The narrator, Tia, is a high school student who has everything she wants except a boyfriend. She meets Chris, who she thinks is her perfect match. However, Chris's sister Veta constantly interferes in their relationship, causing tension. Tia discovers that Chris used to be a nerd named Christopher, whom she had rejected in the past. Veta's behavior is motivated by a desire to protect her brother from changing who he is to impress others. Tia and Veta engage in a LARPing competition, with Tia emerging victorious. In the end, Veta accepts Tia, and the sisters-in-law form a bond. The story concludes with Tia and Chris winning the LARPing competition, and Tia realizing that she loves Chris for who he truly is.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Tia, is a high school girl from the United States.
2. Tia had everything she wanted, but she really wanted a boyfriend.
3. Tia dated several guys before, but they were all jerks.
4. Chris, a guy Tia liked, came into her world, and she asked him out.
5. Chris and Tia went on a dinner date, and everything was perfect.
6. However, Chris had a sister named Veta who kept interfering in their relationship.
7. Veta would often show up on Chris and Tia's dates and ruin them.
8. Chris told Tia that Veta was his sister and that she was very close to him.
9. Tia decided to confront Veta about her behavior.
10. Veta proposed a deal: if Tia's team won a LARPing game, Veta would stop interfering in their relationship, but if Veta's team won, Tia would break up with Chris.
11. Chris trained Tia to play LARPing, and they eventually joined the game.
12. The game had over 200 participants, and the field was set up with small buildings, tents, and a forest.
13. Chris and Tia's team split up during the game, and Tia was eventually the last one standing.
14. Veta revealed herself as the culprit and proposed a new deal: the first one to get a hit would win the same conditions as before.
15. Tia and Veta clashed in the game, but Tia was holding her own, thanks to Chris's training.
16. Veta's problem with Tia dating Chris was revealed: Chris used to be a nerdy boy who bravely asked Tia out, but she turned him down.
17. Tia realized her mistake and felt ashamed, but she also realized that she liked Chris for who he was.
18. Tia took advantage of Veta's rash attacks and finally got a hit, winning the game.
19. Veta was about to break down into tears, but Tia hugged her and apologized for turning Chris down.
20. Chris, or Christopher, was being carried by his team while holding the green flag, indicating that they had won the game.