Page 9 of Treacherous
Conner Lawson:
Fuck yeah.
Me:
What is this?
Also, games night?
Jayden Allen:
This is the most annoying group chat on earth.
Cooper Powell:
HEY!
Take that back.
Aiden Carter:
Yes, new girl. It’s a bonding session and the chance to get excessively drunk.
Me:
You had me at alcohol.
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Jazmine Allen:
Hey girl! I cannot believe you didn’t tell me you were moving. Senior year is going to be amazing. I can already tell.
Isigh, guilt raging in my stomach.
I didn’t tell Jaz about moving to Lakewood University because I needed to think about the pros and cons without being influenced by a bias perspective. I love Jaz, but she would have done anything to convince me to move. She’s been trying for years.
But I’m here now and I agree, senior year will be incredible.
Jaz was my first friend when I moved to Meadow Beach and being five years old, the only thing on my mind was trying to meet new people. We’ve been inseparable ever since. I can’t–don’t want to imagine my life without her.
Last year, Jaz went through many ups and downs. Pushing herself to her breaking point, almost ruining her. It fucking broke my heart that I wasn’t here to support her. I will forever be grateful for Theo, who loves her more than breathing.
A notification pops up on my phone.
Jazmine Allen:
Also, I’m coming to your game night. Thought I’d let you know, plus now you won’t be the only girl.
Hockey House games night is a tradition by the sounds of it. It also seems compulsory, which I hate. Usually, I avoid team bonding as it just reinforces to me that the team is full of assholes and jerks who hate women.
In saying that, I’m optimistic about tonight. All of the team has been welcoming, even Jayden. Although, I’m sure that won’t last long but as of right now, I haven’t picked up any misogynisticvibes, making me excited, despite being respected being the bare minimum.
Me:
I’m sorry about the moving thing, but you’re right. This year will be amazing. I’m excited about tonight and glad you’re coming.
After seeing Jaz has liked my message, I pocket my phone. My last class finished at four o’clock, but I remained on campus, going to the library to organise my academic life.
