At school, Jae met up with his crew. Most were there for soccer practice. Ty and Luca weren't there because Ty took Luca to gymnastics practice but said they'd meet up afterward. Solomon and Kai were on the field along with everyone else. Everyone had asked where Park was. Jae had said they had a disagreement but that he was sure Park would come around. Jae had a feeling that something was off, and he couldn't place his finger on it.
About an hour into practice, the team was divided up to set up a practice game. Jae was waiting for a pass when something out of the corner of his eye caught his attention. He turned to look and was floored by the vision that was running laps. He was slightly taller than Jae and he was wearing a pair of runners shorts and tank top. His long hair was pulled into a pony tail that reached to just below his shoulder blades. Beads of sweat formed on his fade and chest, glimmering in the light of the late afternoon. As Jae was watching, Silas passed to him and hit him in the back of his head knocking him out for minute.
He was only out for a few seconds and woke up to see the entire team looking down at him.
"Dude! What the hell was that?!?" Silas asked annoyed. He then helped Jae get up and walked him to the bench.
Ty and Luca and arrive right before this all happened. Ty walked over to the bench, "You want to explain what happened?"
"Yeah, no....just never miss." Luca said.
"I don't know. I saw this guy running on the track that I'd never seen before...like I can't explain..." Jae said.
"Careful sugar...I know we all changed a little but you need to check yoself..." Ty responded. "Now where's your boo...and don't feed no balony.
Jae looked down, "He had noticed that since the crap with the coach, we had all retained some of the muscle. I offered to change him, not because I don't like how he looks, but because he seemed to be down about it. He got mad..."
"Idiot" Luca said brazenly. "Of course he did! We all see how he looks at you, you are the center of his universe."
They both looked at Luca for minute. Normally Silas was the brazen one. "You must be outta your mind" Ty shook his head.
Jae just looked confused. Ty and Luca exchanged looks.
The runner came up to where the three of them were sitting, out of breath. He took a sip of water from the bottle in his bag. While they had talked they completely failed to notice the bag 5ft from them. He grabbed a towel, wiping the sweat away. He then looked over at the three and walked over. "Hey, what's up? My name's Ahote, I just started here." He then crouched down by Jae and looked at his head. "I saw what happened, here take this." They heard a cracking noise, as he handed Jae an ice pack for his head.
Jae couldn't believe his eyes. He could take his eyes off this guy for some reason. He even smelled good. He got up and in a nervous matter of fact tone said "Thank you but I have to go...I need to find him!" He then darted off.
"Was it something I said?" Ahote said worried.
"I doubt it. He's been weird all morning. I'm Luca...this is my brother Ty." He extended his hand.
"Nice to meet you both" Ahote smiled.
"That's an usual, but kind of beautiful name you have". Luca said as Ty gave him a look.
"It's Hopi...it means 'restless one'" he grinned.
"Restless, well I guess the running makes sense then"Ty said. "Any other interests?"
"Oh I just run to clear my mind. I'm actually on the la crosse team. I like skating but I'm terrible at it. I'm pretty active in my community. I guess I play video games...well before I moved, I'd have friends over....we still play online but it's not the same. I also like guys...which doesn't seem to as much of a big deal here as it was at my old school." He said.
Luca and Ty watched as he grabbed his bag and a board from under the bleachers. It was then that they noticed the tattoos. "You like em?" He grinned. "I got them before I moved here...all tribal work." He said as he took off his shirt revealing his torso. Both Ty and Luca not only stared at the tribal artwork, but his exceptional physique. "Hey you both look like you work out. If you wouldn't mind the company..."
"Sure...we both go before class" Ty said.
"Aces! Later!" He then suddenly yelled back "he bring any single guys you know" laughing.
"Girl!. Ty said fanning himself. Luca gave him a look and rolled his eyes.