Agonizing End

After that lustful spectacle, the fans in the stands were going wild, breaking decibels with their shouts and whistles. Jimmy, on the other hand, couldn't be more satisfied, seeing how his Rules were starting to align with his desires, and in the near future, HE would be his number one fan.

After that, the second half of the game began, becoming quite tight with both teams unable to score in the third quarter. Terry Cole's attempts to gain yards with his throws resulted in failed or **** passes that didn't allow them to advance.

With all that, the score was 13-9 in favor of the Wolves until an incredible move by the Eagles' star runner reached the scoring zone, putting the game at 13-16.

An overwhelming tension spread through the crowd, happy smiles replaced by serious faces at the possibility of losing. Jimmy was picking up an increasingly loud murmur—it was the public's fear. Of course, for the nerd, it was the opposite.

No matter how much the Wolves fought to get back on top, the Eagles' defense prevented them, ending the third quarter 19-22. Terry, on the other hand, missed two key passes that could have changed the course of the game.

In the distance, Jimmy watched his arch-enemy's gestures attentively as his coach spoke to him, pacing back and forth, clenching his teeth and banging his helmet in fury. The enormous frustration in the quarterback couldn't be hidden; he was surely angry with himself. Surely, this wasn't the game he had imagined.

The last quarter was set for a heart-stopping finale, beginning with a new touchdown by the Eagles, but they failed to get the extra point. In turn, the Wolves, with quite a bit of hardship, gained two field goals, making it 25-28.

Minute after minute, the tension only grew, becoming as taut as if it could be cut with a simple touch. When the clock showed 30 seconds left, with the ball in the possession of the home team on the opponent's 18-yard line, everyone knew very well that the next play would be the last and decisive one.

The Wolves took longer than usual setting up their next move, firmly planting themselves on the turf, they took their places, and with a silence so sepulchral in the stands, Terry Cole's shouts echoed in all directions.

The instant it started, the defensive and offensive tackles collided without a clear winner, two Wolves receivers headed towards the scoring zone. But all eyes were on the quarterback, who couldn't find a clear pass.

With the defenders gaining ground every instant, Terry had less and less time to maneuver. Then, a member of the Eagles reached him, failing to capture him by a hair, and then, when another appeared, the quarterback made his move.

He threw the ball in extremis just before the rival defender grabbed him, the spheroid crossed the field at a great height, every fan rose from their seats following its trajectory. And when everyone thought it was going to be lost, with the tips of his fingers, it was caught by a Wolves receiver... in the scoring zone!

The stands unleashed a bestial uproar similar to an earthquake, and with this touchdown, the Wolves narrowly beat the Eagles 31-28. Despite the contagious joy that reigned among all the players and fans, the nerd was not at all pleased with the result.

He eagerly anticipated a defeat, although he then calmed down. There was no need to get angry, especially seeing from afar how Terry Cole's face was the only one, apart from his, that wasn't happy.

He wasn't at all happy with his performance today; after all, several talent scouts were watching the game. Still, he joined the celebration with his teammates.

The public poured onto the field like a waterfall, shouting the name of their great star. Of course, nobody knew that that day would be the beginning of the end for the alpha male... nobody except one person.