In a high school basketball gym filled with laughter and cheers, an introverted teenager named Allen finds himself at the center of a daring game orchestrated by his friend, Kelly. With money on the line, Allen's classmate, reluctantly thrust into the spotlight, must play the role of Allen's supposed girlfriend. As the game progresses and tensions rise, unexpected feelings and alliances emerge, challenging friendships and perceptions. Amidst the chaos, secrets are revealed, and bonds are tested, leaving everyone wondering who they can trust in this game of love and basketball.
"Allen, get over it. You can shoot with me later!" I screamed loudly.
It looked at me but quickly avoided it. I can still see him shaking his head.
I heard the laughter of the students I was with today in the Basketball gym. Although that scream was against my will, I couldn't do anything. My pocket depends on it for a week.
I didn't pay attention to the few people who were close to me who almost became flies in my ears.
I saw the grin of my female best friend, who was now sitting where the other players of our school's Basketball team were sitting.
She can sit there because she is the girlfriend of Jackson, who is the Captain of our team who is a friend of 'Ace' Allen.
I could see him from where I was sitting because our team was on the other side. Here I sit in the part where our team's opponent is.
'It's like looking at my damn best friend.'
I was stunned when the referee blew his whistle. I didn't realize that I had been staring at my best friend for so long and was no longer focused on the game.
"THREE POINTS FOR GOMEZ!" the Announcer shouted.
A loud scream erupted inside the gym. I looked at the score board for a moment. 78-54. Only our team.
"WHOO! COME ON MY BABY. YOU'LL GIVE ME THREE KISSES LATER TOO!"
Another shame came out of my mouth. I looked at my good best friend, who almost fell out of his seat because of laughter.
I noticed Allen glancing at me but he also quickly returned his gaze to the person watching over him when our eyes met.
The ball was theirs again, in an instant he grabbed it. Awesome!
It dribbles the ball. I saw a small smile on his lips.
Don't get excited. Just dare.'
I glanced at the paper I was holding. Everything I'm going to shout when Allen shoots is written here.
"THREE POINTS FOR GOMEZ!"
'L*nghiy* why is it coming from?!'
I blew out air before shouting what was written on the paper.
"LET'S GO, BABY. THREE ROUNDS LATER."
The basketball gym roared with laughter from the students. My good best friend also fell off the chair. Jackson gave him a worried look, but my good friend didn't seem to mind and returned to his seat. The suppression of laughter is still evident here.
'I wish you would fart!'
I never thought that an introvert like me could do this just for money. Because Kelly is holding my money that I saved from working part-time jobs.
He forcibly took my money from me and threatened that if I didn't do his dare, it would rot in his hands.
Kelly is rich, so I know he won't touch it because it's just a coin to him. Also, even though that girl likes to tease me, she's not that kind of person.
He said he just wants me to have a love life because I'm getting old. Even though I'm only 17. Mom still lets me play.
He said he also wants Allen for him because he has no girlfriend since birth. Even the lips are said to be fresh.
'L*nghh girl. How rude!'
The referee whistled to signal a short time out. I glanced at the score board again. We are still alone and there are only four minutes left.
It looks like another win again for the school basketball team. I wish!
'My Baby can do that, I mean Allen.'
The referee blew his whistle again. The players of both teams went to the middle of the court at the same time. The opponent has the ball.
I stared hard and barely blinked at what Allen was watching. Mud! His big man, I mean his body is so wide that it's like he's not in high school.
They are the same height as Allen but his body is really different. Allen isn't thin, his body is just right and he's wide, but not as wide as the person he's guarding.
'It's like the body of the bouncer is double the body of the person he's guarding.'
I gasped when it hit Allen's shoulder, but Allen didn't even fall even though I knew it was too strong.
I don't know if the man could have done that because the referee didn't kick him. And I don't even know anything about the game of basketball.
The man couldn't get away from Allen no matter what he did so he was fouled because he held the ball for so long.
His eyes were sharp and angry looking at Allen. I felt nervous when his angry eyes landed on me. I pinched my left leg because of fear.
My eyes moved around as if looking for something. It stopped right in the eyes of Allen who was also looking at me now. My eyes narrowed when he mouthed 'I'll protect you' which messed up my brain.
'Why would he do that for me?'
I looked away from it and it landed on my best friend who now had a big smile on his lips.
'Another weird one!'
The game resumed, and as expected, our basketball team won.
I was about to leave because I was too embarrassed but the mic made a noise that hurt the ears of the students present.
My eyes searched for Kelly, she was in the middle and she was holding the mic. He looked at me with a smile on his lips.
'Mud! What nonsense is this going to do?!'
"May I have your attention, please?" he began. "That girl." This taught me that the students immediately turned to my place.
I bent down and tried to hide my face on the small board I was holding with Allen's name on it. Kelly also had this idea that I couldn't refuse because he has been holding my money for a week.
'I don't want another attention please. I've done my job!'
"Well she's Allen's GIRLFRIEND! Treat her nice if you don't want Allen himself to fight you."
I gasped because of what he said. I also feel the emphasis on the word 'Girlfriend'. I raised my bowed head and looked at him but the g*ga just smiled.
My eyes searched for Allen, he was talking to one of his team mates and my good friend seemed to be doing nothing to him.
'Can't even be stopped!'
My eyes also searched for Jackson, Kelly's boyfriend. He was just sitting there looking proudly at his girlfriend.
L*tse, it's another one! It looks like a p*tay to my best friend.
"Well, the game was nice and congratulations for our Basketball team. And Ms. Peralta is coming down here because Allen is looking forward to your three kisses," he said laughing.
I also heard the laughter of the students so I almost blushed with embarrassment.
Later, when I get home, I'll really search how to meet a best friend who won't make her boyfriend angry.
'I just want to give that girl one.'
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Chapter 2 2
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Chapter 3 3
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Chapter 4 4
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Chapter 5 5
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Chapter 6 6
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Chapter 7 7
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Chapter 8 8
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Chapter 9 9
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Chapter 10 10
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Chapter 11 11
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Chapter 12 12
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Chapter 13 13
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Chapter 14 14
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Chapter 15 15
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