Page 9 of Holding the Tempo


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Seth chuckled. “Not at all.” He rested his hand on my lower back and led me into the overly packed living room.

Toby was by the projector sheet, grinning way too big.

“Oh this definitely can’t be good,” Seth said.

“Trick or treat,” I replied.

“Great, looks like everyone is here,” Toby said, projecting his voice, his gaze on mine. His smile widened. “We thought we’d give you all a little treat.”

“Sure,” I mumbled.

Toby let out a chuckle before nodding at Paxon who was bent over the laptop hooked to the projector.

The screen went black and then a video began to play. The point of view was weird, a little too low. It was outside, looking like a parking lot. The school parking lot? That looked like part of our school building.

It took me a moment to realize people were talking. After a moment, I was able to make out the conversation.

“She finally caved. Hardest challenge to fucking date.” The voice was familiar, but I couldn’t quite place it, the sound quality not exactly the best.

“At least it’s over. It’s ridiculous that she held out that long.”

“Fucking bitch.” Finally, someone moved onto the screen.

Benji.

He was wearing his soccer uniform, hair damp. He and his friend seemed oblivious to the recording.

“What is this?” I asked, grabbing Seth’s arm.

“I have no idea.” Seth’s voice was hard.

Whispers broke out throughout the room and heads turned until everyone was looking at Benji in his samurai outfit.

His mouth was popped open, face white.

Paxon and Toby stood at the front of the room. Toby was grinning evilly toward Benji. Paxon was glaring at his teammate.

“What’s worse was that Abby was fucking terrible. Clumsy as fuck. Why do we keep going after the virgins? It’s no fun. They don’t know shit.”

Someone gasped.

“Dude, go easy on her. She’s young. And naive.”

On screen Benji snickered. “Not anymore. Not after I was through with her. She should fucking thank me after I taught her. Whoever she fucks next will have it better.”

“Who’s next on your fuck list?”

“I don’t know yet. Do you think that redheaded chick in chem class is a virgin? I wonder if she’s as fiery as her hair.”

“Fuck, man, you’re going to get your ass beat.”

The two of them chuckled and grew distant as they moved away from the camera. Then the video ended.

I gripped Seth’s arm hard, feeling his skin in my nails. No one said anything, everyone feeling as shocked as I was at what we had just watched.

At the way Benji acted. I knew he was a douchebag, but this…a fuck list? Going after virgins? What the fuck?

I swallowed hard, trying to hold the pure disgust that rolled through me.

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