December 28 2023

Jason was seen at class as the teacher was talking while asking a couple of questions to other students. However, Jason couldn't focus at all, not after hearing that argument from Cassie and Jessica. Both girls confessed that they had feelings for him and he was the reason their friendship fell apart. . . . and he had no idea how to fix this.

His mind was running through places, Both Jessica and Cassie were his best friends, especially he felt closer to Jess. Since she was the one that helped him through his concussion and convinced him to talk to his family about it. . . Maybe he never realised it, but he actually had feelings for Jessica.

She was the one that made him smile, laugh, and even open up about himself, She listened to him whenever he wanted to speak from his heart, He really loved Jessica.

But now, It was about Cassie. Surely, He was also close to her. She likes to joke around, have fun, and is very kind and strong. That's something Jason admired about her, But feelings was a different story. . . He wasn't sure what to feel about her. . . But maybe he was developing a crush on her, She was there for him as much as Jessica was.

His head was hurting from thinking, Eventually the bell rang as Jason felt relieved and immediately took his bag and left the classroom, Tay, Anna and Seth looked over to him and noticed how stressed out he was, They frowned and looked at each other, feeling worried.

Jason was at the football court, playing with the ball all by himself, He wanted to distract himself but he couldn't. . . Jason knew he needed to do something about this, He needed to fix it. This problem was also distracting him from the exams.

He heard footsteps as Jason turned around and his heart dropped, It was Cassie. She looked at him with a sad look on her face, His eyes widen and already felt nervous to speak to her.

Cassie: Hey Jason, Are you alright? You seem tense.

Jason: I. . . I'm fine.

Cassie: Are you sure? Also why are you playing all by yourself?

Jason: Just. . . Needed to distract myself.

Cassie: *Sighs* Is it about us, Jason?

Jason: Us?

Cassie: Yeah. . . Well. . . Me and Jessica got into another argument.

Jason looked at her as Cassie sighed to herself and took a step closer.

Jason: Cassie, What's really going on? This doesn't seem like any ordinary misunderstanding.

Cassie: I-I. . . I can't tell you, Jason.

Jason: You need to tell me, I'm not really liking any of this.

He spoke in a serious tone, though he knew the truth but just wanted to hear him through her mouth, Cassie felt a pang of guilt. For some reason, She was starting to regret what she said to Jessica yesterday, It hurted her, knowing she broke someone's heart. Cassie couldn't believe what got into her last night, Those harsh words to Jessica. . . She felt bad.

But it didn't stop her. . . Despite the guilt, She couldn't push away those feelings for him. . . Indeed, She loved him.

Cassie: Jason, You dont need to know any of this. . . But all I'm gonna say is. . . I love you.

Jason stared at her, feeling his heart drop as she grabbed his hand and looked at him. He didn't know how to react, Jason didn't expect to hear it already.

Cassie: That's all you need to hear. . . I love you.

Jason: Cassie. . .

Cassie: I know it's sudden but-

She looked at the ground before hugging him, He was flabbergasted and felt her embrace, It was comfortable yet he didn't hug her back, He needed time to process all of this.

Cassie: I always considered you as a good friend, I always thought you were smart and amazing. . . But I didn't think I would fall in love with you.

Jason tried to say something but his hitched on his throat as Cassie continued hugging him tightly before she broke the hug, She looked into his eyes, keeping her face close as Jason began blushing.

Cassie: Tell me. . . Do you love me-

Coach: Miss Lee, I would like to speak to Jason for a moment.

Cassie looked annoyed and immediately stepped back, Jason took a deep breath, feeling relieved that the coach arrived. She looked at him one last time before walking away as Jason continued staring at her until the coach began speaking to him.

But unknown to them, Jessica was watching the whole interaction between Jason and Cassie as she had tears running through her cheek. Her heart felt heavy as Jessica ran inside the college and went to the girls lockerroom, No one was there as Jessica sat down and began crying.

Jessica: I loved him. . . . Why did she do this to me?

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Scarlett: What? Are you suspecting me?

There was a moment of silence as Trish and Scarlett were staring at each other, Trish has finally noticed how Alex and Scarlett behaves whenever they are together, She even caught both of them leaving the college together or Scarlett would sneak into the dorms. Now Trish wanted answers to her question.

Trish: I'm just saying, There is something up between you and Alex.

Scarlett: Nothing is going on, Trish. I don't know why your saying that.

Trish: I don't think teachers were allowed at student's dorms unless it's important.

Scarlett placed her pen down and looked around the office as Trish crossed her arms as Scarlett narrowed her eyes.

Scarlett: He's taking extra lessons, That's why I'm helping him.

Trish: Extra lessons? I thought he was the smartest one in class. I even heard he's doing great on his course.

Scarlett bit her lip and stared at Trish, Finally Stratus sighed as her gaze softened.

Trish: Come on, Scarlett. Don't lie to me. . . I'm not gonna judge you.

Scarlett's gaze softened as she began staring at Trish and debated if she should really tell her the truth, Trish has already seen enough of those two together, Scarlett had a feeling that she had to face this one day.

Scarlett: Trish, I don't know how your gonna feel but. . . There is something between us.

Trish: . . . What is it?

Scarlett: It's complicated. . .

Trish looked at her and sat on the chair as Johansson looked at the time and noticed there was ten minutes until class starts so she needed to be quick about this.

Trish: Care to explain? Again, I won't judge you.

Scarlett: *Sighs* Okay. . . Last few months we have been-

Scarlett began explaining her relationship with Alex and how it all started, Trish's eyes were widen in shock as Scarlett continued talking to her, After explaining everything. Trish took a moment to process the whole story as Scarlett was looking at the ground, feeling a little shameful. However she didn't dare to say anything about Tyler's murder.

