The Rival (Cowan&Riarkle Story)

February

It had been five months.

Five months since the contract was created, only seven more to go.

The day was February 10th, four days until Valentine's Day.

"So what do you think you guys are going to do?" Sabrina smirked.

Sabrina was at Rowan's house.

Rowan shrugged. "I assume nothing. Were not exactly a REAL couple Sabs. We're pretending to be" she replied

Sabrina rolled her eyes. "Oh please! You still can't possibly think that still! You've technically been dating five months already."

"Sabrina, Corey and I are just friends trying to save our careers. Besides being friends is way more what we imagined we could be! Once September rolls around, were going to break off this relationship, whatever it is.. And return to our normal lives and see other people" Rowan stated.

Sabrina lifted an eyebrow. "Is that what you really want Rowan? To stop being his girlfriend and date other people?" she asked

Rowan bit her lip. Of course its what she wanted. She couldn't continue a relationship that meant nothing to her. Or did it mean something?

Sabrina sighed. "All I am saying here, is you guys better decided what you want to do. Were seven months away from the contract being over. Ask yourself this, how do you feel about Corey?" she asked her.

Rowan said nothing and went back to studying.

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February 11th.

"Dude you have to plan something nice for her!" Peyton insisted.

Corey groaned. "What the hell for? Rowan and i are just friends, were pretending to be together for the sake of our careers.!"

Amir rolled his eyes. "Man, its Valentines Day! Every girl wants something special. Besides you kind of owe her. You were a dick to her these last three years" he grinned.

Corey hit his arm. "Not funny man. I already feel bad enough for all that." he sighed.

It was true. Corey felt alot of remorse for treating Rowan so badly. He was an asshole to her for three years, and he couldn't change what he did or said to her.

"Look Corey, just do something nice. She'll appreciate it, trust me. I'm taking Sabrina out for a nice dinner and were going to the beach" Peyton smiled.

Corey rolled his eyes. "You guys are actually DATING though, besides you are totally whipped dude" he laughed.

Peyton shrugged. "I really like her.. Ever since New Years? I don't know man. Sabrina is just amazing, how can you not fall in love with her? Besides we aren't even official yet." he smiled.

Corey smiled. "I'm happy for you dude, you guys make a great couple"

Peyton nodded. "Listen i gotta get going. But just so you know, everyone knows how you look at Rowan when she isn't looking. I know you care about her more than just a friend. Contract ends in seven months Corey. Don't let that get in the way of telling her how you really feel." he said.

Peyton leaves Corey's room.

Amir stands up to leave. "Oh and for the record, girls loves roses." he grins and leaves.

Both friends leave Corey, only to leave him more confused.

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February 14th. Valentines Day.

What am i doing? I sighed.

I just got dressed to go out to dinner with Sabrina and Peyton. Both invited me because Corey never called to ask me out for tonight.