All Chapters of The Assistant Coach: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

I stick my hands out with a dramatic flair, my long hair swishing around as I move my body to the beat of Taylor Swift. The music blares through the speakers, filling the room with a catchy tune. Ari joins in, twirling me around as we both double over in laughter. I collapse onto the couch, gasping for air as she turns down the volume, her chest heaving from the exertion. "I appreciate the effort to cheer me up, but Taylor Swift?" I manage to say between deep breaths, raising an eyebrow in mock disbelief.Ari gasps dramatically, clutching her heart in mock hurt. "How dare you disrespect a Swifty like that," she says, flopping down beside me with a playful pout. "Why didn't you just tell him how you felt, Leia?" Ari's tone is filled with genuine concern as she watches me fiddle with my thumbs. Memories of Warren's touch flood my mind, causing a pang in my chest."What would I have said, Ari? 'Hey, thanks for being so understanding about our situation, but I actually like you'? Yeah

"I swear, I have no idea who these people are. Why am I stuck in this dump? It's always the poor souls like me, who were actually cooperating," I grumble, gripping the icy metal bars that are trapping me in this godforsaken place. Ari plops down next to Owen, giving me a pout. "Leia, you're not just going to abandon me with these thugs, are you?" She asks, causing me to roll my eyes so hard I think they might get stuck in the back of my head. "I'm sorry Miss, but all of your friends here said you were involved," The officer, with his smug grin and chocolate donut, is the epitome of unhelpfulness. I shoot him a glare, wishing I could snatch that donut out of his hand and stuff it in his face. "Involved? Involved in what, exactly?" I snap. I can feel the chill of the cell seeping into my bones, making me shiver involuntarily. The fluorescent lights above flicker ominously, casting a sickly glow over everyone. I notice the grime coating every crack,making me wonder if cleanliness

I sit on the couch, the TV remote in my hand, scrolling through Netflix as if my life doesn't have a care in the world. It's funny, really, how I can be so nonchalant after being locked up not too long ago. But here I am, calm as can be. It's weird. I found out that Ari is throwing a party at Miranda's house tonight. Of course, I have no plans on attending. Why would I?Ari and I haven't exchanged a single word since the incident, and I'm certainly not going to be the one to break the silence. Ari's outfit caught my eye earlier though. She was dressed as a farmer, complete with a fake axe in hand. Her red hair was thrown up in a messy ponytail, and there was fake blood smeared across her face. She probably wanted me to compliment her before she left, but I simply couldn't bring myself to do it. I just turned away, ignoring her completely. I watch as Athena struts out of her room, looking like a total knockout in her bloody nurse costume. Her skirt is scandalously short, her blue e

As we finally make it to the majestic Rocky Mountains, I can't help but admire the breathtaking view. The mountains tower above us, their peaks reaching towards the sky.Rocky, of course, can't resist making a joke about how they were named after him. I roll my eyes, but secretly find it funny. The sun beats down on us, and I can feel the sweat beading on my forehead. Ant and Athena are up ahead, engaged in a heated argument. Athena looks really pissed off, her eyes flashing with anger, while Ant also looks like he's about to explode. I can't help but wonder if she invited them because she wanted to push Ant's buttons. Meanwhile, Tim is walking behind them, completely absorbed in his phone. He's so engrossed in whatever he's doing that he's almost tripped multiple times. I can't help but laugh at his near misses. It's like he's in his own little world, completely oblivious to everything around him. Rocky is leading the group, striding confidently ahead. I can't help but wonder if

"Warren," I blurt out, my voice wavering slightly as I try to get his attention. His brows furrow in concern, his handsome face a mix of worry and confusion. I quickly plaster on a smile, trying to ease his concern. "I have something to tell you," I confess, watching as his eyebrow quirks up in curiosity. His piercing blue eyes meet mine, causing a jolt of nerves to shoot through me. I can practically hear my heart pounding in my chest as I try to gather my thoughts. It's selfish of me to want to spend time with him, especially when he confessed to me. It's unfair to both of us. On the other side of the lake, near the cascading waterfall, Tim and Rocky engage in a fierce struggle, attempting to drown each other. Ant and Athena are also bickering while splashing each other with water."I... I don't think I want us to be just Coach and Athlete," I confess, my words coming out in a jumble as I nervously chew on my lip. A very attractive grin spreads across his face, making my anxie