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After the game, Coach told us to make sure we rest well tonight and tomorrow. We would have practice on Monday and it wouldn't be light even though there was a game on Tuesday.

”Games will be getting closer together, and although next week won't be against teams in the conference, soon it'll be nothing but conference games.” Coach explained. ”We have to use this time wisely to prepare and help put us in a good position.”

”We're already 6-0 in conference.” Noah said proudly. ”First place is a good position.”

Coach frowned at the interruption. Or maybe just in general. ”We aren't the only ones still undefeated in league play. We also had it easy with getting two off American Christian Academy. Porterville also wasn't difficult. Just look at our last two, one against Quincy and the OLU game. We barely squeaked by. I don't like it. Not with Servite and Golden West still being undefeated as well.” He looked to Zeke. ”Anything to add?”

Zeke stood up. ”We'll practice hard and do our best regardless the opponent.” His words didn't just sound like a command, but also a premonition. A good one.

After the speech, we cleaned up the gear and headed for the bus. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins had already left so they could beat us home, I'm sure. Marie and Kaylee left after a quick chat with Kyle.

The bus ride was a little rowdy as everyone talked about the win and seeing how the season was going, they were happy. Noah, who usually talked my ear off, was busy playing on his phone so I just closed my eyes to rest. I didn't mind the chatter so much now since I was used to it always being loud with the Atkins around.

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Back at school, Zeke chauffeured is back to the house where Mrs. Atkins had lunch waiting already.

”You boys can just come and eat. You can shower afterwards.” She told us with a smile. ”You all did great today.”

”Except me.” Dave muttered as he took a seat.

”You'll have your moment soon enough.” Mr. Atkins told him as the rest of us sat down and started to fill our plates. ”A week or two will fly by.”

Dave pursed his lips but didn't talk back.

”So Mom, are you guys working an open house this afternoon?” Kyle asked as he finished filling his plate with fruits and two turkey sandwiches.

Mrs. Atkins gave him a funny look. ”No...why?”

”Just wondering.” Kyle shrugged nonchalantly.

”Yea, just wondering if he can go out with his girlfriend.” Noah tacked on, grinning.

”What?” Mrs. Atkins blinked.

”How'd you know?” Kyle glared at Noah.

Noah threw some grapes in his mouth. ”Kaylee told me. She said you guys were going to a movie and wanted to know if I was going with Jake.”

Me?

”You're not going!” Kyle rolled his eyes. ”A date is between two people. Not two plus a bunch of little kids.”

”Then you're not going.” Mr. Atkins spoke up. ”If I recall, you're all grounded until forever.”

”Only until Zeke graduates.” Noah corrected, still focused on eating.

”Excuse me?”

Noah looked up. ”The day after the party, you said we're grounded until Zeke's graduation.”

I fought back a smile. I don't believe Mr. Atkins was saying 'excuse me' for clarification.

”It's about to change until your graduation.” Mr. Atkins gave his youngest son a stern look.

Noah looked down at his plate. ”I'm not the one hiding the date.”