Triplets (girlxgirl)

16- Tryouts part 1

“Have you guys spoken to your father yet?”

“No”

“Nope”

I sighed. It had been almost a week since the incident with Jimhaya. Today was Saturday and the triplets had a sleep over in my room because we had the tryouts for the Capture the Flag early this morning. Jimmy was reading on the sofa, curled beside Red who was looking through a magazine. Jess and I sat at the table eating breakfast.

“Have you even seen him?” I asked

“Not since I’m living with Ren” Jess answered.

“And Jamie and I rented an apartment. So no, not at all” Red finished. “And we have not gone home since”

“That really sucks” I told them.

“If dad wants to lose his family by being a prejudice asshole then let him” Jess sneered. “Where are you going?” she asked Jimhaya who had gotten up from her spot. We were still keeping an eye on her every move.

“To the bathroom. I can leave the door open if you want”

“And see you shit in the toilet? No thanks” Jess made a face. “You better be quick”

 “Yes your highness”

I stared at her and waited that she closed the door before I turned my attention the girls.

 “Quick change of subject: I want to take Jimmy out on Monday after the tryouts, but I have no idea what to do. What does she like?” They both stared at me.

“Uhhhh….” Jess mumbled.

“Come on, I know she’s not the talking type but you are her sisters. You should know something that she likes” I pressed.

“Count me out” Jess raised her hands “I haven’t had a decent conversation with her in six years.”

“I spent more time getting her back on her feet and out of trouble. It always depended on her mood swing whether she liked to do one thing or another. Plus, what she used to like was either dangerous or illegal.”

“Great. I have no idea what to do but we are certainly not going to do something illegal”

“Hey, I know” Red exclaimed. “Do something active. And don’t go to the cinema because she will have time to sulk in her misery”

“Thanks” I said as Jimhaya made her way back to us. I looked at the clock and got up. “We have to go if we want to make it in time for the tryouts.” The sisters followed my movements and we set out towards the arena.   

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We arrived at the arena and were immediately swarmed my noises from the other students who showed up for the tryouts. There were about fifty people hanging and talking excitedly around the bleachers. We saw Ren in the crowd with his friends and made our way towards him to drop our gym bags. Everyone, including us was dressed in t-shirts and shorts for the upcoming event. Except for Jimhaya who, of course, kept her black hoodie and sweat pants.

“You nervous baby?” Ren asked his mate. Jess shook her head

“I’m so excited. I can’t wait for it to start”

“I’m nervous” Red said. I hugged her with one arm and grinned.

“You’re going to be fine” I encouraged her.

“I’m scared for Jamie” she whispered low enough that only I could here. We both looked at her sister who had lost any interest to her environment and played on her phone.