Chapter 2 – Power Trouble

"Stop bullshitting me, Warren!" shouted Emma, she clenched her left fist while her other finger pointed at Warren. She's angry as a bull and slapped her boyfriend's face. Before he could react, she rushed straight to her car and drove away from his house.

"Oh c'mon, Emma!" Warren threw his arms on the air out of frustration and touched his pained cheek. He tried to stop her but everything happened thick and fast.

Emma found out her boyfriend was flirting with Betsy, Bayville head cheerleader. She read the messages they exchanged and someone reported to her that Warren and Betsy were flirting couple of times during his basketball practice. She won't let this pass and she's not happy with the idea of being cheated. She was insulted and she won't let him play with her ever again.

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The girls gathered around Emma's house...

"What?! You and Warren broke up?!" Kitty gasped, her hands clamped over her mouth and eyes-wide in shock.

Emma and Warren looked good together that no one thought for a second that they will soon broke up.

"And you slapped him hard on his pretty face?!" Lorna couldn't believe she did that to him and couldn't help herself laughing. "You go girl!" she gestured a thumbs up approving her friends confidence.

"He got what he deserved and unfortunately for him he messed with the wrong girl." Emma proudly replied though she had still a pierced look in her eyes.

"You've got to be kidding me. You're the best couple in town, you looked so into each other. It's just so sad you separated." The youngest of the member expressed how sad she was.

"Kitty, we're still too young for true love." Jean shot the breeze regardless to how tensed their conversation was. She was calm but her tone showed her care and concern to Emma.

"And I doubt they have room for love." commented Taryn who was as cold as ice and didn't bother to sympathize.

"Darling, I just wanna have some fun. I just couldn't accept the fact that someone has the guts to cheat on me." Emma explained with an annoyed voice and crossed her arms over her chest.

"You'll get over it soon, Emma." Jean said with an assurance in her eyes. She tapped Emma's shoulder and smiled.

"B-but..." Kitty looked weary, her usual high-spirited character faded. Evidently, she was the most affected in the group considering that she still believed in fantasies and happy endings.

"Oh, Kitty cat, don't be a cry-baby. Even I don't cry over spilt milk." Emma was fond by her reaction and flashed a smile. Never in her life she regret breaking up with someone. It was the fact that her pride was hurt since she never used to being fooled, she was the one who loved fooling around.

"That's the spirit!" Lorna exclaimed as she raised both her hands straight up.

"Maybe I just have the faintest idea." Kitty spoke softly and carried a big stick while cupping her chin.

"Don't worry, Kitty, you'll soon understand as you grow up." Jean reassured her.

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The next day, rumor spread like a wildfire around the campus. Emma and Warren became a hot issue. Some were glad they finally broke up after long months of dating while others felt sad with the news. Emma wanted attention as always but this issue was different. She didn't want everyone to know the truth behind their break up. She was used to boys come chasing after her but never been cheated. She was so angry with Warren she wanted to punch his face over and over again. Being cheated doesn't sit well with Emma.

It was lunch time when the five girls gathered around their spot at the cafeteria. They decided not to invite their boyfriends since Emma was having issues to deal with.

All eyes were on Emma. The gossip circulated the canteen, they even heard some students talked about Emma and Warren's break up drama. But they didn't know the whole story.

"Ugghh! I won't let that bastard get away with this." Emma clenched her fists with an angry tone while looking piercely at Warren who sat at the basketball team' spot.

"Relax, gal. Don't look so upset, you look like a loser." Lorna said almost in a whisper not wanting her friend to cause trouble and tried to ease the tension. She placed her hands around her shoulders hoping she would calm down.

"You'll see what happens if he gets on my last nerve." Emma gripped the soda can that almost crushed on her hand.

"Get over with it, Emma or you'll end up looking stupid ranting and cursing with some douchebag. Obviously he doesn't deserve your attention." Taryn looked directly at her in an angry way. The Japanese girl was the most unaffected with the whole drama and rolled her eyes out of frustration.

Now Emma's gaze shifted at Taryn, "It's easy for you to say because you're not in the situation!" she almost shouted at her and it shocked her friends. "I have a reputation and I don't want it to be damaged by anyone not even you!" now she looked like a volcano who was about to erupt.

"Excuse me? I also have my reputation and I handle myself well unlike you! And don't bother fixing it because it's already been damaged! You just react badly because your pride is hurt. Get over the drama, will you?" Taryn fired back.

