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The redheaded beauty tossed her long flowing hair over her slender shoulder. She took a quick moment to stretch out her long legs-they seemed to go on forever. Their practice had been going pretty steady and she was beat. It was definitely time for a water break of some sort. "I will be back team; I am just taking a break of the water variety!" She warned the others in her cheerleader clique as she headed off towards where her best friend Rachel Roth sat. She gracefully plopped down and took a dainty sip from her water. "Friend Rachel, I saw you conversing with Friend Garfield earlier."
Rachel looked away from her book and to her friend. She shifted to face her friend as she closed her book once more, setting it to the side. "Yea, we...uh, we talked for a bit. He wants to talk...after school."
Kori began to show signs of excitement, a joyful sparkle within her eyes. "Most glorious, Friend Rachel!" She couldn't explain the happiness that she felt going through her. Perhaps both of her friends would become closer? She surely hoped so.
"Well, I'm not sure if I'll go..." Rachel answered, taking her book into her hands once more.
Kori gasped, she couldn't believe what her dear friend was saying, "Friend Garfield will be most upset." She answered, hoping that somehow or some way she could change the mind of Rachel Roth.
Rachel scoffed. "Ha! Like a give a single inkling of a thought of how Garfield Logan feels. Though, after checking his dating history, he doesn't care how others feel either."
That was a rather surprising answer from the brunette. She seemed to have feelings of anger towards Garfield's promiscuous ways. For the most part, Kori just couldn't understand the frustration at her friend. "Intimately, do you care for Friend Garfield?"
Rachel was taken aback by the cheerleader's question. She scoffed once again, "HA! Me? Care for Garfield? INTIMATELY? You're funny. Of course not." She decided to open her book and turn away from her friend. She stared at the words, not being able to read a line as her mind was in a whirl. Me? Like Gar? Please, I'd like to STRANGLE him if anything.
Kori let out a small giggle as she moved in a little closer to Rachel. "Could there be a form of rough play, with mustard and Friend Garfield?" She honestly could hardly wait to hear her best friend's response to that one.
Rachel sighed, raising an eyebrow at her daft friend. Kori Anders was a difficult being. "Don't be foolish, Kori. There is nothing going on between me and Gar. She looked up to the field and immediately set her eyes on Gar. She held back a small smile at the idea of seeing him later.
"Do as you wish Friend Rachel, if it was I - mustard is most fun." She told her friend with a devious wink and flirtatious smile. Kori longingly hoped that she would meet up with her friend Garfield. Then whatever issue was plaguing them, could be put aside and perhaps something else to blossom? Well, for now she was hoping on a truce to be had.
Rachel thought about her remark for a moment, and then her eyes widened as realization hit her. "EW! KORI!" She jokingly pushed her friend then stood up. "I better get going." She then picked up her book and started away from the field.
It had been a pretty decent practice. Enough to make sure each teammate was so incredibly physically tired that they could pass out on a clothesline, have it give them a wedgie, and not give a damn. Victor glanced over at Garfield, who didn't seem to be looking so hot at the moment. "Hey Gar, are you alright?" He glanced over at his friend and gave a curt nod and warm smile.
"Yeah, I'm alright."
"Alright, Man. But you know Jess from the other night when you guys went out on that date? She was out today. I heard she's real sick..." Vic grabbed his helmet and water bottle and shoved them into his sports bag.
The blond male gave a shrug, "Oh yeah? I'm sorry she's sick. That's gotta suck. You think I should like, send her a rose or something?" He asked almost hesitantly, not sure of what sort of answer he'd receive from Victor, or his friend Richard. He wasn't supposed to be the 'romantic type' and all - according to them anyway.
Richard raised an eyebrow, "No, Dude. Leave her alone. It's just; you're not looking too good yourself."
Gar really wished he had a mirror at the moment, just to see what they meant. He couldn't be looking that bad - could he? "I just figured that, maybe it'd be a little something to lift her spirits is all." He figured that maybe if he didn't exactly answer Richard's comment, they'd forget about it and lay off awhile.
