Chapter 10 - Confrontation

Emma couldn't sleep after what happened to her and Scott. She felt ashamed of herself. His words cut deep into her heart and her pride as well. She hadn't encountered a man before like Scott. She offered him every man would wish they had but he turned it down. He rejected her. She was very affected. She liked him so much but now she wasn't sure if she would be so angry at him or she would be flattered because Scott was the only guy who saw her differently from any other man.

The next day, the girls hang out at the court yard. Emma shared each and every detail about what she had done to Scott with her friends.

"You're crazy, I warned you before to take it easy with him." Taryn recalled. She scolded her troubled friend.

"What are your plans now, Emma?" Lorna asked who sat beside Jean.

She didn't reply. Her emotions were mixed.

"I don't know. I felt so embarrassed." She covered her face with her hands. Kitty tapped her back in a comforting way.

Jean was quiet, she also felt mixed emotions.

"No one has ever turned me down." Emma added. She almost want to cry but she never used to cry over someone.

"We know but you can't keep on grieving like this." Jean finally answered.

"Why don't you talk to him and tell him how offended you were?" Kitty suggested.

"I can't do that. I can't even look straight into his eyes." She was so frustrated.

"Now you must be possessed girl. You're not the Emma we used to know." Lorna acknowledged.

"Will you stop criticizing me?" Emma frowned by Lorna's remark.

"I'm just sayin what I have observed." She shrugged.

"We'll figure this out, Emma." Jean smiled and squeezed her hand.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jean wanted so much to confront Scott and clear things for Emma. Her feet led her to the school gym where the basketball team had their practice.

The boys were still doing their drill so she just waited at the bench near Coach McCoy. She patiently watched them. Scott didn't notice her or maybe he was just pretending. After more minutes, Coach McCoy called it a day.

She caught Scott's attention and he walked towards her. He wasn't smiling, he looked serious and tired.

"Hey, can I we talk for a minute?" She kindly asked him.

He just nodded and they went outside.

"Scott, I, I... " She stammered and didn't know how to start the conversation. "About you and Emma." She quickly continued.

"So, I guess she told you about everything." He replied dryly looking at her. His hands on his hips.

"Of course! I mean, we're friends, y'know. She was very upset." Her tone was suspicious.

"And the blame was on me? Honestly, Jean, tell me, is this how you treat men? Like your another boy toy?" He was direct to the point and his arms were crossed above his chest.

Jean was taken aback. She didn't expect it would come out from his mouth. She was offended by his remark.

"You're generalizing, Scott." There was a hint of hurt in her voice.

"I'm sorry, Jean." He regret what he said. His voice low. "It's just so annoying how you see men in general. I mean we're not all the same."

"I know but at least you say it less harshly to her." She cared for Emma because as a woman, she knew how it feels.

"What do you mean? That I could be more gentle? Well, to tell you, Jean, I was very gentle to her but she was just so dominating. I'm not the kind of guy who take advantage, if you know what I'm sayin'." He told her as honest as he could be.

Jean didn't reply, she was discerning and absorbing each word he said. "I understand you, Scott and I trust you. Thanks for making this clear." The frown on her face faded away and a smile painted her face.

Scott scratched the back of his head and sighed, "I really am sorry Jean. I hope Emma would understand."

"Don't worry, I know she will but it will take some time." She reassured him.

"And I'm sorry for yelling at you." He looked straight into her green eyes as he apologised sincerely.

"Apology accepted." She smiled.

Jean now understand Scott's side and she admired him even more.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Song Playlist:

1. Vulnerable - Second Hand Serenade

2. Dare You to Move - Switchfoot

***End of Chapter 10***

Up Next: Everytime Jean uncovered more of Scott's personality she was becoming to like him more and more...