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In which Nova Hart, a star badminton player and hopeless roma...
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NOVA'S GRIN WAS GIGANTIC AS her name resonated around the badminton court, announcing her the winner of the tournament that evening.
There was a sudden rush of footsteps behind her and before she could turn around, she felt a pair of arms engulf her into a bear hug from the back.
Adelaide squealed and jumped up and down in glee, making Nova's body shake with the movements too.
"Addy," Nova laughed, "this wasn't even an important game. Its just the beginning of the season, you know."
"Don't be such a spoilsport," Caroline's voice floated towards her as she approached, "a win's a win. Take it, girl."
She grinned at her sister and Addy pulled away in time so that Caroline could hug her instead.
"Treat! Treat! Treat!" Addy was chanting, her eyes alight with joy and a grin as huge as Nova's on her face.
Caroline snorted. "Any excuse to stuff yourself."
"Hey, that's not fair," Addy huffed, flipping her hair. "I watch what I eat."
Caroline rolled her eyes but Nova knew she understood. Nova herself didn't divulge much in junk food, sticking to a healthy diet because of her involvement in sports.
"So where do you girls want to go? And, Addy, please shut up and let Nova pick. It is her night after all."
Addy stuck her nose in the air haughtily, as if trying to say Iwouldn'tbesoselfishastodothat.
"I'm in the mood for pizza," Nova found herself saying in a thoughtful manner, "...and I guess chilli cheese fries too."
"Dine-amite," both Addy and Caroline said in unison. Nova's lips curled into a smile at the quirky name of a popular restaurant in their neighbourhood.
"Dine-amite it is."
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They'd gone to the restaurant straight from the school in which the game had been held. She'd wanted to change out of her game uniform but her sister and Addy began fussing about getting caught in the traffic so she only had time to wash her face.
Easy for them to say, considering they were already wearing pretty outfits when they'd come to watch her play.
"I can almost picture the grilled cheese sandwiches," Caroline moaned with her eyes close and a dreamy look on her face.
Nova shook her head at her sister, her heart swelling with affection for a moment.
They'd already placed their orders, and were told their food would be served in twenty minutes.
A sudden pingfrom her phone made Nova's already happy mood brighten further. She'd set that particular notification tone for the email app. This way, she could still contact him – JohnDoe – without having to be at home to do so.
