Don’t forget that date you owe me ! He called out loudly. Like, REALLY loudly. I whirled around to glare at him as he laughed, jogging back to his team. I blushed furiously as everyone stared at me. Jess’s eyes were bugging out and she looked slightly pale.
How do you know Jack Mathews ? She asked in a hushed tone.
I sat down next to her. So that’s his name… He’s the guy I almost killed. I said casually. Jess groaned and put her head in her hands.
What now ? I asked.
You really have a way of attracting the bad boys. She stated, looking at me.
Wha-
He is just like Connor, well, Connor is worse. But remember when I said Connor was arrested a lot ? Jess asked.
Yeah… I said, unsure of where she was going with this.
He got into a fight with Jack- multiple times. Those two are the biggest enemies, and if Connor still wants you… well nothing good can happen. She said. Think about it. Those two hate each other, and when Jack finds out that Connor wants you, he’ll want you even more.
I was silent as I grasped everything she just said. So you mean I’ve just started a war ? I asked slowly.
She nodded her head grimly. Exactly.
I looked back at the field to see Jack and Connor talking- at least that’s what I thought they were doing, until Jack pointed at me and said something to Connor.
And Connor punched him.
Like I said, this is going to be one interesting night.
Bella’s POV
Connor ! I shrieked, standing up in shock as Jack stumbled back, clutching his face. Connor immediately looked my way, distracted. Unfortunately, Jack took this to his advantage ; punching Connor back, square in the jaw. I panicked and sprinted towards the field, pushing through the crowds of people in order to get around the fence. Right as I got there, Connor lunged at Jack, knocking him over. They began rolling around, punches being thrown left and right.
Guys, stop ! I screamed, ready to step in. Before I could reach out to pull Connor off of Jack, I was yanked backwards.
Don’t get in the middle of that. James told me, restraining me from moving forward.
James ! Do something ! I said, struggling under his hold. I felt a hand on my shoulder and I looked to the side, at Matt.
Matt, stop them. I pleaded, glancing back at Connor and Jack. Jack was now on top, raining blows down on Connor. It didn’t last for long though- Connor managed to lip them over so that he was now the one on top.
It’s okay, Bella, calm down. Matt said, trying to reassure me. The coaches finally stepped in, pulling them apart.
Save it for the game ! The coach roared. I pulled away from James, rushing towards Connor.
Are you okay ? I asked, wincing at the sight of his bloody lip and already bruising jaw. He nodded his head slightly before pushing past me and walking over to the rest of the team. Covering the hurt I felt and ignoring the pitiful looks, I made my way back to my seat.
That was interesting. Jessica stated, looking at me.
Why didn’t anyone other than me try to stop them ? I asked, annoyed and confused. She shrugged and looked around.
People are used to them fighting, it’s nothing new. She said, watching me carefully.
Why are you staring at me life that ? I asked suspiciously.
She rolled her eyes. Do you know why they were fighting ? She asked, her tone implying that the answer was obvious.
I was silent, thinking over everything that happened. Well you said it was norm-
Jess threw her hands up in the air. They were fighting over you, Bella ! I frowned and shook my head.
Wha- ? No… That’s ridiculous.
Bella, you saw Jack point at you right before Connor punched him. Are you really going to try to tell me it was a coincidence ? I looked back at the field, noticing the game was about to start. On cue, the ref blew his whistle.
I wonder what Jack said to make Connor punch him. I murmured, watched as Connor, who was the quarterback, scanned the field for an open player. Hm, number sixteen, is that funny ? My lucky number…
2 hours later
Jess and I stood up, clapping and cheering as Connor and Matt were carried off the field after having scored the winning touchdown off of a play they had together.
Ready for the party ? Jess asked excitedly. I nodded and grinned at her, following her as we joined the crowd exiting the field.
Bella ! I turned to see Jack waving at me, motioning me to come over to him. I frowned and shook my head, but the pleading look he gave me made me feel bad.
I’ll be right back. I said, walking out onto the field, past our team and towards Jack.
Hey-
Why did Connor punch you ? I asked.
Jack seemed slightly surprised by my forwardness, but shrugged. He’s crazy.
I saw you point to me and say something to him right before he punched you, I said, crossing my arms.
Jack narrowed his eyes slightly. Someone’s observant. He said dryly.
So ? What-
Bella needs to go. Someone said, dragging me away from Jack. I looked up to see Matt, a blank expression on his face. His grip on my arm was tight as he led me through the crowds, towards Jess.
What the hell Matt ? I snapped, annoyed that he had cut in.
He frowned and looked down at me. Bella, I know you know Connor and Jack don’t get along- you saw it firsthand.