The Same Guy￨Lu Xia

二九：Impossible

Your POV:

We all got a training regimen for the upcoming matches. I have to increase my power, so I did a lot of weight lifting and stretching. 

Lu Xia had to increase his speed and jumping ability since he's the shorted on the team besides me.

Zhi and Baiyang are training together indie the building where the courts are.

Everyone on the team has been making progress and has been stronger. 

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Lu Xia's POV:

After practice at school, Xinglong and I met up at a public tennis court just to practice a bit more.

Xinglong sat on the court panting as I sat beside him. We took a break and every time we've been meeting up, wee got to know each other more and I could confide things to him and he'll listen and keep a secret. I have'n't told anyone about my crush. Qiao Chen keeps bugging me that I've been staring at Zhou Jia lately. Which is true. Jiale got into it as well from Qiao Chen. I gave him a drink as I took a sip of mine.

" I know I don't really talk a lot about my private life, but I have a crush on Zhou Jia. I don't know if it's love, but it can be." I just stated out of the blue.

" Zhou Jia is a good person. Why don't you shoot you shot?" He replied.

" I have a feeling that she doesn't like me. She dated Qiao Ze. I kind of forgot why they broke up, but I think she said something like she has another crush." I answered.

" Hmm. Well you don't know unless you try." Xinglong stated as I looked as him and nodded.

We kept talking and sipping our drinks. Xinglong felt like he isn't doing as much as he can and that he admires me.  feel like Xinglong is loosing the love for the game. 

" Thank you. Come on, let's keep practicing." I told him as he nodded. We got back on to our sides of the court and I served.

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Your POV:

The next day, we just finished our daily laps as Jiale got handed a cup with grey juice in it.

" What's this?" I asked Yan.

" It's a special space grey Yan juice for players who don't meet their daily training goal." Yan explained as I stood next to Jiale who pouted a bit.

" Why does it always have to be me?" Jiale complained as I saw Dayong glance over. All of the sudden I see Xinglong rush up to us. He took the Yan juice and chugged it all as he went back to practice.

I guess Xinglong didn't finish his daily practice either.

" I'll make another cup for you Jiale." Yan told him before he left.

" Good luck buddy." I said as I patted him on the back and left him pouting.

Later, we all lined up and Siyang wasn't there. Dayong, out vice captain. Coach and Captain are out for some reason. I'm not sure of and neither are the others. Out of the corner of my eye, I can see Jiale snickering san pointing at Dayong with Qiao Chen. His jacket is inside out. It was funny, but at the same time, he should've been quiet.

" Tang Jiale!" Dayong shouted which made me a bit surprised and the same as all the others. Dayong had a different aura to him. He seemed more strict.

" Why did you use my full name?" Jiale asked.

" Were you listening me?" Dayong strictly asked. I know Jiale is not used to how Dayong his talking now and neither are any of us. He's usually gentle and calm.

" Ahh, Dayong. You jacket is just inside out." Jiale responded as a smile as he walked up to him and tried to fix it, however, Jiale fell to the ground.

I didn't see it clear enough to blame someone...

Jiale got up and walked away after he got pushed down by Dayong. I couldn't see it clearly. I was next to Lu Xia as I grabbed his hand as he looked at me. I looked at him then I replied what I have just done.

" I-I'm sorry." I whispered as I let got of his hand.

" It's okay." He whispered back.

I was relieved that he didn't get weirded out.

He finished practice as I left with Zhi which we went home.

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Later that night, I got a text from Lu Xia. I opened the messages as I responded.

(On messages with Lu Xia and Zhou Jia)

Lu Xia: Hey, I met players from Xing Yao this afternoon, including their captain.

Me: Really? Did you guys play against them?

Lu Xia: Yeah, they won and Jiale seems like he was loosing his stamina/endurance to carry on.

Me: Hmm. Do you know why?

Lu Xia: I don't know. There pretty strong though. We went to the public inside court stadium. I was forced to go though.

Me: Hahaha, they probably pushed you along.

Lu Xia: ...yeah Jiale did.

Me: Hey, you wanna call?

Lu Xia: Yeah I'll call, hang on 

We kept talking for a couple hours until it was about 11:00pm (23:00). He was sitting at his desk for a while until he moved over to his bed where he laid down. I was already in my bed as I cozied up with my warm blanket I got for my birthday. I also used the soda plushie from Lu Xia, I could tell he was happy that I loved it so much.

I sleep with it every night. It's comfy, and it kinda still has his scent on it....

It was hard saying goodbye since I enjoyed his goofiness when we talked. He doesn't really show it out in public but that's okay. I was getting tired and I could tell Lu Xia was so I told him good night as he did the same.

I put my alarm on for tomorrow and then I smiled as I could feel my heart race at all this excitement.

I want tomorrow to come quicker so I could see him...

Lu XIa's POV:

I savored every last minute of that FaceTime call. She looked so pretty without makeup on as she snuggled in her bed with the plushie I gave her. I'm glad that she likes it. I kept thinking about her as I tried to fall asleep and rest my mind for the night, but I just couldn't seem to get her out of my head.

It's like impossible.

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I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Sorry I didn't upload for a couple days more than I usually do!

Stay safe and have a great day and night!

I'll see you next time I upload!

- Chloe