

Dad had given up on banning me from dating after he'd gotten to know Kristen. Now, he was a big fan of the guy, even if he wouldn't admit how fond he was.

"I made sure not to miss that kiss you and Kristen shared during the last minute. You guys were so cute!" Mom gushed even more.

I glanced behind my parents and spotted both Steff's and Kristen's parents.

I greeted Steff's parents with a warm hug, feeling like they were my second parents. "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. McCollum. It's great to see you all."

"As this is such a happy moment for us, I won't ruin it, but I'm very disappointed in you, young lady. Ever since you became a senior, we never get to see you anymore. But I see where a lot of your attention is directed. We have a lot of catching up to do," Steffon's mom, Lisa, winked at me before moving on to greet their son.

"Mr. and Mrs. Slovac, it's really nice to see you again," I greeted Kristen's parents this time, feeling a sense of warmth and acceptance from them.

I remembered when I first met Kristen's parents at the Gala, and they had told me never to greet them like they were old. I couldn't help but smile at that memory. It had been over a month since I last saw them.

"You two looked so cute out there. I wish I had gotten a picture of you two. I can't believe my baby boy is all grown up!" Kristen's mom beamed, pulling me into a tight hug.