Chapter Fifteen || Competitive Edge

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After our flour fight, I step into Natalie's room, my hair still damp from the quick post-fight shower. She passes me one of her hoodies, and as I slide into it, I'm enveloped in the comforting scent of her perfume, a mixture of familiarity and intimacy that feels like a warm embrace.

As I get lost in the sensation of wearing her hoodie, the phone in the room suddenly rings, breaking the serene atmosphere. Natalie swiftly crosses the room to answer it, her voice a curious blend of politeness and intrigue as she utters, "Hello?"

My attention sharpens, and I can't help but wonder who might be on the other end of the line. The mention of my name in the conversation piques my curiosity, and I watch Natalie closely, waiting for more details.

"Okay, sure, I guess," Natalie responds before hanging up. She returns to the room, and I can't contain my curiosity any longer. "Who was that?" I inquire, wanting to understand the mysterious call.

Natalie's response is accompanied by a hearty laugh, and she shares, "Jackie. She wanted to know if we want to go over and have a 'Yellowjackets board game day.'" Her tone carries a hint of amusement, as if the idea strikes her as both silly and endearing.

A grin creeps onto my face as I consider the proposition. "Are we going?" I ask, my eyes locking with Natalie's. She raises her eyebrows, offering me the freedom to decide. "We can if you want to," she replies, leaving the choice in my hands.

For a moment, I contemplate the invitation and the prospect of spending time with Natalie the other yellowjackets. It's a simple, lighthearted event, yet it holds the promise of more cherished moments together. The thought of joining in on a 'Yellowjackets board game day' with these important people in my life fills me with a sense of excitement and anticipation.

In that moment, I nod, my decision made.

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As Natalie and I stand on the doorstep of Jackie's mansion, Natalie's glances around at the exterior before she begins speaking, "I'm never getting used to knocking on the door of a mansion." I let out a small giggle and nod in response as I knock on the door.

Our musings are interrupted as Jackie swings the door open, welcoming us inside with a warm smile. "Hey guys, come inside, we were just deciding what to do first," Jackie says, her enthusiasm contagious. I exchange a quick glance with Natalie, our curiosity mirrored in each other's eyes.

I reach for Natalie's hand, and together, we step across the threshold, entering Jackie's mansion. It's a surreal moment, crossing the boundary from the ordinary into a world of luxury and possibilities.

In the living room, we find a gathering of familiar faces – Mari, Akilah, Shauna, Van, Taissa, Lottie, Misty, and Laura-Lee. Their presence adds to the sense of camaraderie and adventure that this 'Yellowjackets board game day' promises.

Seated on the floor around a table, we join the circle, eager to see the options for our day of fun. Jackie takes the lead, presenting us with a selection of games, each one a potential source of amusement and competition.

The table before us is adorned with an array of board games: Cluedo, Uno, Monopoly, Scrabble, and Logos. Each one represents a different path to entertainment, and the choices hang in the air like tantalizing opportunities.

"We are not playing Monopoly," Van declares immediately, a sense of resolve in her voice. Jackie, looking slightly puzzled, responds with a curious "Why?"

The answer comes swiftly from Van, Tai nodding in agreement, and I can't help but grin at the reason. "Y/N has never lost a game of Monopoly in her life; we would stand no chance," Van explains with a hint of playful exasperation.

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