MICHAEL COLLINS

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I headed towards the football headquarters. I took a deep breath before knocking. Before I knocked, Mark appeared beside me 

"I'll go with you."

"Can you walk already?", I asked 

"I'll explain myself to our coach.", Mark replied 

"But what if he'll get really mad? That guy's already have some screws loose.", I asked. He suddenly smiled at me and I got freaked out.

"Are you gay? Geez. Smiling suddenly like that.", I asked and was grossed at the same time.

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MARK WILLIS

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I lay flat on the bed. My nose was covered with thick bandages and I felt so weak. I never expected Catherine to be so monstrous. Feeling this sudden fear after tasting my own medicine, I sighed and closed my eyes trying to calm myself. Just then, Catherine came in.

"What are you doing here?", I plainly asked.

"How are you feeling?", she asked back.

"You didn't even answer my question and now you're asking back?", I said. She  looked down on the cold floor. Did she come here to apologize? Well, good thing she did because she should apologize after what she did.

"Look, I came here to apologize.", she said.

"Did you come to apologize for breaking my nose? Or did you come to apologize for kicking me hard in the balls?", I sarcastically asked.

"Both, actually.", she replied.

"Apology not accepted.", I said. Catherine didn't look at me and was still looking down.

"She already apologized to you even though you were the one at fault! How could you be such a jerk Mark?", Stacy raised her voice. Honestly, I do not know where she came from.

"She broke my nose and now I don't even know if I can have a baby!", I exclaimed. Stacy made a sarcastic expression.

"Heh. Make a baby? Or fuck with every bitch I know?", she asked. I didn't bother to reply. Arguing with this bitch is like hell on earth.

"How can you be so mean? I'm even apologizing for something I did not do." , Catherine whispered. Stacy and I looked at her and Catherine exited the clinic.

"You're such a jerk. Ugh!", Stacy exclaimed and went out of the clinic. The room went silent and I could only hear my own breathing. I laid down and stared at the blank ceiling. Then I realized, I shouldn't have done that. I really was the one at fault yet Catherine still took the blame. I got up on my feet and exited the clinic. I slowly made my way to the football headquarters where I saw Michael nervously standing in front of the door.

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MICHAEL COLLINS

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"It's thanks to Catherine that I realized something. I won't tell you though. Popular guys should maintain their image and I will do anything to maintain my status.", Mark replied. I did not know what he was talking about. But one thing is for sure, I think they already talked. I hope it went well. Knowing this jerk, he won't lose to anything. Mark opened the door and we both went in.

"Hey boys! Ready for the game to-", our coach stopped talking when he saw Mark's shape.

"What the hell happened to you?!", our coach raised his voice. I bet he was really mad.

"I got in to an accident. That's all.", Mark replied. The coach sat on his chair and massaged the temples of his head.

"I don't really want to get angry right now. I need to be calm until the end of today's championship. So, did you find a replacement?", he asked.

"We made Dylan Wilson as Mark's replacement.", I replied. Coach's eyes opened wide and sat up like he was shocked.

"Did I just hear that right? Dylan Wilson? As in Dylan Wilson himself?", our coach asked. What's wrong with this guy? He keeps stressing Dylan's last name. Sure, he has the same name as the school but he's still some old stuck up geek. Coach cleared his throat and stood up.

"Fine. Let him join as Mark's replacement. He can just sit and wait until the game ends anyway.". Mark and I became happy since coach accepted Dylan and he didn't get mad too! I hope luck will always be on our side.

"Thanks coach!", Mark said and I nodded in agreement with Mark. After that, we went out of the office and Stacy was there leaning against the wall.

"So? How did it go?", she asked.

"Dylan's in. I'll go look for Dylan.", Mark said as he slowly walked away. I was now left alone with Stacy.

"Plan ruined.", Stacy stated. I turned to face her and she looked at me with fierce eyes.

"Forget Phase 1. Move to Phase 2. Make sure you win that game.", she demanded.

"Tell that to your boyfriend.", I sarcastically replied.

"I wish he was. Anyway, do what I have told you.", she said and walked away. I was now alone. Honestly, I didn't quite understand her plan. But the thing is, confessing my feelings to a girl whom I don't know if she likes me is a bit too soon. Maybe I'll do some modifications to the plan.

