The Game Within a Game

by uselessness

There I was, sprawled on the bathroom floor, one arm draped clumsily over the side of the bathtub for support, watching stars and little birdies circle my head. Mendez standing over me with a frown.

My jaw popped like a cap gun when I tried to speak. “What the hell was that for?”

“Do you have a life-size picture of Jodi?” he demanded.

“No, stupid.”

“Does Tom?”

“No.”

“Who does?”

“You do…”

“And don’t you forget it.”

“Jeez, Mendez, you’re such a tool.”

“Just ‘cause you have a spiffy new four-pack doesn’t mean you’re not still a total nancy-boy. Don’t mess with my girl.”

Your girl? Hello! Have you seen her with Tom?”

“You think she doesn’t know about your little ruse? You think she’s completely oblivious to the game you and your roommate are playing? I got news for you, nancy-boy, Jodi knows everything. Fact is, she’s got a game of her own.”

“You mean, she’s playing Tom?”

“The girl’s a frigging genius.”

“Hey guys, what are you doing in here?” Tom was at the bathroom door. “Is that lipstick?

Comments

Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. The Game Within a Game

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ooh, more details and more potential disaster for everyone and anyone. Bold plot choices and solid dialog. Heck of a trio of writers you all having going on here…talk about a super group for a series!
    LoA

  2. The Game Within a Game

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ha, I’m loving the four-pack! OK, I’m all over this like white on rice. :D
    LoA

  3. The Game Within a Game

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Can’t stop laughing… Do you have a life-size picture of Jodi? and everything that follows is uproariously funny. And, I love the added tension you brought in about Jodi knowing about the ruse and having a plan of her own.

  4. The Game Within a Game

    Eckhouse's Buddy Icon Eckhouse

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ok, I’ve finally caught up on this series. First of all, excellent work all around. Secondly, I think I’m kind of in love with Jodi. She’s trouble, and I love trouble.
    LoA

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