Vic and Richard exchanged glances then shrugged it off. "So," Vic began. "Are you two coming over? I can give you a ride..." Richard nodded and said he'd be there.
Garfield let out a soft sigh as he continued to pack away his equipment. He couldn't help but to feel that Rachel would only stand him up anyway... but he couldn't just not go. That would be terrible and he'd feel like a definite douche bag then. So it was official - no matter how tempting going over to Victor's place was, where they could just chill out and be guys... he had a prior commitment. "Actually, I've got something... to do after classes. Sorry guys, we'll definitely all hang out soon I'm sure."
"Ok, Dude, you can come over later if you want. You could be just in time to witness me beat the crap out of Dick in Mega Monkies 4!" Vic declared, pulling Dick into a head-lock.
"Dude, you wish," Dick answered pulling out of Vic's grasp and then taking Vic's keys then running off.
Vic yelled after him, "YEAH, YOU BETTER RUN!" And soon the quarterback was sprinting after Dick.
Gar was left behind - just shaking his head at his two best friends' antics. They were like his brothers. Family he had that never left him. They were there for life, especially when he felt alone. The zipper sailed across the material of his equipment bag as he fastened it up, his thoughts shifting over to the brunette beauty. Why did I do this again? She's going to bitch me out and - well, I guess she has every right. Be a man and take it Gar, she can't hurt you... pfftt, yeah right. She'll crush me.
Garfield tried to disregard the intense pounding within his head, but it was so hard to even concentrate on walking. He hoped he wasn't staggering - because that definitely would not look good. He made his way over to the bleachers finally and plopped down, leaning forward to rest his head in his hands. If Rachel started yelling, he'd probably cry because it'd hurt that bad.
"Please Rae; don't yell at me... talking calmly is a good thing, right?" He pleaded out loud, hoping that she really wouldn't. But then the fact struck him that he probably looked like a moron just sitting there talking to someone who wasn't there, or probably wouldn't even show up. Yeah, why was he doing this again?
Just as he began to lose hope, he saw her turn the corner. She didn't look happy to see him, but she definitely didn't look upset. She walked briskly with her head down, holding a coffee mug in her hand. He watched her petite frame quickly close the distance between the two. She greeted him with a blank look as she shoved a mug of coffee toward him. "I got myself one... and thought maybe you'd like one..." she explained as she sat next to him.
She wouldn't say it, but she felt kind of bad for going off on him today. So to her, this was easier than actually apologizing. His face was kind of red, and she thought about asking if he was okay, but decided against it. She doesn't care about him anyways, right?
He glanced up at her, noticing how the sun glistened off her frame, making her look like the angel she was from above. "Rae, thank you. That's very thoughtful of you." He told her with a small smile as he slowly reached for the coffee she was offering. "So... you can just start. Y'know, laying it on me. I deserve it I'm sure."
Rachel could think of multiple things to yell at him for, but she didn't want to because the way he was responding. He seemed soo... nice. Not at all what she thought. She felt kind of bad, the way he was acting was kind of pitiful, so of course she responded the only way she could think of. "What's your problem? Aren't you going to fight back? Defend yourself?"
Gar felt a pang of nausea hit his stomach. Of course he swallowed hard to get that feeling out of the way for now. He shifted his gaze over to her weakly; he had to tell her at least this next thing before he unexpectedly heaved or something. "Rae... you defend yourself if there's something worth fighting for. If I'm in the wrong - which I am, why fight the truth? Y'know what I mean?" He inquired, hoping she'd just go off on him already, save him the torture of waiting for it.
"Right." She felt horrible at this point for yelling at him, but she couldn't help but wonder if her yelling at him may have caused this? Or maybe she was wrong about him all along. "Okay. I'm sorry for bothering you," She stood and looked at him for a moment, wondering what else she could do.
