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Avery sat scowling on the edge of the field. His gym class was having a joint class with Jamie’s, who was running down the field with the ball. Avery was sitting out on the side, waiting until it was time for his teams match. So, half of his class and the other half of Jamie’s class, which they were going to play, were sitting on the side watching the game.
Even though he was an asshole, Avery had to admit that Jamie was impressively athletic. He was in complete control, moving towards the goal as if there was no opposing team in his way. He danced around the other team, a cocky smile on his stupid face.
“Wow,” Nix’dra purred, appearing beside Avery. “Him? Really? Doesn’t he like, mercilessly torment you?”
The demon grinned toothily.
“I don’t have to explain myself to you,” Avery muttered through gritted teeth.
On the field, Jamie scored a spectacular goal and everyone on the hill exploded into cheers. Jamie’s face broke into a dopey grin, like a dog receiving praise as he was nearly tackled to the ground and clapped on the shoulder by his teammates. His sweat matted down his hair and made his shirt cling to his body. His eyes were shining brightly as he nearly split his face in two with another blinding smile that he turned to the audience.
The gym teachers whistle screamed shrilly, threatening to give the team a penalty for excessive celebration.
“You’re not even going to try and deny it?” Nix’dra asked, hoping to get a rise out of Avery.
But the human ignored him, pulling his knees to his chest and resting his chin on his arms folded over them.
Nix’dra scoffed, turning his attention back to the field, “You’re no fun.”
Jamie’s team had possession of the ball again and it was flying down the field.
“I bet you want him to do some sort of jump kick, so his shirt rides up,” Nix’dra observed, casting a sly glance at Avery out of the corner of his eye.
“Shut up lizard-dick,” Avery replied, squinting out at the field.
“Haha!” Nix’dra barked, “You’re pathetic.”