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It was a game and it was a damn good game. Tane watched as Soleil hurried away from the kissing circle and off into the crowd of drunken youths. This did nothing to sour Alitane’s mood; he knew how good that kiss was and by the look on the dark haired beauty’s face before she went to the bathroom, so did she. With Spin the Bottle now over, the islander got up from his seat and bowed to the group. 

[color=B4B4B4]”As always, a pleasure my dear friends. Someone call me when the next game starts”[/color] As he began to move away from the gathered group, his chocolate coloured eyes moved leftwards to the creature dancing on a nearby table. Truly they were a vision of beauty to behold but an absolute space case. [color=B4B4B4]”You okay up there, Meadow? Do you need anything?”[/color]

Meadow looked down at him as they swayed to the music like a witch in floral print. His was a dangerous mind but they wondered if his heart was the same. [color=FFF0B6]”If you’re offering handsome, I’ll take a Baileys and a dance partner.”[/color] Their eyes moved around the room, desperately searching for anything to latch onto, anything that would make this night a touch more bearable but alas, Meadow had resigned to the self inflicted thinking that on this dear eve, they were fated to dance alone. Once Tane had returned with their drink, they kissed his forehead and sent him on his merry way, no doubt with cruel intent in his dark, dark mind. 

How right they were; as after a few more drinks the future president of the universe heard the call for seven minutes in heaven and a deadly grin crossed his chiselled jaw. As he watched Nicholas and Alexis head into the closet, a devilish thought began to form in his brilliant mind. Tane made his way through the crowded party to the brightest star in the room: TJ. Seven minutes later, as soon as Nicholas emerged from his time with the bubbly blonde, the Prince made his move. Eyes locked on Nick, he moved his lips to Tyler Jane’s ear. [color=B4B4B4]”TJ, love how about we head into the closet?”[/color]

After emerging from her dorm room with Erica by her side, Tyler Jane’s approach to the whole evening had drastically shifted. This was her time to shine- to have fun and drink until the bottles were empty. This was her night. She had already wasted precious time on Nicholas and she wasn’t about to let the rest of the party get away from her. But as he disappeared with Alexis into the closet as soon as she announced the next game, the redhead felt that familiar tightness in her chest. What was it about him that drove her crazy?

Seven minutes felt like forever and every second was longer than the last. Tyler Jane was consumed by her thoughts, eyes staring blankly at the closet door that the two had escaped into, desperately waiting for it to open and be over with. It wasn’t until Tane appeared next to her that she let her gaze falter. This could be good… this could be [i]very[/i] good. Not only was he a welcome distraction, Nicholas seemed to have a distaste for his Polynesian classmate. A perfect match. [color=#FFA54D]“Lead the way, Ted.”[/color] She joked, alluding to a previous comment regarding his resemblance to a certain cold hearted killer. 

Tane took the girls soft hand and led her through the party towards the closet, passing by Nicholas with a simple smirk and raise of his eyebrows to notify his rival that the game was on. With the click of a lock, the two teens were now trapped together in the tiny room; drunk, together and pissed off at a certain human being named Nicholas Grey.

How their feud started, Tane couldn’t really remember but that didn’t matter. He couldn’t lie, he held a certain level of respect for Nick; the two boys were very similar in a lot of ways and in another life maybe they could’ve been friends but that’s not where they were. Here and now they were in a game of human chess; a sword fight between to master bladesman and the longer it carried on, the more likely or was that one of them would stab for the jugular. 

If Alitane was to make Nicholas bleed, Tyler Jane was the perfect weapon of choice. The chemistry between her and Nick had been instant, palpable and recognisable from move in day. The way they danced around each other with grace; it was a stunning show to behold. Yet he had wronged her. He had made this amazing and breathtakingly beautiful girl sad and like the old saying goes [i]“Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned”.[/i] Nicholas had made TJ, Tane’s perfect partner in crime. His machinations were complex and thoughtful and he had to consider his next moves in the game carefully. As mad at Nick as she might be, Tane would not force Tyler to participate. What happens next was solely on her. If she wanted to go dark then he would do that; if she wanted to just fool around in the closet for seven minutes, he would do that too. But if she wanted to really play the game; then it was her turn to roll the dice. 

