Chapter 9
Notes:
Additional Cast:
Jessica Parker Kennedy as Sam Harris
Marco James as Dylan Fletcher
Alex Pettyfer as Steve
Sophie's POV
My first class of 'Philosophy of Law' was pretty awesome. The professor, Mr. Davis was my dad's professor too when he was a student here, and I think that's kinda cool, me and dad having the same professor...I wonder how old the professor is..anyway..
I am having a great first week! Now, I am walking down the hallway with my phone pressed to my ear, calling my dad to tell him about the class. He is gonna be so happy to hear about his old professor, since he always talked about and how much he helped him become the lawyer he is now and Mr. Davis' reputation proceeds him. He is well known in this field, so I am pretty lucky to have him.
"Hello hon! How was class?" He sounds cheerful the moment he picks up and I smile at his voice.. yup he is gonna be so excited!
"Hey dad! Just got out of class I told you about. It was so good dad, I loved it! I am so happy about it...oh and guess what? Mr. Davis is my professor too!" I say all at once with one breath.
"Honey I am so happy for you! What? That old man still teaches? Good, hon you are so lucky to have him, you will see!"
"I know dad, how is everyone? Mother and Ben all good?" I ask next, thinking of my little brother.
"We miss you, but we will manage hon. Make sure you visit soon though ok?"
"Yeah dad we will see." I sigh and pout, because Thanksgiving is way too far ahead and I won't be visiting sooner due to all the studying.
"Ok hon, gotta go. Talk to you soon and take care! Tell Joseph to look after you or he will have to deal with me!" He threatens but I know he is just jocking. They wouldn't let me stay with Joss if they didn't trust him and they have known him for so long...they trust him and I do too.
"Yeah dad, don't worry. Love you!" I smile brightly into the phone.
"Bye hon!" I end the call with dad, and I am about to call my mother too, but as I make my way through the hall, I pump into a girl that wasn't paying attention, resulting in her dropping her stuff all over the ground. She ducks in immediately to pick them up but I got a chance to look at her face and the moment I do, I stay frozen in my spot....
Vanessa Adams...a.k.a my grade nemesis! What the heck? What is she doing here? You' ve got to be kidding me!
She is gathering her stuff not bothering looking up to see who pumped into her, so I take the opportunity to turn around as fast as I can to avoid any contact. I will not speak to Vanessa Adams, god be damned! But, I got as far as 3 steps away from her, when I hear her voice, and startled I stop moving.
"Sophie? Is that you?" Damnnnnn.. Now I have to turn around, don't I? With clenched fists, I put on a fake smile and turn.
"Vanessa! Hi!" I say, smile still fake.
"Oh my god! I didn't know you would be here too! I thought that I would be all by myself, none of our classmates got in here! You and I are the only ones! Well done by the way, I hope it was your first choice!" she says cheerfully.
She seems way too keen. She is either too excited to see me, which I doubt, because we are Not friends...or she is faking it!......I vote faking it, she is trying to bring me down, but I won't let her.
"Yeah, it was actually my first choice, I am very lucky. It is a great school." I make small talk with a heavy heart.
"Yeah, I was so happy when I got an early acceptance, I couldn't believe it!" comes her reply.
Early acceptance huh? Great, she's got an early acceptance to the school I wanted to go since I was 14, but of course... Miss valedictorian here get to beat me at that too. My blood is boiling and if we weren't in the hallway I would pull a Black Canary at her! Is she done talking? She seems done...thank god. I nod for no reason trying to give her a hint that the conversation ends here, but she speaks again.
"Hey since we are the only ones here, I think it would be cool to hang out, you know...we can go to the movies? "She asks politely and I see her tense. There is now way in hell I will g....
"Hey Soph!" My thoughts got interrupted by Joss who is currently standing next to me with his arm on my shoulder smiling brightly. I turn my head and give him a pissed of look but he smirks, knowing exactly what I am feeling. He then turns to Vanessa.
"Hey Vanessa! You are here as well, I see!" He smiles politely at her and they make eye contact.
"Yes, here I am! I didn't know you were here too Joseph! Last time I saw you it was at our graduation!" she smiles brightly back. That's a lot of smiling, if you ask me.
"Yes, great speech by the way!" he remarks next to me.
Are you effing kidding me Joss? You piece of punk! Traitor! I kick him in the foot not discreetly at all and he jumps surprised. We exchanged a meaningful eye contact and I can tell he knows he reached my limit. Vanessa on the other hand seems as awkward as ever. There is a silence for a while but Joss takes the lead.
"So what are guys talking about?" That seems to alert Vanessa who returns to her cheerful self again.
"Oh I was just suggesting going to the movies with Sophie.." she tries to say but before she finishes her sentence, Joss interferes.
"Great we are going! We wanted to go to the movies too! Great timing!" he exclaims excited.
... I am not reacting, no...No...no. Play it cool Soph....
Joss and Vanessa are still talking but I pay them no mind, zooming out. You are so gonna pay for this Joss! I zoomed in when I see Vanessa's hand stretched out for a handshake ..how lovely!!! (Ironic),so not having any other choice, I tentatively, reach her hand and shake it.
