Inside The Lines

| Chapter 09 |

"Two on each side."

I watch as Ricky and Collin step up to the table.

There are red solo cups placed in the shape of a triangle in front of them. They start calling out for their next opponents when Sienna steps up to the table. I'm a little shocked when she offers to play but then I remember she's already had a few beers.

Ricky looks intrigued. "This should be a quick game." He teases.

Sienna glares. "Kendal come on, let's show them how it's done."

Now I'm interested. We all know Kendal is the worst when it comes to anything competitive.

When they get set up I'm left standing alone in the center of the room. I still have my cup of water in my hands which I occasionally take a drink of. Out of curiosity I look across the table where Flynn, Harley and Zane were seated.

Harley is sitting with Flynn and Zane is sitting on the other side of her but he's at the end which leaves an empty space in the middle.

I casually walk over, having to step over Harley's legs which are in the way.

"Could you move over?" I say dryly.

Her green eyes dart towards me and narrow ever so slightly.

"Sure."

All of a sudden she stands up to sit on Flynn's lap but as soon as she starts to do so he scoots over to allow more room for the both of us.

"I have to use the bathroom." Harley adds. "I'll be right back."

Flynn nods at her in response. I finally sit down, now between Zane and Flynn. It seems like I'm always stuck with these two.

"So...how's your night going?" I try to make small talk with Flynn but he seems disinterested.

"It's going." He shrugs, his eyes solely focused on the beer pong game in front of us.

I take another drink of my water to subdue the awkwardness.

"I—I tried to catch you at school earlier but you seemed busy." I mention.

"What's in the cup?" He objects.

"Water." I simply answer. "You?"

I look at the cup in his right hand.

"Water." Flynn says with a sly smile.

A second later Harley comes back, taking her seat between Flynn and I. I'm now much closer to Zane which makes me uncomfortable. His arm is lying on the couch right above me head and my leg keeps rubbing against his jeans.

"Can we get pizza after this?" Harley says.

"Shit I'm down." Zane adds.

"I have to pick up Zander remember?" Flynn tells them.

"Shit that's right." Harley laughs. "Did you want me to go with you?"

"No."

I can't help but laugh.

Harley snaps her head at me. "What's so funny?"

"Nothing I'm watching the game." I lie.

"Why are you here anyways?" Harley growls.