The Player Diaries

The player has got to play

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(Stevie said)

Last Saturday, Ally told my niece she likes me. I panicked. How can THE ALLY  HILLS like me? Is she playing with me this time?

I sent Ally a text saying I would take the bus this morning. I  am not ready to see her--I might just throw myself at her and end up hurt because she has found someone better during the weekend. Besides, I do not think we are compatible. Maybe her algorithm already showed her that.

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August 24, 2015

Hi there Pabbers! Gossip Gay is here again to give you the latest scoop at Pab High.

The seniors had their last welcome-back-to-school party last Saturday at Sleepy Noodle.

While our volleyball hitter Mackenzie was seen mingling with Elliot, our super-center, and Emily and Paige were seen drowning each other with kisses, I could say the couple of the night award goes to Ally and Stevie. They were seen leaving the party early and entering a hotel. Did they have a sleepover and braided each other's hair? Probably, but Stevie won't get a second date.

Ally came to school today with Maria, the school's champion equestrienne and the unica hija of the billionaire Jorge Cruz. The player has got to play.

It seems that Stevie has already shook it off as she was seen lunching earlier with Gaby, president of the debate team. I can smell tension in their carpool ride tomorrow!

In other news, they are fortifying all the snacks in the cafeteria care-of Principal Oakley. Be ready to have broccoli pizza and eggplant lasagna next week.

See you later suckers,
Gossip Gay

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(Ally said)

Maria is my classmate in a French language elective. She was being kind and gave me a ride when my car broke down on my way to school--and Gossip Gay made a big deal out of it.

First of all Maria is straight. She is in love with Danny J. Padilla, president of the Pab Repertoire, whom I never met. And secondly, my liking for Stevie even intensified. It is true what they say--you want what you cannot have.

If Stevie and Gaby are really a thing, I will still have to test my chances--and the best way to do it is capitalize on the gossip about me and Maria. If there is a tiny bit of jealousy there, I will take the bait.

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After classes, Maria approached me as our schoolmates sneaked snaps of us for Gossip Gay's perusal.

"I have to tell you something." We said at the same time.

"You go first," I gave way.

"I heard the news that you can sing. I need a duet partner to audition to Danny's musical comedy," Maria said. "He's directing Lez Miserable which is about two best friends exploring their sexuality."

"How sure are you that we're getting in?"

"Our only competition is Stevie and Gaby. If we don't get the lead, at least our tandem is the understudy."