At least she didn't go for a hug!
We say our goodbyes and part ways...when Joss starts laughing hysterically next to me earning a punch on his forearm.
"Did you really have to do that? You know I don't particularly like her! And now we are going to the movies with her?"I huff annoyed. I hate it when people make decisions for me.
"Soph relax! You don't even have a valid reason to hate her!" He points out eye rolling.
"She stole my graduation moment!" I puff with the same amount of annoyance.
"No, she didn't steal anything from you, you moron! She earned it! I know you have a competitive nature Sophie but this is absurd! This isn't high school anymore ok? And stop saying she stole it! it makes you sound like a snob bitch!" That hits me full force..
"What?" I ask annoyed and kinda baffled.
How dare he? I was really sad I lost the speech to her, it mattered to me, I get to be upset about it.
"Yeah! I love you but Soph, I am your only friend. Don't you think you have to open up a bit? Give her a chance, you never know where it will lead...You have to start giving people a second chance. First impressions aren't always right!" He says as a matter of fact.
"I freaking hate you for this you know!" I pace quicker getting a few steps ahead of him.
"I know but maybe in the future you will thank me. And....if you don't have fun in the movies I promise to not eat your cereal for a month!" He shouts and laughs, but I ignore him and march towards the car.
Robin's POV.
"But why do we have to go? He is your friend!" Sam is annoyed right now cos I made her come with me to the ΚΕΓ house tonight. She wanted to stay in and have netflix and chill but I was so bored this week, that when my friend Steve, the President, invited me to the private party I agreed with fervor. Sam on the other hand is not so pleased. Those guys can get a bit assholes, especially to us, but I think they will behave tonight.
As we arrive at the house a rookie opens the door for us wearing a red dress. Initiation bullshit again. Poor kids..
"Hi kid, do you know where the Prez is?" He points the living room and we make our way there while guys whistle at Sam. I immediately spot Steve with Nathan on the couch playing Fifa. Yessssssss I love it!
"Hey, Ro! Grab a seat. Steve sucks at this, you better find something else to do, Prez!" Nathan says.
"Ro don't you fucking dare leave me alone to go play video fucking games!" Sam is glaring at me looking intimidating as fuck..
"Hey it's just one game, I promise, go blend in with these guys. It would be fun." I say grabbing the joystick and sit next to Nathan.
"Ro they are guys! How can I have fun? Aarghhhhhhhh. If they are being assholes ,you will regret it." She storms out of the living room to the kitchen.
"Let the game begin!" I put my fist on air, getting my competitive mood on.
"Enjoy it now that you can 'cuz it won't last long, bro." Nathan surely has a big idea of his skills.
"Do you say that to all the girls, Nathan boy?" Ha, didn't see that coming did ya? He looks stunned...piece of cake.
"I would be glad to show you under other circumstances. And don't think your distraction plan will work. It's pretty shitty."
"We'll see about that. Let the best player win...oh and FYI if I ever had my way with you, you wouldn't be able to walk afterwards." I am the alpha dog here...in a non weird way..oh whatever..
"You don't say, Mrs Grey. Here, suck on that!" That little fucker just scored. What? I look at the screen frowning.
"Oh my dear, the only things I suck are not available in this house." I say bitterly. I am a sore loser when it comes to things I enjoy.
"Well, that doesn't change the fact that you're already losing, blondie. Ha!"
"If you ever call me blondie imma kill ya in your sleep and feed you to the other frat boys. Got it?" I threaten him. I am trying to break his spirit here, so this tactic will have to do.
"Oh, someone's in a bad mood. That's life little princess, some lose and some win." His smirk is all over his face.
"Make no mistake beauty, you will bow to me when this is over. Mark my words." I will not lose. He is gonna get his ass handed over on a silver plate. I am a pro at FIFA, have been playing for years!
"Haha, keep being delusional. Hey, speaking of bowing, did you get any lucky this week?" Now he is trying to distract me.
"You bet I did. She enjoyed it very much as her texts are any indication. What about you?" I say passing the ball to the forward and too much close to the penalty area..come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.....I press the button with inhuman speed and...Goalllllllllllll. "Suck on that Nate boy!"
"What the fuck? Where did this come from? Fuck! You brought in the sexting, it made my imagination run wild!"
"Ha! And stop being gross. Have some respect, bro. It's me you are fantasising about. I am right next to you. Be a gentleman." I kid because he is way too easy to mess with. All boys are.
"Don't get me started Ro! I was in my fucking bed till the middle of the week because I acted like a gentleman! Not gonna happen again! Aaaah, that was close! Damn it!" He tries to score with no success. I manage to steal the ball from him and..it's a long shot but I shoot and....what? out! Fuck it!
"So what got you in bed this week?" I try to distract him again.
"A fucking cold which I have to thank a fucking crazy chick for." He is trying to get the ball from me but he tackles me to the ground giving me a foul.
"Hey do you plan on crippling my artificial player? Watch it !" I say while I pass the ball to a player close to the goal area.
