9.Princess
The Bet
Joel
"It has been one week since we came to this school, and we have done nothing against the Meyers.'' Avril says sitting down at our table in the cafeteria.
It's lunch break.
"I know.'' I say, '' But this week was for us getting to know the school.''
We really need to do something. The Meyer girls are still powerful here.
Even that Astor guy is popular and powerful like them. He gets on my nerves.
I know that it's been only one week of us here, but we Cullens do our things fast.
What is the point of waiting?
If we're destroying them, we're doing it quickly. In an unexpected way.
''We have to become more popular than we already are.'' Avril says biting her nails.
"Yeah, but how?'' I ask.
''You should participate in a sport team, and I should participate cheerleading or something.'' she says, and I raise my eyebrows.
"You hate cheerleading.'' I say.
"I'm sacrificing.'' she says.
"You don't have to do it.'' I say, ''I was planning on being part of the basketball team anyways. ''
"Hi guys.'' Luke says sitting at our table.
"Where were you?" Avril asks him.
"At the library.'' he says, and she rolls her eyes.
"So, any information about the school?'' I ask.
"Yep.'' Luke says, ''Okay, it seems that this school values sport very much. There are two popular teams, basketball and soccer. Part of the soccer team is Andy Astor. After the sport's team is the school band. Main singer of it is Olivia Meyer.'' he says, and I raise my eyebrows.
''Olivia? Singing?" I ask.
"Yes, she has a really pretty voice actually.'' he says.
Hm, look at that girl.
I would love to hear her someday.
''Okay so next is cheer team. It's full of mean girls, but it's really important to the school. The cheerleader is Alexa Sanabia. And the last one is the school charity team.''
"School charity?'' Avril asks.
"Yes. Apparently, the school does charity to families and children in need. The team leader is Lucy Meyer. And she is the school president too.'' he explains.
"Lucy Meyer is the school's president?" I ask and he nods.
"So, the Meyers have a strong figure in this school.'' I rub my jaw.
"They do actually.'' he sighs. "If you look through it, Christian Meyer is the school's biggest donator. After him is Nelson Astor."
No wonder why principal Nova loves them so much.
"I'm participating the basketball team.'' I say.
I'm pretty good at basketball and it would be a lie if I said I didn't like it.
It's the only thing that makes me feel free.
"And I'm participating the Charity team.'' Luke says.
"And take Lucy's place.'' Avril says and then points at me, ''And you will become the team captain. And I will be the cheerleader, it seems to be the only option.'' she sighs.
"You don't have to do it.'' Luke says.
"I have to.'' she says, ''Good news is that I now some moves.'' she says in a fake happiness.
She used to be a cheerleader until eighth grade. I don't really know why she stopped liking it.
Or did she even like it in the first place?
''Well, it won't be easy taking Alexa's place. She seems like a tough girl.'' I say.
"My name is Avril Cullen honey, if I want it, I get it.'' she says, and I smirk.
"We need more information of the Meyers and that Andy guy.'' I say.
"I'll try.'' Luke says.
"And we have to take Lucy's president post.'' Avril says and looks at Luke, 'You have to do it.''
"But-''
''You're not planning on going easy on her, are you?'' she asks narrowing her eyes.
"Of course not.'' he clenches his jaw.
We have a lot of shit to do, and the fucking Meyers are so fucking strong.
''We should sit there.'' Avril says after a while, pointing at the place where the Meyers and Andy Astor sit.
"That's where the Meyers sit.'' Luke says looking at her confused.
"Yeah, but who cares?" she says looking at me with evil eyes.
Oh, I love my sister sometimes.
Evil.
"Exactly, who cares?" I smirk.
''I kinda don't understand what you two are trying to say right now.'' Luke says and both of us roll our eyes.
"What we're saying is that if we are going to take the Meyers place, we should start with the place they sit at the cafeteria.'' I explain.
They have their own place at the cafeteria. It's at the center of the room. Four bloody red couches with a round table in the middle. It looks like a king's throne.
I turn my head and look at Olivia. She is eating a chocolate, and she is laughing.
Man, her laugh is so beautiful.
