Connor, I thought we were over th-
I’m done with you.
Excuse me ? I asked, surprised.
I’m done with you, he said slowly, I’m sick of acting like I’m okay with the way you treat me compared to others. I don’t care what you’ve heard about me, or what my reputation may be. I always admired you for not being one to judge. Guess I was wrong. He turned to leave and I grabbed his arm.
I may judge you because of what I’ve heard, but I’ve experienced it all first hand, so being judgmental isn’t such a bad thing. I snapped, glaring at him.
Whatever, I’m done. Go run to Liam-
I let out a short, dry, laugh. Are you jealous or something ?
Jealous ? You wish. Jealousy really isn’t my thing. No, I’m disappointed. He said opening the door.
Disappointed ? Why ? Everything was happening so quickly, I was getting very confused.
It’s really such a shame that such a nice body could be wasted on a heartless bitch like you. He said, casting me a cold look over his shoulder. I watched in silence as he stormed back downstairs.
What the hell just happened ?
I went back downstairs after taking a couple deep breaths. Connor said he was ‘done’ with me… What does that even mean ?
I gave a small smile to everyone as I entered the room. Thankfully, Sophie and Luca had gone upstairs to go to bed. Everyone was now eating dessert, talking about business, shopping, and the school football team.
Wait what ?
Connor and Liam were talking.
I frowned as I sat down, awkwardly cutting off their conversation.
Bella, are you going to the opening game ? Liam asked. I played with my ice cream for a bit before turning to him.
I don’t think so. I murmured, turning back.
What ? Why not ? He asked, shocked. I shrugged and placed my spoon back down. I had lost my appetite long ago.
Come on, it’s the biggest game of the season ! We’re opening against our rivals. He said in attempt to show me how important this game is.
I don’t know much about football. I muttered, staring at the table. I had no idea what was going on with me, but I felt so… sad.
Connor can teach you the sport, he’s our captain- the star player. Liam said grinning. I was so tempted to ask if he even knew that Connor hated him. Suddenly an evil idea popped into my mind.
Why don’t you ? I asked, looking up at him. I turned my body so that I had completely cut off Connor.
Uh well… aren’t you two… ? He trailed off awkwardly. I leaned back and let out a laugh.
Of course not ! I giggled, placing my arm on his bicep. I felt Connor freeze up as I said that, a smile forming at the corners of my mouth. Liam tensed under my touch, before relaxing and giving me his beautiful, crooked grin.
Well in that case, he said, winking suggestively. As much as I wanted to pull my arm away and scream, ‘Only Connor could pull that off !’ I managed to remain giggly and flirty.
20 minutes later
Bella, why don’t you guys go into the living room and talk ? My mum suggested. I nodded my head obediently and exited the room with Connor and Liam right behind me.
Man, you wouldn’t mind if I took Bella out sometime, would ya ? Liam asked as I sat next to him on the couch, forcing Connor to sit in the lone armchair.
Not at all. He said, a tight smile on his face. I watched as he hands tightened into small fists, confirming that I had gotten what I wanted-
Jealousy.
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Connor’s POV
Sammy said this would work- telling her I wasn’t interested anymore and all. I frowned as I remembered what I had said, tying to see if I had done anything wrong. Maybe I rushed into it. Yeah ! That had to be it !
Sammy said the best way to get a girl to like you, to take interest in you, was to make her feel all this attention, then ignore her. I was going to wait a while before I used it, but when I saw Liam… I lost it.
And now Bella is flirting with him. I’m not going to even try to hide the fact that I was undeniably jealous. I wanted her to be on that couch with me. Not Liam. I shook my head to clear my thoughts, looking up to watch as Bella leaned against Liam, resting her head on his shoulder.
Deep breaths Connor, I told myself in attempt to calm down. I couldn’t help but grow angrier as Liam rested his head on hers, whispering something into her ear. I felt a sharp pang of hurt as she let out a small, bubbly, laugh.
I have to go. I announced, leaving before anyone could stop me- as if anyone would.
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Bella’s POV
I hadn’t even heard what Liam said, I just laughed a little in hopes it was something funny. Without warning, Connor abruptly stood muttering that he had to leave, and with that, he left.
Before I could stop him.
Friday- During Lunch
Connor hadn’t come to school at all. Last I saw of him was on Tuesday night, and he didn’t look too happy when he left. I was worried. Matt and James were avoiding me, and I had even caught them staring at me multiple times.
So, who’s excited for the big game ? Jess asked Anna and me.
Me ! Anna gushed, clapping her hands excitedly. I picked at my salad, glancing over at Matt and James. Once again, I caught them watching me.
Bella ! I snapped my head back towards Jess. She and Anna were now watching with me in concern.
What ? I snapped, glaring at them both.
What’s wrong with you ? Anna asked, looking at me cautiously. I sighed and looked down.
So many things.
Sorry, I- I’ll be right back. I murmured, standing up and grabbing my bag. Ignoring all the weird looks I got, I walked over to their booth, standing in front.
Where’s Connor ? I asked, getting straight to the point. There was a moment of silence before one of them spoke up.