Enamored

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(N) and Myles walks through the school gate to find (F/n) bouncing a basketball. He stops and grins at the two. "There you guys are."
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The three sat in the drama and (F/n) had a big grin on his face. Myles glanced at (N) who shrugs. "You want to challenge the basketball team?" "Yup. I took a horoscope and my lucky word was basketball! If we challenged the basketball team it would show those crybabies that handicaps don't matter." "Well good luck with that." (N) stands up but (F/n) pulls him back down. "Hey! I know you can't shoot but you're damn good at point guard."

(N) shakes (F/n) off and leaves the room. "(N) wait!" Myles smiles and pats (F/n)'s shoulder. "Thank you for trying (F/n). You're a good guy." (F/n) blushes and looks away. "It's the least I can do."
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'I wonder why (F/n) wants to help so much?' (N) turns to his friend with his head propped up against his hand. "Why're so amped?" "Cause Myles is sweet and...cute. He needs this!" 'He likes Myles?!' "Since when do you like guys?" (F/n) blushes and shoves his basketball into (N)'s face. "Come on! Let's play basketball!" "No."
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(N) sits in the cafeteria eating lunch until (F/n) slides beside him with his basketball on a tray. "Hey (N). Let's play basketball." "Ugh."
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(N) sits in the bathroom dozing off when (F/n) peers over the stall with his basketball. "Come on!" "What the fuck?! Get outta here with that!"
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'Hmm let's see. I'll get (r/d) this time.' Before (N) could insert his coins into the vending machine (F/n) swung around the corner grinning. "Let's play!"
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As (N) walks up the stairs (F/n) jumps onto his leg crying. "Play with me!" "Ugh! Get off!"
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(F/n) flicks a piece of crumpled paper at (N) and whispers. "I know you want to." (N) raises his hand and the teacher turns to him. "Sorry to interrupt but (F/n) is trying to cheat off me." "What?! I was not!"
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As soon as the bell rang (N) ran out of the classroom as (F/n) lagged behind him. "Uh wait (N)!" As the teen ran he saw Myles exiting his classroom and grabbed his hand. "Ran away!" (F/n) tries to run after the two but is stopped by Sapphire. "No running in the halls." "Who are you to lecture me?! (N) was running first!" The blue-haired girl turns to see no one and tilts her head. "I don't see (N)." "Argh! You let him get away!"
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(N) and Myles stand outside catching their breaths. "Good. We lost him." "Who (F/n)? Why were you running from him?" (N) sighs and scratches his head. "The truth is (F/n)...is in love with me." Myles's eyes widen and he gasps. "He is?!" "He's using this basketball challenge to spend more time with me. It's been a while since I've spent any time with him but I'm not into him like that."

"Heyyyyy! (N)! I can't believe you left me hanging back there!" The two teens look as (F/n) runs up to them panting. He reaches out to grab (N) but Myles grabs his wrist. "I'm sorry but...you have to give up (F/n). There are some lines that shouldn't be crossed." (F/n) pulls away and frowns. "But I can't give up! (N)'s the only one who can do it! I need him! There's no hope without him!"

(N) sweats and grimaces. 'This is getting outta hand. Maybe I should say something?' Myles squeezes his eyes shut and clenches his fist as a blush forms on his face. "You can't have him! Because. Because (N) is my boyfriend!" The two teens yell 'what' as Myles continues. "I mean! I-I know you care about (N)! But I c-can't let you take him away from me!"

(N) face flushes as he stares at Myles. 'Damn. I didn't expect that.' (F/n) tears up and dramatically sobs. "That's how it is huh?! S-Since when?! Argh! My heart!" (F/n) runs away crying while Myles looks at (N). "Umm, I'm sorry I lied! I was just trying to protect you! I didn't think he would cry like that." "No umm, it's okay. Thanks." The two teens blush and (N) groans.

"Sorry. I lied. (F/n) isn't in love with me." "What?! That's so mean (N)!" "I know. I know. C'mon let's go meet him at his dorm." (N) walks off with a flustered Myles trailing him. 'Oh my god. I can't believe I said that.'
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"What the hell are you two doing in my room?! You weren't planning some scandals rendezvous?!" (N) bites back a chuckle and shakes his head. "No no. Nothing like that. I'm here to tell you that I've decided to do the basketball challenge." (F/n) pumps his fist into the air and cheers. "Yes! Yes! I knew you would say yes! All right so it's me, you, and Yuki versus the freshmen."

