Let's Play A Game

Chapter 8

"Andrews! What the hell is that!?" Coach yells at me. I went to spike the ball, but intead of going over te net, it hit it.

"Sorry, Coach." I shout back. Canyon is the reason I can't focus today. He shouldn't even be here.

I get in my stance, ready to spike the ball and get a point. My opponents on the other team serves the ball to my side. Carly hits the ball to one of the girls by my, setting me up for the spike. The ball is coming towards me in a nice angle. I set my body up for the spike that is practically in front of my face. My hand connects with the ball nd it is sent flying over the net. As soon as t hits the floor, I throw my hands in the air from excitement.

Practice is over in just below an hour. I wreak of sweat, which isn't very attractive. I grab my gym bag and walk out of the school building. I knew Canyon would follow me like a lost puppy and he was m ride home.

"Tyra!" Canyon yells after me. I didn't know if I was ready to talk to him, considering he took ownership to me without my permission. I wouldn't have given it to him, anyways.

"What?" There was no doubt that my voice was laced with a tone. I had the right to be pissed at him. He plays a childish game that he got me involved in.

"What's wrong with you today?" He made a concerned face and crossed his arms across his chest.

I snort. "What's wrong with me? First off, you took claims to like some sort of property. Second off, you almost made me have to run laps for making me nervous and nearly screwing up the whole practice." My voice was climbing higher and high. I knew I needed to calm down before I started yelling.

"I make you nervous?" He smirks.

"In your most bizarre dreams." I fake sweet smile.

"You're always in my dreams, babe." He winks. I fake gag and throw my gym back in the back seat of his car, settling into the passenger seat. I fiddle with the radio until I hear one of my favorite songs; Waiting for Superman by Daughtry.

My soft voice sings along to the lyrics. We're at a red light when I hear a deeper voice singing. They voice sounded just like the lead singer from the artist, but a lot closer. I tear my gaze from the view outside to Canyon. He turns his head and our eyes lock together as he sings.

We're snapped out of our trance when the car behind us honks its horn as the light turns green. Canyon speeds off, driving quickly to my house.

I expected to be the only getting out of the car, but we all know Canyon loves my house a little too much. I must've forgot my bag in Canyon's because he carried it in the house for me. I plopped down on the sofa and flick the television on.

"What are you doing? You need to go get dressed before we're late." He pulls me off the couch and pushes me towards the staircase.

"Get ready for what? I didn't know we had plans." I was exhausted from practice and I wasn't up for a date or anything fun tonight. Can't he wait until tomorrow? it would be the weekend and I wouldn't have to study for anything or do homework.

"We have a date with the guys and their girls. You ladies need to get to know each other and the guys." He said, continuing to push me upstairs.

"Why can't I go like this? We don't need to spend hours becoming friends and getting to know each other. We can have bonding time when I'm not tired." I suggest.

"Because you wreak of sweat. And we need to do this tonight. The guys and I already made plans for the weekend. Now, go get a shower and do what girls do." I was pushed into the bathroom an forced to go to this absurd meeting.

I decided a pair of jeans, a T-shirt, a jacket, and converse would be fine. I tied my hair back and brushed my teeth. I ran down the stairs, ready to get this over with. I wanted to climb into my bed and sleep off the soreness of my muscles.

We arrived at DeAngelo's Pizzeria, my favorite pizza place. We were the last couple to arrive at the meeting. My eyes almost popped out of my head. Carly was sitting next to Josh and Kylie was sitting next to Miles. Of course Walker would choose the school whore, Alexis Hall.

I slide into the booth, sitting next to Canyon. The waiters were bringing over pizza and drinks. I knew Kylie would order for me. She knows what I like. Besides, I get the same thing every time; pineapple pizza, cinnamon buns, and a soda.

"Walker, why the hell is she doing here?" Alexis asks. She's hated me since 8th grade all because her brother, who is one of the original players of the original game, was my best friend and would rather be around me than her. I could honestly understand why. She was rude, manipulative, and deceiving.

"The same thing you're doing here." I answer for Walker. She was asking about me, anyways. She rolls her eyes and digs into her food, and I do the same.

"You should really lay off the junk food. You're going to get cellulite, lard ass." Alexis smirks evilly. She had jokes? Well, I did too.

"You should really lay off the sex, your vagina is going to turn into a black hole and suck the whole planet into its darkness, whore." I mimic what she said to me.

Everyone else at the table either spit out their drinks or choked on their food, except me and Alexis. She just have me a death glare, which didn't bother me at all. I sat at the table with a fake sweet smile, which was making her angrier by the second. I took a drink of my soda and sat the glass back down.

"Carly, Kylie, can you come to the restroom with me?" I ask. I need to know what made Kylie change her mind. Yesterday she had called and said she didn't want to be a part of the plan anymore. I had a feeling Carly would be here, but it still surprised me.

We three of us slid out of our seats at the large booth and rushed to the restroom.

"I thought you weren't going to go through with the plan." I say to Kylie.

"I changed my mind. I would be a horrible best friend if I let you I through this alone. Besides, Miles is really hot and I heard he was good in bed." Kylie laughs, shrugging her shoulders. Kylie is the only virgin out of the three of us standing in here.

"Are you actually considering having sex with him?" There was no hiding my shock or attitude. She had always talked about wanting her first time to be special and with someone she loves.

"No, I was joking." Kylie giggles. I sigh in relief. I did not want her to regret her first time.

"Anyway, we have a bump in our plan already. Alexis would rather destroy me and have sex with Walker, rather than help me. What do we do?" I ask. I don't need her messing with me while I was trying to ruin this game for good. She would take my focus away from Canyon and the game.

"We take her down, too. She's the school slut and she's not exactly as clever as you would think. I may be sweet, but I can be just like her. She would be the easiest to take out first. All we have to do, is take her out of the game first. She can't be a part of it." Carly says. She's my secret weapon to winning this. I may not like Alexis, but I could never be like her. Our verbal encounters are enough for me.

"How are we going to do that?" Kylie seems worried, like we won't be able to do this.

"Believe it or not, I used to be best friends with her. I know her weaknesses and strengths. She won't expect this at all." Carly smiles.

"This is great." I smile. This might actually work. "We should get back out there before they think we're plotting, even though we are."

The three of us walk back out and take our seats. I don't pay any mind to Alexis for the rest of the night. I actually like the company of the guys, even though I'm trying to break their form of amusement and possibly ruin their lives I'm the process.

Canyon drops me off at home and tells me how great my comment to Alexis was. We tell each other goodnight and I walk into my house. I lock the door, run to my room, and jump in bed. I was too tired to change in to night clothes. Not long after I slid under the blankets, I was asleep.

Author's Note
This is the actual chapter 8. My phone screwed up last week when I was meant to update the full chapter, but it didn't. I like this chapter a lot better anyways. Even though I'm not feeling the Christmas spirit, Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you have a good day with your families! Much love! ❤️

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