Growing Attached To My Competition ✔️

Chapter 10 - The First Meal Together

It had been a full day since Adrian had stormed out of the hockey rink. Left humiliated on the ground he was the most comfortable on, he couldn't stand the idea of being tormented by any of the players.

He also couldn't stand the idea that his nemesis was the cause of everything that's been going wrong with him recently. From the confusing feelings, to the stolen praise that boosted his self-esteem, to the embarrassment that made people think he was a washed up excuse of a player.

Adrian could admit to being a tad narcissistic and arrogant at times, but he was also a vulnerable human being. And like any human being all he wanted was to be praised for his genuine talent and efforts.

Adrian had just left the school parking lot when he put his headphones in his ears. Blocking out other sounds, he turned the music up to mellow himself out.

It wasn't until several minutes later when Adrian was interrupted by a tap on his shoulder.

"Didn't you hear me? I was calling you since you walked past the car dealership." Adam asked his best friend.

Adrian pointed at his headphones whilst staying mute, face left dumbfounded and blank at the lack of obviousness.

"Well I didn't see the headphones did I dummy?" Adam grinned.

Adrian continued walking when Adam threw his arm around Adrian's shoulder. "You're not still sulking after yesterday are you?"

Adrian hummed in annoyance before continuing walking ahead.

"Ah right, the classic silent treatment. Ever since we were little you would do this when you were brooding." Adam laughed out loud before scrunching Adrian's cheek.

Adrian smacked Adam's hand out of his face. "I'm not brooding!" Adrian whined.

Adam was quick to laugh at his best friend. "Yeah right, and I'm a millionaire who is also married to Kylie Jenner. Don't tell anyone but we also have a secret love child and a pet koala called Barnaby..."

"Barnaby?"

"That's the only thing wrong with that statement? And what's wrong with Barnaby?" Adam laughed as he asked.

Adrian shrugged his shoulders. "Sounds a bit pretentious for a koala bear."

"Enough about the cute Barnaby, let's eat. I'm starving." Adam patted his stomach before ushering them to the Diner.

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When they walked in together, they saw that the Diner was packed much more than usual. They made their way to their booth that Adrian claimed as his ever since he was young.

"It's not usually this busy at this time of day." Adam spoke out loud.

Sally came round their booth with a pitcher of water. "Yeah, most of them tourists. They got lost and ended up eating here waiting for their tour guide." After pouring out the water, she pulled out a notepad and pencil that was held by her hair. "You guys ready to order or is it just the usual."

"Just the usua-"

"We need a couple of minutes please." Adam interrupted Adrian at the same time he spoke. Sally nodded before walking away.

Turning to look at Adrian, "Okay so don't be mad... but I kind of invited some people to join us..."

Adrian looked confused. "Mad? Why would I be mad?"

Adam was hesitant before continuing. "Well since you skipped practice today as well as yesterday, I was hanging out with Ashley... and umm... Brody..."