The Game We Play *Editing*

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I tap my pen against the side of my laptop and read through my nutrition Quizlet. I have a nutrition exam today and I am trying to cram for it before class. I am sitting at a table in the library that's close to where my class is and doing a last minute cram session. Apparently, my classmates have the same idea as me because they are all lining the hallway studying as well. I have never liked taking tests especially a test for a class I don't like plus I'm really bad at staying still for long periods of time.

On top of all that, Carson is on my mind. That kiss. Just thinking about it is making butterflies erupt in my stomach. I don't really know why or how it escalated like that. It was pretty random if you ask me considering I threw up and was a drunk idiot the last time I saw him.

I can't necessarily afford to be worried about that right now. After we made out, we went back inside and acted like nothing happened. I stayed away from him the rest of the night and Willow and Liam didn't bring up Trevor again.

We did talk about their upcoming engagement party. They decided on making it the Saturday before their second home game. Opening weekend is this weekend for the NFL and Liam couldn't swing that considering the entire team is invited. FSU also has a home game this weekend and I am hoping to use it as an excuse to not attend the Tampa game. Part of my plan on ignoring Carson. Although I'm ignoring him, I wonder if he has been thinking about it too. Or that he wanted to kiss me this whole time that he knew me but didn't because of Trevor.

I shake my head and refocus on the task at hand.

A high pitched giggle pulls me away from my potassium reading but I resist the urge to look up. I need to focus and Brooke will be here soon. I just have to ignore this loud ass girl and focus. With another annoying high pitched laugh I snap my head up. I immediately regret doing so.

Trevor and a blonde. A different blonde than the one I caught him with. Prick.

"Hey. You will not believe the day I had today. Becks?"

As soon as the name falls from Brooke's mouth Trevor's head snaps in my direction. I suck in a breath of air not because of him looking at me but because I have been caught red handed.

"Beckham." Now it's Trevor's turn to say my name. I glance away from him and at Brooke, who made me go from unnoticed to noticed. She's staring between the two of us with wide eyes. I blink at her annoyed before turning back to the cheating ex-boyfriend in front of me.

"Trevor, wow, how are you? Good? Wow, that's good. I'm leaving now," I quickly rush out. I slam my laptop close and slide it into my backpack. Trevor has an annoyed look on his face and I know he won't drop this. I wish he would.

"Beckham? As in Beckham James, oh my god your Dad is the famous football coach!" the blonde exclaims putting the pieces together. I wince. I hate that people know. Always associate me with my family.

"Beckham, c'mon," Trevor pleads with me as I close my backpack. I ignore him and put the straps on my backpack. I would love nothing more than to kick him in the balls and bitch him out for everything he has done. But I won't. Probably will never do that. I grab my phone and water bottle from the table I make a beeline to the exit. Trevor tries to grab me but I dodge his hold and walk to the doors.

"Beckham! Seriously! Stop being a child.Trevor yells after me. Brooke falls into step beside me.

"Dick," Brooke mutters under her breath. I don't answer her as we head towards the science building. Brooke and I make it out the library doors but as soon as I step forward I am pulled back. I nearly fall on my ass but another hand steadies me. I instantly jerk away from his touch. He really wants to do this right now. I'm shocked because he has to keep his perfect rich boy image.

Stupid fucking men.

"Get off," I grumble pushing him away from me. He looks shocked but he doesn't look hurt, like a guy who actually wants the girl they love back should look.

"C'mon Beckham. Don't be so hostile," he says reaching out for me again. I step back just as Brooke comes between us.

"Trevor get lost," she snaps. I loop my arm with hers and smile at him.

"Well, nice chat, Trev. See you around," I say walking away from him. I haul Brooke with me as I quickly take us to the science building. Trevor doesn't follow this time. As I knew he wouldn't.

"Becks-"

"What?" I snap. Brooke's eyes widen.

"Your phone is ringing, calm down." Her eyes flicker to the phone in my hand. Shit. I pick it up before looking at the caller ID.

"What?"

"Wow you sound rather excited to hear from me," Carson laughs into the phone. I make a noise in response as Brooke and I start walking again. He pauses his movements on the other line. "What's wrong?"

"What? Nothing's wrong I'm fine," I lie chewing on my cheek. A part of me wants to break down and cry another part of me wants to tell Derek to leave me alone.

"You're dad is right. You suck at lying," Carson laughs only furthering my displeasure. Mentioning my dad and only making me feel guilty. Correction, more guilty.

"Carson, what do you want," I snap as I view the science building. Carson takes a long time to respond making my insides churn. I don't feel like playing this game right now. I'm tired and need a nap and am stressed.

"The engagement party, Liam and Willow wanted to know if it was okay if it's this weekend?" he asks. I make a face. I know he can't see me but why is he calling me to tell me this?

"Why are you telling me this?" I ask him.

"Willow said you would take it better coming from me but now I'm not too sure she's right." he says.

"I- sure whatever I don't even care. Look I have a chemistry test I have to get you tell Willow I'll text her. Bye."

Of course, the weekend I want to avoid all things Tampa and Willow has to change the engagement party. I guess I'll be going a day earlier than I had anticipated which is fine and I shouldn't even be complaining because this is for Willow. I am her maid of honor. I need to aside all of my issues and focus on my sister.

"What did he want?" Brooke asks as she opens the doors to the science building. I can tell she's curious but I can also tell she doesn't want to push me.

"Engagement party has been moved to Saturday."

"Damn, we have to miss the game?" Brooke asks with a frown.

I nod my head, "Yup. It's fine there will be more home games to go to and besides free booze and on my parents tab."

"Preach."