Betty was instantly short of words and doesn't even know how to answer Lisa's question.LISA: [ I knew it...! You're into him? Betty???]Lisa's message popped in and Jasmine message followed simultaneously. Her friends were directly questioning her if she was into Dylan or not. But she couldn't even answer.Betty: [ Well, I'm not into him... ]Lisa: [ Then why are you pained if he's dating someone else? Girl, admit it. I know you more than you know yourself and I'm sure you feel heartbroken that's why you didn't show up to school today.]Jasmine: [ Betty, what's really going on? I thought you guys left the party together. What are you not telling.]Betty just leaned against her bedpost with her phone buzzing with so many messages from Lisa and Jasmine. She was reading all the messages, but didn't know what to say. She started regretting ever getting attached to Dylan in the first place. It was like Dylan just came into her life to spark her life and disappear out of it all of a sudde

Betty and her friends stepped out of the building and walked towards the adjacent one. Mr. Walter's sprawling mansion was designed to accommodate his large family, with separate quarters for each wife. However, due to frequent tensions between Betty and Becky, a new residence was built within the same compound to provide more space and alleviate the conflicts.Betty hesitated at the foot of the porch, reconsidering confronting Becky with her friends. But before she could come to a conclusion, Lisa and Jasmine walked ahead of her like a vanguard, protective and angry.Becky opened the door within seconds of the knock as if she had been expecting them.She leaned against the frame, sipping a pink smoothie through a paper straw. Her expression was the definition of smug and excitement."Woah... I didn't know that just a little salt on an injury would summon the whole squad." A glint in her eyes and a mischievous smile lit up her face. Clearly she was up to something sinister and it was

Most of the students rushing down to the scene were going there because of the drama that might unfold. While others were going there because of the whispers they have heard about Dylan singlehandedly combating Desmond and his squad.No one dared to publicly criticize Desmond, fearing his wrath. Only those from equally influential or wealthier families felt bold enough to speak out against him, unafraid of repercussions.There's no incident that happened in Stone City College that the gossip forums don't post, but they have been intentionally quiet about the case of Desmond and his crew getting humiliated."Hey ignore them and let's leave. There's no time, we need to get registered." Barry voiced out."Oh my goodness, you think you all can handle the pressure of the competition?" Desmond ridiculed them all and started laughing so hard that even other students joined him."You guys are funny. It will be a little slice of luck if the weakest team gets to pick any of you. Get a life, you

Dylan and his crew finally got to the school stadium and the energy was alive in the field as different teams were practicing and doing awesome performances.The racetrack were occupied by some top athletes believed to be top strikers and their mind-blowing practices seemed intimidating to other teams. Every of their passes and sprint had some unmatchable aura that could sweep away a full team's confidence.Dylan scanned the entire field, noting how the players moved like well-oiled machines. It was clear that these people weren't just playing, they were contenders. But after much scrutiny, he saw that there were only six teams on the field instead of eight."Wait...I thought there were eight teams this year, why are there just six teams here..." Austin asked before Dylan could say anything. It was like he read Dylan's mind. But it was just the way Austin had been, always inquisitive and doesn't hesitate to ask questions.“You really think the defending champions would train here with

Barry finished speaking and everyone was silently staring at him. It was the stares that made his sad and defeated expression melt away. He chuckled forcefully, but Dylan and the others kept a neutral expression that even made him start freaking out.He was practically replaying everything he had said in his head to see if he said something that he wasn't supposed to, but everything he thought of was just the truth and reality. Winning the competition is going to be difficult and everyone in the team knows and has accepted that except Dylan, who doesn't want to accept reality."Guys, come on, don't look at me like that," Barry couldn't take it anymore. Their expressions were making him unsettled."I'm just keeping it real, you know?" Guilt started kicking in and Barry was trying his best to explain to them.Just when Barry thought things couldn't get any worse, Austin spoke up, his voice completely serious. "You think we are not realistic, huh? Barry? You think we are wasting time by