Kaylie POV
"Carter." I called walking towards Carter's car.
"Hey Kaylie." He smiled opening up the trunk and grabbing his bag.
"What are you doing here early?" I asked with a smile on my face.
"Just to practice and… to see you." Carter smiled.
"Aww." I said placing a kiss on his cheek.
"So what's up?" He asked.
"We need to talk." I said holding my breath.
"Well this isn't good." Carter said running his fingers through his hair.
"Payson and all the girls know I still like you." I said looking into his eyes.
"Ok?"
"And they want me to talk to you and Nicky."
"And?"
"They want me to chose."
"So…" Carter said placing his hands on my hips.
"I don't think I can do that. Emily wants me to figure out my feelings and Lauren and Payson want me to make a decision. Payson likes Nicky and as I can tell Lauren is still hung up on you." I replied looking up.
"So what are you going to do?"
"Wait till after China then break up with Nicky."
"Why wait that long?"
"Because if I date a silver medalist at nationals I have a better chance of going. The media loves the power couple and so does the board."
"So you're only dating him to get to China?"
"At first I thought I was in love with him but then you came knocking at my door at I became hooked."
"Kay, you can't keep stringing him along."
"But I like being in the spotlight for once. Before nationals it was all about Payson and her back and her winning the gold. But I beat her, I beat Payson Keeler and for once I gained the spotlight. Everyone wanted to know me instead of her. I love that feeling and I don't want to lose it." I said dropping my voice to a whisper.
"Kay, you will always be in my spotlight. Don't you ever forget that." Carter said resting his chin on my head.
"Thanks you." I whispered reaching up and placing a kiss in his lips.
Payson POV
I drove to the Rock early this morning to workout before practice started. I wanted to work on my floor routine so I can beat the best at London. I parked my car and grabbed my Ipod and my bag. I stepped out of the car and stood there in shock. Across the parking lot stood Kaylie and Carter making out. Kaylie is cheating on Nicky with Carter. I slammed my door shut and walked inside the Rock shaking my head.
"Payson!" I heard Kaylie scream running after me. I didn't turn around as I walked into the locker room and placed my stuff down.
"Payson." Kaylie breathed standing in front of me. "It's not what you think."
"So you aren't cheating on Nicky with Carter?" I asked with sarcasm dripping in my voice.
"Ok, so it is what you think." Kaylie said starting to tear.
"Why? Why would you think of doing this to him?"
"I love Carter and Nicky was so nice to me and made me feel special. I felt wanted. I've never really felt wanted before." Kaylie whispered.
"Never felt wanted? You are the national champion, friends who love you, and a boyfriend who adores you." I said raising my voice.
"Well Pay it was always hard to feel wanted with you in the picture." Kaylie screamed at me.
"What are you even talking about Kaylie." I yelled back.
"It was always about you. Even Nicky talked about you. Sasha adores you and so does everyone else."
"Don't turn this on me this is you fault." I said through clenched teeth.
"It's always been about you Payson. Nicky is in love with you not me. He never looks at me the way he looks at you. When you two talk its obvious you took are destined to be together. I want Nicky though. He keeps me whole.
"You are a selfish bitch, you know that. You are a hypocrite."
"I am not!"
"You told me you would never be like Lauren. You told me that you would never cheat on someone but here you are with Carter and not Nicky."
"This is different, I didn't cheat on a friend."
"No but this is worse. You cheated on Nicky." I said walking away. "Don't worry I won't tell him because I don't want to be the one to break him. You will tell him."
"I can't." Kaylie whispered.
"If you don't tell him soon then I will because I don't want him to have to find out on his own. I think you can relate to that." I sneered and walked away.
"Payson." Kaylie screamed.
"I will not let you ruin him like you ruined yourself. This version of you has got to go before you lose everyone you love. Even me."
