Villain Takes The Spotlight

Chapter 7

Pushing back my thoughts, my eyes voluntarily shut, worries drifting away as I allowed myself to enjoy my break.

☄• ☆ . ° .• °:. *₊° .☆•°. *࿐

A sudden bright light shined directly onto my eyes, I groaned as I turned my head away. Feeling a comfortable warmth in my arms, I pulled it towards me, yearning for more of the pleasant feeling. It was weighing on my chest but the aroma of citrus and its softness, like a pillow fresh out of the laundry made me refuse to let go.

My comfortable sleep that I rarely get was suddenly shattered by a rough slap on my shoulder. "Archer!" The culprit who disturbed my sleep said in a loud whisper. I forcefully opened my eyelids to see Allan staring down at me like he had seen a ghost. Before I could give him a piece of my mind for waking me up so abruptly, I looked down to see what was weighing my chest. My eyes laid on Christopher who I thought was a really comfortable pillow, laying his head on my chest as his hands wrapped around my waist.

My eyes widened as if they could pop out, I looked to Allan for help but he just looked at me, equally as panicked. Having no one but myself to get out of this situation, I carefully slipped out of his grasp, stopping at every second and holding my breath each time he made a sudden movement.

After successfully escaping without waking him up, Allan wasted no time to drag me out of the room and into the hallways. "Dude! How... What- Why?!" He yelled but still managing to stay quiet. I glared, quickly speaking before he could get any ideas. "Whatever you're thinking of, it didn't happen."

He scoffed. "It's hard not to think that way when I witnessed with my own eyes of you cuddling with Chris Adler!" I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. "Chris Adler?"

Looking baffled as if he could explode any moment, Allan yelled, "Yes Archer! Chris Adler out of all people! God... and people say I'm stupid!" He slapped a hand to his forehead.

He looked me seriously in the eyes. "Chris Adler, the asshole who stole your spot last game just cause he felt like playing!"

Huffing, I turned my head away. "How am I supposed to know? I never crossed paths with the guy!"

Chris has always been that way, taking a person's opportunity that they've worked so hard for. Although we might've played together before, I could've never known since I couldn't be bothered to remember his face.

A guy like that isn't worth remembering.

I thought he was decent, but turns out he was the same guy who took my spot out of nowhere. Even when I attended training as much as I could, I was replaced by the guy who never showed up to one, just for the sake of his own glory.

"So his name isn't Christopher Holt?" I asked, burying the disappointment in my voice.

"It's true his name is Christopher, but he gets pissed when he gets called that for whatever reason. But the Holt part, I don't know where you got that from."

"He told me, I guess he lied."

"Clearly." Allan said sarcastically. "He probably knew that you're one of the people he fucked over, so he lied in case you'd beat him up for it."

I pursed my lips as I nodded my head. Sighing, I pulled out my phone to check the time. My eyes almost popped out of the socket when I saw it was already 6 in the morning and I'd missed messages from Abigail.

Shoot! I was supposed to pick up my sisters!

Panic rising, I turned to Allan. "Hey, thanks for the favor but I have to go! I'll see you at practice!" Not waiting for a reply, I rushed out as I waved Allan goodbye.

"You better keep your word, you prick!" With an annoyed expression, he waved back. As I ran, I pulled out my phone, reading the messages Abbie sent.

〖🐰Abbie🐰〗

9:42 PM

🐰Abbie🐰: Archy you don't have to come anymore

🐰Abbie🐰: I've already separated those two if you were to come

11:21 PM

🐰Abbie🐰: Archy I hope ur having fun! You don't have to worry about us bc we're fine ☺️

🐰Abbie🐰: I'm glad you stayed bc we all want you to enjoy your break ❤️

🐰Abbie🐰: You don't have to pick us up either, we'll make sure to go early in the morning

6:35 AM

🐰Abbie🐰: Archy we're homeee!!

🐰Abbie🐰: We're gonna make breakfast so come quick! You still have school mister!

I stopped in my tracks, smiling at the messages. Abigail was still as reliable as ever.

I'll make sure to tone down the scolding for her.

Amelia however...

I slowed down my pace, letting myself appreciate the view. The trees were being swayed by the cold breeze, the once dark sky faded into a bright blue as the sun gradually rose.

It was nice to take a step back and let my mind be at peace, to appreciate the things around me, it's been a while since I've done that.

And I was glad I had gotten the chance to do so.