Andrianna POV.Restaurant."What was that with Zach and Markus," Jake asked with light humor but I could see the confusion and insecurities kicking in as bright as the sun. This was what I was afraid would happen. I didn't want our friendship to be ruined all because of some bullshit misunderstanding. I already had my hands full with Ray.Vega gave him a wide-eyed stare. "Don't ask me, I was confused as hell myself. "Jake crossed his arms. "If I didn't know better I would have thought Markus really thought he was your boyfriend. Crap, I have to talk to him, so he doesn't ruin your chances".I groaned out loud and they both faced me. "The only solution to this mess is for you to just tell Zach that you lied and that Markus isn't really your boyfriend"."How can I tell him that now. He won't ask me out if I turn out to be a freaking liar"."You're already a liar Vega. For the love of God, this is all a game that you want to win. Zach might think you really like him but the truth is tha
Vega POV."Stop thinking so hard Vega, "I told myself as I tossed around on my bed that felt more like rocks instead of the warm fluffy comfort it was supposed to be."Why do I feel so guilty tho? It's not like I did anything wrong" I muttered as I dragged my lazy bones off the bed since sleep, rest, or whatever made one relax didn't seem on the menu for the unpredictable future. I mean it had been a shock when Andrianna had told me to my face that I was responsible for making Markus confused, but I'd always thought he was not interested in girls so what harm could my little teasing do?Turned out my teasing really almost ruined my best friend relationship, and ultimately our friendship but I couldn't help but feel that Markus did not deserve Jake for even falling for me, or was it really my fault because I messed with his head? "Oh my god, can I just have a normal day like the rest of the humans on the planet huh" I shouted, muffling my voice with the pillow as my legs trashed arou
Zach POV. I smiled even tho I felt raw from spilling out the thoughts and memories that destroyed and consumed my every waking hour, but it was all because something was calming about Vega. She made me feel good about myself."My Dad doesn't really like me but I know it's all my fault. You see, he has to spend a huge amount of money to clean up my mess. And trust me when I say, I make a lot of mess." I chuckled, then stepped closer to her. "I'm sorry for putting a strain on you and Markus's relationship". I said even tho I hated Markus. The guy didn't deserve Vega and his attitude was infuriating but looking at him had made me self-reflect. Markus might not be the perfect guy for Vega but I wasn't either because I choose to make everything a competition instead of just following my feelings. If I wanted to be with Vega, I had to do it right. "I'm not really with Markus" Vega suddenly blurted out and I could feel my gaze widening in shock before my brows furrowed in confusion."Wh
Vega POV.It's been a few days but I felt like shit the more I proceeded with trying to win the bet and break Zach's heart, hence why I'd been avoiding him like my life depended on it. Unloading all that stuff on me last weak about what he'd gone through made me feel like a fucking monster but it was also hard not to imagine that this was his strategy to win me over no matter how sincere it was he sounded. What if this was the card he used to get the girls and once he got what he wanted, he dumped them and laughed in their faces, but then again what if he was telling the truth? I tugged at my hair because overthinking was a bitch and I felt tired of going around in circles. Whatever I just had to focus on winning the bet first, then I'll tell him everything and if he's truly In love with me then I hope he can look past it just the way he did when I confessed about lying about Markus. I turned the corner and gasped as something wet splashed into my face. I staggered back as I blinked t
Vega POV.Getting the smell of whatever they had hurled at me off my skin took me about an hour, and I was stewing by the time I stepped out of the shower. I hated her so much. Ugh.I plopped onto my bed letting out a frustrated sigh. College wasn't supposed to be so hard. The door to my room opened and Andrianna stepped inside. "You look like shit"."I know!" I got out tiredly, then dragged myself into a sitting position. "You're always here, should I worry that your extravagant mansion is being occupied by aliens"."That would be close" she agreed with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "Ray told me you got into a fight with Arielle"."Well I couldn't help myself. She was annoying"."You got that right. I'm sorry you're going through all this. It's all my fault"."It's not your fault. I agreed to participate in the bet. It wasn't like you put a gun to my head and threatened me to join".Andrianna nodded. "Right. So why do you look like that"."Because I went on to fall in l
Arielle felt like dying as she read the news, of course, the stupid paparazzi were already spreading rumors that Zach was getting serious with a certain girl in school, "is this the start of a budding romance" was what they titled it as. Arielle flung the paper across the wall."Fucking monsters! They should just be plain about the girl they're referring to. Being vague is such a cheap move. I wonder who the amateur who printed this was because they shouldn't be reporters, they should be picking dirt's by the street" she fumed then walked to the drink cabinet, her eyes raking over the various assortment of drinks but none caught her fancy."I can't believe I'm going to lose to that stupid Vega after everything I did to win, after all the money I wasted. But how could Zach just forget about me, didn't we have something going on, didn't Noah say he talked about me until his ear fell off" she groaned, her eyes flicking close. "This is the most horrible thing to ever happen to me. How can
Vega POV."Where's Zach" I got out as soon as I spotted Noah and the cheeky grin he gave me made me pause and take in my surroundings but nothing was off or out of place."Hey calm down. I might have exaggerated Zach getting hurt a bit. I just needed you to come out here".I swore. "That was not freaking funny. I thought Zach was hurt" I threw at him because I'd gotten way too affected and frantic once I heard the news.Andrianna cleared her throat. "Calm down Vega, I'm sure Noah didn't mean to make you worry"."Yeah, well he did. Why did you call me out here anyway".Noah smirked, and I couldn't help but notice how similar to Zach he was. They were living together, and of course, some of his habits might have rubbed off on Noah. "It's a surprise".Andrianna clapped, squealing excitedly like she was in on a secret I didn't know about. "Really? Is Zach also in on this surprise".Noah made a zip sign over his lips. "You'll have to find that out yourself. Come with me, Vega".I narrowed
Zach POV.I grinned as I played the day over and I couldn't just stop obsessing over Vega being mine. That's right She was mine and no one could take her away from me. If my public confession didn't drive that point in, the kiss pretty much sealed the deal. I stopped as I saw Mom and Dad waiting for me, their demeanor serious immediately they made eye contact with me."You're in the freaking news again Zach! Couldn't you just date the girl without the world finding out about it" Chloe snapped, flinging the paper in my face?I inhaled deeply, my gaze slipping to the paper at my feet before I glanced back at Chloe. "I wanted the world to know about us. I'm in love with her, she's mine" I said because there was no way I was going to feel bad about being with Vega. "You said it was ok to court her" I reminded, my eyes cutting to dads.He cleared his throat, the muscles on his neck straining against the skin. "I did, but I didn't ask you to make a public confession. Why do you do this all