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DYLAN WILSON

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"Congratulations! You are now temporarily part of the football team.". I am what now?! I did not expect to be accepted as a replacement. Besides, I am not athletic. I'd rather paint a school building than play sports. Seriously, I am not an athletic person.

"Ugh, thanks?", I replied. It was all I could muster up.

"Where's Catherine?", Mark asked.

"I'm currently looking for her. She passed by me not a minute ago. I think she was depressed. Did you do something to her? I was told that she went to talk to you.", I asked. I couldn't help but worry.

"No I didn't. She just ran off on her own.", Mark replied. I went near him and grabbed him by his collar and dragged him against the wall.

"I hope what you said was right.", I said then I released my grip. I sighed and walked away. I went out of the school building and headed towards the oak tree. Indeed, my thought was right. She was there sitting alone. I approached her and sat beside her.

"How did it go?", I asked. She was silent and didn't bother to answer me.

"Hey, I'll be playing at the game later. Mind cheering for me?", I asked. Catherine lifted her head up and looked at me. Despite those teary eyes she had, she managed to show me a smile.

"Okay!".

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My nerves were going crazy as my anxiety grew stronger. I was surrounded by tall men wearing football uniforms. They already had their helmet on and I sat on the bench.

"Listen men! Lose and I'll gladly kill you and hang you up at the tip of the flag pole.", the coach yelled.

"WE WILL FIGHT! WE WILL WIN!", we all replied. The coach gave us an encouraging smile and thumbs up. But those words of his weren't encouraging at all! Good thing I wasn't the first to play. I learned that I was just an extra just incase if any of the players got injured. 'I just hope you won't be of use though.' might have been what the coach whispered to me but I had to agree with him. I never once played football so you could call me stupid or so. I looked around the bleachers and the person I expected was there. She spotted me and waved at me. She was finally smiling. I guess she's okay now. I smiled back and waved at her. She gave me a thumbs up and I returned the favor. The game finally started and the audience went wild; screaming to the top of their lungs and the cheerleaders cheered for our school. It was the final championship though and our school were defending champions for ten straight years. The first half of the game was finished. Our school was only two points ahead. The players approached us and drank water. Catherine and Stacy cheered for us and we all looked at them and our schoolmates. We all waved at them and all the girls shouted. I guess they were all screaming at Michael and the other popular guys. As expected, how could anyone cheer for me? It's not like I'm special or anything. I stood up and told the coach that I would use the restroom. I headed for the school building. Honestly, I wanted to escape the atmosphere at the stadium. I just want to read a book right now. Oh yeah. I haven't properly read a book for awhile now. I was disturbed when someone poked me from behind.

"Hey!", Stacy greeted.

"Hey, I thought you were at the bleachers with Catherine?", I asked.

"She said she needed to get something from the classroom. I just came with her. I didn't expect to find you here.", she replied. I sensed that she was nearing me. It's like she was trying to flirt with me or something.

"Oh. I was heading to the restroom so I gotta go -", I was cut off when Stacy grabbed my arm, pulled me near her, and kissed me. Then I thought, WHAT THE HELL?!

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CATHERINE MCMILLAN

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"Ah! Here it is!", I talked to myself when I found my book. I planned to head straight to work right after the game so I just took my things with me. Since I left my book here, I came to get it with Stacy. I went out of the classroom and locked the door. Good thing the secretary allowed me to borrow the keys. I must return this to her right away. I ran on the hallway. I turned to a corner.

"Stacy, I got the book alrea -", I was cut off by the scene that I had seen. My eyes opened wide and my knees started to shake. Stacy was kissing Dylan.

"Eh?", I muttered to myself. Were they making out? Were they in such a relationship already? And Dylan kept it from me? Stacy. I felt betrayed and hurt. The keys slipped out of my hand and fell on the marble floor. Its sound echoed along the hallway and both of them pulled away from each other. I didn't know why but tears suddenly started to fall from my eyes.

"Catherine! Let me explain!", Dylan said. I was speechless and hurt. I kneeled down to get the keys and stood back up. I looked down so he wouldn't see me cry. I shook my head and without looking at them I said,

"It's okay. There's no need to explain yourself."

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