ALLISHA's POV
After one month of hard work and preparations, finally, the competition was over. Everybody was in full spirit. We all felt proud of our performance for our intramural meet.
"Congratulations everyone. You all did great. Now that the performance is over, enjoy the events." Our coach happily announced and we all shouted in loud cheers.
" Let's go!" Autumn grabbed me and visited all the booths. We ate, played, and laughed all day.
The best!
Until the last day of the intramural week, we spent every second in a blast.
Since we already went to every single booth, we agreed to go see some sports events.
We first visited the basketball event and to my surprise, Ed and the boys were competing for the championship.
I couldn't make myself believe it because every girl out there was cheering for them.
" So, they are really popular?" I uttered unconsciously.
" Finally you realized!" Autumn said.
We stayed there for quite some time and even cheered for them.
Then, a hand grabbed me out of the crowd.
" Come with me," Fritz said panting. He looked so tired.
" Why?" I asked in confusion. He was wearing a sport wear.
But, as usual, he never paid attention to my question. He dragged me somewhere while Autumn ran after us.
" Assist me with my water break!" He said seriously.
" What? Why?"
" Please, just this time!" He said while sweat dripped down his whole body, his eyes busy looking at the badminton court.
I looked around and everyone was looking and to my surprise, Merian was looking so intently at the two of us.
" Merian.." I said but he turned and smiled at me.
And I got it immediately.
" Just be there. I need you to be there. I know that I can do it when you are by my side." He said seriously.
" Fine!" I agreed.
I watched him play with all his might. He was enjoying it and I am starting to realize everything now.
" Like him?" Autumn sounded so silly beside me, slightly nudging my arm to get my attention.
" What? Be afraid of what you are saying." I answered back without looking at her.
" Really," she said unsatisfied with my answer.
Water break was announced and I opened a bottle for him. He thanked me and drank. He asked me to wipe off his back's sweat and didn't even protest because he normally asked me to do this for him for the past three months.
As I finished, he went back to play and heard some buzzing about me being so lucky but at the same time, a thick-faced btch! Doing it in front of Merian. So, some already knew about their relationship? Argh! Fritz would put me in so much trouble.
I looked at Autumn and she was dead. Kidding. I thought she was having an epileptic shock on her seat after a good moment I had with Fritz.
"You two looked so good together!" Autumn cried as if she was witnessing a revelation of the third coming.
First set was almost over when I saw Fritz panting so much which was not a normal panting.
He raised a hand for a timeout and walked toward me.
His coach immediately rummaged through his bag and took out an inhaler.
" Asthma?" I asked with so much concern.
" Hm!" He only made a sound and suck on his inhaler.
He went back in a haste as if nothing happened but my thought of him dying there was startled when his partner landed down and suffered a sprain.
The committee and Fritz's coach called for a talk.
" Hey, are you crazy? You have asthma and still you play?" I asked him.
" I like playing. Besides, it's my treatment. Sports is a great thing for people with asthma." He explained while looking at his coach.
After some time, the committee announced that the game would be a default since it should be a double. If Fritz could find someone to be his partner then the game will continue.
The crowd went all down as the committee announced it.
"OK. We'll go. The game is over now. And I guess I have served my purpose here. Merian's pissed off to the highest level." I bid my goodbye to Fritz because I too have an agenda.
I need to have a photograph with that boy I had a crush on forever!
I stood up and was about to leave when Autumn made a very bright suggestion.
" Hey coach, anyone could play, right? Provided that someone is from our year?" Autumn cheerfully asked.
" Yes, but of course, that someone you are saying should somehow know how to hit. Just assist Fritz." The coach said.
" Well, I know someone. She's a good player!" She said with all the excitement and turned to look at me.
" What?" I asked.
" You could play right?" Autumn asked.
" Yeah but.." I refused but Fritz had already interjected in our conversation.
" Good. Then assist me." Fritz said while smiling.
" No!" I objected.
" Yes, you will. For the sophomores." Autumn said.
Autumn started pushing down her pants and took off her skirt.
" What are you doing?" I asked her alarmed at what was going on inside her crazy mind.
" Proper sports attire!" She grinned and hooked her skirt around my waist. She forcedly pulled down my jogger pants in front of all the people there. " There! Perfect!"
" We're still competing," Fritz said without taking his eyes off me.
The coach ran and told the committee about our decision.
" Go, girl!" Autumn cheered with full support.
Normally, I would run now but I froze from where I stood when we reached the court.
Not because I was nervous about the game, but because I was standing opposite the boy I was looking for the whole week. The very reason why I rode along all Autumn's demands.
