Chapter 3 - I don't think we've met…
"Good work out there, Sharp. See at practice after school tomorrow."
Coach Durham or Whitey (too easy no point in even making a joke there) seemed like a good man. He seemed like a hard ass but Devon knew that he would be to help improve his game. Hell, during the practice, that Brooke girl was watching him and he could swear she licked her lips when he got a fast break dunk.
He stood up and grabbed a ball from the rack and dribbled out to same spot he was at when Brooke magically appeared. So he figured that maybe if he hit another 3-pointer maybe another really hot girl would appear. He took the shot and closed his eyes. Again he heard the swish and waited to hear the ball bounce on the floor.
"Nice shot."
He opened his eyes and there stood the captain of the Ravens, Lucas Scott. Lucas was the shooting guard and damn did he have an outside shot. His perimeter game was his strength and Devon, being a shooter himself, respected that.
"Thanks."
Lucas walked over to him and held out his hand to him. Devon gave him a dap and Lucas started dribbling around.
"Look, I just wanted to say that the team and I, personally, are glad you are here. We are a little short handed this season and could really use another shooter out there."
Lucas jacked up a 15-footer and nailed it. Devon jogged over and brought the ball back in.
"Sure thing, I am just glad you had a spot open on the team. How did that happen? I have always heard that if you played against the Ravens there are two Scotts to look out for. And now that I am here, I only see you."
Devon spotted up from 18 and drained it. Lucas jogged over to bring the ball back. He took a deep breath and paused. It was like he wanted to get his feelings about the situation out there but wasn't sure if he should let the new guy in yet.
"It's complicated. He and his wife were going through some things…and he just bailed on everybody. I mean it's just weird because I had just got used to him being my brother. And now Haley is…it's really complicated. "
Devon's mental alarm went off. So Haley James was actually Haley James Scott.
"Hey, I know I am the new guy and everything but just so you know. You're my teammate and if you ever need to vent just hit me up. Like maybe just to have a fresh view."
Lucas gave him the same look that Haley gave him in the tutor center. It was damn weird. It was like everyone in this place had trust issues. So Devon stuck his hand out to Lucas just like Lucas did for him.
"No bullshit."
Lucas smiled a bit and shook his hand.
"Alright man, I'll hold you to it."
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