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Chapter 1: The Art of Persuasion

"Hey Anya wait up." called out Riley. Anya turned towards the now out quarterback

"Hey what's up Riley?" asked casually.

"About that bachelor auction" Riley started "is it too late to join?"

"No. Why you interested?

"Sort of. Yeah."

"Oh good. With you we have a full line up. Thank god I was stressing about not making enough money this year with the guys on our list" she started "but with you on the list we'll make a killing." She said in that woman on a mission tone while smiling to herself.

"Riiight. Thanks Anya I have a plan that'll make everything all better. I'll see you later."" Riley said "Does this plan include having Zane bid on you at the Bachelors auction?"

"Maybe." Riley replied with a smile on his face as he started walking down the hallway rather quickly.

"Where are you going?" She called out

"I gotta go find Zane" Riley called back as he raced down the hall and around the corner. Leaving Anya in her own, just then Zane walked passed her. Knowing Riley wouldn't give up until they were together she thought she would play cupid. "Zane!" said called out as Zane turned around

"Oh hey Anya I didn't see you there. What's up?"

"Oh nothing I was wondering if you were going to the bachelor's auction tomorrow is all."

"I might. Why?

"Oh nothing, I was just thinking that you know you'll be there and Riley will be there and you know…" as she started to ramble Zane gave her a 'what are you getting at' look. "Okay you got me. Zane, Riley can't stand being without you. He's going crazy. Ever since you broke up with him it's been difficult for him and I know you two are starting to connect again and I just wanna help."

Zane couldn't be mad at her for trying but things were complicated. "Anya thanks for trying but I don't think-"

"Okay look, Riley is ready for this he's changed ever since he went with you to that LGBT meeting and since you've got thrown into the dumpster. He's changed for the better and he's ready to be with you. He just doesn't know how to show it. Just give him a chance to show you how much he loves you. So please come. Come to the bachelor auction tomorrow. What have you got to lose?"

At this point Zane had felt as if she all but grabbed him from his collar and pushed him against a locker. But she was right. To be honest he felt the same way that Riley was feeling. He felt lost and alone without him and he did see the changes in Riley but he didn't was confused as well. All the while Anya was death staring him down.

"Alright I'll be there" Said Zane walking away from the sweet yet terrifying girl.

"Ohh Riley you owe me big" she said to herself.