Fake Dating Ch 12

Fake Dating Ch 12

Chapter 12 

Alex strop 

stops coming by as often as before

The hecklers aren’t motivated to come back, but it does cause a different disturbance

Has anyone seen him today?Charlie asks, fretting over him. I tried to message him, but he didn’t reply..” 

The other club members look at each other awkwardly, glancing in my direction before answering her. I really wish they wouldn’t look at me. Whenever they do, Charlie always shoots me a dirty glare. like I’m at fault somehow

Dammit This is exactly what I was afraid of 

I’ve diagnosed Alex’s problem 

He likes talking with people, which is fine. However, he fails to establish boundaries, especially toward girls. Then, because he doesn’t like uncomfortable situations, he callously blows things off

The girls get misled when he doesn’t staunch their flirting. Then, he gets tired of the drama and leaves. Then, hurt and angry, the girls fight each other and cause trouble

Rinse and repeat 

The worst part is he doesn’t even 

even seem to realize he’s most of the problem 

I sigh once she stomps past me. It’s just petty stuff like this, glares and huffs and general irritation. Nothing I can’t handle

Except when it boils over

You idiot, what are you doing?!” 

I stiffen, holding onto the rope for the curtains. I was a few seconds late pullin me genuinely startles me

pulling it open, which certainly is my bad. But the way 

ay Charlie blows up at 

She stalks over in her sweater dress and sleek tights. Her ankle boots clack against the floor until she’s in front of me, crossing her arms

you even paying attention?! Is your brain made of

1-1Imo 

slime or something?” 

III- she mocks.I don’t care! Get your bead out of your ass and remember the timing. Boston!” 

As she continues, neither she nor I realize that someone came in to watch the rehearsal. It’s not until that o oppressive

feeling returns that I notice 

them

What’s your fuckinproblem?” 

Alex hops up onto the stage easily, striding over to us with his brows scrunched. Charlie stiffly backs up a step or two, and Alex prompts her to move back further when he cuts between us

Oh, no

I grab onto the back of his shirt and rug, trying to get his attention. But he seems to misunderstand my gesture, his frustration becoming even more visible

No. 1-1 was just- 

So it’s okay if you stutter, but not Cynthia? You think yelling will fix it or something?” 

Alex. I.” 

Charlie’s expression is crumpling into despair and tug harder, trying to force words out of my mouth

Don_L She’s not… 

I’m too quiet. He doesn’t seem to hear me

I really didn’t mean.” 

Chapter 12 

-To show me how shiny you are?He moves his hand back toward me protectively. Don’t fuck with Cynthia. Got it

Charlie pauses, then tears start rolling down her cheeks. With a sol, she furns around and flees the stage 

Alex huffs, clearly irritated, then he turns to me.. 

What’s up with you, too! You always just roll over. Why!” 

Threathe for a few moments, trying to calm down as the others ran after Charlie

She’s nice. Generally. Today, she was 

is just in a bad mmood” 

That’s not a good answer. Alex’s scrubs his fingers through his hair, grumbling 

Seriously! If she was just in a bad mood, why would she take it out on you?” 

Because of you, dipshit

But I feel so tired, 1 don’t even feel like explaining. Explaining doesn’t work often anyway, especially when someone’s already made up their mind

Whether it’s Alex, Charlic, Danielle, Oliver, Jessica, or 

, or Dal 

_Later.I manage, before slinking off by myself

I’m dozing when my phone rings

It’s the theme mouf for Estiria, so I know it’s someone from the club. I roll on top of my bed, still tired after the exhausting afternoon, and fish my phone from between the bed and the bedside table

HelloI groan 

Hey, Cynthia, it’s Jonathan. Listen, uh, have you heard from Charlie?” 

I blink the grogginess out of my mind, trying to think

No. Why?” 

one knows where 

-Shit Listen. She disappeared after running out. Hailey and Sophia have been trying to call her, but it just rings, no answer. No one know she is. Are you sure you have no idea?” 

