The next day

Buffy's POV

I was putting my books in my locker when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned to see a familiar, smiling face.

"Marty! What are you doing here? And if you say 'I go here' I will actually murder you," I playfully glared at him.

He chuckled and leaned on the locker next to mine. "Well besides the obvious, I just wanted to see how you were doing," He said, reaching over to move a stray hair out of my face.

I sighed. "I'm fine Marty, I'm looking forward to gym class," I smiled brightly, closing my locker.

His brows furrowed. "I thought you hated gym class after what happened," He said.

I smirked. "I did but I've got a plan to stick it to those douchenozzles," I smiled brightly.

Marty snorted. "Douchenozzles? You sound like a fifth grader," He laughed.

I punched his arm playfully. "Shut up, I like that word and I'll be using it more often. So stop being a douchenozzle."

He shook his head. "I hope you put that douchenozzle in his place," He told me, making me smile.

"Thanks Marty, I'll be sure to dedicate my victory just to you," I kissed his cheek as we separated to go to our class.


Cyrus's POV

Tj scratched his head. "Repeat that again?" He asked me.

I sighed as I explained the question again to Tj, more slowly this time. I'm glad we were placed in the same math class. It made me feel proud to be able to help him.

"Do you get it now?" I asked him.

He smirked at me. "I understood it the first time, I just wanted to hear your voice," He said making me turn a deep shade of red.

I threw a balled up piece of paper at him. "And you call me the dork," I shook my head and smiled.

The bell rang and we got ready to leave. "You're going to be at the basketball court to watch Buffy serve those jerks right?" I asked as I shoved my pencil case in my backpack.

He nodded. "I just have to make a pit stop real quick," He said with a smirk.

I scoffed at him. "Do you have to get your pompoms out of your locker. Make sure to grab mine and Andi's," I said mockingly.

He rolled his eyes. "We ain't no cheerleaders. We're supportive best friends," He said and walked out of the class.

I walked out and went towards to Buffy's locker to find her slamming her locker. "Hey Buffy, what's wrong?" I asked concerned.

She sighed. "I'm just imagining all the things that could go down at this game. There are so many possibilities of something going wrong for us. I can only see one scenario where we win," She said.

"Alright Dr. Strange, it's time for a friendly pep talk. Buffy you're the strongest person I know. You've always gone after what something you wanted and didn't let anything stop you. These jerks are no different. You're gonna go out there and kick their butts. Who are you?" I asked her, staring her right in the eye.

"The slayer," She said quietly.

"I'm sorry what? I don't think I heard you," I said.

She had a determined look on her face. "THE SLAYER!" She yelled. I smiled and we high fived and hugged. "Thanks Cyrus, I really needed that," She said when we pulled away.

I nodded. "Just another service I provide," My smile grew.

"I'll meet you out there. Wish me luck," She walked off to go prepare for the game.

I sighed as I went towards the school's double doors. At least that's where I thought I was going. I scratched my head before realizing I was lost. It's not my fault, this school is huge!

I kept walking until I bumped into something. I looked up and my eyes went wide. "R-reed?" I struggled to get the words out because my breath hitched in my throat.

"Long time no see, motorboy," He smirked at me. I studied him carefully. The last time I saw Reed was two years ago and things didn't exactly end well.

"W-what are you d-doing here?" I stuttered out.

He laughed softly and shook his head. "I go here. You look lost," He commented, noticing the confused look on my face.

I shook my head. "No I'm fine, I'm just uh.. looking for Tj," I lied hoping he would buy it.

He looked around and sighed. "Where is your bitter friend anyways?" He asked.

"He's at his locker which is where I'm going to now. So uh bye," I practically ran away hoping I'd find an exit or something. My prayers where answered when I found the doors leading to the back of the school.

I sighed in relief as I quickly made my one to one of the school's two basket ball courts, where Buffy was stretching and some other guy was dribbling in place.

I spotted Andi standing next to Tj and Jonah and went over to them. "Did I miss anything?" I asked.

"They're just getting ready to start. I'm so nervous," Andi said, playing anxiously with the bracelet Kenadee gave her.

I put my hand on her shoulder. "It'll be alright Andi. Buffy's got this," I told her confidently.

She nodded. I looked around at the small group gathered around. I guess word got around about this guy and Buffy.

"Listen up, this is how it's gonna go," The guy began to speak. He moved his dark hair out of his eye before speaking again. "First person to 10 points wins. Since I'm a gentleman I'll let this chick here go first," He threw the ball at Buffy and the game began.


Buffy's POV

I checked the ball at Jackson and he tossed it back to me. I had watched him play yesterday when he decided to not let me play. He wasn't really strong on defense but I had to watch out for his offense.

I dribbled to the left and faked a shot, causing him to jump for it. I smirked as I moved past him and shot the ball, earning my first point.

"Not bad for I girl huh?" I asked cockily as the ball fell from the net and into my hands.

He scowled at me. "The game just started. Don't get too confident yet," He said angrily.

He checked the ball to me and as soon as I tossed it to him he ran straight at me. I tried to defend him but he shoved me out of the way, knocking some on the ground as he scored his first point.

"Hey that's not fair! You literally pushed me," I yelled at him.

He gave me a cocky grin. "Whoops, didn't think you'd fall," He laughed as I glared at him and got up. I wouldn't let this stop me though. If he thinks he's gonna win this game and mess with my head, then he's got another thing coming.

Time skip

I wiped the sweat from my forehead as I dribbled in place. The score was 9-8 with Jackson leading. He needed to score one more time and the game would be over.

If I wanted to end this right now I'd need to make a three point shot, which would only be worth two points in this game. I smirked as a plan came to mind. It wouldn't be my best accomplishment but Jackson deserved this.

I dribbled at him and waited until he was close. It was time for some payback and I've been wanting to do this since the yesterday.

I tripped him.

He fell to the ground and I made my way to the three point line. Before he could get to me, I shot the ball. It went in as I heard my friends cheer and even some of the random people in the crowd.

"Hey that's not fair! You cheated," He whined.

I smirked at him. "Whoops, didn't think you'd fall," I mocked him before grabbing my water bottle and heading over to my friends.

"Buffy that was awesome! You totally showed him what for," Andi cheered.

"I think this calls for celebratory taters," Cyrus exclaimed making us laugh.

"I'll meet you guys there, I'm all sweaty and gross," They nodded as our group dispersed.

"Well that was certainly something," I smiled at hearing that voice.

"Well someone had to put that jerk in his place," I told him. Marty grinned and pulled me into a hug.

"Ew Marty stop, I'm all sweaty and gross," I tried to pull away but he held me tighter.

"I'd risk being smelly just to hug you anytime," He said, making my face warm up a bit.

"That was really cheesy," I sighed and hugged him back.

"Mind if I walk you home?" He said with a small smile.

I grabbed his hand in response and we walked together. Today was a good day.

So that's the chapter. I wanted to give some ship variety so I added in some Muffy. This chapter was originally gonna be two chapters but I decided I owed you guys since I made you wait so long. Anyways, the next chapter, hopefully, should be out by saturday.

Until then, byeee

~Ash