(Krystal POV)

I was born lucky.

I was born into an amazing family, two great parents and a little sister. Our family was one of Kitsunes, a rare and strong race. I excelled at everything I did, having top grades. And I was always one of the strongest in class.

When I was younger my parents taught me to be grateful, and I'm thankful that they did. I think that helped make me into the girl I am today.

And then I got an amazing boyfriend, Duncan. He was handsome, nice, charming, and he was the one who confessed to me! It's too bad he's always so busy training.

We've been dating for a month now, and I couldn't have a happier life. Could I...?

I don't know, something feels off. But I can't tell what. When I go on dates with Duncan, my heart just doesn't beat as fast as when he confessed. That's why I haven't tried doing kisses or anything else.

Eh, this is probably just a part of dating. I'm probably just worried about going to the next stage.

My phone buzzed, indicating I had a notification. Pulling it out, I saw I had a message from Sapphire.

Sapphire: We need to talk, now. I'm at our dorm.

Krystal: Okay.

I wonder what's up? I hurried over back to my dorm to see what Sapphire needed. The way she texted sounded urgent.

At least, I think. It's kind of hard to tell.

I arrived at the door to my dorm. Fishing out my key from my pocket, I unlocked the door and entered. In our living room was Sapphire, sitting on the couch.

"Come here. I have to show you something." Sapphire said.

"Okay...?" I replied, confused.

She's being so serious. What's going on?

I sat down next to her on the couch.

"I'm sorry." Was all she said as she handed me the phone.

Looking at the phone, I saw that there was a video on the screen. Clicking onto it, it showed two people kissing in an empty classroom.

Why are you showi-

Duncan?! Who is that girl?!

Duncan...why...?

"I can't believe this..." The person recording muttered. Was that Jack?

After a little longer, the video ended.

He was... cheating on me? This whole time?

I can't believe it...

But why? Why?

Why don't I feel that sad..?

Just...mad?

"There's one more." Sapphire sadly stated.

I swiped to the right, revealing a new video. This one showed the outside of the school. What?

I clicked on the video.

"Are you sure nobody will find us?" Asked a feminine voice.

"I've told you, it's fine. Nobody comes here after school." I heard Duncan reply.

Someone found you.

"What about your girlfriend?" The girl asked.

"Oh please, we both know she's just a trophy. It's only to boost my image. We haven't kissed yet and we've been dating for a whole month. But once I do conquer her, then I'll have another toy to play with." Duncan stated.

After those words, the video ended.

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You know, they warned me about Duncan.

Sapphire said she didn't like him. So did my family. They all felt a bad vibe from him. I never noticed, so I never took in their words. But they were right.

I should have listened.

...

I'm not even sad.

I don't know, I should be. I'm his girlfriend.

Was. Was his girlfriend.

And yet, I'm not sad.

I'm just angry.

Angry that he tricked me.

You know, Kistunes are supposed to be the tricksters. They're supposed to see through tricks.

...

Tears dropped from my eyes, hitting the phone I shakily held in my hands.

I felt Sapphire immediately wrap around me in a hug. I hugged her back, crying onto her, releasing all of my sorrow and grief.

After I finished crying, I wiped the tears out of my eyes.

"How did you get those videos?" I asked.

"Jack recorded them." Sapphire stated. "He saw Duncan and that girl being suspicious. Upon following them, he discovered that Duncan was cheating on you."

"...I should have listened to you Sapphire. I'm sorry." I cried.

"It's fine, it's fine." Sapphire replied.

"...I'm done with him. This whole time he's been lying to me..." I stated. "I'm going to break up with him."

Sapphire smiled at me. "I'll help."

After that we took a couple of hours calming me down and helping me practice what I was going to say. I'm going to dump him in front of everybody.

During that time I got a couple texts from Duncan, but I didn't answer them. I also changed my social media status to "single".

After that, I cried myself to sleep.

Waking up, I got ready for the day. I made sure it cover up my red eyes with makeup. I didn't want anybody else to see that I've been crying.

I went through the day, acting as normal. It wasn't until lunch time that I could actually put the plan into action. Dump him in front of everybody, so they know how bad of a person he is.

Then, he also can't retaliate in any way without worsening his image. Sapphire helped me create this plan.

Walking into the lunch room, I saw Duncan quickly approach me.

"Krystal, what's going on? You've been ignoring me ever since last evening and you set your status to 'single'!" Duncan exclaimed.

"We're through." I stated.

"What?" Duncan asked, blanking out.

"We're through. Over. Done. Want me to think of more ways to dump you?" I asked. I could hear my barely controlled anger seep into my voice. I'm sure everyone else could too.

"Why?!" He exclaimed.

"You should ask yourself that, you cheater." I replied.

I heard a multitude of gasps throughout the school cafeteria.

"What? I would never cheat on you, princess. I promise." He sweetly replied.

I used to like that sweet tone and nickname.

But now...

...it just makes me sick.

Never call me princess again.

"Then what's this?" I asked, pulling up the video of Duncan and the unknown girl making out in the empty classroom.

I saw Duncan's face pale.

"That was before you and I were dating!" He quickly said, nervously coming up with an excuse.

"Oh yeah? Then how about this?" I asked. "Got an excuse for this one?"

"Oh please, we both know she's just a trophy. It's only to boost my image. We haven't kissed yet and we've been dating for a whole month. But once I do conquer her, then I'll have another toy to play with." Duncan's voice spoke from the phone, reverberating in the silent cafeteria.

Duncan's face twisted in anger. He had been beaten, humiliated, and now his true colors were revealed.

"You bi-!" he screamed, swinging his hand towards me.

I tried to block it, but it never came.

In front of me stood Jack, holding Duncan's hand back.

"Jack..." I gasped out, surprised.

My heart was pumping...

"Back off." Jack ordered.

Duncan growled. "How dare you?!" He yelled. "Get out of the way!"

Jack just continued to glare at Duncan.

"So, you're still going to defy me?" Duncan growled.

"Yeah. So back off." Jack steely replied.

"Well then, I challenge you!" Duncan yelled, pointing towards Jack.

Another round of gasps emanated from the people around us.

"I accept." Jack replied.

"You don't have to!" I gasped.

Jack glanced at me, before glancing at Duncan.

"No, I do." He replied.

His response almost brought me to tears. Keep them in, keep them in!

Duncan maliciously smiled. "Good. We'll fight in three days; this Friday. I can't wait to destroy you."

He then left, leaving the cafeteria a new man. One with a ruined reputation.

Tears started to leak from my eyes.

Jack looked at me, before looking around and dragging me out of the cafeteria. We left, getting away from all of the watching eyes.

Now we're alone. My heart is pounding...

"Are you alright?" Jack asked.

"Yeah..." I slowly replied. "Thank you...for everything..."

"It's fine." Jack responded. "I'd do anything for a friend."

"Even though we've only been friends for a week?" I asked.

Jack nodded.

My heart was pumping. It's never beaten this fast before, not even when Duncan confessed to me. Definitely not when I was going out with Duncan.

Is this...?

No. No. I just broke up. This is probably the rebound thing I've heard about from some of my friends.

But I wasn't as sad as I thought I'd be when I discovered Duncan was lying. Mostly mad.

No. It's probably rebound.

Probably...

"I'll always be here to lend a shoulder." Jack added.

And then I cried in Jack's arms.