endgame ~ brock purdy

twenty two

SONG: YOU DON'T OWN ME; DUSTY SPRINGFIELD

The award ceremony had ended and everyone was now at the after party. Brock hadn't left Bethany's side for a second that night paranoid with the fact that Nick was in attendance. Bethany definitely had a nervous feeling in her stomach but wasn't going to let an asshole ruin one of the best nights of her life.

Brock was with Bethany at the bar giving her non stop compliments about how gorgeous she looked that night, how proud he was of her, and just how much he loved her. At this moment Bethany was just staring at Brock. Every word he was saying was automatically being implanted into her memory. She loved him so unbelievably much.

Brock always tells her that he loves her more than anything but little does he know, Bethany loves Brock more.

While the two were conversing some of the guys from Brock's college team came up behind him.

"Brock!"

"Oh hey guys!"

"Aye, congrats bro and you too!"

Both Brock and Bethany said their thanks.

"Hey, it's been a while... can we steal you?"

Brock looked back at Bethany with an uneasy look on his face.

Bethany placed a reassuring hand on his bicep.

"I'll be fine, Brock. Plus, you guys are still going to be right here. Nothing will happen to me."

"Are you sure? Because, I would never forgive myself if something happens to you."

"I'm positive Brock."

"Ok... I love you."

"I love you."

Bethany pecked Brock's lips before he turned his back to her to catch up with his old college buddies.

Yes, Bethany had convinced Brock nothing was going to happen to her but she never fully convinced herself. She was a bit uneasy but ignored her feelings pulling out her phone to go through the photos she had taken that night.

While she was scrolling through the memories an unforgettably rough finger jabbed at her shoulder.

Nick Bosa.

Bethany reluctantly turned her body around to face Nick.

"What do you want, Bosa?"

Woah... don't know where that confidence came from but I love it.

"You."

"I'm good."

As Bethany went to turn around to stand with Brock Nick grabbed her arm forcing her to face him again.

"Nick let go of me."

"And why would I do that?"

"I'll scream."

"No you won't."

He's probably right.

"Let. Go."

"Are you kidding? Have you looked in the mirror darling? You are basically asking me to touch every square inch of you."

Nick leaned in way too close to Bethany's face.

He closed his eyes expecting (for whatever reason) a kiss from Bethany.

But before he could fantasize any longer Bethany forcefully pushed him back.

Nick looked completely and utterly flustered.

"You need to get some things straight, Bosa. First of all, I am not your "darling". Second of all, yes. I have looked in the mirror and I know damn well how hot I look. But I look like this for me. Not for Brock. Not for you. Not for anybody but me. You have given me shit since I started working for the Niners. Why haven't you just stopped yet? You got what you wanted. You got my body. You used my body. You took my body. Is that not enough for you? Obviously it's not. And that is not my fault. It's yours. You are a terrible person Nick. You are sick. You're only happy if you are having sex with someone whether they want to or not. You are crazy. And for whatever reason you've chosen me as your #1 victim. You've been the master of whatever type game you think this is and I've been attached to your strings. But I am done playing Nick. I am done."

Nick just stared at her.

No one had ever talked to him like that.

Nick felt powerless.

Defeated.

Bethany just stared at him.

Then just simply turned around.

And walked away.

I never have to look at him again.

Bethany made her way over to where Brock and his friends had migrated.

Brock was resting his arm on top of the bar so Bethany found her spot right by his side.

Brock looked down at her and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Oh, hey there.", Brock said as he placed a kiss on the top of Bethany's head.

"Hello handsome."

"Someone's cheery."

"Not cheery. Just happy."

"And what's got my girl so happy?"

"The fact that I will never cross paths with Nick Bosa ever again."