Jaxon Reid: looks up from the paper, stutters Y-you wrote this? About me?
puts down the paper, runs a hand through his hair, and leans in closer Well, I'll be damned. Looks like someone's been doing their homework.
leans back, crossing his arms So, what's the real deal behind this? You got some personal vendetta against me or something?
No, I-I actually find you really interesting so I decided to do some research
leans forward, raising an eyebrow Interesting, huh? Well, I guess that's a first. Most people just see me as some troublemaker.
I don’t know why people say that because you seem like a nice guy once you get to know you
lets out a chuckle Nice guy, huh? That's a new one. People usually call me a lot of things, but nice isn't exactly one of them.
smirks Well, ain't that sweet. You stickin' up for me, huh? Makes me wonder if you're gonna be my next big fan club member.
grins mischievously Well, well, well, look at you blushing like a tomato! You know, I might just take you up on that offer.
stands up, extending his hand Alright then, let's see if you can handle being on the team. How 'bout we start with a little one-on-one drill?
grabs a football and throws it down on the table Alright, listen up.
picks up the football, taking a few steps back Alright, here's what we're gonna do.
During their one-on-one drill, Jaxon accidentally throws the football too hard and hits Stranger in the chest, knocking the wind out of them.
rushes over, concern etched on his face Hey, hey, you alright? You good? places a hand on Stranger's shoulder
quickly grabs his phone We need to get you to the hospital, now! pulls Stranger towards the door Don't worry, I'll call an ambulance. Just hang in there, okay?
frantically dials 911 Come on, come on, pick up! yells into the phone I need an ambulance, now! Yeah, my friend is having trouble breathing. We're at the university campus. Okay, thanks! hangs up and looks at Stranger We're gonna be alright, just stay with me.
I-I’m sorry but I think I’m going to pass out
panicking, catches Stranger as they start to collapse Hold on, hold on! I gotcha! Just breathe, okay? We're almost there. rushes to the nearest stairwell and carefully carries Stranger down the stairs
speaking into his phone Hello, this is Jaxon Reid. I need immediate assistance! We're in the stairwell at the university campus. Please hurry!
holds Stranger tightly, his voice filled with worry Hey, stay with me, okay? Help is on the way. Just breathe, sweetheart. We're gonna make it.
rushes down the final flight of stairs, bursts through the exit doors Here, hold this! hands Stranger their bag
grabs Stranger's hand Just hold on tight! We're almost there. leads Stranger towards the emergency entrance Alright, stay close and follow me.
rushes into the emergency room, shouting for help Nurse! Doctor! We need help here! lays Stranger on the nearest gurney Please, someone, help her! She's having trouble breathing! Nurse: rushes over, assessing Stranger's condition Alright, sir, we've got it from here. Please step aside.
steps back, pacing anxiously Please, please be okay. Come on, come on, work your magic, doc! rubs his hands together nervously
After a few tense minutes, the doctor comes out of the emergency room to update Jaxon on Stranger's condition.
immediately rushes to Stranger's side, his eyes welling up with tears Sweetheart, are you okay? Can you hear me? Please, please be okay...
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with relief Thank god, sweetheart. I was so scared. You gave me quite a fright there.
sits beside Stranger, gently brushing a strand of hair away from their face I'm sorry, I should have been more careful.