Playing the Game

Chapter 6: Family Drama

Chapter 6

"Remind me why we're hiding out in the back of a movie theater?" Reggie whispered to me.

"Because his sister's shacking up with Rick." Garret whispered back. "We've told you this like seventeen times."

"Dude I'm not sober. I'm not absorbing anything." Reggie snorted.

"Shush." I hissed, leaning forwards as they suddenly leaned closer to each other.

Chloe laughed at whatever Rick was saying and she tucked her hair behind her ear, glancing down.

"Shit." I whispered as she leaned closer to him.

"Dude, calm down." Garret hissed, forcing my shoulders back against the seat.

I took a sip of my Pepsi before folding my arms across my chest.

"If he makes a move..." I whispered.

And all of a sudden he stretched his arms above his head.

The three of us leaned forwards in anticipation.

"He's doing it." Reggie whispered. "Damn, Rick got balls."

The movie was a horror movie, and just before Rick was about to let his arm fall behind Chloe, something jumped out on the screen.

The entire theater jumped and my attention was drawn to the screen.

"Shit." I laughed, my own heart pounding in my chest.

By the time I looked back over at Rick and Chloe, his arm was around her shoulders and her head was resting against his.

"He did it." Garret whispered, reaching for a handful of the popcorn.

We all leaned back in our chairs, slightly defeated.

"If he tries anything more..." Reggie shook his head.

"What'd I miss? The line for the bathroom was so long!" Kurt whispered as he got back to his seat.

"Rick made the move." Garret pointed towards them.

"Damn they're getting cozy." Kurt grimaced, reaching for the popcorn.

"Don't talk about it." I hissed.

"Don't worry man. Anything goes wrong and we've got your back." Garret reassured me.

I nodded, knowing that I could count on the three of them to look out for my sister.

"You get anywhere with the redhead?" Kurt whispered.

"Nah." I shook my head. "She thinks I'm a creep. It might be a lost cause."

"Bullshit." Reggie frowned. "You were so determined just a few days ago. Don't give up."

I shrugged, glancing back at my sister and Rick.

"Guys." I said suddenly, feeling like I was going to be sick at the sight of my sister locking lips with a guy.

"Oh my God." Reggie laughed, his voice way too loud.

The three of us shushed him, which only made him laugh louder.

To his intoxicated brain, apparently there was nothing funnier than being shushed and he let out another loud laugh.

Chloe suddenly pulled away from Rick, her eyes widening.

I saw Rick mouth the word 'Reggie' and my stomach sunk.

"Get out." I said suddenly. "We have to leave."

"Shit." Garret whispered as Chloe and Rick turned to look at us.