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Chapter 11: Ten Thousand?!

My mom stood at the entrance, her leaning on the door, followed by a confused but mad face at the same time.

"I am over him. Well over him." I said as I took off my shoes, pulling down my hoodie, which she definitely noticed.

"And as for this, he lend it to me, next time i see him-"

I stopped myself. Was I gonna see him again?

Correcting myself, I continued,

"Next time I see Bridgette, i'll make sure its gets back to him."

"Explain why you didn't call, text, or even try and let me know why you didn't come home yesterday. You had me worried sick."

After explaining to her what happened last night and reassuring her that nothing happened, she sighed.

"Listen Court, I don't want to be a burden to you having fun, but it comes with rules. And I'm not sure this Duncan thing- whatever it is, is not a good idea. We all know what happened last time.''

"Yea he cheated on you with that emo girl Gwen!" My brother Simone yelled as he entered the front entrance.

"Yes I know. Everyone in the world knows. I don't need to be reminded again." i said as I sighed and rolled my eyes. I didn't even want to think of it.

"Hundred percent wont mom, I promise. Duncan proved to everything we had, was nothing. I just needed a way to get home safe, or spend the night somewhere safe."

"Ok, if you say so." She hugged me and I hugged her mom, inhaling the perfume she was wearing.

I kissed her cheek and whispered in her ear,

I know so.

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The thought of a job popped into mind out of nowhere. I mean besides hanging out with my friends, and spoiling Simone like crazy, and activity activity wouldn't hurt. Plus, I'm definitely gonna need it.

I went onto the job listing websites, scrolling down the pages, something caught my eye.

Lifeguard.

It didn't sound bad, plus I've gotten multiple swimming awards in the pat.

I clicked on the whistle browsing the he different positions. There was one for kids, toddlers, water, deep dives. Some downed harder than others but hey, I'm courteous! Anything that comes to my mind I can achieve.

So for the next few hours, I filled out my resume and submitted it.

Now I just wait for a call.

In the meantime, I scroll through tiktok and instagram, liking posts and laughing at videos.

Until one caught my eye.

Duncan

He posted a quote on his story, I couldn't tell if it was sad or he just put it there.

"Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair."

Is it bad I wanna know why he put it there?

I shrugged and liked it and moved onto the next post. But he couldn't leave my mind.

I didn't know if I should text him through DMS, but that would be weird.

SHUT UP COURT! STOP THINKING ABOUT HIM!

Yea right, hes not someone to have living in my mind rent free. I go back to scrolling on tiktok, and one dances catches my eye.

Now, i'm not a dancer, but i can definitely get it down if needed, just saying.

I click on the sound and watch videos of people doing it. Seems easy. First, I do one without recording, then, start recording the final one.

Looking over the video< i must say, I did amazing. Now it's just time to upload.

My caption quoting How many letters in Courtney?

I cringed at it but whatever.

Posted.

I flop on my bed, staring at my ceiling.

Duncan.

Omg! My mind needs tape over its mouth, i cant and don't want to think about him omg.

Just then, I hear knocking on my door. I bury my head in my pillow and respond, it sounds muffled.

"Whattt?"

"Hey sisterrrr!" Simone said in a girly tone.

Not this again...

"What do you want dufes?"

"Geez, Just wanted to check up on my favorite sister."

"Simone, I'm your only sister."

"Ohhh yea, forgot."

I dug my face in my legs and groaned.

"So tell me."

I look up at him, seeing that stupid, evil grin on his face.

"Tell you what?"

"What's going on between you and Duncan?"

My eyes opened big.

"What do you mean? Nothings going on-."

"Nuh uh uh, there is."

"I swear Simone get out."
"Ok but, mom wouldn't be too happy knowing yall are together, and you lied to her.

Now i was confused as fuck.

"Simone, there's nothing going on between me and Duncan-"

My mouth dropped, I covered it immediately.

It was a picture of me and Duncan, in his car.

Singing.

The article stated that we were talking about love.

"I know right? Shocking. But that's not all. They want to interview you and duncan."

"They ask who?"

"Total drama producers."

OH HELL NO.

"Well i'm not doing it."

"What about....for..maybe...ten thousand dollars?"

My heart skipped a beat.

"Where did I sign?" A smile appeared on my face.

DUNCANS POV:

A total drama interview?

With me and Courtney?

But ten thousand dollars is a lot...

And i do need it.

But theres no way she'd agree to it.

Suddenly, I get a notification from instagram, I unlock my phone, and click on the message.

Courtney: Want ten grand?

Duncan: Already ahead of you.

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