Tracy's POV

Time sure does fly when your busy planning your own first date. It was Friday morning and i was going to skip breakfast so that i can finalize some details of the evening before school .

The good thing was all afternoon classes had been cancelled to accommodate the game and all players would be preparing for the game so no nagging Christian for me. He kept pestering me for the details all week yet he was the one waiting for the element of surprise. Well too bad because i wasn't going to say anything at all.

"Trace can i talk to you before you leave." My dad cornered me just as i tried to leave the house through the garage door.

Ever since my dad came back on Wednesday he had been finding clues of what happened here this weekend but i kept dodging his questions or giving silly answers. I don't think i could find any more excuses to give for whatever new evidence he had found.

"Dad am late, can't we talk about this later." i tried to get away but he pulled me back by grabbing my hood.

"You're not going to get away this time and your leaving an hour early so you better sit your ass down and have breakfast while you answer some of my questions. No buts." he dragged me back inside the kitchen and placed a plate of food in front of me.

I realized that i was hungry so i stuffed my mouth with food to save both time and prevent myself from talking.

"Why was there a male T-shirt in the dryer and am also sure this flannel isn't yours." my dad said holding them up.

I swallowed hard and food went down the wrong way making me choke. I coughed up quit a bit and drank some water while my dad watched me suffer.

" Dad you know i like baggy clothes" even i knew that was a stupid excuse.

"Trace just tell me what's going on before i pull the big guns. Scola doesn't really know how to keep a secret i can ask her." he threatened.

I knew my dad was serious and i was also aware Scola would reveal too much so i had to tell my dad myself.

"Okay fine I'll tell you. Christian and i have gotten close so we decided to hangout this past weekend at Scola's house. The plan backfired so we ended up here." i said conclusively crossing my fingers that was enough for him.

By the happy look on his face i knew that wasn't the case.

"Your not getting out if this until i get more details." he proclaimed.

I rolled my eyes and he shot a glare at me. He was behaving like mom or Scola would.

"We watched movies all night and i got to share a tent with Christian since we camped outside for the night. Don't worry nothing happened." i don't know if i imagined it but for a second there my dad looked disappointed when i said nothing happened.

"That is only one night you said one weekend." dad pushes.

" We went to the amusement park on Saturday and Christian won me the cuddle bear in my room. We got back pretty late so we all slept in separate rooms because Jesse ruined the tents though am sure he snuck into Scola's room. On Sunday Jesse and Christian were called to practice by their coach so Scola dragged me shopping." i concluded sadly.

We had all been glum when the boys had to go in on Sunday but we understood and agreed to a raincheck.

"That is a lot to absorb." Dad said though i could see the proud look on his face.

"I know your enjoying this but i have a date to plan and i am already late for school because of you." and i ran out if there before my dad could drag me back but not before snatching my apple and grab the clothes from dads hands.

I got into my BMW tossed the clothes in the small backspace and backpack in the passenger seat and drove off. I was going to be late for school if i went to fix my date so i called my backup.

" Good morning mom." i greeted.

Her voice filled the car speakers " Good morning honey. Let me guess your dad found out."

I loved my mom and she gave me awesome advise so i told her all about my magical weekend.

"Yes but that's not important right now. I can't make it to finalize the plan."

"It's okay honey I'll just send one if my assistants to do it." my mom consoled.

"That's just disturbing them mom."

"Nonsense they are assistants for a reason, to assist." she explained as if talking to a baby.

"Okay thanks a lot mom. I love you."

"I love you too darling. Be safe and have fun tonight, am glad you took my advice." my mom always knew what to say.

"Me too mom." i agreed before cutting the call as i turned into the school morning traffic.

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"They should have cancelled classes today all together." Scola whined as we exited our last class.

"Your just exaggerating, it wasn't that bad." i consoled

"Am just glad is over"she concluded.

We stopped  by her locker first so she could leave her backpack. She took off her hoody before swapping it for a basketball jersey. The halls we deserted and she was wearing a gym bra so it wasn't a big deal.

