Wonderwall [Vanessa/you] [Hiatus]

S2. Episode fifteen

[because I feel like it]

S2:Ep15 Two lanes, One cliff

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My music was blasting through my headphones as I pulled myself up the bar, then lowered halfway just to repeat the process. Today was arm day at practice and I wanted to roll into a ball and cry.

"Yo," I felt someone pull my headphones as I dropped down and I looked over, seeing Jospeh. "Still need a spotter?" He asked, pointing over his shoulder.

"Oh yeah." I walked over and followed him over to the bench press, laying down on the bench as I lowered the weighted bar.

"So how you been man? You've been a little distant lately." He said as I started my reps.

"I know, just trying to grind out this first year, you know?" He nodded as I lifted the bar and lowered it. "We should hang out before the game though, get some preworkout or something."

"I'm down." The rest of my set was fairly quiet between us until I reached my last push which was a little harder than usual. "Need help?" He asked but when I nodded, he left his hands at his side. "Y/nn, you're my best friend and I love you. But I'm also close as fuck with Jas, she's like a little sis to me, you know?"

"Bro.." I breathed out and strained as the bar started to lower to my chest.

"I've known her since freshman year and I'd hate to see her hurt." He then reached for the bar and pulled it up, nonchalantly putting it back on the rack. "I already dealt with Ashlynn's douchebag ex.." I sat up breathlessly as he walked off with a clenched jaw. "I'd rather not deal with another."

I rubbed my chest and shook my head, looking down as I grabbed my Gatorade and took a sip. This shit was getting out of control..

"Yo, what was that about?" I raised my gaze slightly and saw Connor crouching down in front of me. "You and Jo got some beef?" I simply shook my head. "Okay well anyways, I saw you and a little someone get a little steamy in the library eh?" I furrowed my eyebrows as he wiggled his. "You took my advise? Monogamy is dead, right?"

"What?" I mumbled and he smacked his lips

"You and Jasmine bro. And you're still with Vanessa? That shit takes skill. How do you keep their lives separate? You got a system or something?"

"I-" Shaking my head, I grabbed my Gatorade and stood up, quickly walking out of the weight room. "I'm heading to the trainer, coach." I called over my shoulder before going anywhere. Anywhere but where the whole situation could be brought up.

But, that was hopeless thinking, right? Once I left the training facility and was turning the corner to the parking lot, I bumped into another body that sent us both tumbling to the ground.

"Shit." He hissed before raising his head. Instantly, I rolled my eyes and stood up, trying to walk around him. "Hey wait."

"No? I'm good." I kept walking but he inevitably caught up and slid in front of me. "What William?"

He flashed a smile and shrugged. "I just wanted to make sure everything was fine." I furrowed my eyebrows for what felt like the tenth time today. "I mean like.. Vanessa told me about what was happening with you guys and how it was basically my doing. Look, I'm sorry for giving her trust issues and it's my fault she's projecting onto you. I fucked her up."

"Why are you telling me this?" I mumbled.

He looked down and scratched the back of his neck, shrugging again. "Remember when we first met officially? I told you she was worth it.. that wasn't a lie." Crossing my arms, I looked away and kicked my heel into the ground. "She may be wild and stubborn and an annoying little ass but she's also loyal, encouraging, ambitious. I fucked up but.. she loves you man. You gotta hold onto her."