More than this

Shailene's POV
theres no way ill ever be able to find someone like James. Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. I mean, I've only actually talked to the guy a couple of times. Maybe he's a douchebag in disguise.
I sigh and turn on the TV. As I flip through the channels, something catches my eye.
A commercial. An Asus commercial. With james in it.
I smile to myself. He looks so cute playing with the little kids. He looks like one himself.
Rolling over on my couch, I grab my phone and log onto twitter. I haven't been on in a few days.
I sigh. Nothing's going on. I'm about to put my phone away when a text comes trough.
James.
I smile as I open the message.
"Hey Shailene... Can I call you shay? I think it's cute. Anyways I was wondering if you wanted to meet the team?"
I was about to respond when another text came through.
"And I you don't want to ill throw in a couple of game tickets too."
i smile to myself as I respond. I keep smiling as I go through the rest of the day.
JAMES'S POV
Shailene. James. Shames. Jailene.
Practice today was a mess. I was so unfocused. I could barley get a shot off and my passes were horrible. Shailene was on my mind the whole time.
To my surprise, coach wasn't mad. Actually he was happy. He said that it was good for my player development to feel what it like when you're off.
Whatever.
In 3 hours time, the guys will be at my house. In 3 and a half hours time, Shailene and Kate will be there too.
This is one way for her to meet them.
SHAILENE'S POV
"hullo?" I mumble into my phone through a mouthful of brownies.
"Hi Shailene! How are you sweetie?" It's my mom. Of course.
"Mom I'm fine. I'm not a baby anymore remember?" I smile.
"well you'll always be my baby. Anyways how's toronto?"
"mum you lived here up until last month. I think you know how it is."
"things change right?"
"Well it's nice"
"do you have somewhere to be?"my mom asks.
"Um... Not at the moment. But in 15 minutes." I hear a knock at the door. "Actually Kate just got here to get me. Ill call you later. "
"Okay honey. Love you."
"love you too mom." I say hanging up.
When I jump Into Kate's car, she beams at me.
"You nervous?" She asks pulling out of the driveway.
"Nope. I'm excited." I smile.
Its true. Not just because I get to see James again, but because of other things. I get to meet his friends and his teammates. I get to party. I get to... Well get away.
The truth is, I've never been in a relationship before. Not a serious one anyways. In grade 8 I had a boyfriend but that doesn't count.
And being best friends with the prettiest girl in the world doesn't help. Kate has perfect wavy brown hair with crystal blue eyes. She has high cheekbones and a cute button nose. Her skin is tan and she has the perfect supermodel body.
Me on the other hand? I have blond hair and brown eyes. I'm not necessarily the skinniest person. I'm not fat, but I'm not skinny. I'm shorter than Kate by about a centimetre and even thought you'd think that's nothing, it makes all the difference I the world.
•••
i sit next to James on a couch. Not in the middle of the party. Thank god.
I've met all his friends and they're all so cool. None of them are retarded but they all carry themselves a little differently.
"So tell me a bit more about yourself." James says inching closer to me.
"Well you already know about Kade so I guess you could say that sports have always been a part of my life. I played hockey for a long time but I couldn't afford it after a while. Mmm... I was born and raised in Toronto and I'm definitely a city girl. If you make me mad i turn into the hulk and I've only been in one relationship before."
james smiles. He's right up against me now. "You're something aren't you. "
Then he leans in and kisses me.
I don't pull away. Why would I pull away. His hand is on my jawline... Does that sound creepy? My cheek. His hand is on my cheek. My hands are around his neck and he smells really good.
When he detaches his lips from mine (a good 5 seconds later, let me add) I'm staring in his eyes.
I didn't pay attention to where I was going and now I'm falling in his eyes.
we don't speak to each other for the rest of the night. I get to know all the boys a little better and Kate is officially the social butterfly. but until Im obligated to say "bye" when we walk out, I don't talk to James.
In bed that night, there are a million thoughts in my mind. But in the end they leave me alone with one.
I'm in love with a man I just met.

Notes

Hi guys thanks for the feedback :) this chapter was a little all over the place so sorry. Ill update as soon as I can and if you have any ideas just say it