The Player and the Played

12. Quality Time In Detention

Well shit.
That's such a nice way to start my day. But you know what's nicer? 43 messages from Tyler and Selena. Ignoring Tyler's, I went straight onto Selena's.

Sel:
Oh my god.

Sel:
I can't. I can't do this.

Sel:
I'm so scared.

Sel:
I'm as bad as Lana. God.

Sel:
Shit I feel so bad.

Sel:
Hailey? Hails?

Sel:
I don't know what to do.

Me:
Whoa what happened?

Sel:
Brandon. Brandon happened. I kissed Alec when I was still dating him. OH MY GOD IM TURNING INTO A SLUT

Me:
No you're not. You're just confused. Now answer me : Alec or Brandon.

Sel:
I think I love Alec.

Me:
Then break up with Brandon.

Sel:
But that would make him feel so bad.

Me:
Being in a relationship with a person who doesn't love you is worse. He'd realise it anyway. Do it today in school. But be nice. Tell him you're sorry.

Sel:
But he will think I'm a bitch or that I used him or something. I don't want him to feel like he dated someone like me.

Me:
If that boy ever knew you, trust me he would just realise you were in love with someone else. It's not even like you slept with Alec and you did feel bad. It happened only once anyway. Not that I'm justifying what you did. You shouldn't have done it. But I know you're actually a good person so I forgive you. I think Brandon's going to see that too. I'm sure he'll forgive you.

Sel:
You really think so?

Me:
I know so.

Okay I didn't know so but Brandon was nice and Sel was clearly feeling terrible so she had to be encouraged.

Me:
If he doesn't forgive you, I'll talk to him and explain.

Sel:
I think I love you.

Me:
What are friends for?

For the first time in my life, I got ready for school in ten minutes. I grabbed my phone which was lying on my table and hurriedly chewed my breakfast which I barely tasted in my anxiousness to reach school on time.

I stepped out of my house to see Tyler on his motorcycle. How cliche. He even winked at me and pointed to me and then the motorcycle. Did he just? No rthat's not possible.

"What?" I asked, confused.
"Want a ride?" He replied with a really sexy smirk. Oh my god he did! He actually had asked me if I wanted a ride. How cliche of him. I didn't care. I love motorcycles. I love the thrill and the wind in my hair and the speed and the danger. Wait, isn't it grammatically incorrect to use more than one and in a single sentence? Yeah but forget grammar rules when you're fangirling over getting on a motorcycle. Pity that there was a cocky jerk sitting on it who mistook my look of ecstasy.
"That excited to come with me?"he smirked.
"Nope, it's just the bike. "I practically jumped behind him and held on tight, feeling his abs against my arms. Not that I was feeling it. I couldn't help it. I was just in a good mood and I would not deny Tyler's good looks. At least not in my head.

We reached school really fast. Instead of being late, I turned up pretty early.
"Hey we have Bio together,"Tyler's annoying vice cut through.
"We do?"I groaned.
"How can you not notice me?"
"I didn't care. You seem shocked but not everyone loves you."
"If you were as hot as me finding someone who doesn't love you is difficult."
"Did you just call me ugly? Oh my gawd Tyler you're so mean!" I cried.
"Wait what I didn't call you ugly. I didn't mean that uh..."
"I'm joking Ty."
"That was not funny. That was weird. Do you have a fever?" He asked, checking my temperature. "Of are you drunk or high."
"Neither. I'm happy."
"It's weird."
"Thanks for the vote of confidence," I drawled sarcastically.
"There you are," he grinned, looking pleased. Only he could annoy me when I was deliriously happy for no reason. Well, at least I'd rather be pessimistic than happy.

I rolled my eyes and shoved my books into my locker going towards room 15A for Biology. To my annoyance, Tyler followed me. When I took a seat at the back, he sat in the seat beside me. I went right to the front and guess what? So did Tyler.

"What," I asked him. "Is your problem?"
"You."
"Huh?"
"I think I love you," he replied. I waved it off.
"I think you're following me and trust me, stalking is creepy."
"Have you been stalking someone?" He said with an amused smile. "Like me for instance?"
"Hahaha how funny. No, I was talking about Francisco Lachowski and Sam Way and Shawn Mendes an-" he covered my mouth with his large hands.
"Please stop talking. They've got nothing on me,"he stated. I raised an eyebrow. He took it as a challenge and began to take off his t shirt right there in class. I slapped him.
"Ow what was that for?" he asked.
"For scarring my eyes with that ugly, disgusting sight."
"They don't think it was ugly," he said pointing at the swooning girls and guy. Yes, guy. Here's a tip to every girl in the school: do not flirt with the Daniel Harrington. It's awkward. I slapped him again. I think I do that a lot. Unfortunately, out Biology teacher saw us bickering and, big surprise, gave the two of us a detention slip.

***

Once the day was over, I headed to the detention room with my mortal enemy, Tyler Mendes. An overly peppy Selena dropped me off. Brandon had broken up with her because he wasn't in love with her. He was apparently very nice about it. He expected Selena to feel bad but she was really happy that they broke up without him getting hurt.

I walked into the unfamiliar room. I saw a couple making out in a.corner. I bet that's why they got detention in the first place. On the other side were some guys I leather jackets, smoking and probably discussing murder weapons. One of them reeked of beer. I don't even know how they snuck it in. Meanwhile, the teacher was drooling away on his table as a pair of kids chucked paper balls at him. So this is what happened at detention.

"Why are there barely any people?" I asked Tyler.
"Oh they've skipped. It's not hard," he said, pointing at the teacher. "You ready?"
"What for?" I asked him.
"To skip of course." I bit my lip. I wouldn't get into trouble, would I?
"Okay," I said taking his hand.

A/N
Hi! Long time, no update. So I updated. I have tests now ugh and I can't wait till summer break. Listen to Nobody Does it Like You. It's a total Hailey Tyler song. Check out the amazing books on my reading list if you're in search of a good book.
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