Playing The Game
Chapter 3. DANGER! The Relationship Will Destruct In 24 Hours
Author: j_rock873
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Jessie and Katie realize that their feelings toward each other have become even more serious while their downfall is being carefully planned.
Disclaimer: The only character I own is Nicole. Another name is mentioned, but is only made up for use in Nicole's plan.
Reviews: Yes, I would like them.
Jessie's room
The rest of the phone call (unheard by Katie)
"So what do you want to talk about, Nicole?" Jessie asked with obvious aggravation.
"Hey, no need to act like that. I just want to talk about what's going on between you and Katie," Nicole said with Sarah listening to the whole discussion.
"What about me and Katie?"
"Are you two dating?"
"No, we're just friends."
"Just friends? You must be losing your touch. By this time, you should have at least gotten to second base and had her falling for you. If you are as good of a player as your brother is, then by next weekend you will have gotten her into bed and dumped her the next day."
"It's none of your business on what happens between me and Katie."
"I know. I just find it weird that a known player hasn't gone all the way with any of her victims."
"You are NOT a victim. You knew what to expect from me before we even got involved. As for the other thing, I'm not ready yet."
"Are you ever going to be ready?"
"Like I said before, it's none of your business. I've got to go now. Katie's coming back upstairs."
"Oh, she's there now? Let me know how she compares to me when you make your move."
Nicole is smiling while Sarah tries to contain the laughter that is trying to come out.
"Shut up and goodbye."
"What did Nicole want?"
"How did you know I was talking to Nicole?"
"Because you started talking before I closed the door."
"Oh, it wasn't anything important."
Jessie tried to act like that was the case but wasn't pulling it off too well.
"Ok." Yeah right.
"Well, it looks like you brought enough to last us through both movies."
Jessie smiles as she looks at the big bowl full of popcorn and large sodas Katie has in her hands.
"Hopefully."
Katie then returns the smile.
Around three hours later
The girls had finished the first movie and were beginning to watch the love scene in the second when they both noticed each other was starting to become uncomfortable.
"Are you alright, Katie?"
"Yes, how about you?"
"I'm fine."
When the scene was over, Katie quickly got up and headed for the stairs.
"Where are you going?"
"Uh, I-I have to use the bathroom."
"So do I."
Both of them quickly made their ways downstairs as Katie made her way to the first bathroom while Jessie rushed to the next one.
Five minutes later
Katie saw that Jessie was waiting for her as she made her way back upstairs.
"How long have you been waiting for me?"
"I just got back. Ready to watch the rest of the movie?"
"Yeah, I guess we just had too much soda and popcorn."
Jessie nodded in agreement, but both knew that wasn't true. As the closing credits began to run, Katie saw Jessie yawning and felt one coming on as well.
"I guess these yawns mean we should get some sleep."
"You're right," Jessie commented as she rose off the bed while Katie did the same thing.
"Should I change in here or in the bathroom?" Katie mumbled.
"Here is fine. Is that ok with you?"
"Of course," Katie answered a little too eagerly before blushing, which Jessie responded to with a smile.
Katie was a little surprised to see how casually Jessie removed her shirt and jeans before walking over to her dresser, considering that her underwear was slightly revealing.
"Would you prefer pajamas, or a shirt and shorts?" Jessie questioned as she got a night shirt for herself while unaware that Katie was staring at her.
"A shirt and shorts will be fine." What a great body she has.
Katie then noticed a punching bag in a corner that she never noticed before.
"What are you looking at?" Jessie wondered as she tossed Katie a tank top and shorts and put on the night shirt that stopped just above her knees.
"When did you get that punching bag?"
Katie pointed to the corner.
"About two weeks ago, my dad thought it was a good idea. That way I could practice at home a little better."
"Practice what?"
"Tae kwon do. I thought you knew I was a black belt?" Jessie asked with a laugh.
"Is there anything else I should now about you?"
"Nothing that I can think of at the moment. I would show you some of my moves, but I don't want to disturb anyone else right now."
"I guess I will have to wait until tomorrow then," Katie replied as she removed her clothes and changed into the t-shirt and shorts that seemed a little short to her.
They both got into bed, and within five minutes Jessie was asleep with a huge smile on her face. Katie was awed by the beautiful girl so much that she gently ran her fingers through Jessie's silky, blond hair. Then she rested her head against Jessie's right shoulder. Two hours later, she was interrupted by an apparent dream Jessie was having about her.
