PLAYERS

Flirts and compliments

*Joel's POV*

[Sighs as he relaxes]
Today was great, leading my school's basketball team to win the High School Basketball Competition for the second time in a row and also being named the Most Valuable Player of the match and the competition as a whole. This is my best game ever since I started playing basketball. Mind blowing three-point shots, crosses and more. I enjoyed my movements and involvements in the game. Coming from behind to win was just a euphoric experience. In a way, some thought we had lost already but my hopes were high that we would win and we actually did. Kevin's alley oop assist of the backboard was astonishing. Look at how the crowd stood up all of a sudden chanting loudly. The whole team was high in morale looking at the passes, blocks and rebounds by Billy, Jabbar and others. We played very well and it is a deserving win. I heard the girls shout my name from the stands and it was a great feeling. I didn't set eyes on Michelle as I played but I'm very sure she's one of them. Hugs and congratulations from almost all the girls, I could sense the boiling blood inside Michelle but I didn't bother. All these girls would love to be with me, so why should I even stay loyal to Michelle alone. Is there any word like that in my word bank? Long live East Point and I'm proud to be the one who lead the basketball team to this memorable win. I've got to wash down and take a nap.

*Kevin's POV*

Today was memorable receiving my first ever award in basketball, Assist leader and assist of the game. Joel is a great player. I hope to see him in the NBA some time to come: very motivational, hardworking and smart. At the time we lost hope, he took the center and the words he uttered set everyone's morale high going back into the game to win from behind. It was dramatic. I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing as I looked at score board. We were leading in the dying minutes, seconds to be precise. My alley oop assist off the backboard was miraculous. I felt I was being controlled because I realized I did that after I could hear loud chants of my name and Joel's. I could sight Davida who was happily clapping and chanting too from the Sarbah stands. Being on the team that has won the High School Basketball Competition back-to-back for East Point High School is a great achievement. My name will forever remain in East Point High School. The principal and our coach were excited by our performance. I was surprised that even girls from Gateway wanted a hug from me and one who could ask for my social media handles ended up being crowded by her fellow mates to ask her for it too. I felt like a star. 'Ladiesman', as Steve always called me seemed to be really true. I've got no heart for ladies though I'm cool, fun and caring at times. My romantic and gentleman nature made them melt always. I wish to change one day.

Kevin goes onto his social media pages to find out he has several notifications and messages. Photos of his team mates and himself were trending on every high school page. Kevin and Joel were the ones being talked about mostly with compliments from ladies with some asking for a date in the comment section. Kevin being every lady's date wish feels so proud as Joel plans to dump Michelle for another girl since he's every ladies choice now.

Kevin gets to school, walks from the administration block alone to his class as he meets several girls asking for a hug, peck on the cheek, autograph among others making him feel like a star. He gets to the notice board along the way to see his photo with 'We love you Kevin' inscription. He smiles as he is approached by Lisa and Alice who decide to take 'selfies' with him and ask for a chat.
Lisa and Alice shower him with compliments and asks if they could hang around for a while. Kevin in the middle of the girls holding hands with them decide to walk on their field and everyone stares at them with others taking pictures of them. The siren wails as they head to their respective classes.

"Thank you for allowing us spend time with you" Lisa says. "It was fun being around you girls too", Kevin replies. Just as he entered his class, he was ushered by Mina and Glen his classmates  as the others gave him a standing ovation. Under his desk were so many papers, pieces of notes from the girls in his class and other classes, complimenting him and others asking for a hang out. Kevin being a flirtatious guy makes time for the girls during first recess forgetting he had to look for Davida. They have chats, play games, take pictures and more. Joel calls his name as he gives his final words to the ladies and excuses himself to see his bestfriend who had also just left the hands of two girls to go.

"Yesterday was lit", he says to Joel. "I'm feeling like a superstar as I'm drowning in compliments, hugs and a whole lot from all these gorgeous ladies and I can see yours was intense", says Joel as he laughs in addition.
"As a ladies man, you need to understand bro", says Kevin as he smirks.
Joel asks they go get some chocolote cookies and yoghurt. Trisha the young lady who served them their snack also asks for a photo with them. They look at each other surprised and burst into laughter. They take the picture with her finally. "We're celebrities now", Joel says as he pats Kevin's shoulder.
"Where's Davida?", "Where's Michelle?", they ask in unison as they laugh to that. "I even forgot that I have to look for her because of all these compliments and flirtatious moments", Kevin says. "Same here", says Joel.

After school Davida goes to call Kevin from class as Joel and Michelle also wait at the car park. They have long talks. Even as they talked with their girlfriends, other girls came to distract their talks by asking for hugs, pictures and more. Michelle and Davida both jealous, leave for home.
Joel and Kevin laugh as they leave for house.

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