"Yeay! Got it," exclaimed Aksena, looking ecstatic as the ball she threw finally hit its target—the hoop.
Brandon nodded. "Now it's your turn to try," Brandon called out casually as he handed her the ball he had just picked up.
Taking the ball, Aksena walked to the spot where she would shoot, feeling nervous, especially when she noticed there were already many people surrounding the court.
Getting ready with the position she remembered and adjusting her hand position on the ball a few times, she looked straight at the hoop before finally taking the shot.
"Nice shot," Brandon said with a clap, feeling happy to see Aksena filled with joy for hitting the target.
"Thank you, Brandon," Aksena said with a tone full of happiness.
Brandon nodded. "Still up for more games or need a break?" Brandon asked.
"I'm kind of tired, Brandon," Aksena replied honestly.
"Alright, let's take a break then," Brandon invited casually.
Aksena nodded as she walked to the sideline with Brandon, her gaze wandering in all directions until she noticed someone watching her with a serious and sharp look.
What's that person's problem staring at me like that?
Aksena was puzzled by why the person was giving her such a sharp and disapproving look.
Who is that person?
Although Aksena realized it, she didn't pay much attention to it. She knew that many girls liked Brandon, so it wasn't strange for someone not to like it when Brandon was with her.
*****
"What do you want to eat?" Brandon asked in a relaxed tone, observing Aksena's face with a content look.
Aksena thought for a moment. "Uh... what should I get? I'm confused," Aksena said honestly.
Whether she was confused about the food choices or because she was with Brandon, making her unsure in her response.
"Don't go for something heavy, you just finished exercising," Brandon advised casually.
Hearing that, Aksena nodded, obedient to what Brandon had said. But believe me, her compliance wasn't entirely due to health rules; she was listening to who was speaking.
It seems like who is speaking is quite important because if that person is not known or close, we wouldn't simply obey what they say.
While waiting for their order, they appeared relaxed, chatting and even joking casually. It was clear they were having a good time together.
Apart from Aksena and Brandon's relaxed conversation, looking very familiar, many people watched them with disapproving glances.
A man strolled casually, scanning his surroundings and then accidentally caught sight of something he completely disliked.
Seeing it so clearly for a few moments made him feel displeased until finally, his hand clenched tightly to contain the emotions within him.
What do you really want?
The man felt so annoyed by what he was seeing. He wanted to approach them immediately, but something held him back.
Who is he?
*****
"Aww, just finished playing basketball with Brandon, looks so happy..." teased Winda, supported by her friends' laughter.
Seeing them like this, Aksena fell silent for a moment, thinking. "You all know?" Aksena asked, feeling uncertain about it.
"How could we not know when you played in a public place and at the center of the School?" Jeje recalled that they played at the basketball court directly, which would definitely make many people aware of it.
Not wanting to argue about it, Aksena just smiled and then walked casually towards where her seat was.
"You played with Brandon so openly like that, aren't you afraid?" Listi asked, looking at Aksena seriously.
Aksena furrowed her brow upon hearing that and then chose to ask, "Afraid of what?" Aksena felt she didn't know what would make her afraid.
"If your boyfriend finds out, won't he be angry?" Listi asked.
The question made sense, even they nodded in agreement. They agreed with Listi's recent question.
"Which boyfriend are you referring to?" Aksena asked so casually that she didn't remember Mervin.
"Come on, Na, you're asking which boyfriend, how many boyfriends do you have?" Jeje asked, shaking her head.
"Mervin, Na, aren't you afraid he'll be mad if he sees you with Brandon?" Listi clarified the question.
Hearing that, Aksena fell silent for a moment. Aksena thought about it seriously.
What if he gets angry?