Processing the situation, sleepiness leaves me quickly, and I sit up on the bed

No, no idea. Uhm.checked with Alex?” 

Fuck, good idea. But no, I don’t have his number. You do, right!” 

Mmhm” 

Okay, try talking to him. Maybe he has an idea. I’ll check back with you” 

Jonathan hangs up, so I shift gears

Alex and I typically text since I don’t stutter in messages. So, I open our most recent texts, seeing the ones he sent me earlier today asking if I was okay. I’d just sent him a thumbs up in reply

seen Charlie!” 

I wait for his reply for a few moments. Then, getting impatient, I prepare to call him. Thankfully, he replies before I do

Nah, tried too see me tho 

wym” 

A pause

Wanted to talk 1. wing” 

Chapter 12 

Hockey training” 

Training. Not practice. Selfdriven training 

I shut my eyes tightly, letting the burst of anger roll over my back. Then, silently cursing him, I hopped out of the bed 

With Mom already fast asleep, 1 sneak out and get to my car, heading to the school to find her, I somehow doubt she’ll be inside, instead freezing somewhere along the outside of the building’s left wing

When I arrive, late winter frost is already settling on the grass. I hurry out my car and start searching Apparently, she got here before snow fell since I don’t see any footprints

My fingers start to prickle since I didn’t throw on anything big. Thankfully, I see a door propped open with a rock. So, she’s inside somewhere, but well, that leaves the whole school 

The first place look takes me to the main backstage dressing room 

I hear her crying before I’m even fully inside

She sits at the makeup chair she’s claimed as hers, crying into manicured hands. Swallowing thickly, I creak the door open, knocking so she knows 

I’m coming 

Charle still startles, looking hopeful for a split second before it drops into open derision

Oh it’s just you

turns away from me

I don’t reply, staying where I stand as she turns 

Came to get a laugh!” 

These girls always think I’m laughing at them. I really don’t understand why. There’s nothing funny

Everyone is.looking for you. Worried.” 

Even Alex?” 

A part of me thinks 1 should say No. The other part wins. It hurts her regardless… 

As her sobs shake her shoulders, I approach, sliding into the seat next to her. I don’t try to touch her, though. I’m not sure how she’d react to that 

You.I clear my throat. He’s not worth crying over 

Slowly, she turns to me, sniffling. Her eyes are wide open

He’s blind. To you. To anyone not hhimself, KKind but not when it.it’s unrestrained. Won’t treat you like you’re specialYou deserve b- better.” 

Charlie stares at me for a little bit hiccupping

If._ If that’s the case, why are you with him?” 

Ah. Shit. I didn’t think this far 

Channeling all my previous acting skills, I think of a lie

To hurt him.” 

Huh?” 

I_will_I breathe in deeply. “I will make him love me. TThen break his heart. Like he does everyone else.” 

0/10, absolute garbage excuse

Charlie stares at me without blinking for a long moment, and I’m sure she sees right through me. I stare back just as hard

But then, she suddenly grabs my lands, sniffling. Her pretty nose bright red

Fuck him up. Cynthia.” 

Guess I’ve still got it 

Chapter 12 

I make sure Charlie’s safely in her car and driving home before I head back to the front of the school. She just had to park at the back, huh.. 

I was already ured before, but I’m even more tired now. My exhaustion only deepens when I return to the front. A second, familiar car is parking beside my dinky one

Alex immediately gets out, rushing over

Fuck. Cynthia, why are you out here! It’s cold as hell. Are you in a camisole??” 

My lips tighten 

as he approaches, taking off his packet like an absolute gentleman

And I know it’s all completely fucking fake

Instead of accepting his kindness, I dodge him. My shoes slippers, actually are much more pleasing to look at. And I head to my car, trying to slip away from him again

But this time, he doesn’t let me 

Fake Dating

Fake Dating

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