Matchmaking

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«Shannon»

I have decided to ignore Livia and her childish behaviour.

We just finished practise and I felt drained. The whole day through my mind only went to the fight but now I realise that I'm not the enemy. She just can't handle change.

I drove home and Alex went out with the boys. They were having a dinner at the local diner.

I grabbed some food and quickly ate. The rest of the night I spent watching movies and eating nutella.

«...»

"Get up, get up!" Alex screamed and I jolted awake.

I looked at the clock and saw I was running late.

Thank you Alex.

I did my morning routine in record time and jogged to the car where Alex where already seated in the driving seat. I jumped into the passenger seat and he drove to school.

When we reached I ran to my locker and packed my books. I shut my locker just as the bell rang. I turned around and saw Livia walking with Liam. Her arm around his.

That made me frown. I thought she liked Dave... She gave him a kiss on the cheek and walked into her class.

That made me angry... Not just angry furious.

I stomped into my class and sat down.

The classes where boring as per usual but it gave me chance to calm down.

«...»

As the bell rang for lunch I walked into the hallway and saw Livia and Liam making out against the lockers.

I sobbed. It just escaped. Then I ran into the opposite direction. I wiped my tears before walking to the centre table.

Raven had a smirk on her face and the rest didn't even notice me.

I ate my lunch quietly. I glanced up and everytime I did I was greeted by Livia sitting on Liam's lap. Giggling, making out, whispering.

I sighed and walked out of the cafeteria. The school bell rang and classes began again.

«...»

"Shannon. You should go home. You can't practise like this..." Cody says and I sigh.

"No... I'm fine." I say.

The whole day I've felt droopy and just depressed. No wonder he is sending me home. I haven't smiled lately and I just feel like the meh emoji in the emoji movie.

"Shannon. At least just go to the bleachers and watch then. I won't allow you to practise." he demands and my eyes begin to water from the tears.

"They are sitting on the bleachers." I shake my head and he glances up and sighs.

"I see." he breathes out.

"I'm fine just let me do something, anything." I say and he shakes his head again.

"No way." he says and picks me up, he throws me over his shoulder. I would have struggled but I just let it be. Right now I couldn't care less.

He carried me to his car and called Max.

"Max. Lead the team... I'm busy right now... Please man... Thanks. I owe you." He speaks and climb into the other side.

"Where are we going?" I ask in a bored tone.

"We are going to the Diner. You and me are going to talk this thing out. You need to get it out because you're keeping it to yourself and that isn't good." he explains and drive.

I stay silent for the whole ride and when we get at Frank's Diner he walks around and frown when he sees I'm already out of the car.

"I know you don't see me as the gentleman-y type but I'm sure you have to wait for me to open the door."

"Sorry... But it's just the thought that counts eh?" I shrug. He takes my wrist in his hand and pulls me into the diner.

We go sit in the back, in one of the booths.

"What do you want?" he asks and a waiter walks towards us.

"Nothing. Thanks." I say and rest my head on my arms.

"Hi... What can I get you?" The waiter asks.

"Uhm... I'll have one vanilla and one chocolate milkshake." he says and I shoot him a glare.

He shrugs and the waiter walks away.

"Tell me what is wrong." he says.

"I lost my best friend because she didn't want to sit at the centre table with us. She got mad and she just said she was done. Before we fought, we told each other everything. She had a crush on Dave and I still have one on Liam. Now I find her and Liam making out everywhere I go. It hurts me to see that. I didn't do anything wrong but she does that." I say, my voice becoming thicker with emotion with every word I say and he nods with a frown.

"Maybe this is just a way to let you know she isn't really a friend Shannon. I mean a real friend wouldn't do that." he says and I sigh.

"Yeah, but I don't care anymore." I say.

"We can try to make you feel better." he suggests and I frown.

"How?" I ask and he smirks. The waiter brings our milkshakes and he takes a sip of his chocolate while I do the same to the vanilla.

"Well you know Max... He kinda has a crush on her. We can try to set them up. If it works out you can get Liam and she will have Max. Everyone will be happy." he explains and I take everything in.

"Aww... That's so cute." I gush softly.

"Yeah but he is giving up because he keeps on trying but he's getting nowhere." he says and I nod.

"Yeah. She is that difficult type of person." I say.

"We could get them together. You know what she likes. I know what he likes. That is a great help." he smiles and I do too.

"Yes. We can create the perfect date for both of them and let them bond. Tell Max what to do, what not to do... That might actually work." I grin

"So, No more grumpy and pissed Shannon?" he smiles and I nod.

"Yeah." I say with a small smile.

"It's not going to work by tomorrow, you know?" he asks and I laugh.

"I know. But at least it will work eventualy." I say and he laughs.

"Hopefully." he says.

"They would make the cutest couple don't you think?" I ask.

"Yeah. They are a really good match for the future." he nods.

"I ship it. Team Livax... Maxia?" I frown and laugh. I look at Cody and he grins.

"Maxia!" we both say in unison and give each other a high five.