Page 41 of Big Nick Energy

We followed him to where he was just standing. He told two of his frat brothers to get up and they did. We sat in their spots.

The lights dimmed and the announcement of the SONs on stage had everyone, but especially our section, in complete chaos. Nick and his frat brothers were going wild and when I looked over at Paris to point out something, her eyes were glued to the stage with a giddy smile on her face. When I looked back up, I saw the reason why: Tuck was center stage.

The hooting and hollering, yells and cheers continued on throughout the entire performance. But when the SONs returned from the stage, it was a party in the section. We had a good time. The step show ended fifteen minutes before the game was slated to start.

“Are you ready to head to the stadium?” I asked Paris as the show came to an end. “I don’t want to miss India Davis doing the national anthem.”

“Yeah, let’s head out. I want to wait until Tuck is done but I don’t know how long it’s going to be.”

I nodded my head in his direction. “Ask him.”

She shook her head and let out a little nervous giggle. “He’s busy.”

I leaned over and whispered in her ear. “Girl, go get your man. I’m going to see if Nick is leaving now or later.”

Watching her go to Tuck, I smiled like a proud mother.

“What’s that smile about?” Nick asked as he walked up to me.

“I’m just happy. It’s been areallygood day.”

He licked his lips. “Yes, it has.”

“I want to see kickoff and India. I didn’t know if you had some frat stuff you had to do or if you were going to the game but…” I trailed off as I realized he was staring at my lips. “I’m going to make my way to the stadium. I didn’t know if you wanted to come or meet later?—”

“I’m going where you’re going,” he interjected.

“I’m heading out now.”

“Aight, give me two minutes.” He called out to some of his frat brothers and when they didn’t hear him over the noise, he squeezed my hand. “Don’t move.”

As he was dapping up a few of his frat brothers, Paris rushed over to me.

“Tuck just asked me if I wanted to roll with him and?—”

“Do it.”

“I don’t want to leave you alone?—”

“Girl.” I tilted my head toward Nick. “I don’t think I’m leaving alone.”

She lifted her eyebrows. “I know that’s right!”

We giggled.

“Asha, I’d like to introduce you to Demario,” Nick said as he approached. “Demario, this is Asha.”

I shook hands with the man who was grinning at me like he knew something I didn’t know.

“And this is Asha’s best friend, Paris,” Nick continued. “Paris, this is Demario.”

“Oh, I met Paris already,” Demario said. “Tuck’s girl, right?”

Paris giggled.

“Asha wants to catch kickoff so we’re leaving.” Nick took a step back. “But we’ll see you at the party.”

He narrowed his eyes. “Man, don’t forget what time your ass needs to be there.”

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