Playing The Game

Chapter 2. Choices And Consequences

Author: j_rock873

Rating: PG-13

Summary: The relationship between Jessie and Katie begins to grow.

Disclaimer: I only own the character, Nicole.

Reviews: Yes, I would like them.

Upton Sinclair, Friday, after school

For the rest of the week, Jessie and Katie began to hang out more and more. They would walk each other to their classes, eat lunch together, and hang out after school. Everyday, this would upset Sarah even more. It would also amuse the rest of the students that didn't like her. Katie would always wonder what Jessie would do each time they saw her. Jessie would usually respond by doing the same things. She would gently massage Katie's back while they were at Katie's locker, hold her hand as they walked down the halls, and hug her while looking at Sarah. When there were enough people around, she would softly kiss Katie on her cheek. They had just arrived at Katie's locker when they were approached by Sarah.

"Katie, can we talk in private?"

"I guess so," Katie remarked with a little hesitation as they moved down the hall a bit before continuing the conversation.

"What do you want, Sarah?"

"I just wanted to know if Jessie's become so important that you can't find the time to hang out with me anymore?"

"I'm sorry, Sarah. Maybe we could hang out sometime this weekend. How about Sunday?"

"Sunday? What about tonight or tomorrow instead?"

"I already have plans with Jessie. We're going to hang out at her place tonight, and tomorrow we're going to Tad's party together."

"So, break them and go to the party with me then."

"I just can't go breaking them on such short notice."

"It's not that short of a notice. She has become more important than me, HASN'T SHE?"

"Calm down, Sarah. You're making a scene."

Katie looked nervously around them and saw that everyone had begun to stare at them.

"I DON'T CARE!"

She was then interrupted by Jessie's appearance at Katie's side.

"What's the problem? Is there anything I can do to help?"

"Yes, you can. I'm sick of getting the cold shoulder from Katie ever since you came along. If it wasn't for you, she would be hanging out with me instead."

"I can't help it if she likes me more than she likes you."

"She doesn't matter to you as much as she matters to me. You're just going to get her to fall for you, and then you'll break her heart." She then directed her attention back to Katie. "Katie, you can't have both of us. You need to choose right now. Who's it going to be, me or her?"

Katie thought about it for a few seconds before turning to Jessie and speaking loud enough to be heard by everyone, "I CHOOSE YOU."

"What?"

"I choose you over her."

Jessie simply leaned into Katie and gave her a soft kiss on the lips. Sarah began to slowly back up while still keeping her eyes on Jessie and Katie.

"Jessie, why must you torture Sarah like that?"

"Because she's mean to everyone, except you. If she wasn't that way, I wouldn't do it. She also makes this more tempting," Jessie stated as she leaned into Katie again.

"Makes what more tempting?" Katie asked before being surprised with a passionate kiss on her lips.

The guys began to chant, "Yeah, baby."

A few girls chanted, "Jessie."

Then everyone watched silently as Sarah quickly ran to the girls' restroom with Nicole chasing after her. After the door closed, they looked to see Jessie and Katie starting to head outside.

"Ok, show's over, people. Katie, can you give me a ride home again?"

"S-Sure," Katie answered while still reeling from the kiss. Whoa. Why did she have to do that? Can't she see what that does to me? I think I'm falling for her. No, stop, don't think that. She only did it to bother Sarah. You will not fall for Jessie Sammler.

"Are you alright, Katie?" Jessie asked absent-mindedly.

"Y-Yeah," Katie mumbled.

"Ok, let's go then." I hope Katie understands that I only did that to bother Sarah. Her lips did feel nice on mine though. Stop it, Jessie. Katie will only be a friend. You will NOT break her heart.

Jessie let out a sigh that went unheard by Katie as they made their way to Katie's car.

Meanwhile, back in the girls' restroom

"Sarah, are you going to be ok?"

"LEAVE ME ALONE, NICOLE!" Sarah shouted as tears continued to fall down her cheeks.

"I'm afraid I can't do that. There's no need to cry. Besides, I have a plan to get back at both of them."

Nicole then smirked at her.

"Really?"

Sarah began to smile.

"Yes, really."

"What is it?"

As Nicole went over the plan, Sarah's smile got wider.

"Do you think it will work?"

"Of course, everyone knows Jessie's a player. So it shouldn't be hard to get Katie to believe it. Do you feel better now?"

"Almost," Sarah admitted before making her way to the door.

"Well, maybe this will make you feel better."

Then Nicole pushed Sarah to the wall and passionately kissed her.

"W-What are you doing?"

Sarah pushed her away in shock.

"Trying to make you feel better. Is it working?"

Sarah nodded yes and was caught up in an even more passionate kiss, which made her open her mouth. Sarah moaned into Nicole's mouth as her tongue was caressed by Nicole's tongue. Nicole ended the kiss and began to smirk at her. She grabbed Sarah's hand, led her out of the bathroom, and through the open front doors.

"Where are we going now?" she questioned her with a goofy grin.

"Back to my house."

"Why?"

"So I can show you what attracted Jessie to me and more."

Sarah could only blush after hearing that.

Sammler/Manning home, Jessie's room/the attic.

"Since I'm your guest, it's time that you entertain me."

"Yeah, I guess so," Jessie giggled before she started to sing "God Bless The Child".

Katie smiled and interrupted her, "I love Billie Holiday."

"I know."

Jessie silenced her by gently closing Katie's mouth with the tips of her fingers. The girls had been listening to music for about two hours when they were interrupted by Lily's voice.

"Jessie, it's time for dinner."

"Thanks. Can Katie join us for dinner and possibly spend the night?"

"I think so. What do you think, Rick?"

"Sure, sweetie. If it's ok with her parents."

Katie got out her cell phone, immediately dialed the number, and waited impatiently for someone to answer the call.

"Hello?"

"Hi, Mom. Is it ok if I have dinner at Jessie's and then spend the night?"

"Yes, just make sure you behave while you're over there," Katie's mother replied with a chuckle.

"Mom," Katie said with obvious annoyance at her mom's sense of humor.

"Goodnight."

"Thanks and goodnight."

Katie then turned around to see all of them smiling at her. She just rolled her eyes at them, which made them all laugh before they began to eat.

Jessie's bedroom, twenty minutes later

"What are the plans now, Jessie?"

"I thought we could watch some movies before we went to bed. You know how they say that everyone has a twin somewhere?"

"Yeah, what's your point?"

"Well, I picked out a few that had a girl that looked like you in them. I think the girl's name is Mischa Barton."

"Which ones?"

"The Sixth Sense and Lost And Delirious. Have you seen them both already?"

"Yeah, how about you?"

"I saw the first one, but not the second. I guess we could watch that one last."

"OK, let's start up the first one."

As soon as they hit play, Jessie's phone rang.

"You get the phone, and I'll get us some snacks for later."

"Alright."

Katie was walking down the steps when she heard who had had made the call. Jessie didn't see Katie watching her. She became uneasy at hearing Jessie talking to the other girl.

"Hi, Jessie."

"What do you want this time, Nicole?"

"I just wanted to talk to you about something."

"There's nothing else to say, Nicole."

"Come on, this won't take long."

"Fine."