The game was normal: we win, we're in the playoffs, everyone is happy.

At least everyone else is happy.

Why not me? Maybe because of the two people who hate each other inviting me to the same party.

one to expose the other

one for... fun?

I'm now sitting on the side of the field, watching the teams congratulate one another as I put together the nursing gear... being that I was dragged into this 'job'.

When I finally pack all my things I grab the bag, beginning to take it off the field when I feel a slight tap on my shoulder.

"Hey Norie," The voice behind me says, already knowing who it is. I begin slow down my pace as Jullian stands beside me, a smile on his face.

"Hey," I drag on, giving him a small smile.

"What's the matter?" He asks, placing his arm on my shoulder.

"Nothing, just tired," I mutter, walking into the inner-stadium, heading towards the nursing room.

"You can't be tired, we still have to go to that party remember?" He says and I shake my head in response.

"Yeah about that-"

"No excuses, you're going," He grins which I just sigh.

"Anthony asked me first," I say and he chuckles then gives an exaggerated sigh.

"Poor boy, he's really trying it isn't he?"

"Yeah... he's trying."

"Ouch," He says, which I grin, "You're definitely going to the party with me now for hurting my feelings."

"You mean for being honest?" I say back, a gasp coming from him soon after.

"Wow Norie, who knew you could be this vicious," He grins as I begin to unlock the nursing room, walking in and placing the bag down. When I place it down I turn around to see Jullian slam it shut in front of me, his back against the door.

"What do you think you're doing?" I ask, my hands crossed along with my eyebrow raised.

"Waiting for you to say you're going to the party with me."

"You're funny, I'm not going to the party with you," I say as I walk to the door, reaching for the handle before he steps in front of it, a grin placed on his lips.

"So you're going with Anthony?" He asked, eyebrows furrowed.

"I'm going with nobody... because I'm not going," I sigh, trying to move his sweaty body out of the way, failing miserably.

"No, you're going," He says, copying my pose with his arms crossed.

"Very funny Jullian, now seriously get out of the way, we're going to miss the bus," I say which he shrugs, remaining in his place.

"They wouldn't leave without their football captain would they?"

・・・

"They seriously left without their football captain."

"What the hell did I tell you," I say, giving a sigh.

"Well I didn't think they actually would!" He says back, looking at the nearly empty parking lot, "well at least I got a sweet date to the party," He begins to grin, which I give him a glare.

"You're going to want to rethink the word sweet," I mutter, taking out my phone, "Now who in the world is going to take us back to the school." I begin to scroll through my phone, looking at the contacts.

"Or we could just walk," He suggest, which I just give him the deadliest of glares, "or not."

"We wouldn't even make it in time, I don't want to have my backpack locked in the school over the weekend," I mutter, stopping on a particular contact, "Plus I think I know someone who can take us, but you aren't going to like it."

"If you think I'm riding with Anthony, or think he'll even let me in his car... you're hilarious."

"Fine, then you find somebody."

•••

"Hey babe!" The venomous voice says in a squeaky tone, giving a glare to me, "you never mentioned she would be here."

"You act like I want to be here," I mutter, getting into the back as Jullian takes shotgun.

"You'll repay me for this... right?" She says, giving puppy eyes to Jullian, which I couldn't help but laugh at. "What the hell is your problem?" She sneers, her puppy eyes turning into slits.

"I'm not sure, I may be choking on the amount of perfume in the air," I say giving a small smile, which she just rolls her eyes, starting up her car.

・・・

"Thanks," Jullian mutters, getting out of the parked car.

"No problem Jullian, I'll see you at the party right?" She asked, her puppy eyes back on display.

"I guess so," He mutters, shutting the door, turning to me as she drives away, "Well that wasn't an awkward drive at all."

"Talk about it, I think she's sporting her bruise well, though," I chuckle, beginning to walk inside the school.

"Finally I can take off this sweaty uniform," Jullian sighs, walking towards the locker room.

"And I can finally go home, I'll see you Monday," I mutter, beginning to walk off before he begins to chuckle, which I give a low sigh.