Well, that was rather surprising to him. But he still wondered why she'd hold off yelling at him. She seemed so... steamed. He couldn't blame her, but still. "You're not bothering me at all, I didn't really have anything better to do anyway and spending my time with you, is a major upgrade - believe me." He said with a faint smile, that passing when he was reminded of his headache once more.
She looked down at him returning his small smile. It was nice that he was soo... nice. Though, she couldn't tell why he'd be nice to her after she was so mean to him... Unless... he was just using her so she'd put in a good word for him with the cheerleaders... She felt rage swell in her for a moment, but when she looked down at him, he seemed kind of sincere, and decided that she would give him a chance to prove he's a good guy first, before she yelled at him again. She calmly sat back down and watched him cautiously. If he tried anything funny she'd be sure to kick his ass.
Though he looked so sick... She began to feel concerned so she looked up at him, "Are you alright? You look ill."
He shifted his gaze towards the grassy terrain underneath his feet. "Eh, I'll be alright. No worries." But then he took a bit of a shaky breath as he gathered up the bit of courage he had right now. He had to get this through to her before she kicked his ass. "Rae, I know what you're thinking. About my... dating ways. It's sleezy I know. It's just that, I have a deeper problem than you think."
He was waiting for her to dial the nearest psych ward, but he took her silence, as an opportunity to continue on. "I really have such strong feelings for this one girl, but she wouldn't give me the time of day and because I know this... I just tried to distract myself with others. Figuring those feelings would change or leave - but they never have. Do you know what I mean or am I just sounding messed up?" He hoped that she didn't think the other option... but if she did - he wouldn't be unwilling to head over to the psych ward. At least they medicate someone when they get out of hand.
She raised her eyebrows and wasn't sure how to respond, though this wasn't the first time today he left her speechless. She sighed, almost feeling pitiful. She put a hand on his arm, taking notice of his muscles, and offered advice. "Well... that isn't the best way to going about... getting her. I guess, that you should tell her. Because according to you, you have nothing to fight for, and nothing to lose. So I guess I hope... that everything works out for you... and I'm sorry I judged you, because I was wrong."
They stayed silent for a moment, and so she spoke up. "Do you need a ride home?"
He gave a shaky grin and answered, "Rae, you are so thoughtful, I bet your boyfriend knows just how lucky he is to have you."
She blushed as she stood and began to walk with him. "Yeah, I'd hope so, ya' know, if i had one..."
He bit his lip in anticipation, although if he smirked at the moment - he had a feeling that she'd extent her arm and taint the color of his pale cheeks. "So, you don't have one?" He covered up his sly inquiry with an attempt to clear his throat. "I mean, you're ridin' solo?"
She gave a small giggle, "Uh, yea I guess I am 'riding solo'. How about you?" Though she knew already that Gar had many girlfriends, though not much dating was involved. She sat in her small Pontiac Grand Prix, Gar taking the passenger seat.
He gave a light chuckle and resisted the urge to upchuck right there in her vehicle. "Me? Nah, I'm not seeing anyone. Wishing I was as you know, but that'll be a dream come true - too good to be true actually. But I guess it's whatever, that's life y'know?" He made another attempt - a better one this time, of giving her a small yet warm smile.
She didn't smile back as she backed out of the parking space. "I read a lot of books... And I don't believe in fairytales. But I believe happy endings. So everything is sure to be fine. Where do you live again?"
He drummed his fingers upon his lap as he thought about this for a moment. He wasn't even sure if this foster family was for sure just yet. Something about a trial run. So did he want her to see his 'family'? Not really. Not right now. Maybe once he felt things were more stable within the home, but for now it just seemed like he was visiting some distant relatives. "You could just, drop me off at the mall, that's pretty close to where I live. I'll walk the rest of the way. I don't want you to like, go out of your way. This is really, sweet of you Rae."
She looked dumbfounded for a moment. The mall? He was hiding something, and she still wasn't sure if she trusted him yet. But, she wasn't about to fight with him. She nodded and quickly drove out of the school's parking lot.
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