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Cheated

Saturday, Football Match between New York High School and Exeter High School.

Anna's POV

I was dressed and waiting on my couch. Jack was going to come to my home so we could go together to the ground. This match was going to be intense because our school had lost the last match against Exeter High school. I think that is why Drake had extra practice so we could redeem ourselves. To be fair, I had not seen a football match before and so I wanted Jack to come so I won't get bored. Jack is a good guy and we are best friends for over 2 years now. I still remember the day we first met at school.

Ding dong...

I opened the door and saw jack was standing outside.

"Ready to go?" He asked and I nodded. I had told mom that I would come home early so I went right out.

We were walking towards the ground as it was a new block away . 

"So you excited about the match?" He asked looking towards me.

"Umm I don't really understand rugby or football whatever you say, but yeah I am excited" I replied . I was especially excited to meet Drake as I have not seen him since Monday.

We reached the ground and we had 30 minutes before the match starts.

"Would you like ice cream?" He asked pointing at the Baskin Robbins.

"Yeah, a chocolate chip cone would be nice" I smiled and he smiled too.

"Uh Jack can you wait here with the ice cream, I will be right back" I said and his smile faded and he went towards the store. 

I headed towards the dressing room to meet Drake and to wish him luck for the match. I got to the dressing room and saw everyone gathering together for what it looked like a team meeting. I waited outside the room and after like 5 minutes their meeting ended. I was worried that Jack might be wondering why I was not coming back. I went inside the room and went towards Drake.

"Hey" I said smiling.He looked up surprised and again put his head down.

"Uh hey, umm why are you here?" He said in a calm voice.

"I came to wish you luck for the game and I know you guys worked hard and I know our team will win." I said smiling trying to lift his spirits.

"Yeah, Chr- Anna"He paused and continued "ok I have to go with the team now." He got up and hurried towards his teammates without even meeting my eyes. So no 'thank you' or 'bye' even after not meeting  me for the whole week. I was getting angry at him. Why was he being a jerk?

I went toward the place where I and Jack were supposed to meet. I saw him and he was talking with Leo. I went to him and knocked on his shoulder and he looked at me. He looked at me neither smiling nor sadly. His expression only described 'pity'.

Leo went off towards the ground and Jack was holding my favorite chocolate chip ice cream. I lend my hard towards the ice cream but he took his hand over his head.

"Hey give me that" I said and he had an evil grin on his face. He was taller than me and my head  only reached his eyes. 

"Take it if you want " He smiled and put his hand higher up.

"This is not funny Jack , give it to me " I said and leaped towards him .He grabbed my hand before I could reach the ice cream cone in his other hand . I could feel electric sparks spreading in my body and I think he felt it too. He immediately let go of my hand and gave me the ice cream.

"Let's go" He said and we started our way inside the ground. I have never felt like this before. Yeah I had held Drake's hand before but there was no such reaction like this. This was different.

We grabbed seats and the game started. I started eating my half-melted ice cream and I saw Jack trying to focus on the game. Jack was not a sporty guy but still he had a good, fit body. He was really good in studies and he helped a lot of students in their studies. That is why I like him. He helped me with Chemistry even when it was not his subject. You could never find a friend that helpful in your whole life.

It was half time and our school was behind by 5 points.It was a close match until now.

"Hey you wanna eat something?"Jack asked looking at me.

"Ya let's go to the McDonald's " I said smiling and we went off. 

We entered the McDonald's and we both ordered a burger each.

Our burgers arrived and we both dug into it. I was really hungry and I was eating messily. Actually we both were hungry and we finished it fast. Our bill arrived and Jack was going to pay for it.

"Wait this time I am paying" I demanded but he refused.

"Nah miss, I will pay for it. Consider it a treat from me." He winked but I was not letting him pay for everything. We argued and at last split the bill. 

"Umm Anna, I have to tell you something. You might not like but it's important for you to know-" He was cut off by the whistle indicating the half time was over.

"You hold on to your thought, tell me after the game is over" I said and he looked sad but I was  focused on the game again.

Wow the game was intense and it came to a wire but at last we won. There was a huge cheering from the crowd as our team was celebrating for winning. I high fived Jack and we were both cheering. I looked for Drake among the players. He was running towards a cheerleader and he kissed her.I recognised her, she was Christine. My mind went blank and tears were forming in my eyes. I looked towards Jack tears dropping from my eyes. His mouth was open like he has been shocked by electricity.

I looked for the exit and ran towards it not looking back.