The round of testing had finished.
Everyone was gasping for air, foreheads beaded with dense sweat, feeling as if their bodies had fallen apart like they'd been run over by wheels.
Staff brought over several cases of water for everyone, and after quenching their thirst, they took a few minutes to rest.
Head Coach Leacock, speaking through a megaphone, informed everyone about the sports meeting signup events, stating that each person could register for one or two events.
The Marine City team sat on the clean floor, discussing who was suited for which events.
"Fizz Sinead, what do you plan to sign up for?"
Emily Brown didn't squeeze her way next to Caroline Edwin but changed her strategy. With a trace of shyness in her eyes, she moved closer to Fizz Sinead.
Cradling her chin with one hand, she stared at him intently, admiration and coyness flickering in her eyes from time to time, resembling someone experiencing the first throes of love.