Straight Man Project

Chapter 21

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Steven Pov.

Maurice.

Never would I have thought that he was the one to stand in front of my doorstep. Sure, he was great friend with dad and he cares for me but I get this feeling that he isn't here for that.

"Maurice good to see you" I exclaimed surprised and let him in. He nodded in greet and walk passed me. He plopped himself in the couch and I did the same next to him.

"My dad is upstairs if you want me to come get him for you" I announced and he shook his head declining. I shut my mouth as we sat in silence, me waiting for him to say something.

"I heard him and his mother talking about something that happened today. And you were mostly involve in that story" he begin to said and he look at me with a blank face.

"It got along the lines of ruined dates, dog chaos, Steven confession and rejection, am I right hmm?" He continued and I felt triples of sweat form on my forehead and my hands started shaking. I was beyond nervous and scared.

"Yeah it is" I surprised myself by the confident tone I used but didn't show it as I stare at the man in front of me. He look at me flatly and snorted.

"This is like some stupid soap opera. Drama at such young age over the stupidest little things" he retorted jokingly and I chuckle because he was right.

"The only thing Im going to tell you is to apologize and somehow win him back. Plan something romantic and don't worry I'll help. I bet your friends, Cristina and Erika would like to help." he said thoughtfully and I smiled. Maybe things are not that bad and I can't find a resolution to all of this.

"Thank you Maurice" I said honestly and he gave me a warm smile before hugging me.

"Call me kid and I'll gladly help whenever you want. Don't mess up" he reassured and I led him to the door. He waved goodbye and drive off the driveway. Before I close the door, a small box was in front of me.

It had nothing just plain white shoe box and a small card saying:

Roses are red,
Violet are blue.
Get back with Marcus
And my fangirl dream will come true.

And here is a little tip to win him back...'

I kept reading and the plan didn't sound bad at all. But my brows furrowed as I read V.I.C.C. on the bottom of the letter. However is this must really want for me and Marcus to be together.

I'll have to kept searching for the mysterious person sending me letters. But for now my main idea is to win Marcus and there is no better way than this Friday at the school football championship.

For sure I need some help like Maurice said. That's why the first thing I did was to pull out my cellphone and call everybody telling them about the plan and along the way explain to some of them what happen. But there is still only one person left who I have to apologize.

Sean.
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"Leave"

That was the first thing he said as he look at me as soon I reached him. We were currently in the skateboarding park and he was sitting in the grass with his board beside him.

"You don't even know why am I here" I muttered.

"You want to win Marcus and you want my help. I think I know because maybe Vanessa didn't tell me beforehand." he barked sarcastically standing up and walking away.

"How does Bernett like you?" I blurted before I could think of the words that left my mouth. He froze in place, his build tense and he slowly turned to face me.

"What?" He questioned.

"Nothing" I said but he didn't believe me and staggered towards me.

"What about Bernett?" He asked with a glint in his eyes that I recognized as fondness and amazement. What a sucker because he upset Bernett.

"Okay he likes you but does not why Im here." I replied annoyed.

"Fine" that's what all he said. What?

"What?" I burped and he look at me hastily.

"I'll help" he mumbled plainly.

"I don't know if this is to help me or to impress Bernett because you like him back" I smirked when I saw him blushing and he cleared his throat.

"Im doing it for Marcus and to get you off my back" he said and without a word left me standing there.
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Today is Monday and I would be lying if I say that we were happy and move on to whatever the hell happen. No. There was a thick tension in the table and everyone was surprise when Marcus didn't sat with me neither talk to me. I wasn't the only one he was giving the silent treatment but also to Indira and Bernett too.

Also Bernett hasn't stop staring at Sean with a sadden face. He would stare at him for hours without blinking like he was going to disappear any moment. On the other side Sean has been giving side glances at Bernett and then at me. He knows that I know about the staring but he showed it like he wasn't face by it. Camille was visibly worried about her brother, heck everyone was.

Normally Bernett would be talking loud being his bubbly and joking self. But today his been all silent with his shoulders hunched. Sean looked concern too but he knew what happen and decided to ignore him.

Indira hasn't said a word and has been wasting her time listening to music at full volume. Andrew had his arm slung on her waist and it didn't shock us since we knew they might be secretly dating.

Ryan and Vanessa have been keeping to them self talking occasionally and sharing kisses. In all I can say this was the worst day that the group have ever experience.

When the bell rang everyone depart to their own way and I had stayed the whole day with Bernett and Indira, sometimes with Andrew and Ryan. Good thing I had practice today because I knew to take my plan in action for the big game. With that in mind I walk to the locker room and called for my teammates.

"This may seem like a surprise to you but I have something big planned for this Friday and I need you all to participate and help me. I'll tell you further why but for now this is what we are going to do..."
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Dun dun duuuunnnnn!!!! Here is the beginning for the ending of this book. I hope you have like this book and that you'll read the second one that will be about Sean and Bernett. It will start with a short story of how they met and they real action will happen after the part of the game.

Love you lovelies see you later,
Be crazy forever.