The Bet

Chapter 12

Nicole's POV

"So team... this is it! I need you to use everything you have learned and what we have practiced in this game. Remember, our school hasn't won a single basketball game since it was founded so I want a win now." The coach told us. It was true, this school sucks at athletic department since most of the rich students preferred more sophisticated sports like golf, tennis or equestrian. The kind of sports that do not include some body contact.

"Yeah!" My team mates yelled including Jane, but I'm still not that people person so I just remained quiet.

As we were about to exit the locker area, I was surprised by the appearance of the student council president and vice president. "Good luck guys!" They said.

"Awww... of course John." Some of my team mates cooed which made me wanted to vomit.

"Thanks!" I said but it was only intended for Emilia.

My team exited the locker area but I opted to stay a while to talk to her. "I never knew you were a fan."

"You know it's part of our duties to support all teams if they have a game." Oh... I almost forgot about that."But since you're playing, mind if I watch you?"

"I'd like that."

"Nick! What's the hold up?" Jane yelled.

"Coming!" I yelled back. "I need to go." She nodded and walked with me.

John's POV

As part of the council, it's Emilia and I's duty to oversee the teams playing. We sometimes share the responsibilities if more than one team have a game in the same day but since today it was only basketball, we both showed our support.

Most of the team members melted on my charm at my mere appearance, some however was more into Emilia... especially that dyke. Since when did she joined the team.

My blood boiled in anger as my veins threathened to explode when Emilia volunteered to watch. She never watched any of the games, she just showed her support, make sure everything's fine and then leave. I even needed to beg her to watch my soccer game.

Just what the hell's going on with these two.

But no matter what, there's only going to be one outcome.

Emilia's POV

I sat besides the reserves players as our first five went into the game. Looking around, there were more crowed than before.

"Go Nick!" Most of the people yelled.

"She's so cool!"

"I love you NIck!"

I should have known that it was all about Nicole. She was really popular in this school.

Two players went to the line for the jump ball. Since I found out that Nick's playing basketball, I read some articles about them to learn the sport. The referee whistled and threw the ball up. Our team captain Jane, who was also Nick's bestfriend managed to swat the ball to Nick. In an instant, Nick released the ball behind the three point area and made a score. Wow! She's really good.

"Kyah!!!!!!!" The crowd behind me yelled. It was then that I noticed the sign board that they were holding. It said 'Go Nick! We love you!'. I believe it was her fan club. I wonder if John also had his... I never paid attention to his game. It made me felt guilty because he was my friend afterall.

"Yes!" The crowed cheered again. I was so lost in my thoughts that I missed the plays. I looked at the score board and saw our school was up my nine points. Our opponent hadn't made any basket yet.