Chapter Six:

LIAM

The day went by swiftly as it should but my brain was in a mess, especially when I see her acting as if nothing happened.

She doesn’t deserve to be happy. She deserves to be punished. She deserves to pay for all the humiliation she put me through and I’m going to deal with her in the worse way possible.

I just need to figure it out.

“Hey man, you coming for practice?” Levi asked and I nodded, grabbing my bag and walking out of the classroom before the other boys followed me.

I was so lost in thoughts about her that I didn’t even realize they were planning another pool party.

“Liam, are you ok?” Mason asked, placing an arm over my shoulder.

I nodded and quickened by pace instead to the changing room.

I threw my bag into my locker and changed into my jersey before taking the lead to the basketball court.

Training soon started and I was a mess, I threw the basketball into the net for the fifth time today and missed.

You want to know why? It’s because of her. What’s her name again?

Zara.

The name that makes me angry. The name that ruins my day.

Before she came here, everything used to go my way. Everything used to go according to my plans.

These nerds didn’t dare look at me twice but ever since she came to this school, things have changed.

“Dude!” A voice brought me back to earth and I raised my head just to see that I missed a pass.

The basketball ball came colliding with my head but the pain was nothing compared to the anger I was feeling.

“If you keep playing like this, then we’re going to lose Monday’s game.” Mason said with a chuckle.

I let out a sigh and walked to the bench where Beatrice handed me a bottle of water.

I unscrewed the cap and sat down beside her, drinking the water whilst she cleaned my sweat.

“Dude, you look lost. Is everything alright?” Mason asked.

“Yes, everything is fine. I just hate that girl.”

The boys looked at me in confusion.

“Zara,” I said, hating to mention her name out like that.

“Yeah…she’s a really tough one,” Lucas said and I rolled my eyes.

“I just wish there was a way for me to break her ego. I wish I could just shut her up forever,” I said, anger in my voice.

“Too bad she always has a come back for whatever you do to her. It’s like she was created to counter your attacks,” Lucas teased and I shot him a glare.

“I know a way to teach her a lesson,” Beatrice said, and all heads turned to her.

“Next two weeks is prom, right?”

We all nodded.

“ And every single girl in the school will die if Liam Hunter asked the out.”

I smiled at her statement proudly.

“So Liam can ask Zara out and then break up with her on the day of prom.”

My smile quickly faded as I stood up angrily.

“Are you out of your mind? You want me to go out with her? Can you hear yourself? Beatrice, that’s Zara for God’s sake.”

“Liam listen,” Beatrice said, trying to put her hand on my shoulder but I stepped away.

“I am not going to date that girl. Have you seen her? Have you seen how ugly she looks? Have you seen the way she dresses?”

“Liam, it’s just a game you’re going to play. You’re not dating her for real,” Beatrice said, batting her lash extensions at me.

“Look Beatrice, I don’t want to play pretend with that girl. I can’t stand her. I hate her,” I said the last three words through clenched jaws.

“I know and I hate her too. Which is why you need to do this. We have to break her ego and we can only do that with your charms,” Beatrice tried to coax me.

“Maybe Liam is just scared,” Levi said making me narrow my eyes at him.

“Scared? Me? Are you out of your mind?”

“Relax Liam. I’m just saying,” Levi smirked, making my blood boil. “So far she’s the only one who has been able to stand up to you. It’s natural for you to be scared of her,” he shrugged.

“I am not scared of her,” I yelled angrily.

“So why don’t you do what Beatrice is asking you to do?” He tilted his head to the side, his eyes locked with mine.

“Oh, I see now. Liam is sacred his charms wouldn’t work on Zara. He’s scared she’s going to reject him,” Levi added, answering his own question.

“What are you saying Levi? Are you crazy? What nonsense is coming out of your mouth? Have you forgotten who you are talking to?”

I just up of my seat, ready to attack him but Lucas held me back.

“You know how Levi can be,” Lucas whispered to me as I was glaring at Levi.

Yes I did. I knew how Levi could be an asshole sometimes. Saying things to just piss me off on purpose.

“You can’t deal with her rejection,can you? You can make her fall in love with you. She’ll reject you and that’ll even hurt your ego even more,” Levi continued to taunt me.

“Levi!”

“Don’t yell at me Liam, you know what I’m saying is the gospel truth. No one has ever stood up to you except her so she has instilled that fear into you….”

“Liam Hunter can’t be rejected by anyone! He isn’t scared of anyone, got it?” I growled but Levi just chuckled.

“Then prove it. Just two week Liam.”

“Liam Hunter doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone,” I said, turning my back to him.

“Or Liam Hunter is a chicken. A scared chicken to precise. A pussy…..”

My fist landed heavily with his jaw stopping the rest of his words. He stumbled back, not prepared for the hit. The rest of the guys came between us, pushing me away from Levi, who now winced in pain and was massaging his jaw.

“Are you out of your mind Levi? For goodness sake, stop annoying him,” Beatrice said but Levi looked at me with a mocking smile.

“Confirms whatever I was saying, Miss Liam Hunter,” Levi said, emphasizing on the word “Miss” because he was trying to piss me off.

“You deserve all the attention you get Liam if you’re scared of a girl. She stood up to you and now she has you shaking in your boots whenever you hear her name. What next? I’m pretty sure she’ll have you pissing your pants soon as well.”

“Watch your language Liam!”

I was trying to get out of the guys’ grip but they wouldn’t let me and it was frustrating.

“My language? I’m only saying the truth.”

“And I have told you she doesn’t scare me!” I yelled.

“So what is stopping you from proving it?” He raised a brow.

“I don’t do what others tell me to, and I don’t think I have to prove anything to anyone.”

“Excuse, after excuse. Chicken!”

“Fine! I’ll do it,” I said sharply, earning a confused look from everyone, yes, including Levi.

Bet the asshole didn’t expect me to give in.

“What?” Beatrice asked.

I took the moment to step out of the boys’ grip and walk towards Liam.

“I agree to date Zara, for two weeks and then dump her.” I said the words right to face, watching him smile in amusement.

“But….. I have a condition.”

Levi’s smile dropped at my words, and he gave me a confused look.

“The day I dump Zara will be the day you start dating her.”

I looked around to see the surprise on everyone’s face well, except Levi. I was expecting that reaction from him tho.

“Wow, you want to toss me your leftovers,” he chuckled. “It’s such a privilege,” there was a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

His eyes moved to Beatrice who was standing behind me and his smile widened even more.

“Oh, I see what’s going on here,” he chuckled, making Beatrice turn pale.

“Someone is still bitter from last time’s incident,” he mocked his eyes now moving to me.

“Bitter? I’m not bitter. I think since you like having things I have already had, you take Zara as well. Besides, you lack the balls to find yours,” it was my turn to mock him now.

“I don’t lack the balls Liam. I can’t help it if the things you have want me so badly,” He winked as the others looked at us in confusion.

“What is going on here?” Lucas asked. “Why are you guys speaking in parables?”

“Lucas dear,” I placed a hand on his shoulder. “I am not in the position to tell you that but if Liam wants…..”

“Don’t you dare, you asshole,” I said angrily and he just chuckled.

“Well then Liam Hunter. It’s a bet. You have two weeks and then I’ll take it from there.”

With that Levi picked up his bag and left.

How is this asshole still part of my friend group?