Chapter 10
Natalie was walking through the English hallway with Emma, both of them making their way to their lockers at the end of the day. Emma was filling Natalie in on what had gone down between her and her brothers. But Natalie wasn't listing she was paying attention to the whispers that were fallowing them.
It was now school wide knowledge that Ben and Emma were dating and many of the girls, and even a good chunk of the guys, were very disappointed to hear this. The Female population however, was much more vocal about their disappointment and almost instantly rumors began to spread around the school.
"I heard that he's only dating her to make their parents happy, that he's been forced into it like some arranged marriage" Natalie rolled her eyes when she heard that one.
" I heard that she forced herself on him at a party and he was to drunk to say no and now she's pregnant" a small chuckle escaped Natalie's lips.
" I heard from Libby that he doesn't even like her" Natalie stopped dead when she heard Libby's name and noticed that Emma did the same " That he feels bad, cuz she hasn't had a boy friend in like ever but he's just using her as a cover so he and Libby could get back together, you know they only broke up cuz his parents made him end it"
The girl who was speaking had her back to both Natalie and Emma and didn't see them approaching her
" I mean, we all know that Ben and Libby were like the perfect couple right" The girls friends didn't answer they were to busy staring wide eyed at the expressions on Emma and Natalie's faces " Guys what's with you?" the girl repeated finally one of the girls answered her " Um Ash you might want to turn around". Ash turned around fully expecting to see one of her other friends but instead came face to face with both Emma and Natalie who didn't look to happy, her face instantly drained of color.
" Hey, Ashley who told you that again?" Natalie said and a sugary sweet voice that you knew was really anything but.
"Um Libby told me" Ashley whispered knowing that if she said one wrong thing she could kiss her social life goodbye.
"Oh really, and do you know if this is true?" Emma asked he voice just as sweet sounding as Natalie's (growing up they learned that if they sounded nice then they wouldn't get in trouble when in fights with their brothers, the boys now knew the calmer they sounded the more pissed they were and right now they would be running)
" No… I just figured that Libby and Ben used to go out so that they might be friends" If Ashley was going down she was going to take someone down with her.
"Well hate to break it to you but they don't even talk anymore, she begged him all summer to take her back and he refused. Now if you could tell me something where do you think our good friend Libby would be located right about now?" Emma asked her voice still sounding as if they were having a conversation about puppies.
"Um cheer practice, I think" Ashley stuttered she wanted to get out from under their intense gazes unscathed.
"Thanks, it's been good talking to you Ashley. Oh and if we hear anything about you spreading roomers involving my brother and Emma again you'll never be able to show your face again" Natalie called over her shoulder as she and Emma walked of to go and have a little chat with Libby.
"That bitch" Emma said once the other girls were out of earshot.
"I know, I knew she still wanted Ben but I didn't think that she would stoop to such low levels to get him back," Natalie said
"What actually happened between them?" Emma asked
"Well as far as I can figure out Ben finally wised up and saw what the rest of us saw a bitchey, demanding little imp who uses her boobs to get her way"
Emma laughed
"Ya that sounds like her"
In no time they had reached the gym and saw Libby leading the other cheerleaders in stretches. He large chest almost popping out of the two tank tops she was wearing.
"Hey Libby Mind if we have a word?" Natalie yelled from the one side of the gym.
Libby's blond head turned towards them and her face broke out into a smile. And she walked over to them.
"What can I do for you?" She said looking up at Emma and Natalie who were both taller then her.
"Well Lib" Natalie started but Emma cut her off
"What the hell is your problem?" Emma said to far gone to even use her sweet voice.
"Excuse me?" Libby said looking confused but the look in her eyes told Emma and Natalie that she knew exactly what Emma was talking about.
" You know what I'm talking about" Emma spat " Why are you spreading rumors about me?"
Libby just smiled at her " Well their not rumors if some of its true, I mean my Benji would never fall for some giant like you, I just made up the rest so your feelings wouldn't be totally crushed, except for the part about Ben and I getting back together because that's going to happen"
"You Bitch, what sort of pathetic dream world do you live in that you think that Ben still has feelings for you? Because in the real world he dumped your pathetic ass to get away from you and all the craziness that goes along with you," Emma said her voice barely above a whisper. Natalie had taken a step back and was just watching the exchange between the two girls.
" My worlds more real then yours will ever be, even the school agrees with me other wise they wouldn't be talking about you. When we got together no one said anything bad about our relationship and most were shocked when they found out that we had split, they thought we were the perfect couple. Ben and I will be a couple again if it's the last thing I do." Libby said her smile gone her face serious and her eyes stony " "Have fun trying to prevent the inevitable ladies Ben still loves me he just needs to be reminded" And with that Libby walked away her blond braid swaying behind her.
Natalie just stared at Emma waiting for her to speak first. In truth she was a little afraid of her best friend she had never seen her so angry before not even when Ryan and Nate had ripped all the heads off her Barbie doll's and berried them in the back yard.
"I hate her" Emma said with a sigh and began to walk out of the gym towards the parking lot.
Natalie had to jog a few steps to catch up with her but then easily fell into step with her.
"Ben will never fall for her again, he's so far gone with you I don't think he would even notice her if she was topless right in front of him." Natalie said
" For real" Emma said grinning at her best friend she always knew how to make her feel better.
"For real, and if you need any proof look at your car" Natalie said pointing. Emma looked up and her face broke out into a smile: Ben was waiting for her.
He looked up and then waved at the two of them and shot Emma a smile.
"Hey Nat, can we not tell anyone about our encounter with Libby I want to be the one to tell Ben and I don't feel like doing it right now" Emma asked before she ran over to Ben.
"Ya no problem, just don't wait to long to tell Ben I have no clue how long Libby will wait before she puts what ever plan she's creating into action." Natalie said walking off in the direction of her car.
" Thanks Nat you're the best, I'll call you tonight" Emma yelled over her shoulder.
Natalie smiled to herself as she watched Ben give Emma a hello kiss before she unlocked the doors. Libby could never win him back he was so over her by the time he broke up with her. Wasn't he?
I'm so so so so sorry! I know its been ages but I've had major writers block and didn't like how anything was coming out when I was writing it. I understand if you hate me. Let me know what you think. I love reviews good or bad so leave me a message!!