Rivals

Texting You

*Artemis's POV*

It feels like after the argument Andrew and I got into, I feel like we have been talking more. It's almost daily. I don't understand why but I feel like we are closer than ever.

"Hey Andrew"

"Hi Art"

"Whats up???"

"Nothing what do u want?"

"Nothing. I just want to talk to you"

"Go away I aint got time for this"

"Come on. plz. i just want to know u better

dont be mean"

"Listen up hun. You aint getting shit out of me."

"But Andrew!"

"BYE"

I got no idea why he does this. But he just does. And well it pisses me off. It makes me really wonder how he feels about. Even just as friends.

Hm. Maybe I should forget him. He's a jerk.

Ya. I will. Screw him. I don't give a fuck about him.

I'm over it.

Ok. Maybe I am not.

I actually had hopes that he was going to be better. I guess I expect too much from him. I'm just simply conflicted deep inside about him.

Recently I have been finding myself going to the park after school without Stephan. Its a little strange that it is happening. Ya we are a year apart. But we are so close. We almost don't do a single thing without each other. Now that's a good brother sister relationship.

Since I don't have friends that do it with me. It was a very nice moment of peace. It's rather relaxing. I would just set my stuff down on a bench and lace up my running shoes. And I just run. There is a baseball field and a track that goes around it. I run about 2-4 laps every time. I love the great workout it gives me. I can even see my mile times improve as I do it more. Right now I am doing daily runs. My ¼ mile went from 2 to about 1. It's amazing. And my mile time decreased a whole few minutes. All though I do track and field. I am a short distance runner. I do sprints. Mile runs. Fuck that. Hell no.

Today I was staying late at the park. Stephan had a game and wouldn't be back till 6. So I just decided to wait for him at the park on a bench so I can do my homework. As I waited a few guys came up to me trying to flirt. They failed. I am way too good for them. All that I told them was that I have a boyfriend. It works every time. No matter who. I was doing my usual run... then omph. Ouch! Who was that?! I look up and I see that stupid Andrew's face. He was grinning like he just won the lotto. I do not find bumping into me a prize. If anything it's a curse. I feel like I have been defiled by an asshole. I'm glad that I'm not looking at his literal ass. According to some girls who checked him out. It's fat and ugly as fuck. No wonder he can not get laid. No, I am kidding. I am pretty sure he has been before. At least once. Now I am seriously joking. I really doubt that he has. He isn't the hottest fish in the sea.

"What the hell Andrew! Can't you tell that I am running here!"

"Sorry. Geez. Chill girl."

"How am I supposed to chill?! I was trying to have a peaceful run and then you just show up. How else am I meant to feel?!" I was mad. A perfect run ruined. I was doing really well too. Urgh. Stupid boy.

"I'm sorry. Gosh."

"Fine whatever. Just don't do that again. You ass."

"Damn did you just curse to my face. Holy shit! I'm shook."

"Shut up Andrew. Just cause I don't curse at school like you do. The doesn't mean that I don't outside of school. I am not that kind of stereotypical private school kid. Sorry to disappoint." I curtsied at that. It was completely inappropriate cause I was in running shorts and a good old sports bra and a light jacket over. Yes, I am hot. But I don't flaunt it. At least that much.

He stared at me confused at my very formal action. The just laughed. I have no idea what he found funny. But whatever. I have his attention.

"You're hot."

"What?!"

"You are hot."

"No, I am not!"

"Yes, you are."

"Am not!"

"Are too!"

"Am not!" We sounded like little children arguing who was better. Maybe because that was what was going on. Other people began to stare at the two 14-year-olds yelling at each other in the middle of a park over something stupid.

"We need to take this argument somewhere" He whispered into my ear as he drew me closer to him.

Blankly I stared at him like he had just uttered a dark prophecy. "No. This ends here and now."

"What is there to say?"

"Hm. Maybe. Artemis you are not hot and I am crazy. sounds good?"

"Fine." He paused and took a deep breath before he spoke those words of slight defeat. "Artemis, you are not hot and I am crazy since I thought that you are. But I have a confession." He paused again as though the words he was about to say were poison to our souls. "I Like You. A lot. That fight proved it even more."

"Thank you. Wait! What! Andrew, I'm sorry. I can not feel that for you. All my friends hate you. You and me. It won't ever work out. I'm sorry I just have to go. I need to finish this run. Bye." I told him sadly. I sprinted off towards the baseball field. I could not bear that. No. Not right now. I really needed to clear my mind. 

Suddenly I hear a loud thump as Andrew drops his backpack next to mine. Then instead of hearing my favorite bands playing in my earbuds, I hear his feet hit the ground as he sprints to me. I continue to run till I can not run anymore and he finally catches up to me. 

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A/N
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Hey, guys. sorry, it took a while. HIgh school is crazy busy. I will see you all next chapter!!!