"MMM, Katie, that feels so good. What? Yes, I love you too, Katie."
Katie got up, lay down on her side, and waited to see if Jessie would say anything else. Jessie suddenly sat up, so Katie faked waking up at that moment.
"What's the matter, Jessie?"
"Oh, sorry, Katie. I just had a nightmare. Let's go back to sleep."
"Sure, sleep well."
Katie felt her heart break. I love her, and she considers that a nightmare? What? You love her? Didn't I warn you not to do that? Just shut up!
The next morning, Jessie woke up, caught in a spoon. The covers had been kicked to the end of the bed. Katie had her left arm wrapped loosely around Jessie's waist while her right hand was resting peacefully on Jessie's upper thigh. The bottom of Jessie's shirt had been pushed up about three inches, which left most of the upper thigh exposed. Her lips were slightly open and resting on the back of Jessie's neck.
"I take it you slept well?"
Jessie laughed as Katie woke up.
"Uh, yeah. Sorry," Katie babbled as she removed her hand from Jessie's leg. "I got a little warm, so I pushed back the covers."
Katie hoped that Jessie didn't notice her staring at her bare legs.
"It's ok. It didn't bother me." If she only knew how much it didn't bother me. Stop it, she's only supposed to be a friend. Be quiet. I'm going to ask her to be my date to the party.
"Jessie?"
"Yes, Katie?"
"I know we never talked about it before, but where are we in this relationship?"
"Huh?"
"I mean are we just friends or an unofficial couple? Because if it's the first, I would like to change that today."
"Well, I guess we're currently friends. However, I was going to ask you if you wanted to be my date to Tad's party tonight?"
"Oh."
"Oh?"
"I didn't mean for it to come out that way. I just pictured our first date to be the traditional dinner and a movie. The party's fine though."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Ok."
The girls spent the entire morning and early afternoon together before Katie had to leave.
"I'll pick you up at 8:00. We can hang out for a little bit before we go to the party."
"Cool."
They left each other with smiles on their faces and wondering what to wear to the party.
Meanwhile, over at Nicole's house
Nicole and Sarah were putting the finishing touch on the plan they hoped would ruin Jessie and Katie's relationship. Jessie had no idea that her talk with Nicole had been taped and was slightly altered after that.
"Nicole, is the tape ready?"
"Yes, it is, Sarah," Nicole answered with an evil smile.
"Thank goodness for modern technology," Sarah returned with a smirk as she looked at the electronic device that was used to copy Jessie's voice.
When the edited version was made, Sarah had played the role of Jessie.
"I agree, but let's listen to make sure."
On the edited tape:
"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."
"It's about you and Katie."
"What about me and Katie?"
"How far have you gotten with her by now?"
"I haven't gotten anywhere. I'm still playing the friend card."
"Why are you taking so long this time? By this time when you were with me, I had already fallen for you and was ready. You rejected me that night and then dumped me the next day."
"Because after the first time we hung out, I could tell it was going to take longer with her. I can tell she's falling for me. Before, during, and after the party tomorrow night, I will see how much she's up for. By the end of this upcoming week, I will have had her in as many ways as I want. Then the following Monday, I will dump her during lunch and let everyone know how far we went."
"Damn, that's cold."
"Yeah, and I'm so good at this that she won't see it coming until I'm done with her."
"That seems like a good plan, but how are you going to prove it? People are going to want substantial proof."
"That's why I'll use my digital camera after we're finished and she's asleep."
"I don't know why I should care, but you should really think about this before you go through with it. I don't think it will work. Besides, aren't you seeing another girl? I think her name's Lisa, and she lives in Chicago."
"How did you find that out? I thought no one knew that, especially my family."
"I have a cousin that works with her at the Navy Pier."
"Lisa doesn't mind. She caught her boyfriend cheating and decided to try to a lesbian affair as revenge. She also said she's willing to wait for the sex part until I'm ready, which will be after I destroy Katie's image and pride. I've made up my mind and willing to bet you twenty dollars that everything goes my way. The last we'll see of her that day is when she runs out of the school while bawling her head off. Oops, I hear her coming. I've got to go. See you at the party tomorrow night."
"Goodnight, Jessie."
"Goodnight, Nicole."
End of the tape
"It's perfect, Nicole."
"I know. Now it's time we make a toast," Nicole announced as she handed Sarah a bottle of beer. "To the destruction of Jessie and Katie's relationship."
The girls shared a smirk as they heard the bottles clink together.