Myles tilts his head. "Yuki's playing as well?" "Yup! Don't worry Myles you can count on us!"
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"All right team let's win this!" Yuki yells while throwing her hand in the air. "It's good to see you're in good spirits," Myles says as Yuna laughs. "She's just looking forward to getting revenge." "For what?" Yuki clenches her fist and a dark aura surrounds her. "One of those basketball pricks said I was degrading myself by teaming up with losers. God that pisses me off!"

Sapphire blinks slowly and rubs Yuki's head. "Calm down. You can't win the game if you're blinded by anger." Myles gently pokes on (N)'s arm. "Don't hurt yourself out there." (N) smiles at the male. "Don't worry about me. I'll be fine."
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The game begins and (N) zooms past one player. "Damn he's fast!" (N) passes the ball to (F/n) who passes it to Yuki. She dribbles the ball and switches it into the hoop. "Yes!" "Nice shot!" "Let's go!" (N) and (F/n) compliment her. The score changes to 3-0. "Tch. Don't get too excited." A player in glasses passes the ball to Yuki and she passes it back. He tries to run past her but she keeps her guard.

"Pass to me!" He passes to his teammate only to be guarded by (F/n). "Come on!" The male shoots the ball and it bounces off the rim. (N) catches it and passes it to Yuki who passes it to (F/n). He shoots the ball and scores. "Nice (F/n)." The basketball leader crosses his arms. "Come on guys! Show them what you're capable of!" "Right!" "Yes sir!" (N)'s eyes narrow as he glances at the scoreboard.

'At this rate, he'll definitely switch players. Before then we should try to get ahead.' As the game progressed the music club straightened up in the bleachers. "Wow. They're really good." "Looks like they might win." Cheers echoed in the gym as Yuki scores. Her face turns red as (N) points at the screaming girls. "Looks like you have a fan club." "Shut up." The whistle blows and the freshmen switch out with the seniors.

"Here comes the big guns." "Finally some actual competition." (N) turns to (F/n) to see him drenched in sweat and slightly kneeling over. "You okay man?" "Yeah. Never better. I'm getting fired up!" Myles looks at the clock on the wall. 'Five more minutes.' The score reads 25-14. (N) and the basketball leader stares each other down. They pass the ball back and forth. Once the leader caught the ball he zooms past (N), (F/n), and Yuki.

The ball flies into the hoop as the tension rises. Yuki gets the ball and goes to shoot but a taller player guards her and she misses the shot. Another player grabs the ball and (N) struggles to keep up with him. (F/n) tries to guard but the player scores. Sapphire stares intensely at the ball. Myles and Yuna watch nervously as the score is 25-24. (F/n) pants as he fails to block another shot. 25-26. Yuna glances at the clock and gasps. "Only twenty seconds left."

'Ugh. I can't keep this up!' (N) sweats as he chases a player and steals the ball. He passes it to (F/n) and runs on the side. 'What the hell am I doing? Why am I trying so hard?' A player blocks (F/n) and he quickly passes to (N). The leader jumps in front of (N) causing the male to fall backwards. 'Who am I kidding? We can't win against professionals. I haven't played in two years. I shouldn't have agreed. This sucks. I suck.'

Before (N) hits the ground he hears a yell that awakens something deep inside him. Something that he thought he lost when he heard he couldn't play basketball ever again. Myles takes a deep breath and yells. "(N) shoot the ball!" (N) swings his arms and everyone watches the ball fly. It hits the backboard and falls through the hoop just as the buzzer sounds. The crowd cheers and the music club stares.

"They did it." "They actually...won." Suddenly the gym door slams open and the coach yells. "What the hell is going on in here?! Who authorized this?!" Everyone runs and the leader calls out to (N). "Hey! It was great seeing you play again!" "Yeah! I had fun!"
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(F/n) walks with his hands behind his head. "I hope this gets the music club to hand over Mr. Takanabe." (N) rubs his shoulder and smiles. "Whatever happens. Happens." Myles smiles at the guys. "Whose ready to party? (F/n) grins. "Me! Where's it at?" "In your room. Yuki and the others planned it." "What?! Why's it in my room?!"

(N) throws his arm around (F/n) and smiles. "So you don't want to be in a room full of girls?" (F/n) face turns red and he shrugs the male off. "I-I didn't say that!"