She looks like a princess sitting at her father's throne. A beautiful little princess living under her father's kingdom.
Sorry princess, I'm going to take this kingdom from you.
"Simple.'' she smirks.
"This is childish.'' he says.
''Of course not.'' she scoffs, ''They can't sit there while we're sitting at this fucking plane table like all the others.''
''Language.'' Luke scolds and she rolls her eyes.
"Okay, so we're doing it?'' I ask.
"First thing tomorrow morning.'' Avril smirks.
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'What the fuck?'' Olivia the princess yells.
Hm, I like this nickname for her.
I look up at her and my breath hitches. She looks so Goddamn beautiful in this uniform.
The tight white shirt hugging her body and that fucking black skirt revealing her marvelous legs?
I'm a goner. Her long chestnut brown hair is falling at her shoulders, and I have to stop the urge to fucking touch them.
Today is Tuesday morning and we did what wanted to do. We're sitting at their place in the cafeteria.
''Good morning.'' Avril smiles sweetly at them.
''Morning belle, you are at the wrong place.'' the annoying Andy smiles at my sister.
Did he just call my sister beautiful? This fucker.
"And who are you?'' Avril raises her eyebrow at him.
"The guy you dream of. Your doux rêve.'' he winks at her and Avril glares at him.
"What the hell are you doing at our place?" Olivia asks crossing her arms.
"We're sitting here now.'' Avril says in a confident tone.
"Oh, really?" she asks.
"Yes really. Go and find another place to sit.'' Avril says and Olivia laughs humorlessly.
''And who the fuck tells me to do so? You?'' Olivia says.
"Yes me. Avril Cullen.''
''Oh, come on don't be funny.'' Olivia laughs, ''You really think that you can come to my school, to my fucking territory and can take my place that easily?''
"Yes, we can.'' I say in a firm tone.
She looks at me and swallows.
"No, you can't'' she looks at me.
"And we will.'' I smirk.
''And how do you intend to do that, Joel Cullen?" she asks leaning closer.
Fuck. I shift at my sit.
We look at each other straight in the eyes, none of us speaking.
She licks her lips and my gaze switches at them.
I lean closer to her face and whisper, ''You shouldn't be this close to me.''
Or I'll fucking kiss you.
Yeah, this is my problem now. I need to stop myself from kissing those fucking hot lips of her.
''Why? Afraid you'll kiss me?" she asks and my face fells.
Fuck. She doesn't know, does she? I'm fucked if she does.
"Okay can we just sit and talk like civilized people?" Lucy asks in a calm tone.
"There is nothing civil in those wild animals.'' Olivia says.
"I wonder who the animal is.'' Avril scoffs.
''Okay enough. No fighting, let just talk, okay?" Lucy says.
"Lucy, cherie, I think you forgot they are our enemies.'' Andy smiles at her.
"Stop trying to make peace in every situation you are. The are our fucking enemies!'' Olivia scoffs.
"Olivia.'' Lucy glares at her and she mumbles a 'sorry'.
Wow. Someone really has a hold on Olivia Meyer.
"I agree with you. We really have to talk like civilized people here.'' Luke says.
What?
"What? In which side are you?'' Avril asks.
Exactly.
"Okay. You want to talk? Here's the talk.'' Olivia says, "Fucking leave.''
I smile at her attitude. It's fucking cute.
''You will fucking leave.'' Avril grits her teeth.
"What if all of us sit here?" Lucy says and all of us look at her.
"Excuse me, what?" Olivia stares at her sister.
"Cherie are you okay?'' Andy asks at her.
''I agree. We can sit here together.'' my traitor brother says.
"Why don't you stick to your books? Schoolboy.'' Andy says and Luke looks at him in confusion.
"THAT BE FUN! '' Olivia says in a deep voice and they both burst out laughing.
Wait a fucking second, is that from the "Barbie and the Pauper" movie? I know because my sister still watches that shit movie.
Those two are mental.
"Stop being childish.'' Lucy sighs, ''I'm sorry about that.''
"It's okay.'' Luke smiles and I roll my eyes.
"Don't apologize to him.'' Olivia says and Lucy glares at her.
