We had our semi-final game for ultimate and it was a hard fought game that rewarded us with the win at the end of the day. As the team is packing up I instinctively take out my phone to check when the next bus towards home comes. I hear the team talking about going out for some food and drinks. I went with them last week and it was an absolute blast, but I heard them talking about going to some 19+ places for today.
I'm in the middle of taking my cleats off when our spirit captain asks me if I would like to join them tonight. Of course I would, but I didn't want to get in their way of going someplace because I am underage. She insists and says that if I want to go they will find a restaurant that works for us. I agree thankfully and then one of the other girls asks me if I want a ride there.
Four of us pile into her car and on the way there we let the wind rip through our hair while we sing off key to Take Me Home, Country Roads.
We actually stop by her place so that she can change, and we end up having a nice little chat with her dad, who actually used to play ultimate. Once we're ready to go we take an evo to our restaurant of choice, The Main, and we meet up with the rest of the team.
Dinner is yummy and everybody seems to be having a good time. I'm quiet for most of the night as I'm seated at the very end of the table, but once people file out I start feeling more engaged.
Among those who leave are Jacob and Kirin, and we give each other big ol' hugs and warm wishes as they're headed off to vacation and we will not see them until next season starts up. Nick also leaves, and even though he's coming next week he still gives me a nice bear hug as usual. Anika takes her leave as well and though we didn't hug (we usually don't) we all wish her the best until next week.
Eventually it's just Noah, Paul, and Tess left with me and we have fun conversation for the rest of my time there. At some point Paul says to "hit him up for lunch" when we both have free time on campus.
Looking at the time I say that I should leave so I can catch my bus. Upon hearing this Paul offers to drive me home and after some back and forth I gratefully accept. We say our goodbyes to Noah and Tess, giving each of them a hug as tonight was also their last game of the season (they're both going on their respective vacations). We leave and take a short walk to Paul's car.
A minute or so on the road and I open up with, "So how are the physics girls?" (Paul is doing something with physics at UBC) and we launch into saddening hours. We honestly share our thoughts and feelings about our troubles and it feels really nice to have somebody I can open up to so easily.
We get to my place and he drops me off.
"Seeya next week!"
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And that's it. To all my friends who may be feeling slighted by my praise for my ultimate team - please don't. You are all wonderful and absolutely irreplaceable parts of my life. Thank you for everything that you have done for me. You may not realize it, but just by being friends with you all I feel immense support and my mental health is much better than it would be.
goodnight again, sweet dreams
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