Crossing the Line Continues

Is love enough?

The weatherman called for it to be 33 degree Celsius by noon today. With the schools AC broken and only working in the gym, library and the cafeteria the administration let the students out on a half day.

 Cheng En and Yu Hao were on their way to the gym. They were discussing the early practice that the coach requested they do today.

“Isn’t it great the coach is letting us practice early today since the school let us out early?” Yu Hao said excitedly

“Yes it’s wonderful.” Cheng En muttered sarcastically.  “I didn’t want to maybe go home and sleep or go out to eat or anything.  I mean we won our last two games don't we deserve a break.” He whined.

Cheng En shook his head “I’m kidding.  Coach is great. Volleyball is great. Hard work is good.  Lazy is bad. Eating is bad. As your Captain that is the finally word.”

Yu Hao not surprised and used to this senior attitude about practise , saluted him. “Aye Aye Captain.”

They were almost at the gym when Yu Hao became serious.  “I wanted your opinion about something Senior.”

“Your voice is too serious and you called me senior.  Should I be scared? I feel scared.” Cheng En exclaimed backing away from Yu Hao

Yu Hao smiled and shook his head at him. “Captain I just have a question that’s all.”

“Oh well that’s easy here are my answers. Yes. No. Six times. I won’t lend you money. On the weekends. Purple. Moonlight walks and two.” Cheng En promptly answered

Confusion was on Yu Hao face, “What were all of those?”

“Answers to questions people usually asked me.  I thought I should throw out every answer and you choose which one fits your question.” Cheng En sounded proud that he thought of that.

“None of those are my answers, thanks.  My question is. Wait a minute what is the question to the answer six times.”

Cheng En leaned in close and whispered.  “If I tell you, I might have to kill you”

“You know what, never mind.  You are getting me off track here. My question is about volleyball.  Do you think I should learn more than one position? Right now I’m only a Setter.  I was thinking if I learned more position I will be a greater asset to the team. What do you think?”

“Yu Hao why do you only want to talk about things related to volleyball? As your senior I can help you with all things not just about Volleyball.”

“You are the captain of the volleyball team Cheng En.  I’m supposed to come to you for volleyball question. And also we can talk about other things anytime.   Go ahead let’s talk about something else.”

“Ok.  How about the weather.   Isn’t it a nice warm day outside?”

“The weather is perfect. To play a nice round of volleyball.”

“OK let’s talk about relationships.   Are you and Xuan getting on well?”

“Absolutely we are together all the time and we talk about volleyball?”

“What about academics.  Are your classes doing well?”

“As a matter of fact they are because Zi Xuan is my tutor. And as you know if my grades are bad I can’t play….”

“Don’t say it.  You won ok.    Gosh I didn’t realize Xuan rubbed off on you so much.  He birthed a mini him, another Volleyball geek is born.  Long live the king. Go out into the world my child and multiply. Spread the joy of volleyball to the world.” He pushed Yu Hao into the gym.