Dripped In Jealousy

Love Triangle

"Remember students! Your assignments are due for tomorrow. Come her without it and I'll chop your head off," Miss Benjamin warned the class. Everyone froze at her words, and then there was this thick tension in the air.

After ten seconds of complete stillness, Miss Benjamin let out a heart laugh. "Ooh, I'm just kidding. I'm not gonna chop your heads off! Please, you're all dismissed."

The class started to file out, and I picked my bag off the floor, only to see an all-too-familiar red post note. I peeled it off the bag, reading it's contents...

Hi Celine! I was thinking about you recently, and I just thought that's it's time to let you see who your admirer is. Just meet me under the big tree in the school yard when school's dismissed. I hope you're excited. ;-)
Signed, your admirer

Hold the phone.

For real? I'm finally gonna meet this person. It's about time. I'm actually really nervous, but super excited at the same time.

I tucked the note into my back pocket, and left the classroom.
I was walking through the corridors peacefully, until I heard someone in the background say:

"I can't believe Allison had a huge crush on Charley. I mean, Charley isn't bad looking but..."

I stopped in my tracks and glanced at the gossiper, who still decided to blabber.

"But, I thought she'd go for a guy waaay sexier. Like Chase! He legit has the perfect body, and based off what I've seen, I think he has a massive di-"

"What the heck? Why are you gossiping about my friends?" I cut her off, seething with anger.

She glared at me, but she didn't reply. She just scoffed, and walked off, pulling her friend with her.

Chicken.

I stood there and thought about what she just said. Was that true? Does Allison have a crush on Charley? Was that the secret she was trying to hide? If it is, how did it get out so fast? Is Alice really behind all this? How the heck did Alice even find out?

I dunno! Stop asking questions, man. It's annoying.

Whatever.

My head needs some clearing. My mind is a mess.

I went straight for the school yard, the best place to think. When I got there, I saw True sitting in the same place I first met her under the tree, with her nose in another book. I went up to her and laid on the grass, staring up at the sky.

She glanced at me. "Hi...are you okay?"

She legit just read my mind.

"Not really. I just heard some real shit." I started to explain Alice blackmailing Allison, to the rumor.

"Honestly, I have feelings for Charley. Damn, we even kissed. But Allison likes him, and I don't wanna take him away from her. That's just a bitch move right there. And if that ain't enough, I like Chase, too," I explained.

"Who do you like more, Celine?" True asked.

I liked Charley. He's cute and funny and kind...

But Chase is smoking hot, and so intriguing. It's like a moth to a flame...except there is no pain, just lust.

"I think I like Chase better," I finalized.

"Alright, so now, you're gonna wanna hold that thought till the end of the day. You're gonna have to make a big decision, and it's gonna impact your life..." she told me.

"Ok, now I'm scared," I stated. She giggled. "Just follow your heart, and everything will play out nicely, you'll see."

"Thanks for the advice, True."