28 All too new

"Hey" A familiar voice greeted

Caleb raised his head from his camera and saw Isabelle standing above him. Looking good in a casual short gray dress, paired with a pair of low cut converse. She's also wearing a gray beanie, making her look very young and carefree.

It's Caleb free period and he's at the football field, photographing anything that catches his eyes, but mainly for the fresh air. He's wearing a simple cotton, fitted, champagne, v-neck long sleeves. A super cool steampunk, Bronze, 3/4 pants. Brown suspenders. A tan, Suede, work boots. And last but not the least a gold-ish, bronze Beanie.

A smile, slowly formed in Caleb's lips as he saw Isabelle "Hey" He greeted back, "What are you doing here?"

"I could ask you the same" Isabelle said, smiling as she sits besides Caleb on the grass

"Passing time" Caleb said, "Now you answer my question"

"Waiting for my boyfriend" Isabelle said

The smile on Caleb was wiped off instantly, replaced by a frown

"You have a boyfriend?" Caleb asked, trying to hide his disappointment.

"Hmmhm" Isabelle nodded "Oh, that's him" She said pointing at a guy running through the field with a number 58 and the name Bishop on his jersey

"He was one of the few who was left, when most of the team dropped out" Isabelle said, but Caleb was just silent as he keeps his eyes on the field.

"So you're into photography?" Isabelle ask, noticing the SLR camera that Caleb's holding

"Wha-?" tearing his gaze from the field "Oh, this? It's just a hobby, It helps me relax" Caleb said

"That so cool, may I see some?" Isabelle asked, excitedly

"Really? You want to see my pictures?" Caleb asked, surprised

"Yes" Isabelle answered, giving emphasis on the "S", "Now gimme" she said impatiently, reaching for Caleb's Camera

Before Isabelle could grab the Camera, Caleb took it out of her reach which made her scowl at him

"They're not that good" Caleb protested, but couldn't stop himself from smiling as he looks at Isabelle's adorable scowling face

"I don't care just gimme" Isabelle tried to reach for the Camera again but Caleb just keeps taking it out from her reach

Caleb chuckled at Isabelle determination to get the Camera

"You're messing with the wrong chick, mister" Isabelle said, with an evil grin

She then tackled Caleb reaching for the Camera, surprising Caleb. Both fell on the grass laughing, Isabelle landing on top of Caleb. They're faces were so close and breathing hard that both of them felt each others breaths. Minutes passed and both smiles faded, turning serious.

"Remember this Caleb, I always get what I want" Isabelle said, grabbing the Camera swiftly from Caleb's hand with a huge grin. She got off of him and quickly scan through picture after picture

Caleb and Alisa were home schooled most of their lives because they moved a lot and they only started attending schools when they were Freshmen. But even then their lives were in constant danger that they can't afford for innocent lives to be in danger as well. So they never really made many friends, much less have a relationship. So this was all too new for Caleb. The laughing, the talking, being close with a girl? It's making him feel things that's all too foreign to him.

Caleb was still dazed by what just happened when he got up. No one has really seen his photos before, maybe except for his sister and his dad, who always tells him how amazing they are, So seeing Isabelle's serious expression is making Caleb very nervous.

So Caleb just said "I told you, they weren't that good", while dusting the grass from his shirt

Isabelle looked at him like he just lost it. "Are you crazy! these are amazing!" She exclaimed

"Really?" Caleb said, stunned

"You gotta have a little confidence in yourself, buddy" Isabelle said, patting his head and with an encouraging smile "Honestly these are amazing"

"Wow" Caleb said with a small voice. He was so touched by Isabelle's compliments that he didn't really care that she's patting him like a little kid "I never really showed anyone my pictures before, so it's just feels good to hear that they're actually pretty good" Caleb said with a smile

"Not just good but amazing" Isabelle corrected, then her face lit up just as an idea popped in her head. "Hey, do you mind if I copy some of your pictures?" She asked

"What for?" Caleb asked, confused

"Not much, I just wanna have a copy in case I wanna see something beautiful" Isabelle said, which doesn't make sense at all but then she begged "Please" she asked with a cute pouty face, making it harder for Caleb to resist

"Sure" Caleb said while chuckling, giving in. "I'll send them when I got home"

"Why wait, I can get them right now" Isabelle said, taking out her laptop and some of her gear

"Wow, you sure are a girl scout" Caleb said, amazed "You always bring those with you?"

"Yup, You can never know when a good scoop will appear, so you gotta be ready all the time" Isabelle said, proudly

Isabelle finished setting up her lop-top and Caleb lent her his memory card. She plugged it in and immediately started transferring files in her laptop

Both of them are in comfortable silence while his photos are being transferred. Both enjoyed the light breeze as they watch the players on the field train, which was pretty painful to watch. Since the unexpected dropout by most of the football team, severed a major blow on the team, the only ones left are mostly sophomores and a few juniors and seniors. It was obvious that the ones left are having a hard time keeping the team afloat. On the lighter side, the team got a lot of new recruits this year. Some with promising talents but most are really new and inexperienced.

"Does anybody know, when Rodriguez and Volkov will be back?" The coach shouted looking beyond frustrated and just ready to give up. I mean first the coach has the duty of making sure he maintains the team's and the school's reputation of being one the best high schools to provide excellent and quality football education and training, and housing one of the best football team in Nation. With the sudden dropouts, now that's just impossible to happen. The team lost an astronomical amount of morale and just watching the new recruits train, will just make you wanna tear up and wanna give up. They trip over their own foot, easily got knocked down. They have low stamina, making their legs look like super dried vegetables. It's just hopeless, Caleb could only imagine the coach really praying hard for a miracle to happen.