Trish: *Sighs* So this has been happening for a few months?

Scarlett: Yeah. . . It was risky, I couldn't tell anyone.

Trish: I know but. . . Well, to be honest. I did that once.

Scarlett: What???

Trish: You know that guy, Logan Kenway? Me and him kinda. . .

Scarlett: *Eyes widen* Seriously!?

Trish: It was a long time ago. . . I even gave him answer sheets for the exams and for a test paper.

She stayed quiet and just shaked her head as Trish bit her lip, Both of them were in a similar situation except Trish didn't start any relationship with Logan.

Trish: Yeah. . . But okay, Enough about me. . . . Are you dating him?

Scarlett felt her heart skip a beat but tried to keep her composure, Her heart began beating fast as she spoke while stuttering for a moment.

Scarlett: W-We're not dating.

Trish: I don't know what I should call that then, Friends with benefits?

Scarlett: I. . . I need help with that.

Trish raised an eyebrow as Scarlett looked at her with a sad look on her face, Stratus seemed concerned and wanted to hear her out.

Trish: What's wrong?

Scarlett: Me and Alex are not dating. . . But i feel like we're not friends either. We both know so much about each other, I told him things that I never told to anyone. . . He told me things. . . There's something much deeper. . .

Trish stared at her and nodded as Scarlett felt her heart beat faster, Just thinking about him made her feel something.

Scarlett: Something stronger between us. . And I'm trying to find the meaning to it. . . What do you think is it?

Trish was silent for a moment as Scarlett continued speaking to her.

Scarlett: He makes me comfortable, safe and happy. . . I always feel better whenever I'm around him.

Trish couldn't help but smile a little as Scarlett looked at her in confusion, Johansson realised that she was speaking too much. . . But maybe that's what she truly felt about Alex.

Trish: Scarjo, The answer is very clear.

Scarlett: What?

Trish: You're in love with him.

Scarlett: No. . . . Thats not it, Is it?

Trish: *Smiles* I can clearly see you, You love the man, You just didn't realise it.

There was a moment of silence as Scarlett sighed, Trish continued smiling and crossed her legs as Johansson could feel the same flutter in her heart, She looked at Trish who was still smiling at her.

Trish: Come on, Scar. Your in love, And maybe it's with the right person.

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Rhea was seen walking down the hallways with a huge smile on her face as she looked around and noticed a couple of students staring at her but she ignored it. Rhea couldn't stop thinking about last night, She still believed it was a dream that Damian accepted her feelings and loved her as well.

She hasn't seen him in a while because they were busy with class. As Rhea continued walking by, Someone grabbed her hand as she turned around and saw Damian. Her heart skipped a beat and a smile grew on her face, However he had that same stoic look on his face.

Rhea: Just the man I was thinking about, How are you doing, Handsome?

Damian: I'm fine. What about you?

Rhea: Doing great as well, I guess class got you busy, Right?

He nodded as Rhea continued staring at him with a smile on her face before she began holding his hand and walked through the hallways, The other students stared at them as their eyes were widen.

Student: Woah, Are they official or something?

Student: Seems like it, But that's scary.

Student: Not the couple I imagined to see. . .

They shivered and began walking away, Damian's presence already scared them as Calaway looked at those students before following Rhea, Finally he grabbed her hand and pulled her to a secluded corner as Rhea looked at him until he had a smile on his face which melted her heart.

Damian: People are talking about us.

Rhea: Mmmm, Definitely a couple they never expected to see.

He chuckled as Rhea continued staring at him with a smile.

Rhea: Weren't you scary earlier?

Damian: Sorry, They don't deserve this side of me

Rhea: That's understandable, I love both sides of you.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and smirked.

Rhea: So, Its our first day as a couple. What are we going to do?

Damian: Study, Our exams are coming up.

Rhea: *Gasps* That's the worst first date idea.

He laughed a little as Rhea raised an eyebrow before Damian pulled her close and looked at her, He kissed the top of her head which made her heart skip a beat.

Rhea: When did you become so playful?

Damian: *Chuckles* I'm kidding, I was thinking we could go for a movie night

Rhea: Now that's an idea I love, I can't believe you teased me like that.

Damian: *Chuckles* It's fun sometimes.

She smirked and pecked him on the lips, Rhea loved that he can show a playful side sometimes, Something he learned and developed since she was always playful towards him, Damian smiled again until he remembered something as he opened his bag and pulled out a black rose, Rhea's eyes were widen as Calaway looked at her.

Damian: I found this. . . And i thought about you.

Rhea: Wow. . . Thats beautiful.

She spoke softly while smiling, Rhea took the black rose from his hand as Calaway looked at her with a small smile on his face.

Damian: All i could think about is you now.

Rhea couldn't help but smile and slightly blushed when he said that, Both of them began holding hands until they heard someone walking by as the couple immediately left and decided to meet up with their friends, But they didn't want to reveal about their relationship.

[Later On]

Classes were over as Rhea and Damian were seen at the library together, Rhea felt bored and closed the book, stretching our for a moment and looked at Damian who was focused on the book, She smiled and couldn't help but watch him.

Without breaking her gaze, she reached out and poked his arm. Damian sighed, closing his book slightly and looked at her, She grinned and leaned closer to him, holding his arm as Damian couldn't help but smile a little, She held his arm and Damian flicked her forehead and opened the book again as Rhea was smiling, He looked at her again before finally closing the book completely and leaned back as Rhea was smiling to herself.

Rhea: So, What's on movie night?

Damian: Your pick. Just nothing too cheesy.

Rhea: Awww, so sweet. You're letting me choose, I promise it will be fun for us.

He had a small smile on his face and nodded as she continued holding him, excited for their first date as a couple together, Damian continued staring at her as his heart continued racing, He was so lucky to be with her.

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!!! :)