Crossing The Line (fanfic) ~ Completed

21. The Finale

At first the director had blatantly refused for Jun Zhe to join the team. Nevertheless at Yu Hao's pleading the director had finally consented. He had said that if Yu Hao didn't mind Jun Zhe joining the team then he was alright with it.

After putting in their best performance one match after another, the day of the finals had ultimately arrived. The efforts and sheer hard work of the entire year was going to be challenged today against Ren He High. This was the last chance for the captain and the manager to see the team under their reign win before they graduated. To fulfil their dream the team members had promised that come what may they would win the title of the 'Best Team' this year from Ren He High.

The locker room was filled with chattering as the boys readied themselves for the match. Clothes were strewn here and there. Some were already dressed in their jerseys while some others, like Yu Hao, were in the midst of getting dressed. Zi Xuan was on his knees assisting Yu Hao with the lace on his shoes while the youngster's head peeked out from the neck of his jersey.

Professor Zhong entered the locker room and demanded everyone to gather around for she had something very important to announce.

"Before we head into the gym for the match there is something I want to discuss."

Silence filled the room as the boys waited curiously for the coach to continue.

"First off, I want to commend you boys for giving your all. I know it has been very tough on you guys and I haven't been the most linenient coach." Hearing the words of the coach the team members agreed shamelessly, especially Jin Yang.

"Well..coach Zhong, we can't agree more to it. You're quite brutal when we're training." Even though he said that the coach didn't mind cause she knew that it was said in jest.

She smiled and continued, "thanks Jin Yang! I'll remember to train you extra hard next year." Eliciting guffaws from the other boys and a self-conscious smile from Jin Yang.

"Anyway jokes aside....despite that you guys were always accommodating and were always ready to train extra hard. So...for that I want to thank each and every one of you. I think I've got the best team in the whole of Taipei."

"And we too think that we've got the best coach in the whole of Taipei." Jin Yang shouted amidst the claps that were resounding in the room.

Coach Zhong smiled extra sweet at the comment, "you're extra training for next year still stands Jin Yang......." Poor fellow felt embarrassed so he decided to keep quiet.

"Now....For the good part. There's some good news for you guys." She clapped her hands excitedly and surveyed the curiosity on the faces of her students. Not wanting to keep them waiting she said, "the director and the board members of the school have been very gracious and decided to send us on a trip to Tou Cheng."

"Shit! For reals?" Cheng En asked with unbelievably wide eyes. Coach Zhong waited for the room to erupt in questions however her boys mirrored the same expression as the captain as if she was pulling a prank on them.

"Do I look like I'm joking?" She asked the room in general. "This is for real....." A few seconds passed and when the boys were convinced that it wasn't a prank the room roared in excitement. There, that was the reaction she had been waiting for. Out of the lot Cheng En seemed so excited that he grabbed Jin Yang's face and smacked a kiss on his round head. As for Zi Xuan his eyes rounded as big as saucers to something that Yu Hao whispered in his ear.

"Boys.....boys...Shhh...Quite down." She tried her best to dismiss the excitement in the room. "But....there's a condition to it." Once she had the desired attention she trailed on, "that is....Only if you win the tournament can we go on that trip."