††THE BASKETBALL COURT††
Trip didn't have any other classes,and he didn't feel like going home early..so decided to go to the basketball court...he missed his team.When he enrolled as a freshman,he was so into basketball...he helped them win several games and competitions.
But lately,he started losing taste in it..actually it's not that he lost taste in it,after Ken signed him up into the drama group,he doesn't have the time and chance to come for the training anymore.
When he walked in they were so engrossed in the training that they didn't notice him come in...the ball bounced to Trip's direction,he bounced it and threw it into the basketball hoop five feet from him,he smiled at himself because he still had his skills.
Everyone stopped to look who threw the ball,and they were all surprised to see Trip.
"Yo!,Trip brother...you back"Kyle who was the captain spoke up..When he heard about Trip's involvement with the drama group,he felt somewhat distraught because his defender was gone..but he knew in his heart that one day Trip would be back..he was so happy to see him
Trip smiled and hugged all of them"I missed you all brother,but this ain't my fault man...Ken signed me up for a group I can't get out of.But no need to worry,the concert is in 3days,and after that I will be back in business baby"
"I am so happy to see you Trip,but you know...you are far behind in training"
"Yo,it's just a matter of time and I'd be back...my skill ain't left me bro"He assured Kyle.
"And where is Ken?"Steven looked behind Trip...Steven and Ken are play buddies,they endeavor into different kinds of mischief together...like pulling a prank on the team members and all.
Ken and Steven are close,really close but not as close as he and Trip..Well,with Steven it's play and all fun,but with Trip,it's Girls,Sex and seriousness.
But nevertheless Ken loved Trip more than Steven.
"...His birthday party yesterday was lit,too bad he ended it early... didn't he come to school today?"Steven added.
"Ken is resting at home...party got him so gee'd up yesterday,he can't even stand properly",Trip lied and laughed.
Now looking at the fact that Trip was here,Kyle decided to tell Trip about how the team was faring.The last season was nothing to write home about...they failed woefully last season,and now they had the chance to redeem their selves this season..but they didn't start well.
In just 3months,they've failed close to 5games...
While he was telling Trip about the teams misfortune,Kyle noticed Trip expression,he had a look on his face like a child that has done something wrong..
"It isn't your fault Trip,it's all mine...I failed as captain"Kyle said solemnly.
"...So what happens if we don't win against the bulldogs in the next game?"Trip asked,his heart sank...he felt that there was a bad news waiting for him.
"If we don't win against the bulldogs,we don't stand a chance of entering the NBA recuiting games"Kyle spoke
"So,are you back Trip?"The Coach Mr.Brown asked.When he walked in only to see Kyle discussing the team update with Trip,he felt relieved...Trip is the best defender any team can ask for,he missed him very much.
"Yes,coach...after the concert that's coming,I'm fully gamed with you guys"He smiled brightly"..We are the wolves and we don't settle for less"he added.
The coach was relieved to have him back,he patted his shoulder"Its good to have you back kiddo".
The team was esctatic to have Trip back in business,they started discussing the ups and downs of the team to Trip.
Seems like he was going to go home late today...he thought
★★THE CAFETERIA★★
Christy was stressed out...she was stressed out from the lectures she attended,she was stressed from what was going on between Ken and Anna and she was also stressed out about Trip.
"Trip"...the name keeps running through her mind.She told herself not to feel or fall for him,but whenever his name pops up...she would imagine his face,she would remember the Kiss they shared..Why was she feeling that way???
She needed a drink!.
"Here is your chilled milkshake,and it's on the house"Susan smiled at her...it was as if she read her mind.
"Whenever I come here to eat or drink something,it's always on the house....I can foot my own bills you know"Christy spoke with face of a 3years old telling her mom she could eat by herself.
"Hmmmm,So can't I take care of my little sister again?",Susan asked.
"Its not that...I don't wanna be a burden on you...you and Braden have a lot of bills,and I don't want to ruin your relationship because of you always footing my bills"Christy said.
Susan laughed:
"Out of the mouth of babes..Look Christy,Braden and I are fine...and our relationship won't face turbulence because of me footing most of your bills,okay?"
Christy sighed deeply.
"You are worried about something,what is it?"Susan asked tenderly.
She couldn't tell Susan about what was going on between she and Trip, because she herself doesn't know what was going on between them..So she narrated what transpired between Ken and Anna to her elder sister Susan.
