Dare You to Catfish the Hockey Player (Rock Valley High 6)

Battlescar13: Same.

Want to battle?

I could use some more practice before the final this weekend.

CurrerBfighting: Heck yes!

You’re gonna do so awesome.

Battlescar13: Honestly, I’m just gunning for second.

We both know you’ll take first.

I smiled to myself, picturing Carl handing me the trophy while Michael stood nearby, his face tomato red with envy. What a beautiful image.

CurrerBfighting: Whatever happens, happens.

But I do hope we’re both in the top two.

As Gabriel set up the battle ring for us, my gaze darted back up to the drawing. I wished I could ask him about that. What did it mean? Was that how he saw me? As some kind of Wonder Woman? I didn’t hate it. Not at all. But CurrerBfighting wouldn’t know about that drawing. If I mentioned it, Gabriel would immediately become suspicious. There had to be another way. I hesitated for a moment, an idea playing in my head, but typed the words out before I could stop myself.

CurrerBfighting: What happened to that girl from the other night?

The one that ran away?

There was a long wait between when Gabriel got the fight set up and when he finally answered. Each second was agony.

Battlescar13: We’ve got a study date for tomorrow night.

My heart sped up a little at the sight of his message. He called it a date! A study date, but still, at least he hadn’t permanently shoved me into the friend zone after our last disaster of a study date.

CurrerBfighting: See? I told you she just needed time.

Just play it cool.

Battlescar13: I’m not sure I know how to play it cool around this girl.

Any tips?

I wrinkled up my nose. I was pretty sure Gabriel Corrigan didn’t need any tips from me or anyone else on how to play it cool. He was as solid as a block of ice. And he had far more experience dating than I did. I was the one who lost her chill around him. If anyone needed tips, it was me. Still, I had a part to play online and Gabriel had asked me a question.

CurrerBfighting: Just be you.

That’ll sweep her off her feet.

Battlescar13: I don’t think this girl is the type to get swept off her feet.

She’s pretty invincible.

A proud smile played on my lips and again, my gaze shot to the drawing. I liked how he described me. It made me feel seen.

CurrerBfighting: You know, even an invincible girl can fall for the right guy.

Battlescar13: I hope you’re right.

You’re pretty good at this.

I always feel better after talking to you.