Feeling annoyed Mei Xing took a step back and breath in. Her eyes focus on the ball and then she observe the guy in front of her. As long when it comes to basketball, many boys used to challenge her one on one and the final results are always the same.
Mei Xing as the final winner.
She knew she's probably not as good as before due to lack of training. Furthermore, Jun Hong seems confident as he shows some flashy moves while dribbling. So she waits for the right moment, the moment when he let his guard down. When her eyes meet with his, she gave a sly smile and said "Okay."
Jun Hong was entranced by her eyes. She had dark brown eyes that somehow could show her emotions. She was determined. Determined to get back her ball AND show him that he shouldn't underestimate her.
This girl... With her determined eyes, she looks alluring as she wipes her sweat with her wristband. I'm pretty sure I saw her before
but where ?
While pondering, Jun Hong was dribbling with his left hand and was about to switch to his right. Seeing him lose focus and letting his guard down, Mei Xing step in by surprised and tried to snatch the ball before it reach his right hand. The sudden movement of her hand made Jun Hong misstep and almost lose his balance.
In Jun Hong's mind
[ Heh.. I didn't expect her to be this fast. She didn't made not even a single unnecessary movement and straight aiming for the ball. If it was someone else, the ball would've stolen by her. Too bad... I'm not that someone else.] *smirks*
Thanks to Jun Hong's agility and quick reflex, his right hand quickly grab the ball before Mei Xing managed to touch the ball, then bounce the ball to the back and received by his left hand. Then he bounce the ball through the gap between Mei Xing's legs. Jun Hong swiftly turned his body and took a step to side then to the back of Mei Xing and caught the ball with both his hands.
Everything happened in a split second. Mei Xing was dumbfounded by how fast he reacted. Without her realising it, he was already standing behind her. What annoyed her more was that he actually bounced the ball through the gap between her legs....
Feeling embarrassed and angry at the same time, Mei Xing turned to face Jun Hong, pouting and glaring at him.
Seeing another different expression from her, he couldn't help but find her pretty interesting. From a scary expression to an alluring face then becoming a cute high school girl. Seems like whatever she feel at the moment would directly be shown on her face. Just as he was about to say something, he heard someone shout out his name.
"Jun Hong !"
Mei Xing and Jun Hong both turn their head towards the sound of a girl's voice.
" I told you to wait for me, didn't I? Yet you disappeared when I went out of the changing room."
Jun Hong : Ahh.. Sorry Ying Yue. I heard the sound of a basketball bouncing so I was curious who would come so early for a friendly match. Plus, you're taking too long. I even thought you had constipation or something..
Ying Yue : Why you !!! You're exaggerating. I didn't take THAT long okay. I bet you left the moment I enter the changing room.
Jun Hong : Hehe, if you knew then why did you asked me to wait. Why you seem so pissed ?
Ying Yue : Cause Coach Chai was looking for someone to help him carry some equipments and he happened to saw me. If you were still there I wouldn't have to carry the equipments alone with him while listening to him talking bout his glory days when he was younger. Ugh...
Jun Hong : Well, you're the female's team captain so shouldn't you know a little more bout his past hahahaha.
At the side, Mei Xing was just standing there listening to their conversation.
So she's the team captain.. A little bit shorter than her by 10cm? And she's wearing jersey No. 4... That used to be my number... Mei Xing thought.
Seeing Jun Hong seems to forgetting her presence and Ying Yue continues to vent her anger to Jun Hong, Mei Xing had no choice but to interrupt them.
Mei Xing : Um.. Excuse me..
Jun Hong and Ying Yue both stop talking and look towards Mei Xing.
Mei Xing : Hello Ying Yue, I'm Mei Xing. I've come to replaced my friend, Jia Li. She had a family emergency so she asked me to replaced her for this friendly match.
Ying Yue: Huh? Say who? Jia Li?
Mei Xing : She just passed the recent selection so she's new in the team.
"How come a captain don't even know her own members name" she said in her head.
Ying Yue: Oh.. I haven't received the name list for new members yet. It was my vice captain who handled the selection the other day. But I didn't know the selected ones could simply asked someone else that didn't go through the selection to replace them. You see, the selections have 3 stages.
First of all, your results for midterm must be an average of minimum 80 marks.
Secondly, you've got to have the skills of course. How skilled you are depends on how fast and easily you complete the training drills. Time limit will be set. If you exceed the time limit, you're out. After all, we need competent players with great speed but able to conserve their energy. The faster you completed the drills easily proved that you're skilled enough to move without unnecessary movements that consume your energy.
Mei Xing's thoughts
[ Wow... Reminded me of the days when trainings can sometimes feel like hell...]
Ying Yue : Then, for the third stage.. Friendly match between girls team and boys team.
Mei Xing : Huh? Did I hear wrong? This friendly match is part of the selection?
Ying Yue : I'm surprised you didn't know. The purpose of this friendly match is to observe the playstyle of each members and how well they work together. Sure, they all don't know each other. But when it comes to sports, it doesn't matter who you play with. After all, they all are the selected ones thus each and everyone of them are skillful in their own way.
Just as Ying Yue about to explain further, the rest of the old and soon-to-be members finally arrived at the basketball court. The first timers were excited as they saw the indoor basketball court. It was half the size of a regular stadium but with a roof above their heads.
Hui Yin : Ying Yue! There you are. How come you left me with all the work related to the selection. You're the captain for goodness sake. Act like one!
Ying Yue : Teehee.. Thank you my lovely vice captain. Love you so much ohh.. What would I do without you~
Hui Yin : I wonder the same thing...
Then Hui Yin noticed Mei Xing as she was the only one not wearing the official jersey.
Hui Yin: Hey you, what's your name.
Mei Xing : Um.. I'm Mei Xing.. I wasn't told that this friendly match was part of the selection so..
[ I should get going right? Jia Li ahh.. Why did you ask me to replaced you... Ugh, it was my fault for not doubting anything. She always tries to make me play basketball again no thanks to my beloved parents. Why did I easily agree again.. ]
Hui Yin : Mei Xing? Ahh!!! Ying Yue, come here!