Chapter 6

I walked into the cafeteria receiving Hi's and Hello's everywhere which I responded to.

Advantages of being popular

I walked over to my table. Like, the elites table. We have our own corner. NO TRESPASSES.

Unfortunately, it was opposite Leslie's table who is currently making out with Eric.

The sight of them made my blood boil. Eric was at my house begging me to take him back yesterday, now he's here locking lips with that bitch. Boys are scum. I diverted my eyes and sat down.

On this table were; Amber, Tiffany, Stephanie, and I plus a few cool jocks and cheer leaders

Amber, Tiffany, Stephanie and I shifted father away from them to have a little privacy to ourselves.

I couldn't help but look at a table in front of us. Drew was picking at his food alone. No one dared to sit near him.

Suddenly his eyes met mine for the second time today. I couldn't look away. We stayed like that for a few seconds

''Tinker bell, did you hear what I said?'' Tiffany asked

I turned my attention back to them

I was so caught up in Drew that I zoned out on what they were talking about

''What?''

"Oh no" Tiffany said " I see you've been looking at freak show for a while now''

'No, I was just...'

"You need to hear the way she basically defended him on the phone yesterday" Amber cut in "saying things like "he told me things about myself. Things that I couldn't even admit"

''I don't blame her, he's hot'' Stephanie replied

Amber's phone rang. She took it and checked her messages. She was sitting beside me so it was easy to see what she was doing.

I noticed a name pop out on her WhatsApp messages; Ann💖

I suspected it was our coach but it couldn't be. I confirmed my suspicions when I saw her profile picture.

Yes, it's her

Why did she have a heart next to her name?

Why are they even texting each other in the first place?

Its none of my business anyway

I shook my head

"No, I don't like him" I answered, taking a bite of my fries.

"Good" Tiffany answered "you don't have a shot with him anyways?"

A fry fell from my mouth as soon as she said that. I looked at her in disbelief. My ego was hurt.

"What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, it doesn't matter if you like him or not. He won't bother with you. He doesn't like girls"

"He will definitely like me if I try" I spoke with confidence

Tiffany laughed

"No honey. He won't" she said

I'm Bella fucking Martins. I can get any guy I want, inside or outside this school

"Wanna bet?" I asked

Tiffany raised her eyebrows "do you really want to go there?"

"Why don't we make this interesting then, shall we?" Stephanie said

"You get Drew to fall for you, which I highly doubt and we'll pay you" Tiffany said

"How much is involved?" I asked

Money isn't a problem but the bet sounded like it would be fun

"300 dollars each" said Amber "is that okay ladies?"

"Make it 150 and I'm in" I replied

"150 it is then" Tiffany said

"What happens if I lose?" I asked

"You denounce your crown as queen and hand it over to me. You will no longer take part of any activities in this school like prom and the rest and you'll quit the team"

Everyone gasped

"Are you willing to risk it?" Stephanie whispered to me.

My heart beat sped up. Lose my crown? Lose something I've worked so hard for. I will not let that happen. I started to second guess my decision but if I back down now, they will think I'm scared.

I am Bella Martins. I will not lose.

"I'm Bella Martins, of course I am" I told her "no one underestimates me"

"What's the time duration?" Stephanie asked

"60 days" said Tiffany

"Challenge accepted" I said

"How the fuck is that possible?" Stephanie shrieked "Drew hates people"

"That doesn't stop me from trying"

"This isn't a trial Bella; your high school status is at stake here! Just let go of your pride and drop this"

I'm not the type to run away from a dare. I have a reputation to keep.

"Are you sure about this Bella?" Amber questioned

"Yes, I am" I said as I stood up "now if you'll excuse me. I have a bet to win"

I picked my tray and went over to Drew's table. He raised an eyebrow at me in confusion.

Everyone fixed their attention on us

''So, two people can't have lunch together or you're just taking time out of your pathetic little lives to see something that doesn't concern you'' I spoke loud enough for everyone to hear.

Everyone looked away

''Why aren't you eating your lunch?'' I asked

''I forgot the part where that's your business''

Jeez, what's his problem? He was nice to me yesterday?

''Cocky, I like that''

He laughed

''Okay who dared you to do this?"

He became serious all of a sudden

''What do you mean?''

''Why would you wanna have lunch with me? I'm hated in this school and town. Don't you have a reputation to keep?"

''Well, I saw you all alone''

''Nice try. We've been in this school for 6 years together and you're noticing just now''

Okay, maybe this won't be as easy as I thought

I side glanced at my former table and they were all looking at me.

I have to make this work. I can't lose everything I've worked hard for.

''Fine. I wanted to thank you for yesterday. What you said really got to me and I found out you're probably more honest than people I hang out with"

''Not convinced''

''Why not?''

'Cause when Tiana gave you CPR after you drowned in the fifth grade, you slapped her for putting her mouth on you just because she had braces''

I shrugged

''Well things change. I wanna be your friend''

''I don't like friends. Never had any''

''I'm honoured to be your first''

''Never said you were''

Why are you do difficult Drew? Can't you just be a little naive?

''I'm not taking no for an answer" I said through gritted teeth

I'm getting frustrated. I'm not used to this. Every other boy would worship the ground I walk on

''Are you always this persistent?'' He queried

''Are you always this rude?" I retorted

He smirked

"Touche"

The thought of that night kept pondering in my mind. I mean, why did he even care about me?

''Why did you save me that night? I can't stop thinking about it'' I asked

''I don't know, I thought he was tryna rape you or something''

''Why did you care?''

''I don't know. Stop asking too many questions''

''Thank you''

He took a deep breath

''You're welcome''

He's loosening up. Time to work my magic

''So, you going for the game tonight?'' I asked again

''Bella. I told you to stop asking questions''

''Just answer me please''

''No, I hate social gatherings. I like to be alone''

"Come on. It'll be fun''

''No''

''Pleassseee" I whined "we could go together. Get to know each other you know''

''Aren't you worried about your social status or something?''

Yes. Yes, I am but the bet is more important

''I don't give two fucks about what they say. At the end of the day its just words''

He stared into thin air thinking about what I said.

His phone rang. He picked it up

''Hello?" He answered " No I can't. I have plans tonight'' he said looking at me

Yesss!