The coach slams his clipboard on the benches and rubs his face with hand, letting out a frustrated sigh.

"Seth and Leo has a shoot with Alpha Magazine in Hollywood, and without them the coach is going crazy." Isabelle said, both not taking their eyes on the field.

"I guess, the coach is betting his all on those two, huh?" Caleb said

One of the players, with the number 04 on his Jersey, approached the coach and removes his helmet. What the player had to say must have been not good news because the coach almost lost it. All the fight left him, and let out a tired sigh and shouted "Let's call it a day, everyone hit the showers!" he was about to leave but then remembered something "Oh and please inform me of any news from Rodriguez and Volkov!" then he head straight to the football team's personal facility, not waiting for his players.

The Football team's facility is a very architectural, modern building. It is obvious the facility is being use by Men(or in some cases boys) because of its very Manly design and concept. Since the school is know for being one of the most prestigious schools in the nation and maybe in the whole world, the facilities are also up to par.

The whole team started packing up and immediately the cheer squad flocked the veterans like no tomorrow, and getting the most attention is Isabelle's boyfriend. Isabelle's boyfriend seems to enjoying the attention he's getting from the girls as there are two girls clinging on each arm, Practically rubbing their boobs on his arms. There are also three girls vying for his attention, not so subtly flaunting their cleavage. The fact that he has a girlfriend and still has the nerve to flirt and sleaze his way through girls, is making Caleb wanna march straight to the guy and skewer his face with his spear

Caleb tore his gaze from the sleazeball and turned to Isabelle, who is trying to hide her hurt and failing at it. Her eyes are glassy and she looked like she was about to cry, her jaws clenched and her eyes hard and burning with anger. Her expressions are mixed with hurt, anger, sadness, confusion, and a whole lot more, which is making Caleb's chest ache and tighten.

Isabelle felt acid rising through her chest, making her tear up, as she watch her "boyfriend" flirt with other girls.

Caleb was about to say something but Isabelle's lop-top dings, informing her that the transfers has been complete.

Isabelle quickly wipe her eyes and remove Caleb's memory card.

"Thanks for letting me copy your photos" Isabelle said, returning the memory card.

"Anytime" Caleb said, taking the memory card but Isabelle's not looking at him as she hastily packed her laptop and other gadgets.

The Girls flocking Isabelle's boyfriend are now leaving but one girl, with goodness knows has no dignity left, went and jumped at Isabelle's boyfriend, smacking her lips hard on his lips. Isabelle's boyfriend caught her just in time, grabbing a chunk full of her booty, kissing her back. The other guys on the football team hooted and cheered as they watch their shameless PDA. Isabelle's boyfriend, raised his fist, showing off. And the girl had the nerve to hide her face in his neck, giggling. The cheer leader got off of him but before she left, Isabelle's boyfriend gave her a light smack on her booty, making her giggle.

"That's it" Caleb said, having enough of the guy. He started to stand but Isabelle grabbed his arm, stopping him. He turned to Isabelle, confused.

Isabelle shook her head "He's not worth it" her voice emotionless, but her face says it all.

"But he's practically disrespecting you out in the open" Caleb said a little louder than he intended, making some of the students turn to them but not the ones of the field, so Isabelle's boyfriend didn't hear it.

"He's not worth it okay? so just let it go Caleb" Isabelle said, her voice full of sadness and hurt

"But-" Caleb started to argue but Isabelle momentarily lost control "I said just let it go, Okay?!" She snapped at Caleb, surprising him and also surprising herself as well.

All the girls left and Isabelle's boyfriend took sight of Isabelle and a smile formed on his face. A smile that says "nothing happened and he's happy to see her" kind of smile, that's making me personally wanna punch him in the face (And yes, it's the writer speaking).

"I'll see you later" Isabelle said, then quickly grab her things and quickly stood and head for the main school building, which only made her boyfriend shrug and head for the football facility.

Caleb was left alone, sitting on the perfectly mowed grass, stunned by what just happened. Removing his beanie, both his hands grip his hair and let out a frustrated growl. Frustrated because of Isabelle making him feel things that he's not use too. Frustrated because he's being riled up by the Jerk, known as Isabelle's Boyfriend, when he is not easily annoyed by things that doesn't really concern him. Frustrated because of the fact that Isabelle has a boyfriend and Frustrated because he didn't really understand what his feeling right now.

He stayed like that for while , until he sensed someone sit beside him.

"You okay?" Alisa asked

"I hate it, when you do that" Caleb said, without a trace of hate

"I'm your sister, And I care for you. So deal with it" Alisa said

Caleb released a deep sigh and brush his hair backwards, "I know, and I love you for that" Caleb said giving her sister a small smile

"Of course you love me, I wouldn't have come here from the opposite side of the school if you don't" Alisa said teasingly but true, making Caleb let out a small laugh.

Both were silent, inhaling the fresh air, feeling the fresh breeze, looking into the horizon and being comfortable each others company.

"You haven't answered my question a while ago" Alisa said breaking the silence

"What question?" Caleb said, pretending to forget the question

Alisa rolled her eyes "You know what I asked, Are you okay?" Alisa asked again none-the-less

"Honestly? I don't know" Caleb said with a sigh

"You like her don't you?" Alisa asked, not needing to mention Isabelle's name

"Honestly? I have no idea" Caleb said, letting out another sigh

"You'll get there" Alisa said, lightly bumping her brother and both fell in comfortable silence, Alisa leaning her head into her brother's shoulder.