Kiara and Dani got the the court and saw Lucas there.
" Guess who got in?" He said
" Welcome" kiara said
" It's really nice to have you here" Dani said
" Thanks guys" he said
" I forgot to ask, how do you two know each other?" Kiara asked
" It's an awkward story" Dani said
" And funny" Lucas said
" I want to hear it" she said
" I was getting bullied and Mr superman cane to my rescue and called me his babe" Dani said
" Oh"
" Dani was so small and cute back then, he couldn't even kill an ant" Lucas said
" So you two go way back" she said
" Yes" Dani said as they smiled at each other
" Enough chit chat, gather around" Angela said and everyone came together.
" Coach Lari isn't around, but coach Henry is here and it's his first time coaching us so we have to do our best to cooperate with him" she said
" So fall under your teams and do your usual training" Victoria added
" You, come with me" she said to Kiara
" Vinny said you're his friend" Victoria said as she and Kiara took a walk
" Yes"
" And you're Clara Banks daughter"
" I guess"
" You're mother is a legend in tennis history, she was a very skilled player and a role model for all and I'm sure she'll want you take over her legacy" she said showing her to the award under her mother's name
" Why are you showing me these, I know about it."
" So it would motivate you to do better, you don't even know how to serve as if now. Train yourself and prove yourself worthy before coming back to me" Victoria said
" Are you kicking me out of the team?"
" If you can't prove yourself by the end of today, you can assume that" she said before leaving
" Nice coaching style" coach Henry said to Victoria as he came out of nowhere
" You are meant to be addressing the team not me" Victoria said about to leave but he dragged her back by her arm
" You haven't answered my question, why does it matter if I told you then or now"
" Cause an asst. coach and an asst. Captain can't work out"
" Why not?, we can keep it private" he said wrapping his arm around her waist
" If someone found out, not only your job will be on the line but your reputation as well" she said pulling away
" I'm determined... I like you"
" You've know me for how many days now?, ... Eight?"
" More than a week"
" It can't work out" she said leaving
Kiara went to meet Lucas cause Dani was training then
" I need your help" she said
" With what?"
" I need you to teach me to serve before the end of today"
" I don't think that's possible"
" Why?, it's not easy to learn in just a day"
" I would no matter what"
" Okay, but the court is occupied"
" You were the one who told me it's not only on the court I could practice"
" Okay, I think I know a spot. Come with me" he said as he took her along.
" It's not really spacious but it would do the trick" he said as they got to the back of the court
" Okay"
" First you need to learn how to hold a racket" He said as he placed his hand on hers to direct her
" Then you bounce the ball, it necessary but just to feel it's energy it's needed" he said guiding her with his hand still on hers and him behind her
" You lift up your racket, ready to swing and you throw the ball up and hit" he said still guiding her
" It's easy" she said
" Not that easy, you need to hit it pass the net and they are rules to follow, where to stand, how to stand .... You need to abide by those" he said
" Tell me everything you know" she said and he explained it for her
" I'll do it with you once again then you'll do it on your own" he said guiding her every step
" Here you are" Dani said as he came in the middle of training
" I was looking for you guys everywhere" he said
" I was teaching her how to serve" Lucas said separating from her when he noticed the awkward position they were in
" You were busy training, that's why" Kiara said
" It's fine, you can carry on. I don't want to distract you two" Dani said
" We will be needing your help as well" Lucas said
" You are better than me in tennis" Dani said
" You're here already, just stay please. I would like it if you helped me" She said
" C'mon" Lucas said
" Fine, what do you need my help with?" Dani asked
" I want you to be the opponent while I guide her how to play" Lucas said holding her hands again
" Yeah, sure" Dani said with a faint smile.
Vinny, victor and Jenna stood in front of all the team members as they looked at them like they were observing their specimen
" We've been standing here for ages now" Jenna thought as her legs were beginning to go numb but she dare not move
" What's going on here?" The coach and approaching
" Thank goodness" Vinny sighed in relief
" We were about to train the newbies, each one of us will go one on one with them" the captain said
" One on one?, I'm confused" victor said to Vinny but it didn't take long before they understood. Their legs were already weak but they wanted their hands to be weak as well. The three of them went against each member of the team when it got to the vice captain they barely had any energy to move a muscle.
" As expected, very weak" the captain said pushing Vinny into the water.
Vinny was so tired, he couldn't even move his hand. He just closed his eyes and allowed the water to drag him in
" Vinny" Jenna asked looking into the water but no response
" None of you should dare help him" the captain said
Jenna stared at the water for a while but she still couldn't see him in sight. She didn't even wait long before she jumped back into the pool and she saw Vinny drowning. She gathered her remaining strength to drag him but it wasn't enough
" Hey...victor, a little help here" she yelled
Victor looked at the captain who was already pissed by Jenna disobeying him and he looked back at Jenna in the water using her last strength to try to pull him up
" Fuck it!" Victor said jumping in the water to join Jenna and they pulled Vinny out
" He needs oxygen" Jenna said and they both rushed him to the infirmary not even looking at the captain.
Elena improved a lot in retaining her strength, and she performed well in training
" Not bad" Nancy said
" You can make top 5 if you keep this up, miss perfect" she added before leaving
" I told you training together would help" Leo said approaching her
" Did she just compliment me?"
" Yes, you earned it. And all I just need to do now is to be in that guy good side" Leo said referring to Micheal
" Your captain huh?"
" Yeah, he thinks I will steal his spot"
" Then don't make him think that way"
" How?"
" You can challenge him to race and lose, then he'll think you're slower than him"
" Do you really think that will work?"
" Yeah, you should do it now that everyone is tired and relaxing. Everyone will be eager to watch and if they see him win, he'll feel you can never take his spot"
" I don't think that's a good idea, I'm going to downgrade myself"
" Trust me, it's worth it"
" Okay, if you say so" Leo said approaching Micheal
" Hey captain"
" What?"
