3-Point (FreenBecky)

Sweetie

"Alright, guys! Gather up!" Mike screamed, and earned everyone on the court's attention. One by one walked to his direction and sat down in a circle, including Sam, who dragged her feet lazily toward the circle. As she arrived, she chose to sit between Lux and Nam, who were giving her a quite big space to sit with them, which Sam gladly accepted.

"Thank you guys that you came for today's practice. I am beyond grateful to see that awesome spirit and synergy that could lead us to win the upcoming single-elimination round next week" Mike said, with a proud smile on his face. "Song, please" he said to Song, asking to give him the paper she had been holding. Song then passed the paper to him.

"Here are the names of the starting five: Nam as Point Guard, Mind as Center, Lux as Power Forward, Tee as Small Forward, and lastly, Sam as our Shooting Guard. To the names I have mentioned earlier, please note that you have to come to the schedule we have set this week and next week. Also, please take care of your health.. Don't do anything around this time, you got it?" Mike explained.

"Yes, we got it!" everyone exclaimed, excluding Sam, who was too tired to even breathe normally.

"Great! Next Monday, Song will give you the jerseys and other things you probably will need. Please report to her whether you feel or think anything before the match, as well. I'll go first" Mike said and left the court.

After Mike's back disappeared from the background, Sam stood up and headed to the bench where her bag was located. She was looking as if she was hurrying to go out right here right now. Just when she turned her feet around, her body almost bumping another body that stood behind hers.

"S-Sam!" Song greeted her, a bit taken back by Sam's unpredictable movement.

Sam calmly took a step back, just enough space for them to talk comfortably. "Yes?" Sam asked her softly, with her remaining energy.

Song blinked her eyes several times, before smiling awkwardly. "I am sorry to surprise you earlier" she paused, "Are you going home now?" she ended.

Sam nodded her head, "I am" she shortly answered.

"D-Do you want to go eat dinner with me?" Song asked, breathless.

Sam tilted her head to the side, "With you? Where?" she asked while frowning.

"I knew a place around this area.. or if you have something in mind, you may-"

"I am okay with your choice. Shall we go now, then?" Sam asked, a bit impatient.

Song nodded, "L-Let's go then!" she shyly smiled, walking side by side with her crush to the exit door. Just before Song could reach the door handle with her palm, the group of people came to the same direction just behind them.

"Song! Go home already?" Lux ran to Song's side, blocking Sam's view from Song's side.

The smile from Song lips gone instantly, replaced by a forced smirk. "Yeah.." she said, definitely hating the current situation she faced right now.

"Let's eat together! I will send you home after!" Lux put her arms on Song's shoulder, claiming her territory.

Song uncomfortably removed Lux's hand from her shoulder, "Maybe next time.. I have to go somewhere" she explained, rejecting her with the template answer.

"Our manager should come to our celebration of the new starting lineup!" Mind said, walking closer to Sam. "Everyone should join, including you, Sam!" she smiled brightly.

Sam shook her hand, about to step out from the door but a view made her rethink the invitation. "Who is coming with you again?" she asked, turning her head to the people behind Mind. There were Nam who waved her hands to her, Lux who was trying to touch Song, Tee who was showing Becca something on her phone.

Farang.. She comes too, huh? Sam said to herself, smiling.

"Let's go, then" she said, eyes still fixated on the foreign looking girl.

~

30 minutes later, the girls were arriving at a cafe that was located near the university. As they went inside, they agreed to choose a long table for their table. Sam, who agreed to come because of Becca, walked closer to where she was sitting and took a seat beside her.

"What do you think you are doing?" Becca asked her, eyes glaring.

"What? I did not do anything wrong" Sam said, confused.

Becca pointed to Sam's seat, "That was Tee's. Move." she sternly said.

Upon hearing the name "Tee" being called, Sam stood up and moved to Becca's left side, which was blocked by Lux's hand. "No, no. Sit over there, Junior. I want to sit across from my princess" Lux said, making Sam sigh loudly and sit between Song and Mind. Song who heard what Lux said threw an apologetic stare to Sam, which did not go unnoticed by Lux.

"Cheers!"

The girls shouted as the glasses made the clinking sound. Sam was gulping down the drink on the go, since she was really thirsty after the practice. After gulping down the last drop, she reached the food in front of her, and took a big bite. She munched the food as if there was no tomorrow.

When Sam was about to take another bite, she looked up and realized that everyone was looking at her in silence. She stopped munching and opened her mouth, "What?" Sam asked, confused with the stars she got. "Eat while the food is still hot!" she said and continued to eat.

Becca shook her head, "I lost my appetite" she said, and rolled her eyes to the side.

Sam smiled, "Ah, I know!" she said while taking a big scoop. "Say, Aaa-" Sam was about to feed her but Becca moved her body back.

"Stop, will you?" Becca annoyingly exclaimed, "I don't want to eat from someone who eats like you" she paused. "I guess your mom never teaches you table manners" she continued where she left off.

"..."

Sam smiled slowly. She put the spoon down to her plate and gulped down the remaining food inside her mouth, looking down at her food. Becca who saw the drastic change of attitude Sam showed her was feeling bad all of sudden. She felt the air in the room was heavy and made her feel uneasy.

"S-So-" Becca was about to say sorry but getting cut by Mind.

"Let's drink again!" Mind who was sitting on Sam's right side was raising her glass to the air. She sensed the awkward atmosphere and decided to jump into the mess to light it up, of course after asking Nam's help by nudging her stomach with her elbow.

"Ah-Hahaha! Yeah, let's drink guys~" Nam awkwardly laughed while throwing Mind her deathly stare.

Song, who stayed silent from the beginning, began to worry about Sam's sudden change. Shen then scooted closer to Sam's side, and touched her shoulder. "Are you okay, Sam?" she asked with a low voice, so that no one could hear her.

Sam sighed then gave her a single nod.

~

"Take care guys!" Mind, Nam, and Lux waved their hands inside the car, driving off seconds later, leaving Song, Sam, Tee, and Becca at the sidewalk.

"Thank you for coming with us, Sam.." Song bowed her head. "I am sorry that it ended up with them.." she rubbed her hands, feeling bad.

"No worries," Sam smiled softly, she just did not have any energy left to respond to anyone, most importantly Becca.

Song smiled, feeling better after she saw Sam's smile. Minutes later, the taxi came and they got inside. Just when Sam was about to go in, her phone buzzed in her pants pocket. She stopped half way and picked up the call. The screen showed an unknown number. "Hello?"

"How are you, my sweetie?"

To be continued