As Coach Roberts called out Benjamin to take on the training course, a wave of anticipation rippled through the class. Some students started booing, while Thompson couldn't resist making fun of Benjamin's nerdy demeanor.
"Hey, look who's up next, the brainiac who can't even lift a pencil! Good luck, nerd!" Thompson jeered, prompting a few chuckles from his lackeys.
However, Jake and Maria, true to their friendship with Benjamin, stepped up to defend him.
"Leave him alone, Thompson! Benjamin's got brains, and that's more valuable than your empty muscles!" Jake retorted with a smirk.
"Yeah, you may have brawn, Thompson, but Benjamin's got a heart and a sharp mind!" Maria chimed in, crossing her arms defiantly.
Benjamin let out a weary sigh, aware of the challenges that awaited him. With hesitant steps, he approached the first obstacle of the training course.