" I want to race with you"
" Huh?"
" To train myself"
"No, not today"
" Why not?" Coach asked coming from no where
" I'm not in the mood for any race"
" You don't have to be in any sort of mood to race, you are captain you need to lead by example" coach said
" But...."
" I want to see two race, go on block" coach said interrupting Micheal
They went to the track and took their position, everyone paused to watch their race and as Elena said he purposely lost the race. Everyone were thinking highly of him, some where even predicting he will win the match but he lost.
" Be careful for what you wish for next time" Micheal friend said
" Well done Micheal" was all the coach said
" Don't worry, you'll get there" Nancy said to Leo
Leo looked at Elena and smiled, he did as she and everyone was praising Micheal but Micheal wasn't convinced. He met Leo in the changing room after everyone had left.
" What was that?, what do you think huh?" Micheal said
" What are you saying?" Leo asked
" Do you think I'm a fool, you can fool the rest but you can't fool me. I know you lost on purpose, what was that for huh?"
"Why would I have challenges you if I wanted to lose on purpose"
" I don't know why, but whatever you're doing won't work. You feel you'll let me gain recognition once more, and then one day you'll just rip it off my hands huh?"
" You think you can control the team by manipulation?, not possible. It's very obvious now that you're after my position"
" No, I'm not"
" Well, you just downgraded yourself and if you think I'll rematch with you some other time..... You're kidding" Micheal said leaving
" Shit!, things just got worse" Leo thought and his phone beeped, message from the group and he went to grab Elena.
Tyler just sat in the lobby, he didn't want to the field. He knew the captain hates him, and he can't afford losing his arm. He got a message from the group saying Vinny is in the infirmary. He got up and rushed to the clinic.
Victoria saw Kiara practicing even after everyone had left, she was the only one there still practicing. She smiled knowing her plan was going fine. She wanted to pack her things and leave but she bumped into coach Henry
" You still here?" He asked
" My student is still here" she said carrying her back wanting to leave
" Hey, you don't have to act awkward around me. I won't make you uncomfortable, I'll let you be" he said
" Good" she said but deep down she was wondering what made him change his mind
" I don't have any other girl on my mind right now"
" Right now?, does that mean he will very soon"
She thought as her face went pale and he laughed
" I was just kidding, I won't stop till you accept me cause I really like you" he said dragging her into his arms but this time she didn't resist and he pinned his lips to hers.
Kiara saw them in that position and hid so they won't notice her, she was about to come to Victoria that she was ready but what she was seeing in front of her..... She diverted her attention to her phone as it beeped. She saw the message and went. They heard the beep and Victoria came back to her senses and she broke free from his grip and left.
Cyma was already fed up with the basketball coach, she intended to quit when she was done with the laps but the captain came
" What do you want?" She asked still jogging
" You know you can just quit than do all these" morris said
" I didn't remember asking you for your opinion"
" I can help you"
" With what?, my laps?"
" Not that"
" Oh, then nice talking to you . Bye"
" I can help you to be on the coach good side"
" Oh really?"
" Yeah, I can put in some good words for you"
" Thanks, but I don't need your help. I'll be on her good side with my own work"
" I don't really think you're in a position to say that"
" What's your deal?"
" Huh?"
" Why do you want to help me?"
" I feel like you have the potential to be a star player"
" That's bullshit"
" You'll see" was all he said as he was leaving
" Oh, and you can leave now. Coach released you" he said and left.
She scoffed as she went to pack her bag and she saw the group message and rushed out
Vinny opened his eyes and saw Jenna sitting beside him and he was confused.
" You up?" She said
" What happened?" Vinny asked as he saw Victor standing by the side
" You drowned, you almost died. If Jenna didn't jump in, you probably would have" victor said
" You're talking like you didn't help as well" Jenna said to victor
" You took the lead, you deserve all the praise. If not for you I won't have the courage" he said
" Don't blame yourself" she said
" Besides, the pool wasn't that deep. It was below your length, why make a big fuss!" she yelled facing Vinny and Vinny smiled.
That was the Jenna he knew, the one who always act like it's not a big deal not the caring two minutes Jenna he just witnessed
" I didn't ask you to help me you know, so don't yell at me" Vinny said
" Ah!, ungrateful brat!!.. I saved your worthless life and that's all you can say" Jenna said and they started arguing and victor just stood their laughing and observing them
" Vinny, you good?" Cyma asked as they all rushed in one after the other
" Hey guys" Vinny said confused
" What happened?" Tyler asked Jenna and Victor who were standing beside
" He almost drowned but he Jenna saved him" victor said and everyone looked at Jenna confused.
" Thank you, it means a lot to us" Kiara said
Elena and Jenna looked at each other for a while, Jenna looked at her holding Leo hand in hand and Elena took her gaze off her
" I just did what I had to, it's not like I wanted to. I dont want my teammate dead and I'll have to cover for two people cause one is down" Jenna said facing Kiara
" Still, you helped him. Thanks" Leo said
" Yeah, thanks. But why are you all gathered here" Vinny said smiling
" You smiling?, you almost died you fool" cyma said hitting him
" Ouch!, that hurts" he said
" I wanted it to" she said
" We are glad you're okay" Kiara said patting his hair
" Okay, can you two be less touchy. I'm not baby" Vinny said
" The nurse said he can be discharged, I'll take my leave" Jenna said
" Me too" victor said
" Thanks guys" Vinny yelled as they left
" How are you feeling?" Leo asked
" I'm good" Vinny said
" I would treat you to an ice cream" Tyler said
" Okay, not you guys too" Vinny said
" We're just glad you okay" Elena said
" Well, I'm fine" Vinny said