"You still have your hopes up, little girl? And your player is obviously faking it!" He tries to steal the ball but sends the ball out and my player goes for the corner. Ok this is it. I got this. I fix the camera angle and I touch lightly the button, ready to sent the ball to the net. The ball is in the air, my player jumps and..................
GOALLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes motherchuckerrrrr! Haaaaaaaaaaa!
"Haaaa see that Nate boy?! Who's the loser now?" I get up jumping up and down like a 5 year old.
"What the fuck!" He tosses the joystick down. "That wasn't fair! How did you do that?!" He complains and I wonder who is the real 5 year old now.
"Me and my magical fingers my friend, just ask any other girl, or Sam, she can confirm it." Oh yes I am the master. Those fingers are perfection.
"Speaking of, Sam, your friend over here is a true cheater! She's all yours, I'm out!" He retreats in defeat to grab a beer while Sam sits next to me on the couch returning from the kitchen area.
"Are you scaring the rookies again? Can we go now?" She asks taking the joystick from my hands.
"Leaving so soon? Not a chance I'm letting you slip away from my hands, babe." A tall guy with light brown hair sits next to Sam putting his arms around her shoulder. Sam's jaw clenches and she is giving me a "rescue me" look. What did that fuckboy do?
"And you are?" I ask, getting protective of her, putting my hand on her thigh to reassure her.
"Not interested in you, blondie. Sorry. You on the other hand, what's your name, babe?" He continues talking to a clearly fuming Sam.
"Back the fuck off. I am not interested. Take your rookie ass and go away." She removes his hand off her, getting up, grabbing my hand to get up.
"Playing it hard to get. I like it. I am Dylan by the way." The fuckboy gets up, getting in Sam's way. I stand up as well ready to protect her if he does anything stupid.
"Listen dude, I am gay. Now get the hell out of my sight." She pushes him away a few inches.
"Oh, I love a challenge." He says and grabs Sam by the waist. My blood boils the moment I saw the movement. Fuck these guys!
"Hey get your hands off of her." I say putting myself in front of her, my face inches apart from his. "She is not damn interested."
"Jealous much? I can take care of you too, you know. Both of you." He offers. This guys is asking for a punch in his face.
"Dylan, what the fuck man!" Nathan is back! He grabs this asshole by his shirt, startling him. "No means no, is that so difficult to get, man?"
"I was expecting a little help from you, dude. To put in a good word for me." He soldiers on. This dude needs to shut the fuck up. Now!
"You can't get a fucking hint, can you? Man, break it right now. I don't want to kick your ass. I kind of need you in one piece since you happen to be my teammate too." Nathan's hand is on Dylan's chest, keeping him in distance.
"Fine, fine, fine. I give up. For now. I have patience, babe. Keep that in mind." He winks at Sam and leaves the room, leaving her shaken up.
"You guys okay? I apologize on behalf of this asshole. If only I could choose the people on my team. Or this damn frat house." he exhales. "Don't tell, Steve." He whispers.
"Your secret is safe with us Nathan. Thanks for that, I thought they would behave but clearly I was wrong... you ok Sam?" I hold her close to me, caressing her back.
"Yes, all good. Thanks Nathan, you are a sweet and good guy, unlike these morons! You know, call us if you want to hang out sometime, or maybe we can go get coffee or food?" Sam is being sweet and it breaks my heart. What happened was unacceptable and even though she acts tough, I can tell she is scared. You never get used to it, you know...
"Well, you're welcome I guess." He puts his hand behind his head. "Let me know if this idiot keeps on bothering you." He is being very considerate and I appreciate that. I pat his shoulder as a thank you again.
"We should better go Ro, we can still watch Wynonna Earp, we should go buy the best ice cream in the store." I laugh at that and nod. Ice cream makes everything better, it's no secret between us.
"Ok, Nate this is it for us, give us a call whenever you want." I say again smiling.
"Let me walk you out. Do you guys need a lift?" He eyes us concerned.
You know, I do hang out with a lot of college guys, especially fat boys, but a few of them so far has been so kind and respectful as Nate. I can tell his upbringing made him a good man, a gentleman in very disappointing times. I almost feel bad for beating him... well, almost.
We shake our heads at his proposal, and make our way to the front door saying our goodbyes again, to him and the poor rookie in the red dress who looks embarrassed and kinda fed up. The door closes behind us and we get to her car, parked just outside the house.
"You know if I played for the boring team, I would definitely ask Nathan out." She remarks from the driver's door, as I am about to open the passenger's door. Her statement makes me crack..like for real.... Sam and straight? Yeahhhhhhhh....nahhhhhhh.
"Start the car and stop being funny. Stop at the market to get the freaking ice cream, I am buying, you binch." I eye roll and wait for her to start the engine.
3 hours later we are asleep in her bed with the PC still open and Wynonna Earp playing in the background, as she cuddles into me, cutely and oh so Sam like...for a limited amount of people. The others get the tough cookie version.
A/N: Thanks for reading, any feedback is welcome. :)
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