The Rival (Cowan&Riarkle Story)

December

The third month of the contract.

Time was flying by pretty quickly for Corey and Rowan, and things had approved a little between them since Thanksgiving.

"You arrogant son of a bitch!" Rowan screamed

Well almost.

Corey rolled his eyes. "Me? You're the one being a pain in the ass!" he screamed back

Both were arguing in Rowan's dressing room. Again.

Sabrina and Peyton came in right away when they heard their screams.

Peyton put his hand on Rowan's shoulder.

"Will you guys shut up already?!" Peyton argued "Michael may hear you!"

Sabrina rolled her eyes. "Not to mention Jake! What are you two thinking?!"

Rowan narrowed her eyes. "He's the one being a selfish son of a-"

"STOP IT!" Sabrina scolded. "Both of you just stop it! You're under a contract! If Michael or Jake hear you, you'll be off the show!" she said

Corey and Rowan just stared at each other.

"Sabrina's right. You guys need to stop and put your differences aside. For your sake and everyone Else's because i can't take this anymore!" Peyton argued.

He walked out of the dressing room.

Sabrina sighed. "I don't know why you guys hate each other so much. If you guys actually tried, maybe you would see how wonderful you both really are. Its Christmas in only one week. Cant you guys just try?" Sabrina said.

She ran after Peyton.

Rowan looked at Corey. "Why do you hate me so much?" She whispered

Corey was surprised at her question. "Rowan.. I don't hate you." he said angry

Rowan was on the verge of crying. She really was tired of fighting with him so much.

"Then why do you call me such awful things Corey? Why do i disgust you? What have i ever done to deserve this?!" she cried. Tears running down her cheeks.

Corey stared at her.

"You don't get it do you?" he said.

"Get what Corey?! Please tell me your reasons!" she cried

"God dammit Rowan! I don't fucking hate you! Are you that blind?!" he cried

Rowan was shocked. He doesn't.. hate me? she thought.

Corey then walked out the door leaving a confused Rowan.

"Corey.. wait! Please!" she screamed.

He didn't come back.

****5 days Later****

"Has he spoken to you?" Sabrina asked

Rowan and Sabrina were at Rowan's house wrapping gifts. Christmas was in only two more days.

Rowan shook her head. "No.. he won't talk to me." she sighed.

"Rowan.. you don't get it do you. Why Corey has been treating you like this?" she asked

Rowan became angry. "WHY does everyone keep asking me that?! Of course i don't know Sabrina! He won't tell me and obviously no one else will!" she cried

Sabrina sighed. "Rowan i won't tell you because you need to figure it out on your own. You will though. You'll know when the time comes." she smiled