[color=B4B4B4]”So…”[/color] he began [color=B4B4B4]”What sort of game are we playing here TJ?”[/color]

The redhead didn’t make eye contact with anyone as she and Tane made their way over to the closet. She knew who they passed by on the way, but she didn’t care. As the door was opened and the two disappeared (well, she stumbled) inside, Tyler Jane unexpectedly caught the lingering scent of Nicholas’ cologne, as he had only been in there a few moments prior. She knew the smell from their close encounter earlier in the week and had almost memorized the notes of it by now. [color=#FFA54D]“Honestly, I don’t even know what move to make at this point.”[/color] TJ knew that Tane wasn’t stupid, and he clearly had seen what she was trying to pull. [color=#FFA54D]“I thought we both would have conceded by now- I’m drunk, he’s drunk, I look damn good in this outfit. But, no. He’s keeping things going and it’s pissing me off.”[/color]

Tane couldn’t help himself, as she spoke of how good she looked in her outfit he had to agree, giving her the once over with his dark eyes. On any other night, she would be someone he would enjoy the company of but not tonight, tonight someone else was his end game. [color=B4B4B4]”It’s all a work, TJ”[/color] Leaning back against the wall, Alitane places both hands in his expensive pant pockets. [color=B4B4B4]”People like Nick; the only thing they care about is the attention. He’s desperate for you to notice him but he doesn’t want you to notice anything else. It’s all about the spotlight. Beyond that; who is he really? A pretty boy with a way with words. Once he has you, the thrill for him is over. If you don’t want to play his game anymore then it’s time you force him to play yours. You’re a Queen; Tyler Jane. Make him bend the knee”[/color]

The girl couldn’t help but stifle a laugh, crossing her arms over her chest. [color=#FFA54D]“I’m trying to play my own game- kissing Griffin was disgusting but I did it anyway and he didn’t even bat an eye at it.”[/color] Tyler Jane explained, meeting Tane’s gaze once more. [color=#FFA54D]“Nicholas Grey will bend his knee for no one, most certainly not me. To you, I may have a crown, but to him I might as well be the court jester.”[/color] The redhead shrugged, running a hand through her hair. [color=#FFA54D]“As a guy, if you were interested in someone, what would kill you to see and make you get your act together? I’m all out of ideas.”[/color]

His mind lingered on her words for a moment; Tane hadn’t ever felt the way she described. He stroked his jaw lightly as he thought about what he would do given different circumstances. [color=B4B4B4]”Honestly? Men are simple creatures, we fear the unknown. Shroud yourself in a little mystery. Take tonight, for example. Right now you are in a closet with Nicholas Grey’s worst enemy. Can you imagine what is going through his mind right now? What he thinks we must be doing here? He watched you with Griffin, he knew how fake that was. In here, well he doesn't know what’s going on in here and in his mind, you’re untouchable and I’m...well I’m the devil. What you do is use this intrigue to your advantage and drive him crazy. Control a man’s mind, his heart is yours”[/color]

The well dressed boy had a point. Behind closed doors, Nicholas had no idea whether or not the two of them were going at it quick and dirty or not, and she could definitely use that to her advantage. If Tyler Jane was anxious about her dark haired suitor sitting in the closet for 7 minutes with the offending blonde, she couldn’t even imagine how he was reacting knowing that she was in here with Tane of all people. [color=#FFA54D]“Mystery… I can do that.”[/color] The wheels began turning in the redhead’s mind. [color=#FFA54D]“Well he’s not stupid, so what’s going to convince him that things went down in here? No offense, but I’m not in the mood for a hot and heavy makeout session right now…”[/color] 