"You thought you were getting out of going to this party, didn't you?" He says as he turns around, "I'll message you when I'm on my way," He winks, which I just roll my eyes.

"I hate you," I mutter, which he grins.

"I thought you loved me?"

"Very funny Jullian, very funny."

・・・

I lay on my bed for what felt like the first time in years, but had only been half a day. I take out my phone, only then realizing I had received a message from Anthony.

Anthony || Eleanor

Didn't know you were going to the party with Jullian.

I didn't know I was either until after the game... long story

Make it short.

Stop being so short tempered, then maybe none of this would've happened.

Okay damn I'm sorry okay? You know why that happened.

Sure I do. Anyways he basically forced me to go with him

In what sense?

He trapped me in a room and wouldn't let me out until I said I'd go with him.

Seems like I common thing with him.

Whatever, I guess I'll see you there.

I guess so

I put my phone down before shutting my eyes for a second, before it begins to ring. I let out an annoyed groan before picking it up to see 'Jaimeeeee' flashing on the screen. "Hola and welcome to Del Taco how may I assist you?" I say as I answer the phone, which she just laughs in response. "What's up?"

"Well I heard from a little birdie that you're going to the party tonight? Care to explain?" She asked, pure curiosity evident in her voice.

"I was trapped in the nurse's room with Jullian and the only way to be let out was to agree to go with him, and plus how did the word already get out? The only other time that was even said was a lu- nevermind." I spew, which she just laughs.

"Wow... he wants you soooo bad," She continues to laugh, which I stay silent, mentally glaring at her. "Okay but on a serious note you have to look hot," She says, which it's my turn to laugh.

"Hilarious one Jaime, when's your next stand up show? I'll make sure to attend."

"I'm serious Elle, you can't be looking like the Walmart version of all the girls there."

"Okay ouch, and plus what would I even have that's as you say, 'hot' enough for that? And what makes you think I care?" I say, looking through my long sleeves. "I may just throw on a long sleeve and some jeans."

"Have you ever been to a party?" She asks, which I stay quiet, "Okay let me rephrase that... do you know what season it is?"

"So what?"

"The parties temperature is going to be 10x that."

"Your point is? Jaime I'm trying to find an excuse to leave," I sigh, pulling out my white long sleeve, "If it helps I'll wear white."

"Also a bad idea.. you're going to get a drink spilt on you at least once, twice purposefully because you're wearing white. Just facetime me... you're helpless." 

・・・

"See? now you look at least somewhat cute," She says as I look at myself in the mirror, my phone propped on top of it.

"I don't know- I guess it's okay," I mumble, which she smiles.

"Just be happy I let you wear a long sleeve."

"Yeah but it's cropped."

"But it's black."

"Shut up, it's not like I'm goth," I roll my eyes, which she just chuckles.

"You know you love me."

"I'm second guessing that now," I grin which she gasps.

"Whatever loser, you look like a hot date but I have to go now, plus it looks like your ride's here." She winks then hangs up, which I just furrow my brows as I grab my phone, looking back into the mirror to realize there's someone behind me.

"What the hell Jullian? How'd you get into my house?" I say, refraining myself from screaming as I place my hand over my chest.

"Next time don't leave your front door open?" He says, laying on my bed.

"How long have you been here?" I ask which he shrugs.

"Not long enough apparently, I seemed to have missed the fashion show," He grins, looking at all my clothes piled on the floor, "Am I really that intimidating?"

"Hardly. Jamie on the other hand, forced me to do this," I say, motioning to my outfit.

"Do what, dress normally for once?" He asks, which I just glare, "I'm just joking, just be happy she didn't make you wear skin tight dresses, which I doubt you have."

"Wow rude? Let's just get this over with,"

"Eye eye captain."

••• Author's Note •••

There is chapter 10! I'm low key hype for the next chapter because I know what's about to go downnnnn

Will Jullian's secret be revealed because of a few wrong words?

OR

Will Veronica's desire for Jullian turn back on her in a dirty game?

One of them are yes... one of them are no.

Those are for you to guess, and for me to write about (;

Hope you enjoyed!

・originally published on July 15, 2017・updated on July 27, 2019・