Knight in Sneakers

Chapter 4 'Girls Team'

Clarke Augustan

The bell rang soon after I read Drew's text indicating that lunchtime is over. I was on my way to the coach's office until a voice stopped me.

"Where do you think you are going?" Elsa questioned me.

"Just on my way to the washroom." I lied easily and escaped.

This school had three wings,
A) The Juniors' block, which is located on the west wing.
B) The Seniors' block, which is the middle wing, the principal's office is also located there.
C) The EC (extracurricular) block, which is quite isolated and has all the other arts and sports related rooms. This was all the information I got to know after getting lost for fifteen minutes. The EC block hallway looked empty, maybe because all the kids were in classes already. Midway inside, a classroom door, on the left, opened abruptly revealing five startled guys who walked out. Behind them the classroom was empty, making realise they were up-to-no-good. I eyed them suspiciously until one of the blokes broke the silence.

"Uh, you guys leave I'll take care." He slurred a little when he spoke. Nobody could have noticed such a slight change but years of training came in help. The others walked away at the opportunity. I also continued walking, not wanting to be dragged in their issues.

"Whoa, there newbie, where do you think you're going?" The only guy who stayed behind asked me as he started following me. I suddenly felt his arm around my waist pulling me closer to him.

"Piss off, you cunt! Don't fucking touch me." I snapped and pushed him off as an immediate surge of anger rushed through me at his invasion of my personal space.

"Woah there, feisty." He came closer and whispered in my ear. I almost threw up in my mouth a little and before I could even respond he quickly pushed me against the wall beside us. His eyes were all sorts of crazy. "Aren't you a hot one." He muttered as his face still dangerously close to mine. My patience was running on a thin line, probably even thinner than the lines they snorted inside.

"Leave me now or else." I threatened him leaving the statement incomplete; He threw his head back, letting out a hearty laugh at my reply.

"Or else?" He challenged me as he leaned in even closer. Things would have probably turned uglier if I hadn't wrapped my fingers around his neck and pushed him off of me. I pushed him against the opposite wall and tightened my hold on his neck; choking him.

"I-m S-o-or-y -Le-aave- m-ee-" The tables have turned and he could barely speak now. "Please,"

I tightened my hold around his neck, making it much harder for him to breathe. I realised my anger was getting ahead of me. I punched him hard in the gut and dropped him to the floor.

"I don't care what drugs you do but if you ever force yourself against another girl, invading her personal space, I'll make sure I'll find you and kill you next time." I grabbed his collar, "Do you fucking understand?" I whispered-yelled as I slammed him against the wall again.

"Ye-es." He weakly replied while his eyes closed in pain. I heard footsteps nearing us which immediately alerted me to leave. His face was completely red and he was coughing heavily. I sighed at his expense and left running to the coach's office.

I knocked on the Coach Edwin's Office door and heard a gruff voice in reply, "Come in."

I entered the room and noticed coach Edwin sat on his abnormally long chair with his kool-aid in his hand. He was pretty old but still looked physically fit and strong. I gave him a small smile and introduced myself,

"Clarke." I stretched my arm out.

"Coach Edwin." He shook my hands. "Nice to meet you, Clarke."

"You too, Sir."

"I've heard a lot 'bout you. So we are here to discuss at what time the training will be held and where." He started the discussion.

"The training will be held in the morning at five a.m? Okay?" My eyes widened at his request,

"Uhh... I mean sure but that's..." I stammered.

That is horrible! I might be an agent but I still love my sleep.

"Okay, six a.m?" He offered.

"Much better!" I beamed at him.

One whole extra hour of sleep.

"There is a Gym, a Gymnasium, whatever places you need right here in this school. We already have the permission, so be here by six and we shall train till seven thirty. You can take care of your personal need in half an hour and you will be ready for school. On weekend you go to the camp, right?" I nodded in reply,

"I believe Drew will take care of you then." He continued.

"Am I to receive any files or information about Aaron from school?"

"Ask Mrs.Penelope for the information and juts get to know him personally. Get close to him, y'know? He's a nice guy, it'll make your job easier."

I nodded.

"Oh and coach, what about the football practice?"

"Ah yes, every weekday football court after school. You can join the girls' football team but the practice is together. And also remember your first period starts at 8:30 a.m, so don't go late."

"Okay coach, it was nice meeting you!" I said shaking his hands again,

"Goodbye kid."