The Cummning✔

Chapter Eight✔

The tension between Olivia and Scarlet had been brewing for some time. Ever since Scarlet's flirtatious behavior with Huck began, Olivia had tried to ignore it, not wanting to create drama within their tight-knit group. But one evening, as they gathered backstage after a show, Olivia decided she couldn't keep quiet any longer.

"Olivia, what's your problem? Can't you handle a little friendly banter?" Scarlet taunted, her voice laced with condescension.

"It's not just friendly banter, Scarlet," Olivia shot back, her frustration evident. "Your behavior with Huck is inappropriate, and it's making me uncomfortable."

Scarlet rolled her eyes, dismissing Olivia's concerns. "Oh, please. You're just jealous because he's paying attention to me, not you."

Olivia's temper flared, and she took a step closer to Scarlet. "This has nothing to do with jealousy, and everything to do with respect. Huck and I are together, and I expect you to back off."

Scarlet scoffed, her voice dripping with disdain. "Together? Please, you're just his little fling. He'll get bored of you soon enough."

That was the last straw for Olivia. Without another word, she swung a fist at Scarlet, catching her off guard. The two women began grappling with each other, their emotions fueling the fight.

Huck, who had been nearby, rushed to break up the altercation. "Stop it, both of you!" he shouted, trying to separate them.

Olivia and Scarlet were eventually pulled apart by some of their fellow cast members. The backstage area fell into stunned silence as everyone watched the heated confrontation.

"I can't believe you!" Scarlet spat, her face flushed with anger. "You're just a pathetic little girl who can't handle it when things don't go your way."

Olivia took a deep breath, trying to steady her emotions. "I won't apologize for defending my relationship with Huck. He's important to me, and I won't let anyone disrespect that."

Huck stepped forward, his expression was stern yet caring. "Enough, Scarlet. This behavior is unacceptable. Olivia and I are together, and I won't tolerate anyone trying to come between us."

Scarlet shot one last glare at Olivia before storming off, leaving the backstage area in a tense atmosphere.

Huck turned to Olivia, his concern evident in his eyes. "Are you okay?"

Olivia nodded, her hands still trembling with adrenaline. "Yeah, I'm fine. I just can't believe it came to this."

Huck pulled her into a comforting embrace, holding her close. "Don't worry about her. We'll handle this together. You're important to me, and I won't let anything or anyone come between us."

Olivia's tension began to fade as she clung to Huck, feeling the warmth of his presence. "Thank you for being here for me, Huck."

"Always," he whispered, pressing a gentle kiss on her forehead.

In the aftermath of the confrontation, Olivia and Huck faced the challenges together, knowing that their love and support for each other would always triumph over any turmoil that came their way. And in the theater of life, their stories, like the intertwining threads of a beautifully woven tapestry, continued to unfold with passion, friendship, and the resilience that comes from facing life's trials head-on.