" Hey there!" The boy in front of me greeted holding a racket in his left hand.
What the? I have been here for some time and I haven't even noticed him?
What a stupid self! I was so busy getting bored and trying to retaliate all the judgmental looks in my mind, that I didn't notice him.
" His our opponent. From, the seniors, Frix." Fritz introduced blatantly.
" Ah. Yeah! Hm!" I stuttered, searching for the right words to say.
" Haha! You are beautiful. Hey come on, Fritz, let's not be formal here. I'm Frix, Fritz's elder brother." He smiled while he offered a shake hand.
" Ah! What? But, hi!"
Shameful self! Firm up! Come on, save yourself from this pit of doom!
I handed over my icy hands to be done with.
I was brought to reality when the referee whistled to start the game and I focused on doing my best to show off my hidden skills to this boy.
" I got it!" I said as I ran leftward to catch the shuttlecock and hit it.
I assisted Fritz to the best that I could and eventually, we won!
I forgot the fact that our opponent was my long-time crush.
" YEAAAAH!!!!" Fritz and I screamed with my ultimate fan, Autumn.
" Girl, you killed it! My gosh, Aunt would be so proud if…" she cried again and I could not help but roll my eyes at her silly gestures.
" Stop it!" I shut her up. " Come on, we have something to do!" I grabbed her hand and ran.
Frix was already lost in so much crowd and I need to get a photo or I'll seriously destroy this school. The nerd boy of the math club was a campus crush after all.
"Frix!" I shouted hard so that he could notice me, trying to squeeze in the crowd.
Damn this height. Argh! Come on, hear me. I twisted and turned, I tiptoed and jumped. I was so determined to get his attention but I was losing hope.
" Is that him?" Autumn asked while eating an ice cream.
" And you still managed to buy an ice cream? Really? This is a secret." I told her seriously.
" Woooah!" She said with the most evil grin.
She got me.
I turned to see Frix again but I wasn't able to when Fritz grabbed me and pulled me up the stage.
Before I could even ask, the host of the game announced our win and handed each a trophy. But I was too focused on Frix. I smiled and bowed then hurriedly walked down after everything.
I handed over the trophy to the coach and looked around to see Frix but there were so many people.
I am losing hope when something, I mean someone puts on a jacket around my waist.
" Let's go!" Fritz said while smiling.
We ran and reached a room where I stood frozen when I saw Frix, topless, and wiping off his sweat with a towel.
" Ah, yeah, Fritz, I'm g-go-ing!"
" Why?" Fritz asked with all the amusement showing all over his face.
He was enjoying this. Seeing me in my weak state. " Shut up!"
But before I could turn and leave, I didn't notice Frix going by my side, putting his arm around my waist, and smiling.
" SMILE!" Fritz shouted which startled me with all the happenings and the camera flashed.
" Nice meeting you Allisha!" Frix said.
I was about to answer but Fritz dragged me out and brought me back to where we left Autumn.
" So, yeah, I told Fritz because it's the fastest and most convenient way," Autumn explained.
" THANK YOU!!!" I hugged Autumn with so much gratitude.
" Ewww! Dirty!" She said and pulled her way out of my hug.
" Ehem! So, no thanks to me?" Fritz interrupted.
" AH, yeah, you're there. And why would I? It's just a pay-off. I assisted you, you win. You made it possible for me to get a photo with..ahm.. it's a win-win situation. Bye!" I said and told Autumn we were leaving.
But Fritz grabbed me by the waist and lifted me on his left shoulder.
"Ungrateful!" He growled and ran towards the field where Ed and the gang were gathered.
"PUT ME DOWN!!!!!" I shouted irritated but Fritz was too busy to notice me.
"EVERYONE!!! GET READY!" The faculties shouted from the second floor of the main building.
They fired water from a very huge hose and the music got louder which made everyone so exhilarated.
"Here's your gun! Fight till death!" Fritz said as he put me down and handed over a water gun.
I turned to see everyone on the field having a water fight.
" orry Rayz!" Autumn shouted after attacking me.
"No!" But I was too late, she fired me and the water from the water gun had color.
I got pissed off when the newbie girl hit me too. So, I made my way to conquer them in the water fight.
We chased, we laughed, we sang along to the music, we jumped, and we played. I have never been this happy and hyped my whole life.
Lost in the trance of the moment, a hand was shoved in front of me, halting me in my tracks when I was chasing Autumn.
"Let's be friends." The boy last time in the waiting area, the relative Autumn told me to distance myself.
Curious and all, but I smiled and accepted his hands for a shake.
" Ok!"