" Jenny please " I said in an apologetic tone .
" I don't have time for this , I have to change the game is about to start " she said and rushed leaving me in the hall way .
Today was the day for the big game. Our school was versing another school called Vixen high just 2km away from ours .
But as for me the day was pretty awkward , at home mom didn't pay much attention to me like she does ,
Jerome didn't show up to school and so did Amanda so I figured they were together, Tess just kept on looking at me for a while then she looks away during class break and but actually didn't say a word .
And as for Jenny , she spent the whole day avoiding me , she didn't even sit behind in class she sat in front . I tried to apologise to her several times but she didn't say a word back .
And now all lessons are done it's time for the game.
The kids of Vixen High have already arrived .
I went to the locker room to change .
" Looks like this is your last game rockie " Ralph said to me with an evil smile .
I just ignored his statement and continued dressing up . At that time coach entered .
" We are the Levi's and we gotta nail this game " he said looking at me , Sydney , Zack , Ralph , Brad the five members on the time who are going to play .
" Go out there and show those Vixen guys whose boss around here " he said with he's chest up .
" it's time , go out there and make me proud " he said in a commanding voice .
" And as for you Mr. Michaelson it's time to show that you are worthy of being on the team " he said looking at me seriously .
I just nodded my head .
" Go and make the school proud " he commanded and blew the whistle . we could already hear noises from the court .
We were going to use the indoor court it was big enough for the visiting team fans and ours .We got out of the locker room jogging before we could reach the court I could here a lot of noises some cheering for the opponent team .
" Go Team " the cheerleaders of our school cheered .
I looked at Jenny but she just rolled her eyes and continued cheering . I also made eye contact with Tess but her eyes expressed no emotion .
We went to the court the other members of the team on substitute sat on the bench .
We came in a line and shock hands with the opponent team .
After that the referee blew the whistle we went to our positions and so did the opponent team.
Ralph and another guy from the opponent team went to the center to start the game .
Another whistle was blown as the ball was thrown in air by the referee. The guy from the opponent team stole it since he was a bit taller than Ralph he dribbled a little and passed it to the other guy who was defended by Sydney so it was now on our side .
Sydney passed it to me I dribbled to the other side of the court and passed the ball to Ralph who was open he jumped and the ball was in the basket.
The first and second quarters were like that , me and the rest of the team assisted Ralph , he was the top scorer on our team but the score was still close
74 ours and the opponent team 70 .
" Alright we are head but we shouldn't relax " the coach said .
" Go back there and win " he commanded as the ref blew the whistle .
We came back to the court and the game resumed , Zack passed the ball to me I passed it to Ralph and he dribbled to the opponent's basket and jumped to score , while in air he was tacked by shirt 21 in air and fell .
He folded himself like a kid while hugging his right foot screaming , the referee blew the whistle for a fowl to the opponent team . We all rushed to where Ralph was , the medics team rushed to him and they carried him on a stretcher.
We were given only 2 minutes to sort out who would play Ralph's position .
We went to the side where coach was and the cheerleaders plus the substitutes .
I looked over to Jenny but she just rolled her eyes again , And as for Tess she looked very worried , I didn't know the reason but I think it's because of Ralph .
" Hey Michaelson " the coach broke me out if my thoughts . I immediately turned to him .
" You are playing Ralph's position ." he looked at me then turned to a muscular guy at the sitting " ...and Adam play Troy's position. " he said in a commanding voice . I was somehow excited for that position but also a bit scared . I nodded in agreement and we went to the court again .
The whistle blew and the game third quarter resumed. All teammates provided me with clear shots , I didn't miss any of them I was now the star of the team with Ralph out of the picture .
Finally the game was done 123 on 111 , we had won all because of me , not to brag but I played pretty well .
The whole court was chanting mostly the side which our school was . I wanted to meet Jenny and talk to her but after the last whistle she just stood up and went outside . Our teammates on the bench were the first to come to the court , they hugged me and ,
kids from our school ran to the court shouting in joy and excitement the whole court was so crowded . some of the guys like Zack had already removed there shirts shouting in joy .
We struggled through that congestion and went to the locker room .
We found Brad sitting there .
" How did you get here before us ? " I asked him in confusion.
" I'm used to this kind of things " he said removing his nike sneakers .
" As soon as the game ends just ran to the locker room or else they will rip you apart " he added.
Yap he was right I was almost got ripped apart .
The rest of the team and coach arrived excitement could show on there faces .
" Well done team " coach said but he couldn't hold his joy and excitement he kept on smiling.
" We are gonna celebrate " he said still very happy .
" Sundown Palace at 7:00p.m my treat "he said then turned . " Oh you can even bring your friends or girlfriends whatever " he threw his hand then exited the locker room .
Everyone there was so excited except me , I didn't know whether Tess or Jenny would talk to me anymore . I had told Tess I liked her but she didn't take it like it was important .
Jenny was still mad at me .
" So have you guys how is Ralph doing " Zack said looking at all of us .
" He's in the sickbay he has a twisted uncle " Brad said . Brad was also Ralph's best friend at least that is what I think as they were always together.
" What how will we win this league ? He won't be able to play for some time. " Zack said in a worried tone .
" Don't worry we gat Troy " Sydney said patting my shoulder .
" Yeah you play really great ball " Brad said looking at me . " Yeah " I said as I didn't have any other word .
" So you guys coming to the party " Gideon said . He was the greatest fan of the team but didn't participate although he was a member also . As if he just filled a place in the team . He was also kind of chubby .
" Yeah can't miss it "
" Of course "
" Totally " everyone agreed except me . I just stayed silent .
" Troy what about you " Brad asked me , he was the party animal he wouldn't miss any party .
" Not sure if I will make it " I said scratching my head .
" C'mon you were the top scorer " Zack said raising from the bench .
" Yeah " everyone else supported him .
" Ok I will be there " I said as they wouldn't let me be.
I couldn't argue with 15 guys .
" Don't let us down " Sydney said standing up to go .
I was busy in my thoughts talking with these guys I didn't notice that they were already prepared to leave. I was left in the locker room alone .
-to be continued....