Boredom Times: Collection of One Shots

His No. 1 Critic

"Let's welcome the players from Richmond High School!"

Together with the blasting of the speakers, the deafening cheer of the crowd filled out the entire gym. Adding to the noise, the glaring of the strong lights partially blinded him and his teammates for some time.

As his eyes adjusted from the beam of the lights, he found himself overwhelmed by the massive crowd wearing red on the right side supporting their team. Gazing on the left part of the gym, sea of blue vacated the bleachers.

But a banner caught his eye.

YOU'RE GOING DOWN PATRICK THOMPSON! GO REMINGTON!!!

Tsss... That girl have the guts huh! But he will make sure to prove himself to that basher of his.

He returned his attention inside the court. The game started with a jump ball and the ball is on the hands of his teammate. In a bit, their team scored first gaining a loud cheer from the right side of the gym.

Not for long, Remington also scored two points courtesy of Hendricks's lay up. Again, that girl raised her banner.

Near the end of the first quarter, Remington got the momentum. His team tried to catch up with the six point deficit but failed.

30-24

"Guys, we need to recover those lost points okay? We can do it!" Captain Boyle's encouragement to catch up and the relentless support from the fans served as a booster for the team.

Glancing at the supporters of Remington, the girl is still proud holding her banner.

Going back to the court, they recovered by back-to-back points. But after that, Remington scored with a dunk. On from that, their team had difficulties to surpass the opponent's score.

50-45

The Remington supporters have gone wild particularly that girl. She's dancing and shouting like there's no ending and it's making him pissed off.

Third quarter, not that much change. At least, the score is close to the opposite team.

70-68

Shifting his gaze again to the girl, she keeps on booing and stucking her tongue at him. And it motivated him more.

The first minutes of the fourth quarter is pretty much good. They managed to get the lead, again, earning a cheerful noise from the people wearing red.

Suddenly, the tables turned as the Remington's sharp shooter player Collins shot for a three. And boy, he did it.

'No.' He thought to himself. He and his team will never ever be defeated.

89-87

Last 6 seconds and the ball was on their hands. For him, the time seems so slow and the background is on blur. The only clear thing in his eyes is the ball.

5...

The ball is passed onto him.

4...

He contemplates what to do.

3...

Aha! He will go for a three point buzzer beater

2...

He positioned himself outside the
arc and then extended his arms to shoot for three points.

1...

And then....

RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL WINS!!!

He was still stuck in the moment that he didn't notice the clamorous and booming yells of victory from his teammates and fans. That he didn't felt the tight embraces from his fellow Richmond High basketball players.

And that he didn't notice the smile of his basher.

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After the game, his teammates keeps on patting his back, greeting for a job well done. They decided to have a victory party after this.

In the midst of celebration, he spotted a familiar built standing near their service bus.

"Nice game Thompson."

"Thanks. Oh and, nice banner by the way Henderson."

"Oh,this?" she said, showing her beautifully written and inspiring streamer. Take note of the sarcasm. "I have something prettier than this."

She dug inside her bag and later on, clutching some cloth.

"What is that?"

She unfold the cloth and show it to him. "I AM PROUD OF YOU...BABE!" she recited the words inscribe in and look into his eyes, which passed through his soul.

"Oh so you are a bandwagon now?"

"Being proud of you doesn't mean I am a supporter of your team. Just so you know, I am still loyal to Remington."

He rolled his eyes. "You are a brilliant girlfriend."

She chuckled. "I am."

The two of them is just staring at each other, smiles etched on their faces. Words may be superfluous so Jean Henderson decided to kiss her boyfriend Patrick Thompson.

In the end, even if they are on different side or team, that will never tear them apart.

She may be his no. 1 critic and maybe her words can turn into knives but still, he can't leave without her criticisms and hurtful words. Call him a masochist, he doesn't care.

Because deep down, he is the only one who can delve down those words and he is the only one who understands the sweet meaning behind those. That she loves him very much.

For him, she's beautiful and she's his no. 1 fan.

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A/N: So unlike my other one-shots, I added a little tinge of sweetness here and take note, it isn't already bitter. This isn't my forte but I hope I pleased you.

Thank you to imperfectPHATTY for encouraging me in writing this. This is for you! And also thanks to all of my readers!!!

p.s.- this is my first author's note hahaha