in reverse-adam banks(1)

chapter 2 - and so it begins

Layla's POV

"Hey Scooter," I called as he was leaving the auditorium. "I need to talk to you." 

"What's up Lays?" he asked walking me back towards the dorms.

"I feel weird about making the ducks lives miserable. Like I understand that Riley has have people look at him a certain way because of his dad but I don't think this is a good move. And I don't think he really wants to do it. He's not truly like that and I don't want him to do anything he regrets."

"Layla, here's the thing. I think you're right but I also think Riley hasn't had any real fun in awhile. I would like to think that's all this is. And I know you just want to make Riley happy but I don't think he will be that mad if you decide not to. You're not a jerk. Tease the ducks a little if you have to but don't destroy them. Cause who knows. We could all end up on the same team next year. If you want I can come with you to give them a tour just so you don't flip out on accident." 

He smiled at me knowing that if I went alone with the tensions this high between the two teams, I might punch anyone who irritated me. 

"Oh all right." I rolled my eyes at him trying to hide a smile. "I guess you can come. But we better hurry. Supposedly the tour is in three minutes."

Adam's POV

"One of the varsity players will be coming to give you a tour of the school soon," the Dean said snapping me out of my thoughts. I had zoned out during his speech about ants so I was lost. Just as I was about to ask Charlie what he had said, two varsity players walked into the office. 

"Riley said you wanted one of us for the tour and Scooter wanted to tag along," the girl said to the Dean. "I guess we can get started then." 

She turned and started walking towards our group with the taller boy on her heels. "Okay everybody my name is Layla and this is Scooter," she said gesturing to the boy behind her. "We're on varsity and we're going to give you a tour of the school. To start off I have to say a few things. #1 yes I am a girl and yes I really am on varsity. #2 I know I'm kinda short and I look young, I am 14 and yes I am a sophomore like the rest of varsity. #3 yes I am actually good at hockey, I have a scholarship, so no I didn't buy my way in. That should answer most of the questions. Any others?"

Out of the corner of my eye I saw Averman about to ask a dumb question. Quickly, I elbowed him figuring she wouldn't think he was very funny. She gave me a slight nod of thanks before she continued speaking. "Alright let's get started."

Layla led us through the many hallways of Eden Hall giving us an idea of the school layout before leading us to the dorms. "Okay if anyone needs anything you can ask me later right now we have to get to practice," she announced before turning to Scooter and whispering something to him. I wonder if they're together. Stop Banks you can't be thinking about that. I looked up and saw Layla and Scooter walking away as Charlie came up to me.

"We have practice tomorrow so we should probably get settled into the dorms today," he addressed the team. "Remember, get your schedules tomorrow morning before class."

The team murmured acknowledgement as they drifted off to their dorms. As Charlie was about to go into his dorm he turned to me with a parting comment. "Remember Banks, Layla's varsity. The enemy. Don't get any ideas." With a smirk he entered the room and closed the door leaving me to overthink everything. Why would he say that? Oh well. I should get my stuff situated. Tomorrow's going to be a long day.

author's note: please vote and comment so I know you liked it. also if there is any confusion about Riley and Layla, it will be cleared up soon just know neither of them are truly mean. Riley has an image and Layla wants to make her best friend happy.