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Watching Liam hold Zara in such a manner made my heart sink. The sight of their banter turning playful and intimate ignited a fiery jealousy within me. I knew it was my idea to make Zara fall in love with Liam so that he could break her heart and ego but seeing them in such a position made me feel like he was going to fall in love with her for real. “What that all about?” I asked, anger laced in my voice. “What was what?” Liam asked, picking on French fry from Matteo’s plate and tossing it into his mouth. “What were you doing with Zara?” I pressed further. “Nothing,” Liam shrugged casually. “Liam. I saw you holding her waist. I saw the way she looked at you. I saw you…..” “Isn’t that what you wanted?” Liam’s words make me choke on mine. “Wasn’t it your idea? Did you not want me to get her to fall in love with me so that I can break her heart?” His words made my heart beat faster. The reality of my actions were now hitting me. What if Liam actually falls in love with her? What if he leaves me for her? What if he decides to change her status in this school? What if she also falls in love with him? What will become of me then? Will I be treated like any other person in this school? I felt someone cup my cheeks and I looked up to see Liam looking at me. “Why are you crying?” He asked, wiping the tears of with his thumb. I didn’t even realized I was crying. “It’s just that you two looked like you were having….i mean it looked like you were having such a time and I got jealous.” Liam signed and pulled me into a hug. “I’m sorry you felt that way. But just so you know, prom is around the corner and I’ll be all yours after that. Just hold on a bit ok?” I nodded. I nodded, but the knot in my chest didn’t loosen. His words were meant to reassure me, yet all they did was remind me that there was still time—time for things to change, for feelings to shift, for hearts to betray. Liam pulled back slightly and brushed a strand of hair behind my ear, his fingers lingering for a second too long. “Trust me, Bea. I’m not falling for her. It’s just a game.” But something in his voice made my stomach twist. It was the pause—barely a breath—before he said just. Like he needed to convince himself of it, too. “Right,” I said, forcing a small smile. “A game.” He leaned in and kissed my forehead, then turned and walked back to join the others, laughing at something Matteo said. I stood there, frozen in place, watching as he picked up his bag and walked out with the guys. What if this game backfires? I didn’t know I would be this scared . This was supposed to be about teaching her a lesson. Humbling the new girl who thought she could walk into our world and shine brighter than the rest of us. And I was the one left in the shadows. I turned away before the tears could return, clenching my fists at my sides. No. I wouldn’t cry again. I wouldn’t fall apart over this. Zara didn’t know it yet, but I wasn’t giving up. I’d created this game—and I could end it. No matter what it took.
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