"We just hook up occasionally, Brianna. No one needs to know about this. Especially after you cheated on Monty... with me."
"And now the whole school possibly knows, Scott. Because of a dead girl."
Arriving at Bryce's house, we walk towards the pool house. A few jocks from the team were here, as well as Chloe and Zach.
"Hey guys! Finally... oh hey Bri", Bryce greets me, a little surprised.
I sit down on the couch, dreading the decision to come here. Monty sits down right beside me, handing me a beer. "Drink up", he tells me.
I open up the beer can, as the jock beside me puts an arm around my shoulders. Feeling uncomfortable, I take a look at Scott, who was watching intently, but then directing his gaze somewhere else, taking a sip.
"I'm gonna go outside real quick", I let them know. Once out, I pull out the packet of cigarettes and light one up. The memories of the pool party come flashing back, as I take a look at the hot tub. The dreadful view of Bryce - his body towering over Hannah's.
After a few puffs, I can hear someone stepping outside.
"Why'd you come?" Zach asks me.
I look at him and give a sarcastic look," Well, why'd you come?" He didn't really respond, so I decide to make thing a bit awkward," Is it because of Chloe?"
"What? No- no, I just I don't know... felt a bit forced to be here, honestly."
Zach and I keep talking for a little while, then decide to head back inside.
Some jocks are playing a video game, while others hand around a bong. Monty takes a puff and then hands it to Scott, who does the same. I hang out with them, chatting with Chloe. A little later I head to the bathroom.
I walk into the house to do my business. When I step outside the bathroom, I get scared as Bryce was standing right there.
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"So... you didn't get called in for the trial, right?" he cuts straight to it.
"No. I wasn't even on the tapes", I let him know, trying to walk past him, but he quickly blocks my way by standing in front of me.
"You weren't, but you have something on me... It's not like people would actually believe your story right? Or how'd you even begin? 'I cheated on my boyfriend with one of his best mates' " he mimics my voice.
Feeling somewhat frightened, I let him know that there's no need to worry about me, and walk back to the pool house.
As I was already uncomfortable, I ask Zach to take me home, Monty's and Scott's eyes lingering on the both of us. But Zach happily obliges and drives me home.
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* the next morning *
Sheri reaches the window and climbs in.
"Okay Sheri why are we at Clay's house?" I follow her inside.
"What the fuck? What are you doing here?" Clay asks surprised.
