The player and the shy girl (english version)

Dancing with Consequences

" Well, me too. You seem like a really nice guy. "

I turn to look at Mia, who winks at me while sitting with Peter.

" Are you dancing, Emma? " Austin asks me.

" A little bit. " I reply.

" Wanna show us your moves? " he says, and we both laugh.

We both get up and start dancing to the rhythm of the music.

" Can I? " he asks, wanting my permission to wrap his arms around my waist.

I nod positively, and he pulls me a little closer as we dance.

I see Lucas with Peter and Mia, staring at me intensely while Peter is likely scolding him for breaking the terms of their bet.

Let's stir the pot a bit, Lucas.

" Emma, " Austin calls my name, and I look at him. " I need a favor. "

" Tell me. "

" Do you see that girl next to us? I like her, and something happened before, but I think she wants me now. I need to win her over, but to confirm it... "

" Well, you're in luck. Do you see that guy over there? At the table behind me? Yes, we made a bet and set a rule, and he broke it. What do you say I break it too? "

" Of course! That'll drive him crazy. Trust me, I know what I'm doing. "

" Do it, " I tell him, and he looks at me, both of us grinning mischievously.

We slowly bring our faces closer and start dancing more closely as his body presses against mine. He kisses me...

POV LUCAS

I head back to our table and see only Peter and Mia.

" What happened, guys? Where's Emma? "

" You're more foolish than I expected, " Peter says, looking at me.

" Did you lose your mind? What are you talking about? "

" Everyone saw it, including her, and now she'll break the rule you set. Of course, she wouldn't be wrong, you proposed it and broke it yourself. "

" What do you mean she'll break it? With whom? " I ask him seriously. He gestures for me to look at Emma dancing with someone.

That bastard has his hands on her. I swear, if he touches her...

" Enjoy the burning sensation? "

" I hope you feel the same way she did, " Mia says, and I glare at her.

I messed up... I really messed up this time.

I watch them kiss, the blood rushes to my head, and my anger reaches 100%.

I start to move towards them, but Peter stops me. " Let it go, man. I'll burn that bastard's house down! "

" IF YOU DO, EMMA WON'T FORGIVE YOU! DAMN YOUR STUPIDITY! "

I look at them, my heart pounding like crazy... I feel like I've lost her.

You lost her, idiot. What do you expect when you act like this? You deserve it.

I glance at Mia, and she looks at me with the expression of You deserve this when you don't control things, this is what happens.

I shove everything off the table, glasses shatter, and some glass shards cut my hand. A few people stare at me, but I don't care.

Tears well up in my eyes as I look at Mia, who gazes at me in shock, and I walk outside.

POV EMMAS

" EMMA, don't freak out, but you should probably go to your table. " Austin says to me.

I turn back and see our drinks spilled and Mia staring at me.

" What happened here? "

" Lucas happened. " Peter replies.

" Did he do this? "

" Yeah, the idiot. "

" Why? "

" Why, Emma? He saw you! " Mia replies, and Peter agrees.

" Guys, come on, don't blame me. He broke the rule first! "

" He wants you, Emma. How clearly do we need to say it? " Peter replies.

I look at him and sit in my chair.

I'm not the one ruining everything...

It's been about 20 minutes, and I haven't spoken to anyone; I don't want to.

" Emma, you should go find him outside. "

" Okay. " I say, standing up from my chair and heading outside.

As soon as I step out, the cold air hits my body, making me shiver.

I walk behind the house and see Lucas sitting there with a beer in hand.

" Lucas, " I say his name as he turns to look at me.

" You again. " He says, eyeing me.

" How much have you drink, Lucas? "

" Four or five bottles, just like you were with that idiot. " He retorts, and I stare at him.

Damn you, Lucas.

" Why did you go with him, Emma? I want you; can't you understand that? "

" We're not discussing this right now, especially not in your current state. "

" I'm fine! What's wrong with me? "

" Your miserable state? " I respond, and he looks at me with a sad face.

" How can you talk to a guy who's doing everything to make you his girlfriend like that? "

" Just like you hurt me when you go with others. I have a heart too, Lucas, not just you. "