"Why are you wearing Jesse's jersey? Hey look at that they rhyme." i grinned.

"Its customary for a girl to wear her boyfriends jersey if he is in any team. Jesse and i became official last weekend so i wear this." she points at it.

" Stupid tradition." i muttered.

"Your just disappointed Christian didn't give you his." i glared at her making her shut up.

If i was honest with myself i was disappointed he didn't ask me. I knew i wasn't his girlfriend yet but at least he should have asked.

Scola walked behind me towards my locker. We were going to grab lunch before heading to the gym for the game. But first i had to drop off my bag in my locker and loose my hoody too. It was growing warmer and with all those bodies at the gym it was going to get  even warmer. Well i did get to drop my bag just not in my locker but on the floor.

"What the actual fuck?" i shouted making the couple sucking face on locker to split up.

Surprise surprise it was Christian and Flarrie. A lot of emotions flowed through me right then but the most prominent one was disappointment . I was disappointed in myself for believing in what could never be. But they would not get the best of me so i decided to pull my big girl panties and suck it up.

"You know what am sorry for interrupting but if you could move i just want to pick up my car keys so i can leave." the sarcasm was dripping for my voice.

"Trace its..."

"Not what i think. Yeah i know its what i see. Now move before i go through you." i interrupted Christian.

For the first time in my life i had left my car keys in my locker instead of my backpack and i was regretting it. Christian still wasn't moving, Flarrie was standing beside him looking smug and Scola was looking angry. It was definitely not at me. To make matters worse Flarrie was wearing a jersey with Christians name and number on it. It just made me more hurt each minute i spent here.

" If i ask again it will be with my fist so move." i was getting angry.

"You have to listen to me first." Christian insisted.

He looked so handsome today with his game jersey and basketball shorts. His eyes were sparkling and his face was flushed with pink lipstick stuck to his lips and cheek. That sight made me angry.

"Well i hope you can play with one eye." i said before i swung my fist.

Christian must have anticipated it because he caught it and pulled me to him before turning so i was trapped between him and my locker. This was not good at all.

"Let go of me." i shouted.

"Not before you listen." he insisted.

"Fuck you. Scola get this giant off me." i said through gritted teeth trying to push his thousand pounds off me.

" I think you over estimate me." she said.

"You guys seem like you have lots to talk about so ill leave you to it. Thanks for the jersey Christian." before she walked off she had the guts to lean up and kiss his cheek before winking at me.

I thrashed against Christian so i could go after her and rip that fake hair off her head. The grip he had on me however was too tight and i soon got tired so i stopped struggling and leaned back on my locker.

"I'll go too." And before i could protest Scola ran off.

"So much for being my best friend." i shouted at her.

"You'll thank me later." she replied before disappearing around the corner.

I turned back to the brown haired boy in front of me and found i couldn't find the strength to fight anymore. I didn't care how vulnerable i became i just had to know why.

"Why Christian? Did i do something wrong?" i asked him.

He shook his head" Believe me you have this all wrong."

"Then explain it to me because the i tripped and i fell excuse won't work on me." i snapped.

Christian smiled at my words making me raise my eyebrows at him and he stopped.

" That excuse would have been illogical. Anyway i came here to give you my jersey to wear. I know your not my girlfriend yet but i still wanted you to have it. Don't interrupt me." i swallowed my question.

" I'm not even supposed to be here Acey but i know i can't play that game when your mad at me. I didn't kiss Flarrie she kissed me. She found me here waiting for you when she grabbed the jersey and put it on before i could grab it back. When i tried to get it off her she got the wrong idea and kissed me and that's when you found us." he explained.

I knew he was being sincere and I also knew Flarrie was manipulative enough to do that. I was still mad and i had to do something about it but for now Christian was safe. I smiled at him and gave him a hug even though he had the smell of strawberries all over him. I know he was shocked by the one hundred percent transformation but he hugged me back nonetheless.

"Just stay away from Flarrie." i request him.

"You didn't have to ask me twice. So we still on for tonight?" he asks me.

