My Accidental Boyfriend

Chapter 26 (Conditioning)

Clyde's POV

My head is still spinning... damn! It's already six-thirty in the evening. I'm still hungover. Is it because of the drug or lack of sleep? I don't know what to think anymore. I put on my old jersey uniform. I thought I would never wear this again. I brought my former varsity bag. I packed some extra shirts, then went to school.

Nicole's POV

I was on my way out to go to school when mama called me.

"Here! Take another water bottle. Just in case Clyde forgot his."

"Why should I bring water for him? If he doesn't have one then that's his problem."

"So cold, Nicole. With that attitude, Clyde will not fall for you."

"Mom!" I was so embarrassed when she said this. Good thing my sister was not home. So, I just took the water bottle and left.

At School...

As I got to the school entrance, I saw Violet walking with Angelo. Angelo was wearing a jersey. Right beside him was Clyde. They were both wearing the same varsity uniform... but what's up with Clyde? He was wobbling and Angelo was helping him walk.

"Violet!" I shouted.

They all looked at me, and so I ran to them.

"What happened to Clyde?" Angelo asked.

"Oh, I think he drank too much last night... and also, lack of sleep," I said.

"How are you so sure, Nicole?" Violet asked me with her eyebrows up.

"Because I slept at her house last night. Technically, I didn't sleep." Clyde replied.

Damn! Did he really need to say that? Now Violet was giving me this look.

"Hey Nicole, you should help Clyde," Violet said with a mischievous look.

"No, I'm fine," Clyde was really wobbling.

"Clearly you are not fine, Clyde," Angelo said.

We were nearing the gymnasium. As we entered, we saw a ball flying straight to our direction... and it was fast.

"AAAAAAAAAAH!" Violet screamed.

Angelo caught the ball before it hit Violet.

Clyde's POV

I think I'm gonna throw up. I'm sweating real hard. Then I saw the coach calling us.

"Angelo, let's go," I said.

I kept covering my mouth.

"Alright ladies, if you like, you can sit over there, so you could be near us."

I looked at Violet and Nicole. Both of them were following us to the huddle. Ah... my head hurts. What is this, a hangover? I don't think the drug was still causing this, so I'll just play through it.

We got to the huddle and I didn't understand what the coach was saying. I was paired up with players I didn't know. The only thing I knew was that Angelo was my opponent today.

We went to the center court, the game was about to start. I wasn't able to stretch. Then I saw a lady enter the gym. It was my P.T. (Physical Therapist), Alice.

Suddenly, I heard a whistle. I was stunned when the ball hit my face. The opposing team got first possession because of my blunder. I was defending the other point guard. He was kinda slow for a guard. I tried to steal the ball but I lost my balance. I looked at him... but now I'm seeing three of him. He passed the ball to Angelo who shot his first three... (swish).