The next day dawned bright and clear, with a crispness to the air that hinted at the coming winter. Inside the camp, Uno and Denise were still wrapped up in their playful banter, their voices echoing through the corridors.
"You're still on about stealing my last name?" Uno teased, a grin tugging at his lips as he chased Denise around the room.
Denise laughed, ducking behind a chair to evade him. "Of course! Denise Winter has a nice ring to it, don't you think?"
Before Uno could reply, Jada and Angelo burst into the room, their laughter mingling with Uno and Denise's.
"Did someone say stealing last names?" Jada asked, her eyes sparkling mischievously.
Angelo nodded, his grin widening. "Because if that's the case, I'm definitely stealing yours, Jada."
Jada pretended to swoon, clutching her heart dramatically. "Oh, Angelo, you flatterer!"
Meanwhile, Avva and Matt strolled in, their arms linked as they joined the teasing.
"If Jada's stealing Angelo's last name, then I'm definitely stealing yours, Matt," Avva declared, giving him a playful nudge.
Matt chuckled, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "Sounds like a plan to me, Avva."
The banter continued as Olivia and Lance entered the room, their playful jabs adding to the jovial atmosphere.
"Looks like everyone's in on the last name stealing game," Olivia quipped, winking at Lance.
Lance grinned, slipping an arm around her waist. "Well, if that's the case, then I'm definitely stealing yours, Olivia."
Olivia laughed, leaning into his embrace. "I'd like to see you try, Lance."
As the teasing continued, Joseph chuckled as he entered the room, exchanging amused glances with Coach Alfreds and Coach Lewis.
"It seems like our players have quite the playful spirit," Joseph remarked, a fond smile on his face.
Coach Alfreds nodded, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "Indeed they do. But it's all in good fun. Keeps the team spirit alive."
Coach Lewis grinned, nodding in agreement. "Absolutely. It's moments like these that make all the hard work worth it."
Meanwhile, Maury, Lorenzo, Zoey, Kate, Vincent, Tristan, Yani, Dara, Matthew, Marshall, Isabelle, Patricia, Gershon, Arkin, Zianna, Acel, V.M, Kyle, Aoi, Svetlana, James, Mika, and Cassandra joined in the teasing, adding their own playful comments and banter to the mix.
Isabelle, however, seemed a bit quieter than usual, her gaze lingering on Uno and Denise with a hint of jealousy. She had always harbored a secret crush on Uno, and seeing him with Denise stirred up complicated emotions within her.
As the room filled with laughter and camaraderie, Uno and Denise shared a knowing glance, their bond stronger than ever. No matter what challenges lay ahead, they knew they would face them together, supported by their friends and their love for each other. And as they joined in the playful banter, their hearts filled with warmth and joy, ready to take on whatever the future held.
As Uno and Denise basked in the playful banter with their teammates, Isabelle's subdued demeanor didn't go unnoticed by some of the others.
Vincent, ever observant, nudged Tristan discreetly. "Hey, something seems off with Isabelle. Do you think she's okay?"
Tristan glanced over at Isabelle, noticing the slight downturn of her usually cheerful expression. "Hmm, you might be right. Let's go talk to her."
They approached Isabelle, who was sitting quietly in a corner, absently twirling a strand of hair around her finger. "Hey, Isabelle, you okay?" Vincent asked gently, kneeling down beside her.