"Ouch!" Lorna was surprised with Taryn's words.

The gap between the two enraged chics were close enough they would grab each other's hair in a second. They were glaring at each other, Emma's teeth clenched and she was about to slap Taryn's face.

"Girls! That's enough!" Jean got on their way and tried to stop them in case they will start to fight physically. "Look around you, others are looking at us. We will settle this later outside, not here." the readhead scolded the girls who acted and sounded like little girls fighting over a doll.

Taryn immediately got up and walked away from them, she didn't even bother finishing her lunch. Her friends didn't try to stop her and gave her space. Other students watched them with a confused look.

"God, what's wrong with her?" Emma said with an annoyed tone and a puzzled look.

"Gee, she's like becoming as hard as nails." answered Lorna as she continued having her meal.

"Maybe she's having some issues, too." Kitty said in defense to Taryn, she didn't use to judge quickly especially to a friend close to hers.

"Then why not talk with us? She don't have to insult me like that in front of you." Emma replied with embarrassment and started to eat her salad.

"We know Taryn is not the most open person in the world. We'll just give her time and spae." Jean explained also not wanting to jump into conclusions. They were friends for years and she treated them like her sisters.

"Then what's the use of friends if she don't talk openly?" the blonde girl still sounded hurt and irritated. A post-break up drama was too much for her and she didn't wish to add more to her baggage.

"We should give her time to adjust." smiled Jean before sipping her drink.

"Whatever floats her boat." replied Emma distantly.

Meanwhile, Warren was so relaxed with his teammates like nothing happened. He didn't share to his friends the reason behind his break up with Emma.

"What the hell happened to you and Emma?" Remy started and leaned forward to Warren, eager to listen to his story.

"So you heard the news." Warren replied dryly while having his lunch. He didn't bother looking up to him nor any of his friends.

"Man, are you kidding me? It's all around the campus. The power couple of Bayville High have broken up." the most flirtatious guy said jokingly and laughed.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever." was Warren's only response as he continued eating his meal.

"Spill!" Lance added with a grin on his face and looked excited.

"Don't push his buttons, guys, you don't want to see the outcome. Too many cooks spoil the broth." Scott, the most serious among them spoke. He warned them with a half grin on his face.

"Oh, I don't give in easily." Remy said confidently and crossed his arms over his chest.

Warren finally spoke, "Well, things don't always end up great no matter how you tried to work it out." he talked in a relax manner and sounded like he had no regrets at all.

"It was about Betsy, right?" Remy was always straight-forward and his question caught Warren off guard. Scott and Lance exchanged looks. Warren was not talking openly to them about him and Betsy though their actions were obvious every time he got the chance talking to her.

Warren pursed his lips and paused for a second or two, his hand stroked his chin searching for the right words to say, "Are we that easy to notice?" his eyebrows met and bit his lip.

"For Remy, you were." Lance quickly responded with his casual tone.

"I knew it!" Remy got up slightly from his chair and raised his hand towards Lance giving him a high five.

"Ssshhh... Not so loud, man." Warren tried to calm Remy as he didn't want anyone to hear their conversation.

Scott, on the other hand, shaked his head sidewards and smiled. He was just listening to them while enjoying his lunch. He was always like this, serious most of the time but occassionally he joked with them. Despite his attitude, many girls still founnd him attractive and hot.

"Hey, look at those girls." Lance interrupted, his eyes fixed and one finger pointed directly at Emma and Taryn.

Warren turned his head around to see what was happening, "Are they fighting?" he casts a curious and worried look on his face.

"Definitely." Scott answered as he watched the girls five tables away from them with his hand stroking his chin.

"Oh man, Emma looks so angry." Remy commented as he was intently watching the two girls.

"I can't believe it! Emma almost slap her on the face. It's so rare seeing girls fight." Lance got excited watching those two shouting and glaring at each other.

"Good thing Jean was there to stop them." Scott muttered and flashed a smile on his face. He always admired Jean even though she seemed unfriendly towards him.

"Bro, Emma must be so upset over the break up that she turns against her friends." Lance said with a concerned tone and look, his eyes were still glued towards the ladies.

Warren was just staring at the girls. He felt guilty for what he had done with Emma but it was for their own good. He had a strong feeling for Betsy but he still kept it as a secret for the time being.

***End of Chapter 2***

Up Next: After a few months since the power couple's break up, Warren pursued Betsy and Emma was moving on...