~KIEFER
I was shooting some hoops when the eagles went by the campus gym. Since I have 3 hours break before my next class, I decided to touch on my shooting to pass time at alam na alam ng teammates ko where to find me.
They were all goofing around hanggang makalapit sila sa akin.
I looked at them one by one as I know they are cooking something up their sleeves. They know never to bother me when I am the court.
The other guys sat by the bench holding their phones passing it around na parang may isang common na tinitignan.
Thirdy and Chris were kidding and looking at each other while making their way to me as if measuring kung sino ang unang magsasalita.
“Oh, bakit napadpad kayo dito? Anong meron? Wala ba kayong klase?” I asked looking at them, waiting for answers.
“Ah manong kasi we got an invite” Thirdy said
I raised both my brows curious of what he was taking about.
Thirdy shoved Chris by the shoulder, making him speak up.
“Bro, Encore invited us. There is a new jock and it is his debut tonight.”
My brother knows I am not into this bar thing. I would rather stay home and play video games or go to the village court and practice some hoops. Alam kong gagamitin lang niya ako para magpaalam kila mama at papa.
“Ano na naman to Thirdy? Kasama ba talaga ako sa invite na yan?” I asked habang natatawa.
“Oo manong. Lahat ng eagles invited.” Thirdy said.
“Alam mo naman na wala ako oras para diyan. Magshooting nalang ako kesa sa party party na ganyan. Besides, alam mo namang I don’t have any penchant for that stuff.”
“Manong naman. Kaya nga you should go out. Madaming babes dun for sure.” Thirdy winked at me.
Natawa ako sa ginawa ng kapatid ko but I have made my mind not to go with them. Iniisip ko palang alam ko nang hindi ako mageenjoy doon.
“Come on bro. Don’t be a grouch. You have never went clubbing with us ever. This might be a good start.” And Chris extended his hand at me as if making me do a deal with him.
I looked at Thirdy first, then New then my teammates by the bench. I really do not like the idea.
“Andun din people from our rival school bro! Hindi tayo pwede mawala.” Fonzo
“Kelangan full force. Kelangan mag-iwan ng marka.” Von
Nico made his way and said “baka last na labas na namin to kasama kayo bro. you know this is our last year ni Chris.”
“Come on bro. Don’t make me go down my knees man.” New said as he was about to kneel.
“Call mom and pops Thirds.” I said.
Thirdy was jumping with joy obviously happy and excited.
“Don’t get your hopes up boi. You’re still gonna drive. I ain’t driving for you.” And I continued where I left off and started shooting again.
Natigilan si Thirdy but shrugged it off at nakita ko nang ilabas nya ang cellphone nya. Alam ko nang tinatawagan nya si mama.
Hindi ko na napansin na umalis na ang teammates ko except for my brother until lumapit siya sa akin at iabot ang cellphone nya habang sumesenyas na kausapin ko daw ang nasa kabilang linya.
