The girl who changed my life

Part 1

There I was seating there, on the bench with couple of teammates of mine constantly watching the game: cant take our eyes off after Will Johnson, the center of the basketball opposing team dunked right infront of our captain, Adam Collins or simply A.C. It was a horrible sight to see our center got beaten by the opposing team's center. Will change the tides of the game with that dunk, improving their team's morale and their dedication to win as their side trying to chased our points. Before, it was 61-74. Although the dunk scored 2 points at least, they manage to caught up to us with 70-77. Their mighty counter-attack caused us points and careless mistakes. Coach had to call us in to break the momentum.

Coach lectured, yelled, motivated us till the very end. It worked tho. Most of our players are heated up and eager for the next round as they stretched their muscle making a statement that theyre ready to beat some ašš. I turned my face to the crowd and started to daydream, thinking that someone special would cheer for me, only for me." Julian! " Coach yelled as I came back to reality.

I walked up to him and ask " Yes sir? ". "You'll sub in. Once you had the ball, control the game which I know youre capable of. Remember, youre playing for your team, your school. " Coach adviced, leaving a small grin on his face while tapping his hand on my shoulder.

" A-are you sure you w-want me to play s-sir? " I nervously asked. I was never get the chance to play in the big game. This game will determine which team will win the inter high school championship. " Toughen up will ya! " I heard that familiar voice sneaked up behind me. I turn around and noticed Adam right in front of me." We'll win this for sure " he said, locking my eyes with him.

The sound of the whistle broke us off with Adam leading the court. I nervously follow. " Control the game " Coach's word stucked in my mind

There I was standing in the middle of the crowd; petrify of not being able to move. The sound of the crowds cheering filled me in, as if I was in whole another different dimension. "Julian!" Someone shouted. I snapped and receive the ball. In front of me was the famous point-guard known for his defensive capabilities to shut an oppenant down. I heard people asking for a pass. But I couldnt. I just couldnt simply move. Jack, the point-guard steals the ball from me as he moved forward charging towards the rim. I dashed trying to chased him but only to be humiliated getting dunked.

He leave a smirk as he paced back to defence. It was a statement. He wants a challenge. Fire lit up my heart. "Pass me the ball" I said. Once I receive the ball, I dribble forward to the opposition as my teammates position themselve. Here I am facing one of the best defensive point guard. Wait.. He's only good with defense. I thought to myself. I took a step back knowing he would step forward, I swiftly dribble the ball right past him in a flash only to found that I was open to make a shot. The atmosphere in the stadium changed when the shot goes in. It turn to our tide. I couldn't believe it, I made that shot. "DEFENCE!!" the shout from our bench snapped me out as I noticed the opposition team counter attack with quick pace. I caught up to Jack and quickly steal his ball while he was distracted. I dashed forward with no one guarding and does a lay up and score. The crowd heated up, screaming, shouting. "Nice one number 14!! " says the other. "Good job!!!" says another. The score widen 70-81 with 1 min left.

Coach had faith in me. "Lets do this" I screamed to the top of my lung. "DEFENCE TILL DROP DEAD!!!" cheered from our bench.

With 30 seconds left, I guarded Jack closely, leaving him no option but to pass. The pass was intercepted by our center. I rushed forward with Jack chasing right behind me. Adam pass the ball forward, which I had to stop and grabbed it because it was a hard pass, Jack was right in front of me guarding. It was 1 on 1. Its now or never. I faked to left, he moved to the left and I quickly dribble to the right to pass him. It was an open shot. "3.......2...." counted the crowd. I made the shot in when the buzzer sound on.

The ref blew the whistle indicating the game is over. The stadium was filled with tears and happiness.
My teammates and our supporters rushed to my side and hugged me, with their sweats and shouting. My ear drums were almost deaf by that haha. I couldnt help but cry in happiness. I never thought that I would made the final shot to win us the championship. They lifted me up on their shoulder, giving me the golden trophy and I lifed it up showing that we won the championship.

"Julian!!" someone tapped on my shoulder, waking me up from my long imagination. I sighed. How I wished that wouldve happen later. "What happen to you, man? You were spacing out" claimed Natalie Parker. An attractive small petite girl, 5'5, with her usual clothings. She thought blue matches well with black. Well, she was right. Black match with everything. "You just disturb my lovely imagination my dear hoè" I said to her, smiling. "Do you know what happen when someone disturb my wonderful imagination?" I asked. Rolling her eyes, "What? You're gonna kiss me? Hah. You wont even touch me, not even a single hair".

She was right. I was as innocent as a baby. All my life, I never touch a girl's flesh, I never kiss nor hug. Or even had sex. The boys would mock me of my innocence, they would call me a pussy and laughed about it.

"Are you gonna watch me later?" I asked, gazing at her dark chocolate eyes. "Why would I, you're a bench warmer, why would I even come" She teased. Again, she was right. I never get the chance to be on the main team with the seniors are still around. Not that I dont like, they win most of the game until we reach to the final. "So youre not gonna come and at least support me warming my usual bench?" I joked around. She laughed.

The bell rang and we parted ways. Although we're in different class, we always meet with each other during breaktime. I head to my classroom, sat on my chair.

Wednesday, our final match between us, SMJA high vs our fierce rival, SOAS high. I hoped I had enough practice for today. Recently I've been sharpening my basketball skill for this very moment. Although I usually am just the bench warmer, I worked so hard for this moment.

My only thoughts were about playing the game, so I wasnt really concentrated most of the class.

When the bell rang, I got up and head to our stadium, to practice before the game start. It was 12 afternoon. The game starts at 2. So I still have time to train. When I arrive to the front door of the stadium, I heard someone was playing basketball. It's weird, no one usually plays during this hour.

As I open the door, I saw an angel, or I thought so. A short girl, around 5'7, wearing simple long sleeved purple shirt, long black skirt. Who wear skirts to play baskteball, I thought to myself, grinned. When she turned around to face me, a part of me suddenly felt weird. Like a heart skips a beat. My jaw opened as I stared directly to the beautiful girl.

I heard the voice from my head says, Is this love....

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Hey guys. So this is my story. I'm new to this thingy. And Im so happpy to write this chapter. So hopefully you'll enjoyyyy it.

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