Lucy reminds me of Luke. They are completely the same.
''This place is ours-''
"Yes.'' Olivia interrupts her.
"Don't interrupt me.'' Lucy glares at her, '' So if you like it that much you can sit here with us or leave.''
"Second choice is better.'' Olivia smiles.
"First choice it is.'' I say and Avril gasps.
"What? You too?" Avril says.
If we sit here, I would be way closer to Olivia, not that I care.
And we will get more information out of them.
It's a win-win.
"We agree.'' Luke says ignoring Avril.
''Okay.'' Lucy says.
''No, it's not okay.'' Olivia says.
"C'est ridicule.'' Andy says.
"What are those stupid Cullens doing here?'' Olivia says mimicking the voice of that guy with a blonde wig.
I muffle a laugh. A fucking laugh!
''Stop with the Preminger.'' Lucy says.
"But he's hilarious.'' she giggles and damn that sound makes me shiver.
"Hey Liv. The Cullens wanted so bad to sit with us. What did we do?" Andy says smirking.
"We let them sit with us, because we are nice people.'' she smiles evilly.
Are they fucking making fun of us?
"We should post this on Instagram. With the caption 'Meeting with fans.' What do you think?'' Andy says.
"Awesome!'' she says and takes out the phone.
Before she could snap the picture, I grab her phone.
"What the- give it back.'' she glares at me.
"Take it by yourself.'' I smirk and put her phone inside my trousers pocket.
''Give. It. Back.'' she says getting up from her seat.
"Take. It. By. Yourself.'' I smirk looking at her.
"Joel.'' Luke calls.
''Wait man.'' I say. I'm not being a gentleman with this girl.
''You better give her phone back.'' Andy says in a firm tone getting up. Protective I see.
"I thought the Meyers were strong enough to face their own problems.'' I say and Olivia narrows her eyes. I smirk.
"Sit down Andy. I've got this.'' she says.
"Brave I see.'' I say. I get her phone out of my pocket and start twirling it between my fingers.
She tries to snatch it, but I switch it to the other hand smirking.
She reaches to get it, but I higher my hand.
Man, I'm sitting, and she is up and she still can't get it.
She lets a frustrated sigh and says, "Look Cullen, I'm not playing this game. Give. It. Back.''
"Then take it.'' I look at her innocently.
"He is just trying to make you mad. Don't fall in his game. Try to keep calm and work smart.'' Lucy says.
''I don't give a fuck about that. Give it back!'' she yells trying to get the phone and I laugh.
''Olivia.'' Lucy calls and she turns at her.
I take that as an opportunity and get up.
Let's get the princess alone.
"You're acting like a kid.'' I hear Lucy say.
"Me? He's- Where the hell did he go? '' Olivia says, ''Stop right there Cullen.''
Too late, I'm already out of the cafeteria.
"Joel!'' she yells.
Damn girl, don't say my name like that.
I enter the PE classroom and hide in an empty corner waiting for the princess to arrive.
"Hey Joel.'' she yells coming in, '' I saw you coming here get out.''
"I like it when you say my name.'' I whisper behind her, and she jumps scared.
''You get scared easily, princess.'' I say.
''Quit the games Cullen. Give me my phone back.'' she narrows her eyes.
''Why? We're having fun.'' I smirk.
"Why are you doing this?" she asks, and I look at her confused.
"Doing what?"
''This. Messing with me. You're not doing it to Lucy. Just me. Why?'' she asks.
Because you're more interesting.
''Don't think you're important.'' I say.
She comes closer to me and raises her head to look at me.
I bite my tongue not to laugh at her height.
She goes at the tip of her toes and whispers at my ear, ''You like me Cullen. Admit it.''
I still.
She steps away from me and smirks.
Say something idiot.
''What...What the hell are you saying? I don't fucking like you.'' I say.
''Then why did you kiss me?'' she asks.
Her words fell on me like a waterfall.
I've been avoiding the thought of me kissing her and I've been busy thinking it as a mistake.
But I never thought of her knowing.
She was supposed to be asleep damn it! How can she know?
I'm fucked up.
Author's note:
Hellooo
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