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Chapter 7: Is this the... beginning?

Author's POV

A triumph gleamed in his sage green eyes as the scoreboard declared their victory: 71-69.

Adrian stood there, in the middle of the court, adrenaline still running through his veins,his chest heaving with the intense match and the win. The basketball court rippled with loud cheers, cheer girls obsessing over the team which won. Their unofficial rumoured name was 'The heartthrobs of larkspur'.

Tyler tossed the basket ball to Adrian,which he catches effortlessly with ease. Tyler yelled in response over the noise,"Man,that shot was insane!"

Adrian smirked, running a hand through his sweat-showered brunette hair.

He had dribbled past defenders with smooth precision and passed the ball to Tyler, who swiftly dunked the ball,tying the game. Adrian took the ball again. This time it became intense as Ryan,the opposing team's captain lunged him. Both glaring at eachother and with a swift movement he faked a left,threw the ball across Ryan's legs and jumped,the ball swished through the net- game over.The opposing team silenced along with their fans.

The team nestled, all hands clapping and sharing their own unique handshakes and hugs in celebration. "Good game, guys" adrian said coolly. His voice steady despite the rush of adrenaline cursing through him.

"That's how you take a game Marshall!"
Coach Hudson approached, a proud smile on his face. Adrian gave a small nod,his usual stotic expression intact.
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He walked back to the main hallway,now dressed up in casuals with a few of his teammates. Adrian leaned casually on the cold metal lockers,scrolling through his inbox. His hair was slightly damp from post-game shower, Faint cedar and musk scent clinging to him.

Adrian's focus was half split between their team's banter about the victory  and the screen in his hand.

The familiar buzz of the hallway turned into a completely different rhythm-Just then Tyler nudged Adrian "dude.." he muttered. Adrian glanced up,his brows furrowed until he followed Tyler's surprised eyes and they landed on-Anya. Dressed in something completely different from the usual. walking in gracefully yet casually as if she didn't care about the stares she had stolen. She was wearing a pretty pink peachy kurti with delicate patterns  paired with faded wide legged jeans and some Indian jwellery. His brows raised ever so slightly as he took in her facial features, soft and elegant.

Another sharp nudge hit him-"you are staring too hard bro," Tyler teased. Adrian gave him a 'stop talking nonsense or I'll break your face' glare.

Tyler grinned,"whoaaa" one of his teammates mumured "is that....her?"his voice fascinated.

"She looks damn-" another chimed in "hott, she's damn hott.."His eyes followed her outright,with no hesitation.
Adrian rolled his eyes listening to his fellow teammates.

Kaden,one of the members from the 'heartthrobs of larkspur' muttered "Should I just ask her-"

"Relax. She's just....looking different today" Adrian interrupted casually but his gaze lingered on her seconds too long before he looked into his phone again.
Tyler leaned closer, grinning "you sure about that? I mean look at her- she's looking-"

"Keep admiring Tyler,I'm not interested" Adrian's voice clipped and cold,carrying nonchalance yet again. And then, she passes by. The faintest note of sandalwood following her. Anya didn't even spare them a glance.

Adrian's head up again as she passed by, his gaze lingered on her passing figure,The way she hugged hazel and how her jhumkas jingled ever so slightly as she opened the stubborn metal locker. His action was almost involuntary-
"Ouch, guess she's not interested as well." Tyler said,as she passed by casually. Adrian was pulled back into his usual demeanour "who cares...she's just a transfer girl."Adrian muttered half to Tyler as he shoved his phone in his pocket.

Tyler chuckled,shaking his head at Adrian's attempt to play it cool,"right. just a transfer..." Tyler said before they walked into the English class. Tyler couldn't help but tease him one last time cuz he had seen a flicker of something... perhaps 'softness' in his usual cold,stotic gaze.

Tyler grinned,"You sure you don't want to reconsider your 'don't care stance?' I saw the way you looked at her." Adrian shot him a quick irritated look over his shoulders enough to keep Tyler shut-for now atleast.

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