The Scarlet Flower

Chapter 12

I have spent the last 2 days training for my match today. Also spent the last 2 days avoiding two people, Gusion and Hayabusa. I couldn't decipher everything that happened on Miya's farewell party which made me conclude that alcohol and my decision making skills are a terrible combination. I've received at least 7 texts from Hayabusa apologizing for what happened and that he wanted to talk whenever I feel comfortable. Gusion on the other hand texted me thrice asking if I was avoiding him and he also left 2 missed calls. I haven't gotten the nerve to speak to either one of them yet, as of now my mind is clouded with the match today and at the same time I'm getting too nervous about it I haven't had a decent slept for a day or two.

I was on the locker tidying my things and ready to meet up with my team mates and yes that means having to finally face Gusion. Freya and Odette will also be battling today. Infact today is nerve wrecking for the three of us.

"Ready to go Hanabi?" Freya asked, her hair still wet from the shower.

"Yeah I guess so." I replied as I put inside the last folded towel in my locker.

"Good luck to the three of us then. Only a few more weeks and the MLB tournament will be over." Odette said to the both of us.

"Let's do our best!" I cheered.

"Fighting!" Freya and Odette replied in chorus.

I might have been 10 minutes early for our team meet up but that is only because I've been nervous the whole day. I didn't even feel hungry or neither was I in the mood to do anything except training.

"You look nervous."

It was Gusion, he just arrived his hair still damped. He sat across me.

"Why aren't you?" I asked.

He just shrugged his shoulders and stared at me from across the room which made me feel very uncomfortable. Thankfully the rest of the members arrived, I could've possibly melted from Gusion's stare. Harley and Angela took the initiative to lead the meeting. It took us about half an hour to decide which strategy we were going for and finally we settled that we were following Harley's. Gusion didn't look too pleased about it but somehow agreed.
We made our way to the stadium and shockingly it was more crowded than the previous matches. It was pleasing to see that some even took the effort to raise banners with our names on it. The host then tapped the microphone for an announcement.

"Good day ladies and gentlemen we are about to begin our 10th set of match for the tournament. The CEO of MLB took the effort to come in here today to witness the 3 matches that will be held. May I present, Chief Executive Officer of MLB Mr. Wu."

The crowd cheered as the guy with glasses appeared behind the host.

"Good day, and thank you all for coming. It is an honour to be here today and to witness the legacy of my dear friend Dr. Leo continue on. As his best friend and successor, I promise to give you the best matches ever held in this stadium on the finale of our tournament. The winners will receive 100,000 diamond each and will be the new faces of MLB."

The crowd cheered even more louder as Mr. Wu announced the price money.

"I know you are just as excited as I am, so I won't drag this for too long. Thank you and enjoy."

I looked around me and can't help but notice the look on Gusion's face. He looked furious, I followed the direction of his gaze but couldn't make sure if it was the CEO of MLB he was furious with or the host. I tugged his shoulder. His expression softens as he looked at me.

"Everything alright?" I asked.

He nodded and messed my hair up then proceeded to take a seat on the player's bay. I was about to follow him when Hayabusa suddenly came up to me.