"Wow,and why would Anna speak like that about Ken when she knows she loves him.Ken is a sweet boy and he doesn't deserve to be treated that way"
"Look from my own perspective,I think it's best for Anna to go explain herself to Ken personally,or else there will be no chance of them patching their relationship afterwards"
"Either she goes to his house to apologize,or she creates a video of the both of them,showing him how much she cares about him,and how much he means to her...She can use the video as her video for the billboard nominations...because If she does It that way,Ken would see that he matters to her more than the billboard or anything"Susan added
Christy ponders about what her sister said and realizes that she had a point..She breathed a sigh of relief,at least this could work for Anna,and it would bring her and Ken back together.
She smiled brightly,and when no one was watching....she kissed her sister on the cheeks
"Thank you so much Susan,you really helped me with this piece of advice"
Susan laughed...her little time of knowing Ken,though he pesters her on love and all,but she knows that deep down Ken was a sweet kid.
"Anytime...now finish your drink before it gets warm"She said and watched her little sister gulp down the cold milkshake she prepared for her.
‡‡THE POOL HOUSE‡‡
It was already past 9 and Trip wasn't back yet..
He felt somewhat bitter...staying at home alone and sick wasn't fun at all.He played some games all by himself,ate all by himself,and swam all by himself...He was so bored that he called Trip countless times but there was no response from him.
"So much for you been worried sick about me"He said to himself while dialing Trip's number.
It was night already and the chef brought their dinner..before he arranged and set the dinner he walked up to Ken in the living room.
"Sir,Dinner for one or dinner for two"
"Dinner for two"he replied to him,not taking his eyes off his phone.after calling Trip several times,he decided to go online and watch some videos.
All of a sudden,the video he and Anna made at the basketball court popped up..it was posted on Anna's timeline,well she posted the video before their fight..
The atmosphere changed...he was surprised by the likes,views and comments she got"I can only be good for this,right?"He asked himself.
He watched the video countless times,all of a sudden a voice spoke:
"Ain't you tired of watching that?,if you miss her so much...just call her bro"
He looked up only to see Trip walking towards the dining room
"Damn,I am starving"Trip added.
Ken's body was not suitable for running,If not he would have ran to Trip and pounced on him"I called you several times,but you didn't answer any of my calls"
Trip took a plate from the table,and served a portion for him and Ken...he gently handed over the portion he served for Ken to him.Ken eyed the food Trip was thrusting at him.
"Aren't you hungry?...take it man,my hands are aching me"
Ken collected and slammed it on the table,a small amount of food poured out,but he didn't seem to care..he was still standing with his eyes on Trip.
"I called you several times but you didn't answer any of my calls"He repeated himself.
"Really?"Trip brought out his phone from his bag only to see 25missed calls from Ken "Yo! 25 missed calls,did something happen??"Trip asked worriedly
"Yes,I had a seizure and died..and luckily my bro just walked in on my ghost"he spoke sarcastically.
Trip glared at him "Yo,that ain't funny...don't talk about death like that...I was busy..I went to the basketball court today,and my bag was In the locker room,that's why I missed all your calls"
Trip stood up and walked to Ken's end of the table He ruffled ken's hair and he said with a hint of tenderness in his eyes"You know I'd always have your back bro...and I won't leave you,I was really busy swears...I got you okay?"
"You sure?"
Trip paused for a moment and nodded"I am fucking sure bro"
Ken relaxed and hugged Trip....he was scared and bored all alone...he really missed Trip,was it Trip he actually missed?,No...
Anna has been the one on his mind all day...but the fact that he was alone and Trip wasn't answering his calls,made he feel scared that maybe Trip has abandon him the same way Anna did..
It felt good to have Trip always....it felt good.
★★CHRISTY'S DORM★★
"Anna,I got a plan that will bring you and Ken back together"Christy barged in,scaring the wits out of Tang Yan..she looked around and didn't see Anna"....Where is Anna?"
"She has been in the bathroom all day"Tang Yan answered her.
Christy knocked on the door"Anna I got a way to make you and Ken come back together".On hearing Anna quickly opened the door.
Her eye bags were so big,her hair was ruffled....She was a mess
"Oh my! You haven't taken your bath yet?"She asked Anna with a surprised look.
Anna stared at her unrefined appearance,but that was the least of her worries now.",You have a plan to bring Ken and I together??,And what is it??"
"I am not telling you while you look like that,go in and freshen up yourself"..
Anna walked into the bathroom with a beeming smile on her face....she felt relieved,there was a way to bring she and Ken back together and whatever road it was,she was going to take it.
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