"Yes meet me by my car after the game." i explain.

"Okay. I have to go now." he goes to kiss my cheek but i stop him.

"You ain't gonna kiss me with that mouth." i protest.

"I need a good luck kiss." he pleads.

I beckon him to bend his shoulders so we are on level and i kiss his forehead. He smiles widely before running off towards the gym. Now it was time to settle some scores i thought. I headed towards the girls locker room after grabbing my keys and a pair of scissors from my locker. I knew the cheerleaders would be there to change before the game. To hell with food Flarrie had crossed a line and i would make sure she regretted it.

Just as i had predicted i found her showing off the jersey to her fellow groupies and this only angered me more. I marched direct to her before grabbing her by the pony tail and yanking her back.

"Aaaah! What is wrong with you? Let me go!" she shouted as i continued dragging her towards the bathroom stalls.

I pushed her into one and locked the door. It was spacious enough to fit five so i had enough room to exact my revenge. I could here her friends eavesdropping by the door and in the neighboring stalls. Well good they had to hear this.

"I asked you to stay away Flarrie but you didn't listen so i will make you pay attention." i still hadn't let go of her pony tail so i lifted the scissors and cut a huge chunk of it. I knew it was fake anyway but she couldn't dance at the game which was enough.
She screamed as i threw the hair on the floor.

"You are a crazy maniac. My hair!" she cried.

"I'm not done yet you manipulative bitch." i shouted back.

I grabbed the top of the jersey and ran the scissors through so i cut it off her body leaving her in her cheerleader uniform. I put the scissors and jersey in my bag before pinning the pathetic girl against the tiled walls.

"I hope you listen good because if you try this again i will do much worse than cut off your fake hair. Christian is MINE put that word in bold bitch. Stay away from him because if you don't i will make you bleed Flarrie. Mark my words" i promised before  shoving her hard against the wall.

I opened the door and walked out of there quickly. I didn't want to risk her friends ganging up on me. I was only one and they were a whole crazy bunch.

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I sat down beside Scola feeling a little bit guilty about what i had done.

"I know you didn't get to eat so i got you a burger." i smiled gratefully taking the bag from her.

"I went all bitch mode on Flarrie." i blurted out.

Scola squealed excitedly before asking for all the details.

"Stop feeling guilty she deserved it." Scola said after i finished telling her everything.

I nodded my head before digging into my burger. It was good and i was hungry so it was gone in a few minutes. I washed it down with a bottle of water before sitting back and waiting for the game to start.

The school colours black, red and gold were plastered everywhere in the gymnasium with the teams symbol a jaguar put in a banner over the door leading to the changing rooms. Soon it was announced for everyone to settle down for the game was about to start.

The first team to appear were the visitors from the neighbouring school
Lawndale Highschool led by their cheerleaders. Their fans went wild while our school booed. Their school colours yellow and jungle green could be seen on the other side of the gymnasium.

When our school team emerged also led by our cheerleaders minus Flarrie of course i had to cover my ears because of how loud it got but i stood and cheered anyway. Everyone soon cooled down to sing the national anthem before we all sat back down.

"Tracy Steele report to the substitution box immediately." the commentator announced over the speakers startling me.

People who knew me were now staring and Scola pushed me out of my sit. Christian was going to pay for this he knew how much i hated attention.

"I know that was uncomfortable but i had to give you this and i didn't have any other way." he explained as soon as i got to him.

He handed me a jersey with his number fifteen and name Sloane plastered in bold at the top.

"Before you say no please put it on it will mean a lot to me." he pleads and i give in putting it on over my tank top.

"Knock them dead Sloane." i wink at him and he smiles.

He bends over to offer me his forehead and i roll my eyes again before i kiss him. He runs off and blows me a kiss making the crowd make cat calls at us. As I head back up i notice Flarrie amongst the crowd wearing a beanie and glaring at me. I wink at her and give her a wave and she scowls even more.

Scola high fives me when i join her again and we sit back and watch as our men destroy the other team.

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