[color=B4B4B4]”None taken. I know if circumstances were different…”[/color] As he began to do the maths on how to fuck with Nick Grey, Tane’s smile lit up the room almost as bright as TJ’s fiery hair. [color=B4B4B4]”Sentiment and hard evidence”[/color] Lifting up his wrist, Alitane pulled on the string of his leather cuff and allowed it to fall loose. He then proceeded to tie it on to Tyler Jane’s own arm. [color=B4B4B4]”It’s no secret that I never take this off, even he knows that. For you to be wearing it, it must mean something happened in here between us”[/color] It was a cold fact, for the Island teen to give TJ his bracelet, which he had had for as long as he could remember, he must truly like her or just hate Nicholas. [color=B4B4B4]”Outside of that door, when we’re in class or just around campus, make it a point to stop and talk or whisper in each other’s ears, regardless if he’s around and even if it’s just to say Hey. To make this seem real, our whole world has to believe it”[/color]

Tyler Jane lifted up her wrist as soon as Tane had finished tying on the bracelet and inspected the cuff delicately. It was clearly something that he valued, otherwise he wouldn’t have suggested it as a mechanism of revenge. The redhead looked back up at him after listening to the rest of his plot, [color=#FFA54D]“I promise I won’t lose this. The plan sounds like it could work in my favor, and I appreciate you helping me out, but why are you doing this? What are you getting out of it?”[/color] TJ asked, not truly realizing the depth of hatred that the two boys had for each other. Tane sure was going to great lengths to make Nicholas suffer. [color=#FFA54D]“Also,”[/color] She added in, [color=#FFA54D]“The only problem I could foresee is Sol murdering me in my sleep.”[/color] The chemistry between the Polynesian prince and her raven haired classmate was not lost on Tyler Jane. 

[color=B4B4B4]”It’s quite simple really. I get to prove a little something to myself that’s all. And if a sweet thing like you gets what she wants, then it’s a win win for us both”[/color] With the mention of Soleil, he couldn’t help but let out a chuckle. [color=B4B4B4]”Let me worry about Sol. She’ll be on board once I speak to her. Besides, it’s not like we’re talking about making out all over school, just a hint of closeness that’s arisen from nowhere. It’ll be fine, trust me”[/color] Tane was well aware of the time they had left in their secret closet lair and knew it was time for decisions to be made. [color=B4B4B4]”We’ve got about a minute left love. You sure you wanna do this?”[/color]

The redhead hesitated for a second. Was this going too far? Would this come back to bite her in the ass later? But in her drunken state with no inhibitions, she couldn’t help but nod her head vigorously in response and worry about the consequences later. She had said it to Erica only a while ago that she wasn’t going to let Nicholas ruin things for her and this would prove her point further. [color=#FFA54D]“I’m in.”[/color] Tyler Jane stated with a smirk. 

In the next few moments, she prepared herself to leave the closet in a way that would only allude to the point of the party game- she tousled her long red mane slightly and brushed the corner of her lip with her thumb to let the lipstick smear just the right amount to make it seem like they were up to things in their time locked away. Tyler Jane stopped short of the door and looked back at Tane. [color=#FFA54D]“Thank you.”[/color] She stated simply, before giving him a quick peck on the cheek in gratitude.

[color=B4B4B4]”No. Thank you”[/color] He responded before opening the door of the closet. He allowed her to leave first, tapping her on the backside as she did. He had to make it look real after all. Tane grinned widely like the Cheshire Cat of story past as they exited into the crowded room of students. He found Nicholas face amongst their number. He had made his move and his eyes glanced upon the long legged form of Tyler Jane once more. 

The redhead fixed her hair and lipstick as soon as she was in plain sight. She exaggerated her movements in a way to make it seem hurried or rushed, as if she was quickly trying to cover up evidence. With one last look at Tane, she sent a wink his way before making her way over to the makeshift bar for another drink. The damage had been done. 1 point for Tyler Jane. 

[color=B4B4B4]”And lo, the beast looked upon the face of beauty.
And it stayed its hand from killing. 
And from that day, it was as one dead”[/color][/center]