Chapter 8 - Sweet Beginnings
Lorna, Kitty and Jean arrived at the gym thirty minutes before the game. They sat down near the court. Many students were there to watch and some of them even brought banners cheering mostly Scott and Warren.
As the game was about to start, the audience were cheering loudly when Bayville's players came out from the locker room. It was Jean's first time seeing Scott personally in his uniform. They wore their gold uniforms with orange linings on the neck and shoulder. Scott was wearing jersey number seven. He had a black color knee support on his left and also a black colored wrist band on his right hand. He looked good in those uniform.
Alex was the team's point guard, Lance as the shooting guard, Warren the small forward while Scott was the power forward and Peter as the center.
Scott noticed Jean on the bench since Lorna and Kitty were waving at their boyfriends. Scott smiled and waved at Jean which she returned the gesture.
Scott was so happy and inspired. He was encouraged more to play well during that game.
Jean was so amazed on how good Bayville's players were doing especially Scott who earned twenty two points in the first quarter that came from either dunks or from the deep. Kitty and Lorna noticed their friend often cheered when Scott scored.
At the end of the last quarter, Bayville's fans were not disappointed. The team played excellently. Scott scored thirty points, earned six assists, ten rebounds and a block from behind.
Jean had an amazing time watching the game and it just didn't end there. Coach Hank McCoy saw the three girls and invited them to a post-victory celebration in his house. It was the team's tradition to celebrate every after they won a game. The girls gladly accepted the invitation.
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At the party...
Coach McCoy kept a close relationship with his team. They would hang out sometimes if they had time. He didn't mind if his house would become messy after the party.
All the basketball team was present, some of the girls from the cheering squad were also there and the three socialites of Bayville.
They prepared pizza, chips, soda, juices and beer. Some of the boys played billiards, darts and many more.
Jean was with Kitty, Lorna, Alex and Lance. She saw Scott was talking to Coach McCoy when accidentally their eyes met from a distance. She looked away immediately feeling it was awkward and she didn't want him to think that she was stealing glances from him.
Scott then excused himself from his coach and went to Jean's direction.
"Hi." He said with a casual tone and flashed a friendly smile.
"Oh, hi, Scott." She managed to smile back and brushing off the awkward feeling.
"Are you having fun?" He asked softly.
"Uhmm, yes, of course." She sipped her juice. "So I'm guessing you don't drink beer?" She noticed the soda on his hand.
"I wasn't really used to." He rubbed the back of his neck.
"Good for you." She smiled and assured him it was okay for a guy who didn't drink beer often. "You're amazing a while ago." She changed the topic.
"Do you think so?" He was shy and he wasn't the type who was fond of compliments.
"Oh my God, Scott, everyone knows how well you played tonight. I didn't know you're that great." Her compliments were so much for him.
"Maybe, but still it was a team effort." He was so humble.
"Whatever suits you." She didn't want to argue with him. She knew already he was the humble type.
He smiled at her defeat, "You're also great in soccer." Now it was his time to compliment her.
"So you watched my games?" She asked with curiosity.
"Always." He confessed.
Jean thought maybe because he used to date Taryn that's why he came watching their games.
"Wow. I have no idea you are a fan." She unconsciously twirled her hair playfully.
"Well, now you know." Again he smiled, but that smile almost melt Jean's heart. She was blushing but she tried to hide it.
They talked for a while when Lorna wanted to leave already.
"See you around at school, Scott." She waved at him.
"See you." He waved back.
"What was that?" Remy appeared from behind.
Scott's teammates noticed he was getting close with Jean.
"Getting cozy with now single Ms. Perfect? Ha, Scott?" Warren now teased him.
"Shut up." He just ignored them and walked away.
Could this be the start of new beginnings for Jean? But how about Emma who first started hers? Find out.
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Song Playlist:
1. My Heart is Open - Maroon 5
2. Stop and Stare - One Republic
***End of Chapter 8***
Up Next: Scott and Emma was almost done with the tutor thing and she had some naughty ideas on how to return the favor...
