"You are dismissed." The teacher pronounced as the bell rang.
Mei swiftly came towards Midori, carrying her string bag.
"Midori! Let's go!" dragging her friend out of the classroom.
Midori flashed her an amused smile and picked up her parcel.
They were heading out to the changing rooms.
Dan was taken aback by the sudden development. He has not yet received an answer!
"Dori!" he yelped. Midori turned to look at him. However, he was too stunned to continue.
"If it's not important, you can tell me tomorrow." She casually started walking away.
Dan froze to where he was standing. He felt dejected being left hanging for the answer.
Suddenly, a weak-looking guy approached him.
"Dan..." he almost whispered.
Dan was startled as if a ghost brushed past him. He tried hard to regain his composure and looked at the guy behind him.
Clutching the left breast pocket of his uniform, he steadied his breathing.
"Shaoting!" he exclaimed, breathing heavily. "Don't sneak up like that! You might kill someone!"
The guy pouted. "I was being careful not to startle you with a sudden loud voice, so I opted to whisper..."
"Dude, I'm telling you, it's a horrible idea!" Dan still has chills running down his spine.
"So-sorry dude. Anyway, would you like to watch?" His face suddenly lit up.
Dan furrowed his brows. "Watch what?"
"Just come. It's interesting." He pulled Dan out the door.
Lu Shaoting is the young heir of the famous entertainment tycoon in the country. However, he does not really like to bother about his appearance. He wore thick, full rim glasses, had his hair awkwardly parted, with upper dental retainers. He looks like a nerd and he is above average among his peers but certainly no match for Verdan Zhou. Even with great wealth, he is rather timid but friendly when one tries interact with him.
He became friends with Dan when he was offered a ride home when his driver had a small accident and was not able to pick him up. His parents had then known Dan and was very pleased that their son has gained a friend. Since then, they would wait for their drivers after school, exchanging stories.
Soon they arrived at the benches. Dan was initially confused as to why they were heading for the gym. However, when he sat down, he was delightfully enlightened.
Midori was in front of the cheerdance squad. She was wearing a gray tight-fitting sports tank top under a black loose crop top, with top-dye tights just covering her knees, revealing her white firm legs. On her left knee was a pink support pad. Her white shoes had perfectly tied laces. She had a high ponytail and her wavy jet-black hair sways with her movements.
Shaoting had a smug face on. He knows that Dan will be pleased at this sight. He was one of those who wants their ship to sail. Well, that and the other thing that he was obliged to do.
"Hey, when is their performance?" Dan has sparkles in his eyes.
Shaoting returned from his thoughts. "A month and a half from now. However, next week, they will also cheer for the schools basketball team at the opening game for the preliminaries.
Shaoting looked at his friend, then he was confused. A while ago he was still happily watching the squad. After his statement, he is frowning as if he has been wronged.
"What's the matter?" he tried to pry.
"When is the basketball try-out?" Dan blurted out suddenly.
Shaoting did not know how to answer him. Even if Dan was not able to sign up for the try outs since it was done during the first 2 days of classes, he was scouted by the members of the team, but he casually declined.
"Uhm, Dan, the try outs..." he carefully treaded. "They were over last week. You declined the invitation so you were not informed of the schedule." Shaoting was afraid he would upset him.
Dan furrowed his brows more, if that was possible, then turned to his friend.
"Where can I find the team captain?"
"Uhm, I can introduce you guys tomorrow." Shaoting tried a natural smile but failed. He was too tensed.
"Mhmm." Dan nodded his head and turned his focus on the squad as they jump for a pike.
They then prepared for lifts. Midori was lifted from the front of one of the guys and she steadily stood on his shoulders. Back spots were there for support. Two girls on both sides were lifted from bases. They were doing the arabesque when one of them shrieked.
"Waaaahhhh!" The right-side girl was falling forward from the lift. Members panicked to catch her.
Midori hurriedly went down. The coach ran towards the commotion, shouting to the team manager to get the first aid kit.
Dan stood from his seat to better look through the group of people.
He turned towards Shaoting to mention something, but he was gone.