HIS UNMATCHED AFFECTION

Chapter 26

Stacy's POV

Am trying to read an issue of my favorite magazine but nothing is really sticking. It's not that interesting like it usually is or it's just me. Am in ego depletion mode, I can't control my thoughts and channel them to one particular thing. Like reading. I'm trying to read not to think about Jake and his hot blonde and am mad that I took an initiative to go find him only to be disappointed. Maybe to punish him I should chose James in their little game. Speaking of games the two devils are here.

"You still want to go through with this?" I ask the two of them seating in front of me on the bench.

The wind is blowing in my face ruffling my hair. I struggle to keep it all together and tuck it behind my ear. They have not said anything. Bastards.

"Well I hate to break it to you but you both have work to do, James you've been hanging out with Clara a lot and Jake... Jake what can I even say. You have an angel why are you still fighting for this lowlife", I say jokingly.

He, Jake seems agitated while James can't even look at me. Ooh I hurt his little feelings by calling myself a lowlife? Of course it was a joke am not that desperate to lower my self-esteem. Its bullet proof and I know my worth.

"I can explain", James says.

"Your hanging out with Clara or everything including your bat man's f**k up", I tease.

"Did you just call me Robin?" He asks.

"Yes she did, you are always Robin and am bat man congratulations you are also the last one to know. Let's cut this short shall we? Me or him?" Jake asks.

"Don't forget I call the shots here, James your turn", I order.

It's funny how he keeps quiet and looks more humble. Poor James my choice is already made he is just here because of their stupid bet.

"She was asking me about Eric I think she wants to surprise him", He says.

"Between you and I who knows more about Eric please come up with another lie, a more convincing one this time", I say staring at him.

Jake looks at him and laughs hysterically. So am not the only one, he could also tell James was lying terribly.

"What are you laughing at bro?" James asks.

"It's funny how you lie"

"Quiet both of you liars"

"Okay she is worried about you and Eric. She is convinced you two have a thing", He says.

That b***h. I see what she is doing now. And I Love her. She wanted James to back out so I could remain with Jake and even though it has not worked she trues, is all that matters. It means she cares.

"And you Jake why are you not with Blondie?"

"Are you going to answer that?” Jake ask.

"Answer what?"

"If you have a thing with Eric, we all want to know", James joins in.

"You two of all people know my friendship with Eric it is very disgusting of you to ask me that", I argue.

James POV

I can tell she is serious about this. She is being honest with us. Eric is just her friend.

"What if the guy loves you?” I ask.

"Eric and I are best friends. Can't you see how happy he is with Clara you guys are nuts can we go to our discussion please", she says.

"Your turn Jake, tell us about the Blondie", I instigate.

Jake gives me a glare. He did the same to me guess he now knows the feeling. It's not that good. He clears his throat, stretches his arms and yawns.

"Anyone else feeling hungry?" He asks.

"You are deflecting, that can mean you get disqualified", she threatens.

"What!" He asks looking surprised.

"We are guided by rules Jake. Humans are not easy to control. You two were dumb enough to create a contest without rules. Why am I not surprised, you don’t follow any rules maybe in football”.

“Okay we are not together, I was just showing her around", Jake defends himself.

"Thank you for coming both and being honest I choose none of you", she tease just vet out one of us.

And it's me who gets up first. By the time I realize am alone in all the getting up and walking away thing she is taking Jake's hand. I can’t wait for it anymore, it's a good thing I have plan B.

"I chose Jake", She says after me.

"I hope you heard her!" Jake's says too.

I block my ears. Clara was right. The two are never going to be separated unless we do something about it. I was so surprised to find out that she wants Jake, she has wanted him all this time but she is stuck with Eric. Poor Eric. I can let him Stacy either, the moment Jake loses her I will be there. She is my love not his right now she might wrapped around his little finger but she will find her way home. Am sure she will.

The bell rings. I can't imagine sitting in the same class with Jake. Even though I have lost to him fair and square I need to stay strong and not show any signs of weakness. He preys on people's weakness, an opportunistic viper. He is randy Orton in everyone's story. From outside he walks straight to my desk. I control myself not to get up and tackle him on the ground right where he is. I'll save it for practice later in the evening.

"We good now?" He asks.

"Yeah positive men she chose you who am I to change her decision?" I ask.

"Good to hear that men, I guess it means I don't have to be blackmailed for you to side with me?" He asks smiling.

"Naah, that one was a wrong card dude, let it slide", I say laughing.

"Okay man I let it go, there she is your favorite teacher", He says pointing at Mrs. Miller at the door.

I shy off. She is not that bad I've thought of smashing her several times and am sure Jake has done it too. Her breasts are killers, firm round and the way she leaves the upper button open the cleavage us just extraordinary. But here is an opportunity to get myself Stacy, I can get him talking because my phone is in record mode in three, two, and one! Show time.

"We are almost out, you can have it", I tease.

"You just wait, she might be one of my after school projects", He says happily.

"You crazy men go sit she will detain you"

"She can't as a matter of fact just watch her reaction", He says walking away in a sexy way.

Son of a b***h. Miller is into him.

Jake's POV

Am trying my best to get James back. With the game around the corner and having compromised a lot already I don't think am in a position to get blackmailed. I have nothing to offer maybe my balls. Miller notices what am trying to do and just to have enough of this she asks me to the front of the class. Am I in trouble? No I can't be. Miller and I are longtime friends even though she is married.

"Jake brown", she calls.

They are all staring at me laughing. I didn't know am this funny? They don't have an idea how happy am feeling right now.

"Wipe the board", she says laughing too.

I hate wiping the white board and she knows it. I think she just wants to admire my ass. This is s****l harassment. I obediently rub it and stand there as she goes through her laptop.

"Thank you Jake you can seat”, she says.

Back to Stacy. Am very happy she chose me but now comes the hardest part of this game. Proving that I am no longer interested in Anita. That's going to be hard for me. Am still at crossroads. She is just irresistible besides there are some changes she brought in my life that I will never forget. Our relationship is not just physical it is emotional.

"So today we are going to address the elephant in the room", Mrs. Miller says.

Everyone turned around to look at teddy. The fattest and biggest guy in our class.

"Seriously guys", Miller says withholding laughter. What makes it even funny the elephant is the first one to burst into laughter. We just join in. She is having a rough time getting us quiet again. While walking she identifies Anita.

"I Remember you", She says.

"Anita butler Mrs. Miller", Anita says.

"Welcome back, do you have a copy of the new text book?" miller's asks concerned.

"No, am sorry I will get it next time", She says.

"It's okay Jake, bring her your book. You can share with James", Miller says.

This is personal. But okay.