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I fought harder to date him than I did to stay on the team

Dating him became a full-time job

The balance of power shifted the day he had irls accept that kind of behavior because they want to date an athlete, and I was caught up in it, too

Well not anymore

For the ti on aslighting that was Kyle Eliza can cheer me up, so I text her to see if she’s around—e?

I’

Me: Are you busy?

It takes Eliza a fewtoday; she has a new boyfriend and lives in his house in a more residential part of town, not far froainst it, either

Eliza: I’?

Me: What’s linner?

Eliza: Lunch and dinner

Eliza: But seriously, is everything alright?

Can she actually tell froht? Wow She’s good

Me: I need to talk—can I come over?

Eliza: Sure Of course! We’re here, just hanging out New roo in, but his stuff is mostly in the house Come on over

Me: New roommate?

Eliza: Yeah—Jack and I subletwith him, LOL

Me: Oooo you’re a couple now?! You should have told me!

Eliza: You’re so busy and we’ve been busy…

Me: I can’t wait to hear all about it and see your place What’s the address? I was thinking I’d leave here in a few minutes

I’m no more than ten steps inside rabs hold of my arm and looks me in the face

“What’s wrong?”

“How do you know so?”

Eliza cocks her head and pullsme the rooms—I’ve yet to have a proper tour—and into the kitchen

“I can tell by the look on your face You’re faking it”

Faking it

Ha

I’ve been faking it for four asms included, but I’m surprised anyone else can tell I have a mean poker face and can charm the pants off most people—that’s what cheerleaders do Smile!

Smile for the crowd, s

I set my purse on the counter next to what appears to be a door to the laundry roo invited to sit