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I hate her. I hate how she gets to be the one to laugh and joke around with him. It's not fair. She's with a new guy every year. So, why does she have the right to be that close to him. She's gonna take him. We're not even dating, but it doesn't even matter.

They're sitting together in class right now and i can't help but feel a ping of jealousy. I'm probably a weirdo for constantly looking at them. I hate feelings.

I've known Brady since I started this school. I'm friends with his friends and he's friends with mine... clearly.

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I dashed out the classroom making my way to the lunch room. I looked for my friends, but I didn't see them, but i did see Brady's friends. I made my way to them and sat next to Walker. I'm probably closest to him than his other friends but still good friends with them.

"Hey guys," I said, getting my food out my bag.

Chorus of greetings came from them.

Walker and I started chatting about our plans this weekend. We planned on hanging out this weekend for a movie night. Connor and Mason talking about whatever.

"Wassup," I hear someone say. We all looked at the direction and it was Brady and Cloee together coming to sit with us.

Cloee came and sat next to me and Brady sat across from us. Don't get me wrong, Cloee is such a sweet girl and i'd love nothing for her to get a boyfriend. But does it have to be the one guy that i actually like? I wish I was in her position right now.

"Where's the other two," I asked her.

"They have lunch detention," she said.

"Oh alright," I said.

I see Brady glance up at me. He smiled once he realized I looked at him. I smiled back. "You look nice today," he said. "Thanks Brady," I said.

Walker and I continued our conversation while everyone was talking and eating as well until the end of lunch.

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We were back in the little hideout me and my friends made awhile back. It was tuck awhile in the back of the school. It was me, Cloee, Leslie, and Emma.

Cloee was distracted on her phone. She was smiling and totally not paying attention to any of us. Probably Brady.

"you guys know what we should do," Emma exclaimed. "What," Leslie asked. "Truth or dare," she suggested. This might go south not gonna lie. I was a bit hesitant on joining but since everyone had agreed and i didn't wanna feel left out, i did too.

"Okay.. Leslie truth or dare," Cloee started the game. "Hmm... Dare. BUT don't do anything so interactive i'm kind of lazy," she said giving a small smile. "No fun. I guess text the first person on your phone to meet you in the cafeteria, but don't show up," she smirked. Woah that's something.

Leslie looked through her contacts and her eyes widen. "I can't do that to her. She's too nice. Can I explain why i did it after she goes there," leslie said with a pleading tone. "Fine," Cloee rolled her eyes, smiling.

"Cloee, truth or dare," Emma said. "Truth," she smiled. "Who do you like this year," she asked. "this year? what do you mean by that," she questioned. "Didn't mean to offend you but you got a new man every year. You like Tanner Reid in 9th Hudson Lohnes 10th. Walker Scobell 11th an-". She got cut off. "Okay okay I get it," she laughed.

I didn't want to say anything cause I felt like I already knew.

"So come one, tell us! Were your best friends," Leslie begged.

"Brady..." she said looking away, smiling. My heart dropped and i felt like i was gonna cry. "Oh that's cute," Leslie squealed. "That's good for you," I said slowly. Just then the bell rang. Right on time.

I was the first one to grab my stuff and leave to my class. Unfortunately, I had Brady in the class and I couldn't look at him the same. But God is on my side and I also have Walker in there.

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"Hey.. since we have that project assigned together we should work on it tonight," walker whispered to me. I nodded in agreement, too distracted in my thoughts. Didn't wanna be rude though. "Are you okay, what's bothering you? You're always talking in this class," he asked worried. "Nothing, just tired," i responded. "Bull crap, everyone always say that," he argued. "I'll tell you later," i told him. He smiled and went back to his notebook.

I couldn't stand the thought of actually seeing Cloee and Brady together, let alone hold hands, kiss, and do couple things. I can't confess to him now since i think he likes her back. He's always laughing and touching her whenever they're together. He doesn't look at me like that.

I didn't even realize the bell has rang until walker was shaking me. "Oh shit, my bad," i said. "Come on, school is over," walker said looking at me apologetically.

Oh my gosh, i forgot i have basketball practice today. Not a good day for practice, but it will be good distraction. I got my school bag and left to go to the locker room.

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"Five laps everyone, five laps," the coach demanded. We're doing conditioning because one of the girls complained about the coach and she overheard the conversation. I just don't understand why she's punishing all of us. It's is ridiculous.

I was on my third lap around the whole entire gym. Just two more. I was focused on my pacing and breathing. Music was playing in my ears. Coach didn't have to know about that though. She strictly forbids devices and earbuds.

I was around the first couple to finish. Top 5 at most i don't really know. I was busy finding my water bottle. I eventually find it behind some other girl's backpack. I must've misplaced it after our warmup lines. I grabbed it and realized it was empty. Shit.

I went to Coach Tills. "Coach T, can i please go refill my water bottle," i asked her. "Go quickly," she said firmly. I thanked her and made my way out to the hall. I went to the farthest water fountain possible. I did not want to go back to practice because of her. I placed my bottle under the dispenser and waited for the bottle to fill. After it was finished I quickly closed the bottle. I made my way back to the gym.

I was almost at the door and I hear a cough behind me. I turned around by instinct.

"Y/n!"

"Oh hey mason what's up," I asked him confused.

"You left your book at lunch and been meaning to give it back to you but you were gone after that," he laughed. "Oh thanks mase," i smiled. I see two other guys walk behind him. It was Walker and Brady.

I greeted them with a smile. Mason and I were mainly talking while they kind of stood there and Brady was looking at me the whole time. It was kind of awkward. I looked back once. "Okay well, good to talk to you guys. I have to get back to practice before coach gets on my ass," i softly laughed.

"Alright, talk to you later," mason said. I turned around about to open the door and i hear my name again.

"Y/n wait."

I sighed and turned again. "Yes," I asked.

"I.. have something to say," Brady said. Probably something about Cloee if she's free or what. I mentally rolled my eyes at that.

"If it's about Cloee I can't help," I sighed.

"It's-" He paused.

"Look, I really have to go."

I turned around again. I touched the handle and was debating to go in or not and listen to him. Coach T or Brady? At the moment coach t sounds more better.

"Oh my god. Just tell her you like her already," I hear walker say.

Well... the debate is over i guess. I spun around and liked directly at brady.

"Yeah.. I was gonna say I really liked you," he shyly said. "I thought you liked cloee," I questioned.

"We realized we were both using each other as a distraction. She likes someone from her home country," he explained. Oh.

"Distraction from me," I asked. "Yeah, i didn't think you'd like me, so..." he said awkwardly.

"I like you too, Brady. I wish you would've told me sooner and none of this would've happened. I was kind of jealous," i laughed.

"Well, i can't hold you back from practice so i'll text you or call you later to clarify anything," he smiled. "Thanks Brady," i said but i felt bold and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.

I looked behind him and waved bye to walker and mason. Who were chatting behind us when we confessed our feelings.

I went back into the gym and got scolded for taking too long and got told to run an extra 2 laps.

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walker isn't even a senior but let's just say he is and basically a Highschool AU so brady is senior as well and mason and connor😭