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As much as Rory would like to say she wasn't sad after they had made it into winner's bracket and lost to EnVy, that wasn't the case.

I mean, first game and they lost. How disappointing was that?

"Hey. It's okay, Matt. You're fine, I'm here with you." Rory grabbed him for a tight hug and rubbed his back. "All you have to do is fight through loser's bracket and make it out, that's all."

"You make it out to be easier than it is."

"I know that." He pulled her back into his arms like he was comforting her and not the other way around. He forgot about everything else but her and kissed her temples.

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No way. There was no fucking way that OpTic was out for good. Nope. Rory could not accept it.

She could see Lacefield and Aches yelling at the crowd, and the loud boos coming back at them. It was bad, like so bad.

Rory sluggishly moved from her seat and got out of the venue before anyone could stop to ask her for pictures or talk to her at all. The only thing on her mind was Matt and how much she just wanted to hold him and take care of him.

She was angry. Angry that somehow, some way, they lost again this year.

"Rory?" She heard a soft knock on her door. She got up immediately to answer it, knowing it was Matt. When she opened it, she saw his pained expression and pulled him inside.

"You did good. You did so good." Aurora let Matt rest in between her legs, and kissed his head. "People still love you, okay? The ones who don't right now are going to get over it soon enough and forget all about this." Matt stayed silent and just enjoyed the feeling of finally being loved back. "If they don't, then fuck them. There's always new people to inspire."

"God, I love you so much." Matt spoke what was on his mind. "I just love you so much."

"I love you too. Now let's get some rest alright?" He nodded and they drifted off to sleep together.

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"Good morning," Matt said, looking at Rory with a smile. "Do you want to go down to the venue and watch the game?"

"In a little. Let's just lay in bed for a bit." She pulled him closer to her, if that was even possible.

"Who do you think will win?"

"EnVy, by a mile." Rory yawned. "Jordan's so getting his second ring this year. Also, are you ready to see Wiz and Snoop Dogg?"

"I completely forgot about that, actually." Matt laughed. "We won't even be near the stage by the time the tournament is over."

"Whatever, as long as I'm with you I'll be okay."

Matt sat up, stretching. "Ready to go?"

"As I'll ever be."

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As soon as Matt walked into the venue, he grabbed Rory's hand and pulled her off to the side. "I can't do this, Rory."

Rory pulled him into her arms, hugging him. "You can, alright? I'll be with you the whole time. I'm gonna be here." She intertwined her fingers with his and they walked deeper in the Forum. She could feel the eyes on them and she wondered if she could do this.

Matt gave a squeeze to her palm before she saw people approach them and Rory really hoped they didn't say rude things to Matt or she'd have to beat their asses.

"Look, it's the new eGirl!" The guy slapped her back and laughed. "What are you gonna do, fuck him and leave and make up a sop story like you did with Seth?"

"Listen, I don't know who the hell you think you are talking to her like that —"

"Shut up, Matt. You let down your team and lost your rings. It was all your fault." Rory gasped and she ripped her hand from Matt's and pointed a finger at the guy.

"Get the fuck out of here, you shouldn't even be saying that shit because you are nobody. You will never be anybody." She said, moving closer to him until her face was right in his.

"Aren't you just the roasting queen?" He laughed. "You are the reason OpTic lost. You are a fucking curse."

"I knew I couldn't do this. I'll see you later, Matt." Rory turned around and walked out of the building, turned a corner, sat down on the ground, and put her head in her hands. How could someone say something like that to her? She had done nothing wrong, ever.

"I know how you feel, girl." Rory picked her head up to find a blonde girl with bright eyes holding her hand out for Rory to take. "It's Rory right?" She nodded. "I'm Karlie."

"Seth's ex.. but aren't you back together?" Karlie nodded. "You and him are better together than him and I ever were."

"Thank you." The two of them sat down on a nearby bench. "I almost didn't come out today. People said the same thing to me earlier on Twitter and I let it get to me so bad. I want you to know you're not a curse. You are not the reason they lost, and neither am I."

She smiled and they sat comfortably looking at the amazing city of Inglewood in front of them. "You.. you know what happened with me and Seth right?"

"Yeah."

"You're not scared he's going to cheat on you or anything like he did with me?" Karlie shook her head.

"I know he loves me. I'm certain." She said. "If anyone is gonna be cheating, it'll probably be me. Again."

"You cheated on him?"

"I sent another guy my nudes, yeah." Rory nodded but didn't say anything. "Do you want to go back inside and sit with me before the game ends? I'm sure Matt and Seth have found people to talk to."

"Sounds good to me."

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@royaLrory: matt didn't deserve this. i just want to take it all away from him.

5:46 pm

@billybob283: @royaLrory you and kenz are the reason optic lost

5:48 pm

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"I'm so sorry people are saying this to you." Matt said. "You don't deserve it. You have never done anything."

"I know, Matt. I just want to go home." He kissed her head.

"Me too, Rors. Me too."

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a/n: OH YES. the sweet chapter of defeat! i was very emo when optic lost! hope u enjoyed the chapter friendos!