Playing The Game

Chapter 4. Mixed Feelings

Author: j_rock873

Rating: R

Summary: A mix of feelings is displayed between Jessie, Katie, Nicole, and Sarah at Tad's party.

Disclaimer: I only own the character, Nicole. However, the made up name mentioned in the previous chapter is brought up again.

Reviews: Yes, I would like them.

Katie's porch, Saturday night, 8:00 PM

Katie had been pacing for about five minutes and occasionally checking to see if she looked alright. She had debated for around twenty minutes while getting ready and decided on her favorite, tight jeans and a new, red shirt. When Jessie arrived, she began to smile nervously. Jessie got out of the car with a smile on her face. She had also been suffering the same problem that Katie had. She had chosen a black, v-neck blouse and a short, blue skirt.

"Are you ready to go, Katie?" Jessie asked with a feeling of butterflies in her stomach.

"Uh, sure I am. If you are that is."

"OK. Oh, wait here. I forgot something," Jessie quickly babbled before running back to her car.

"Alright," Katie said with curiosity plastered all over her face.

"This is for you," Jessie replied as she reappeared with a long stemmed, red rose in her hand.

"Thank you. It's beautiful, but...," Katie began, but was interrupted by an excited Jessie.

"Not as beautiful as you, sweetie." Sweetie? What the heck? Just relax, Jessie. You're supposed to be the one in control of everything tonight.

"Did you just call me sweetie?" Katie giggled. Oh My God. I was wrong. Jessie might actually love me. Maybe she's just afraid to admit it.

"Uh, yeah. Sorry."

Jessie looked down at her feet

"Hey," Katie said as she lifted Jessie's chin up with her right hand, "it's ok. You're not too bad yourself, hotstuff. What do you want to do until we go to the party?"

"Since you were hoping for the traditional date, I thought we could go out to eat before the party."

"Sounds good to me. Is Ruby Tuesday's good enough?"

"If that's where you want to go, it's fine by me."

Jessie escorted Katie to the passenger side of the car and opened the door for her.

"Good to know chivalry isn't dead yet," Katie commented as she slowly got into the car, which gave Jessie a chance to smell the perfume Katie was wearing. Jessie closed the door in a slight haze. Katie noticed and rolled down the window.

"Are you ok, Jessie?"

"Yeah, great perfume by the way."

"Thanks, I knew you would like it."

Ruby Tuesday's, around thirty minutes later

The girls were enjoying their meal when Jessie noticed the stare she was getting from Katie. She smiled when she saw the direction of the stare.

"Like what you see?" Jessie said with a smirk, which brought Katie out of the look of desire she had.

"Huh? Oh, yeah. Sorry." Damn. She caught me staring her chest. Why did she have to wear a blouse that revealed that much cleavage?

"If that's not enough, we can go someplace where you can get a better view." Jessie then winked at her. "I'm finished anyway."

Katie mumbled with a gulp, "I'm finished as well."

Jessie quickly paid for the meal and then drove them to a spot where they could be alone.

"Jessie, I'm sorry about what happened back there."

"It's ok, Katie. I'm flattered, and it just gave me an idea of what else to do until we leave for the party."

"Oh yeah, what's that?" Katie spoke with a little hesitation.

"This."

Jessie unbuckled both seatbelts, began kissing Katie on the lips, and then moved to her neck.

"Jessie, are you sure you want to do this?" Katie moaned as she felt her shirt being unbuttoned.

"YES, don't you?"

"I do, but do you usually do this on the first date?"

Katie felt the last button be undone.

"Well, I am a known player, but I have never done this on the first date."

Jessie then removed her own blouse and began kissing further down Katie's body. Katie moaned as her fingers ran through Jessie's hair, but stopped as soon as she felt Jessie start to work on her jeans.

"Jessie, stop."

"I thought you wanted this?"

Jessie gave her a look of disappointment.

"I'm really sorry, but I'm not ready for that."

"OK."

"Please, don't be mad," Katie cried out.

"I'm not mad. I should be the one who's sorry. I came on too strong."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

Jessie then took one of Katie's hands and rested it on her chest for a few seconds.

"What are you d-doing.?"

"Making up for what I just did, and besides, I wanted you to know how they feel."

Jessie then laughed as Katie removed her hand and began buttoning up her shirt.

Jessie put her blouse back on and asked, "Are you ready for the party now?"

"Definitely."

The girls then let out a smile as they buckled their seatbelts and headed to the party.

Tad's Party, two hours later

The girls were having fun dancing and drinking a little when Katie realized their plastic cups were almost empty.

"I'll get us both some more to drink."

Katie smirked at her obviously tipsy date.

"Hurry back," Jessie mumbled as she sat down on a nearby couch.

Nicole and Sarah had seen Katie coming and started talking as if they hadn't seen her.

"I knew she was a player, and that that we didn't get along at all, but I didn't think she'd do something like that to a nice girl like Katie. I just don't believe it. Do you have any proof?"

"Yes, we talked on the phone last night while Katie was over there. Apparently they were going to watch a few movies, and Katie was spending the night. We would have talked longer, but she heard Katie coming back into the room and had to hang up quickly."

"OK, but where's the proof?"

"On this tape. I debated about when I should give it to Katie."

"You taped her."

"Yeah, she didn't even have a clue at all."

Nicole then looked over Sarah's shoulder and acted like she just noticed Katie.

"Oh, hi, Katie. You didn't hear all of that, did you?" She watched Katie nod yes before continuing. "I'm sorry you had to hear that," Nicole said in a sad tone that she hoped Katie would believe.

From the look on Katie's face, she had bought it. Since Sarah still had her back to her, Katie didn't see the evil smile on her face.

"I want to hear that tape!" Katie spoke in a commanding tone.

"Here it is."

Nicole gave her a regretful look. As the tape played on, Katie's eyes began to bug out. This was followed quickly by a combination of anger and sadness.

Sarah turned around slowly with an equally convincing, regretful look before speaking, "I TOLD you that she would break your heart. Aren't you sorry you didn't listen to me before?"

The girls stood there and watched as Katie rushed back to Jessie. Katie then began an argument that caught the attention of everyone.

"What's wrong, Katie?"

Jessie was becoming confused by her sudden anger and hurt look.

"WHAT'S WRONG? How could you do this to me, Jessie? I thought we were friends and were becoming more when you asked me to be your date tonight."

"We ARE friends. I wouldn't have asked you out on a date if I didn't want more."

"Then why didn't you tell me about that slut, Lisa? I can't believe I bought those mind games. I fell for you. After the party tonight, I WAS going to tell you that I LOVED you. I was going to give you this ring." Katie flashed the ring to the crowd before putting it back in her pocket and continuing the fight. "And ask you to be my girlfriend. You can forget it now. I hope I can get my money back."

"Who's Lisa? I don't know what you're talking about."

"Don't lie to me, Jessie. I don't think I can trust you ever again."

Katie quickly made her way to the front door when she heard Jessie cry out.

"KATIE, WAIT UP. PLEASE!"

"No. I think I'll walk home."

Katie looked back and saw Jessie start to cry. Everyone saw tears appear on Katie's cheeks before she ran out. The crowd remained silent as Jessie also fled the house in tears.

"I've got to go, Tad. I'll call you tomorrow," Grace said with her face, mind, and voice filled with worry.

"Ok."

The crowd was too stunned to notice Nicole and Sarah giving each other a high five before finishing their drinks and grabbing more.