Tomboy Tanya

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Breathe in... Breathe out...

Breathe in... Breathe out...

I ran across the field, my breath ragged, my legs aching. The end point is just near me, same for Liam and Seb. I pushed my legs to run faster but before I could reach the ribbon, Liam did followed by Seb. I ran a few meters from the ribbon before collapsing on the ground panting hard. Seb was in a similar condition a little distance away from me.

"See that's why I didn't register for this. I knew you three are going to win it anyways.", Sam said giving us both towels.

We had just finished 1500 m run, the last event for the day. I didn't participate in the 800 m, so that I could save up for this. Sam ran the others except for this while Seb and Liam went for all the track events.

Today was the last day for the events. After an hour from now it was the prize distributing ceremony and there were lots of things to arrange for it. I slowly picked myself up from the ground making my way to my room. I took a quick shower, making sure I was not smelly, before heading back to the field. The student volunteers were already arranging the tables and stage. I went ahead and checked whether all the trophies were arranged in the proper order and number. Soon Liam joined me and we ran through the list of things to be done.

Around 4:50, ten minutes before the ceremony, students started coming in and took their places. One minute before the start of the ceremony, we checked everything one final time before taking our places on the stage along with the principal and the sports teachers.

After the welcome speech and the congratulatory speech from the principal, prizes were distributed. Almost all the boys had won at least one prize.

"Now for the most awaited prize of the day, 'The Star Player', goes to Liam Sanders."

The field erupted with a round of clap. It was no secret that he would win it, seeing that he won the first place in whichever event he participated in.

After the prize distribution, all the teachers left along with the boys dispersing slowly. I helped the boys with the clearing of the arrangements before heading to my room.

"Good job, sports captain.", a voice said beside me.

"Good job, star player.", I said.

"Finally, we can breathe out.", he said struggling with his certificates and trophies.

"Yeah, and before you drop everything, go on. We can talk later. See you next week.", I said telling him to rush.

He nodded and walked to his room.

I packed my certificates and trophies along with a few laundries I had before heading down.

"See you later, sports captain.", Sam said coming next to me.

"Take rest, babydoll. You did good.", Seb said from the other side.

"See you guys next week, bye.", I said as they went on. On the way, they greeted my dad who was waiting for me. I told them how we had made up and the boys were happy with the change.

"All set to go?", dad asked lifting the bag and placing it inside. He knew about me being the sports captain and how things were hectic for me, so he was not angry that I was a little late. If anything, he seemed proud of me if I were to tell from his glowing face.

"Yep", I said sitting in the passenger seat.

All along the way, I told him about how the matches went, how we had organized them, how many matches I won, all about the week.

After going home, dad arranged my certificates and trophies while I had my dinner which mom had made in advance. After dinner, I went to my room and had my well deserved sleep.

Weekend ended just like that and the next thing I know, I am being dropped back to school. The whole weekend I lazed around watching movies or sleeping as dad made sure that I was taking proper rest after the week.

I made my way directly to my locker and dropped my bag in. As usual, Sam was waiting for me near my locker.

"You look... like a sloth with that pout and dragging feet.", he said chuckling.

"Well, what do I do? That's what happens when you spend the whole weekend sleeping and lazing around.", I said walking beside him.

As usual, Mr Jones had announcements to make when he came to class.

"I would like to congratulate the prize winners of the sports day before giving you an important announcement. As you all know its February month and your exams are starting by next month. All the teachers will be rushing to finish the lessons as we are planning to conduct mock exams for you by 20th of this month. Now, without further ado, let's continue with our lesson.", he said before turning towards the board.

I turned to look at Sam who was already gawking at me with wide eyes. I shrugged at him. I mean I did study a little during the time I spent alone, which will come handy now. His jaw dropped at my reaction.

After the class ended, we headed to my locker where Seb ambushed us.

"Did you hear it? They are going to have a mock exam.", he cried.

I shrugged again at that. He lost it at that.

"How can you be so cool about it?"

"Same question, like how?", Sam asked coming in front of me.

"Well I did make of use of the time I was alone, if you get it.", I said swapping my books.

"How can you do this to us?", he cried.