Gabriel
"Are you joining us bro" dawn asked me.
"Yeahh I think so" I answered.
"You have to, we need you" he pleaded.
"Fine, go ahead on my way" I said.
I went to my locker to grab my jersey for the match. I took my jersey and settled some books in the locker. As I closed the locker Sam appeared from nowhere.
"Want me to hype you up for the match?" She asked while smirking.
"Sure, shout my name after every point I make" i said.
"Too confident huh?" She raised an eyebrow.
" Any doubt mam?" I replied.
"Doubting that you could make atleast three points today" she said.
"Ohh! Don't judge before the results Sam" I answered.
"Sure let's see, you returned after so long to play basketball as well, but don't worry I shall never betray you by not cheering you up, you have my support " she said after winking and walking off.
"Tsk...knew you well" i muttered.
I grabbed my bag and went to change my clothes. After sliding into my jersey I headed towards the court. All the players were present including the opposition. I went to the team, the coach was instructing about the match, i greeted everyone but one player left me tensed more, Ivan! When did he joined our basketball team? Surely he will! He is a fine player on the court.
The match was about to start. Ivan came towards me.
"Surprised to see me?" He asked.
"Unfortunately not!" I replied.
"Hey guys!" Sam came running to us.
"Samm! You came to see the match, don't you?" Ivan said smiling widely. I want to slap off that smile from his face. He immediately gets that big smile after seeing her!
"Yes, came to cheer Gabriel" she replied.
That's my Sam!
"Why not me?" Ivan asked while pouting.
Ahh! He is getting on my nerves! Seeking attention is what he does everytime. I want to kick him off the team.
"Ohh! Are you too in the team?" She asked him.
"Can't you see the jersey?" Ivan said.
"Well i see, now I need to hype you both" she said while winking to him.
Stop that Sam! Why are you winking at him? You came to cheer me up!
" You will surely rant my name after my every point" he said leaning closer. I immediately went ahead and stood infront of Sam.
"Enough of your flirting!" I said firmly.
"Why so grumpy today Gabriel?" He said.
Sam came in front of us and said.
"Are you fine Gabriel?" She asked.
"I am totally fine but this-" I got interrupted because some called Ivan and left us alone.
Fine now! That bitch is gone! Good.
" What now!" She retorted.
"Huh? What you mean? That bitch was flirting and you were just enjoying it" I replied irritatedly.
"Why you always complain about him Gabriel, he is just another friend. I don't see anything odd in that. And he wasn't flirting, he was just-" I cut her off.
"Just what Sam? Huh?" I asked.
"You are saying it as if you don't do this" she said which made me go silent. I do flirt with her but she just isn't a friend to me nor am I to her.
"Am I just another of yours, Sam" I asked. She went silent like unable to think of an answer.
"Answer me Sam, am like just an another friend to you? Aren't am you best-" I got cut because coach called me.
"Good luck Gabriel" she said and walked off to grab a seat.
She didn't answer my question. Did she really see me like just another friend of hers. Am I not different to her? Doesn't she feels the same as me?
I went to the court and took my position before stretching myself for the match. I have got my chance I shall show you Sam! I can't just let Ivan win over me!
The match started and the ball was passed to the opposition but my reflexes worked and i took the ball earning a point to my team. I heard a loud voice cheering me up
"GO FOR IT GABRIEL, YOU NAILED IT MAN!" shouted sam. A loud hand of applause were to be heard. But I can only focus on her. She was jumping and shouting, widely happy for me.
She was the loudest among the crowd for me. The only one who mattered among the crowd to me. My only point of vision. I can only hear her ranting loudly for me. I felt more proud to this.
The match started and the ball was again in the same hands. But Ivan jumped and was able to snatch the ball before I could. He moved perfectly passing all the defenders earning a point. Seems like the opposition is not worth playing with us!
" YEAHH IVAN! NAILED IT BOY" Sam and others shouted. I frowned after hearing her cheering up for him. Why are you cheering him Sam. I known, again, he is just another friend of yours! Is the only line you recite everytime when I question you.
The match was started again but this time we missed the shot twice resulting the opposition earning the points. But the opposition wasn't playing well they were tricking us and were foul playing. One even tried to push me off but I managed to keep up. Even the official didn't took any action even when we complained. Evil! This is how you try to win the game with cheating.
Bitches on heels!
The bell again rang signalling is the starting of the match.
I was sweating all over, exhausted but not yet giving up. I have to win this, finish this on our side.
Ivan took the chance and grabbed the ball passing all the defenders, I stood near the basket taking all the ways to win this game. Just two shots more and we would win this match. Ivan nodded towards me and passed the ball to me. I caught it and jumped for the basket and GOAL!
Finally, the court came back to its original state of shouting after i hit the point.
The ball was passed to me, I ran with every thing left in me to win this over but a player from opposition pushed me as I was going to throw. I was almost going to trip but Ivan supported me and GOAL! We finally won!
Next moment i saa Sam running to me and jumped in my arms. I fell down due to the sudden act.
"You did it Gab!" She exclaimed.
"Yeahh" I said happily.
I can't express what it feels like now to win the game and have you in my arms. I am the luckiest!
She got up and made me stand but I couldn't. Before I could fall again she grabbed me by my arm.
"Shit, Your leg Gabriel" she said looking at my leg.
"Ohh! I think it is sprained." I said.
"Careless!" She muttered.
Like seriously this girl! I won the match almost while breaking my leg and here she is lecturing me about being stupid!
Whatever it is! I am already into her!!