"Eddie? Come on man. It's time".Julian knocked the door
"Mum?".Eddie looked at her
"Go!" She stood up."Go and win!!"
"Yeah!".He left the room.
"Are you alright? You were gone for a while?".Julian asked
"Yeah".Eddie replied
They went into the room and it was like a standard locker room.Their jerseys were properly arranged by number and they even had sneakers to wear.
"For people trying to kill us,they are treating us really well".Bruce remarked
"Yeah.They want us to be at our very best".Eddie took a seat
"I guess" Chris said ."So how are we gonna do this? We have everything but no plan"
"Before that"Eddie started."I'm really sorry for what I put you guys through.".He bowed his head solemnly
"I wouldn't say it's okay but you're forgiven".Julian tapped his shoulder
"Yeah,we were even thinking of apologizing to you".Bruce said
"Why?"
"We had no idea what you were going through.Some friends we are".Their expressions turned gloomy
"Bro hug".Eddie widened his arms
They all went in for the hug
They quickly got into their jerseys and put their game faces on.
"Alright.Now that's out of the way"Chris started."We've played these guys before.We know their skills,positions, everything. Let's go out there and crush them".
"Yeah!!!".They responded in unison
"Please welcome the street ballers!!!".The man in the court announced.His announcement was followed by boos and comments about death.
"Not a really cheerful crowd".Eddie said
"Well whatever"Julian said."Eddie,you're center"
"I know".Eddie grunted
"Do I get to be point guard?!".Bruce asked excitedly
"You know Chris plays point guard."
Julian said
"Nah.Let him have it". Chris said determinedly
"He's been practicing".
"Alright then".Julian concluded
"Hey street ballers,you gonna play or what". Someone from the crowd shouted
"Alright guys. It's now or never!!".Eddie shouted
The game started with a three point throw from Chris.After that,the opposing team tried to double team Chris but he simply passed the ball to Julian.
Julian got twenty seven points just from three points.Eddie did all he could to take all the rebounds and protect their basket.
Bruce passed the ball around without being told to.Joey took immense pride in his position as small forward
"I think this is the first time I've seen you this serious".Chris referred to Bruce
"Yeah well, we're playing for our lives."
The second quarter just ended and although they were winning.The opposing team seemed to be comfortable with it.
"Something's up their sleeve"Eddie grabbed a towel."Be careful guys"
The third quarter got underway with a foul on Bruce.
"Two free throws".The referee announced
Julian took the free throws and won both of them.
Clay ran forward and got a pass and pulled one on Eddie.
"Man,I think he's taller than you".Julian wiped the sweat off his face
"You think".Eddie said sarcastically
Clay continued to beat Eddie throughout the third quarter.
"Come on guys. It's now or never". Chris said
He glanced at the scoreboard—111:105
"We're losing guys".