The Player

Chapter 23

Brielle

2:09 PM

Mrs. Hansen's class always seemed to drag on, and today was no exception. I tapped my pencil impatiently on my desk, counting down the minutes until school would finally be over. Christopher and I had plans to go see The Nutcracker ballet right after, and I couldn't wait.

When the bell finally rang, signaling the end of class, I nearly leapt out of my seat, wanting to make my way out of class as quickly as possible. However, a hand wrapped around my forearm, holding me in place.

I turned around to see Melanie standing above me. "What do you want," I said, not bothering to hide my annoyance.

"I just wanted to say sorry." Her face turned into an expression of fake sincerity, which seemed foreign on her usual devious face.

"For what?"

"For what happened between you and Christopher. I know it must be difficult to deal with."

I rolled my eyes, as I picked up my bookbag, getting ready to leave. "I have no clue what you're talking about."

"Wait, Sam didn't tell you?" she said, her face faking surprise. "She and I overheard him and your brother in the hallway the other day, and I just assumed that she told you."

My head whipped towards her, unable to hide the curiosity. I always knew that they had some sort of feud between them, but they both refused to acknowledge it towards me. It couldn't be that bad, or else Sam would have told me.

"Wow, she really didn't tell you? This is really awkward then." She took a few moments, savoring my newfound interest, before continuing.

"Well, as you know, I'm captain of the cheer team, which comes with many different responsibilities. So, I was staying after school to meet with the coach and when I was leaving I ran into my ex-boyfriend JT, who was practically begging me to take me back-"

"Get to the point," I said harshly.

"Anyway," She rolled her eyes. "As I was going to my locker, I overheard Scott and Christopher arguing in the hallway, and it seemed that the topic of discussion was you."

My voice piqued with interest. "What did they say?"

A small smile spread on her lips. "Something about Christopher's sister and your brother dating, and then about how Christopher planned to get his revenge on Scott through you."

My heart dropped. "What kind of revenge?"

"Apparently, he only dated you so that he could break your heart and hurt you the same way that Scott hurt Nicole, his sister."

Time seemed to stop as all color drained from my face.

No...this isn't true...it can't be.

"You're- you're lying," I stammered, barely able to breathe.

true." I could tell from her face that

moment, I felt

whispered in my ear and told me how much he cared for me

from earlier today

never lie to

my hands as I choked

could I be so

Brielle. You're

my better judgement, and believed that he was something else.

now I'm here, crying over a guy that I already knew was going

Melanie the satisfaction of seeing the hot tears gush

what you wanted?" I said, looking back towards her after a few moments. "To see me like this? Because if so, congratulations Melanie,

wanted to let you know what I was

my head. I don't understand how someone could be evil enough to enjoy seeing

was mine,

guess what Melanie, you don't have to worry anymore, because you can have him." I spun on my

classroom, however, I turned to see Christopher and Sam coming towards me. As soon as Christopher focused on me, a

usually enough to make we weak in the knees, the sight of him, the cause of all my pain and hurt,

the guy who betrayed me, who worked so hard to gain my trust just

face instantly fell, his

tears from falling. "Was this all just a game for you? And don't you dare lie to

finally not saying anything at all. He

over me. It was true. Part of me had

I yelled, unable to control my anger. "Do you know how hard that is for me

I tugged it back immediately.

saw the hurt flash in his eyes as he recoiled his hand.

me, no you weren't planning to break my heart just for your entertainment. But it wasn't. So, you don't have the

me to step away. As I did so, I turned to see Scott coming toward us in the hallway. His eyes landed on me, his face filled with concern,

us. He tried to step towards me, but I put my hand up, signaling

get to come in here and pretend to be the good guy, because you knew that he was using me, and you didn't tell me. You just waited for it to

that the secret was out. "I tried to

explained why. If you did, I would have never wasted my time on him." I saw Christopher flinch from the corner of my eyes. "Why didn't you say

afraid

is to protect me. But you didn't. And

my best friend. I've known you since I was nine. But you knew, and you didn't tell me. You just let me be

I just didn't think that it was my place

Melanie was the one to tell me. A true

eyes. "I'm sorry Brielle."

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