"Hey Leila wait up," he said. She ignored him and kept walking straight into the soccer field. "Leila!" she stopped.
"What?" she asked.
"What Alan said in there…"
"Is it true?"
"Um, well…"
"Is it?"
"Yes." She shook her head and kept walking. "But I'm not like that anymore."
"And you really expect me to believe that? Justin you and I, we are people that don't match."
"Opposites attract don't they?"
"Justin, you're a cocky stud that likes to have everything his way. You like to be in control and come out on top, we, us, it can't happen."
"Come on Leila, give me a chance, let me show you that I'm good enough."
"Justin why do you like me? Out of all people, why do you like me? Remember Duke? Remember Cornwall and Illyria? Can't you just pick somebody else?"
"No, I can't."
"You don't even know me."
"Which is why I want to get to know you better. What would you say if I asked you to the dance tonight?"
"No, Duke is probably going to be there, he can't see us together."
"He's not going to be on your ass all night."
"He might be, especially if he sees you there."
"Are you that scared of your brother?"
"No, it's what he might do to you that scares me."
"So are you saying you care?"
"What? I didn't say that."
"You didn't have to."
"Justin, it's just not right."
"Why does it matter so much? Leila have you ever done anything for yourself? Have you ever done what you wanted to do and not what everybody else told you to do? Stop caring about what other people think and do what you want to do." she looked at him.
"I…um…it's just that…" she tried to get the words out. "I don't know what to say. All my life I have had somebody telling me what to do. My parents, my brother, my coaches, my friends, I've never really been independent and now that I think about it I realize how stupid that is."
"Well if you feel that way then why don't you start doing what you want to do?"
"I guess I should start soon."
"Why not now?" he stood in front of her and looked down at her. She kept her eyes on the middle of his shirt.
"I'll see you at the dance," she said.
"Alright." He leaned forward but she stopped him. "Right." He looked at the few people on the field.
"Bye Justin."
"Bye." She walked off the field and Justin was glad he didn't have to chase her.
"Where have you been?" Duke asked when Leila walked into the cabin.
"Just walking."
"Listen Leila, I'm sorry about earlier today. I just thought Justin was the reason you were upset, and even though he pushed me first, I'm the one that caused the fight."
"Why do you hate him so much?" she asked.
"Because the guy's a dick. He's a hot shot and he needs to get over himself. Wait, why are you asking me this?"
"I was just curious."
"Anyways, are you going to the dance tonight?"
"Yea, are you?"
"I'm not sure; I might get out of here for the night."
"And go where?"
"Don't worry about it."
"Ok."
"Are you going to the dance with anybody?"
"Um…no, I'm not going with anyone."
"Alright, I don't know why but the thought of you going with Justin crossed my mind." He laughed. "That's crazy right?"
"Yea, completely crazy, I mean its Justin, gross."
"Alright well have fun tonight." He kissed her head and left. A few hours later Leila was getting ready for the dance. She was wearing a white long body fit top with green lines, boy jeans and white flats. She passed he iron over her hair and put eyeliner and lip gloss on. She walked out of the cabin towards the gym.
Justin was in the gym leaning against the wall with about five girls around him.
"Justin you're such a great player," one said.
"Yea, thanks," he said, looking for Leila. The door opened and there she was. "Will you excuse me girls?" he walked over to her. "Hey," he said. "Your brother around?"
"He left camp for the night."
"So that means that…"
"He's not here."
"Guess everything worked out then."
"The nights has just begun, let's hope you don't mess up."
"I won't, dance?" he asked.
"Sure." They walked out to the dance floor and stared dancing and he was good. A few songs later a slow one came up.
"Can I ask you something?"
"You just did."
"Ok, can I ask you two questions?"
"Alright."
"Would you ever see yourself with a guy like me?"
"Um, no. You're so different; I guess I never thought a guy like you would ever like me."
"Why not? You're beautiful, you're sweet, a kick ass soccer player. To sum it up, you're perfect."
"Congratulations, you just made me blush." Her cell phone started ringing. "Um, can I?"
"Yea go ahead." She picked up.
"Hello?" she walked into the bathroom where it was quieter.
"Hey it's Duke, where are you?"
"At the dance?"
"Oh well I'm just calling to let you know that I'm not going to be sleeping at the camp tonight."
"What? Duke where are you?"
"I'm just taking care of some stuff; I'll be there around noon tomorrow."
"Um, ok."
"You call me if you need me for anything alright?"
"I will."
"Alright, I love you."
"Love you too." She hung up and walked out of the bathroom.
"Justin Drayton? Oh my gosh I haven't seen you since last year," Brooke said to Justin.
"Oh hey Brooke."
"So, are you here alone? Want to head back to my cabin?"
"Um, no Brooke, I'm actually here with somebody."
"I bet they're not as fun as me, come on Justin." Brooke saw Leila walk out of the bathroom and grabbed Justin and kissed him.
"Brooke what are you…" Justin stopped when he saw Leila. "Oh no, Brooke stay away from me, Leila don't…" she took off.
