October 19th

2 P.M

I opened my eyes slowly and looked around the room. On Saturdays I reward myself by sleeping in but for some reason my dreams were interrupted by my cell phone's ringtone. I groaned and grabbed my phone. I ignored the caller id and picked up. "Hello?" I answered with a tired voice.

"Yo." Hearing Vi's voice can cure anything with me. My sleepiness went away.

"Hey." I said back.

"So I was running errands and I see this flyer. Its for a two on two basketball tournament next week. I think we should enter."

"Uh... Vi I kinda only play basketball for fun. I dont think I can handle it."

"Nonsense baby. You got me. I think we will do good." I mean... if its just for her.

"Uh... Okay Vi. I will do it because you asked. Just for you."

"Thanks baby. I will see you next Saturday. Bye." Vi hung up. I groaned louder and sat up on my bed. I guess I need to practice. I haven't played basketball in months. I picked up my phone and called Yasuo.

"Yo."

"Yasuo are you busy today?"

"Well I am hanging out with Riven but other then that no."

"Would it be okay if you and Riven could come to the park? I need help."

"Let me ask her."

"..."

"Yes we can come. What time?"

"In a hour. I'll meet you there."

"Okay.

I took a shower, got on some blue sweatpants, red shirt and white sneakers. I walked out of my house and headed to the park. While I was walking my thoughts shifted to the past. Its been months since I been at the park. I stopped going because everyone stopped coming. Akali moved back to Ionia, Tailyah went to Shurima and didn't return yet, Ekko was to busy dating Jinx so it stopped him, the only people who still go is Yasuo and Riven. I had so much fun when everyone was here. I had nothing to worry about, friends around me, and all the time in the world.

I really grown since then.

I made it to the park and Yasuo and Riven were at an empty court. This park had eight courts separated with black cages. There was always an empty spot where you can play ball at. Outside of the cages were jungle jims, slides, swings, pretty much anything kids like to play on. I opened the black cage door and headed to the court in the top left. "What's up guys!" I yelled. Both of them turned around and waved at me. I gave both of them a knuckle tap and looked at the hoop.

"So what's up man?" Yasuo asked.

"Vi invited me to be on her team in a two on two basketball tournament. I kind of need to get back in the grove again. I don't want to play by myself so I asked you guys." I explained.

"Ah, I seen that flyer down the block. I think I might enter me and the old guy over here." Yasuo rolled his eyes but got a slap on his back from Riven.

"Well, let's do some drills. Shoot five free throws." Yasuo passed me the ball which I caught with ease. I stepped up to the free throw line and took my shots. I missed all of them. "Okay, next let's try shooting off of the dribble." I went to the three point line took a few steps and shot. I missed all five. "Uh... Okay, lets do lay ups. Give me five." Riven passed me the ball. I dribbled the ball up the court and... missed all five. "How do you miss lay ups? Okay... let's practice two pointers."

I missed them all.

"I don't understand... was I always this bad?" I asked. Both of them looked at me and shrugged their shoulders.

"Maybe you didn't notice because we were playing for fun. Now it's a competition so you are noticing your flaws." Riven explained.

I sighed. I guess I gotta practice. For the next four hours I practiced and practiced. I wasn't making any progress at all. I still missed lay ups, free throws, hell I couldn't even shoot close to the basket. After watching me completely suck ass Riven decided it was time for us to head home. With a sad look on face I walked with them then split to my house.

It's fine, I just need to practice more.

The following week I practiced every day. I did more and more drills, some with Yasuo and some by myself and holy fuck do I SUCK. I felt like the more I put effort into the sport the worse I got. I didn't even know that was possible. I looked on Youtube, twitch, downloaded every free 2k demo I could find but none of that shit helped me. I had to face it, I am so bad at this sport. I sighed as I missed another jumper.

I took a knee in front of the glass goal and closed my eyes.

I am doing this for her. I smiled and got back up. I don't care If I stay out here all day, this is for her. I will put in effort.

I didn't get any better but at least I tried.

October 25th

12 P.M

I was standing next to Vi as she was signing us up. My confidence level was at it's absolute lowest, my anxiety was through the fucking roof, and it felt like I was about to throw up. I am about to make a fool out of myself. "You silent baby. You okay?" She asked me. I nodded my head yes and tried my best to give the most fake smile but deep down I want to die. "Our first match will be against Ekko and my sis. Try to get open while I drive to the basket okay?" She asked. I shook my head as the officials pointed us to our cage. We dapped up Ekko and Jinx and our match begin.

Vs. Ekko/Jinx

I knew it was going to be a fucking nightmare. I missed every shot, got crossed by both Ekko and Jinx, but somehow we won. Vi did all the work. I wasn't even good on defense. Vi didn't say anything to me but gave me a pat on the back.

Vs. Katarina/Darius

I was bulled by Darius because of his size while Vi's basketball coach was so fast it seemed like she wasn't human. Every time I got the ball Darius used his size which feared the shit out of me. He stole the ball multiple times, blocked my lay ups but in the end Vi won it for us. This time she didn't say anything nor gave me a pat on the back.

Vs. Lucian/Vayne

I didn't even know my history teacher could play basketball. His wife was and absolute terror Man. She was fast but couldn't shoot. Vi didn't pass it at all, sometimes she wouldn't even look in my direction. We won with the final shot being a dunk on Lucian from Vi. "Yo tighten the fuck up boy, you real heavy right now." Vi said to me... Man that actually hurt a bit.

Vs. Yasuo/Riven

This match was the finals and it showed all of my flaws. I got crossed by Riven. Yasuo dunked on me. I missed shots and even air balled a layup. I was playing so bad that people were laughing at me. Meanwhile Yasuo and Riven double teamed Vi as much as possible sometimes stopping her. Vi passed me the ball and once again I failed. "Time out man!" Vi yelled. Vi walked to me, grabbed my collar and started to yell at me. "YO WHAT THE FUCK! STOP BEING SO FUCKIN HEAVY AND PLAY!" She yelled. Vi threw me down and I sat on the ground.

I am trying...

I got up but my heart was ripped. I am trying so hard. For the rest of the game Vi fought the double teams but we were tied up. I guarded Riven to the best of my ability and even made her miss. Vi grabbed the rebound and was hounded again by the couple. Vi had no choice but to pass to me. I took the ball and focused. I will make this shot. I got into my shooting form, took a deep breath and started to jump. I was close to the basket so there was no was I would miss.

I released the ball at the peak of my jump. the ball flew into the air and kept going... and going... until it flew over the goal. Seeing this hurt my soul so bad. So many laughed from the spectators. Yasuo grabbed the ball while Riven patted me on my shoulder. Yasuo checked in the ball, flew right passed me and dunked the ball. The game was over. We lost by one basket.

At least I tried.

Only a few seconds passed and my hair was being gripped. "Why the fuck didn't you pass the ball back you piece of shit?!" Vi yelled.

Wha... I...

"You wasted my god damn time! You are trash at this, Tekken, like what else are you trash at?!" She yelled...

I... didn't... mean...

"ANSWER ME!" She yelled.

"Vi! Calm down! He tried his best!" Yasuo yelled.

"TRIED? YOU CALLIN THAT TRYIN? BULLSHIT!" She screamed...

I... did.. try...

"I figured early you were garbage, you didn't make one shot! Like what the fuck!?"

Please... stop...

"That's it, we anit' neva' doin' team shit together. You probably bad at mo' things to."

Why are you... talking to me... like this...

"Vi that is enough! Now look! You made your boyfriend cry!" Riven yelled. Vi turned to look at me and her face went from angry to... caring.

"Oh... fuck... I got c..." I cut Vi off.

"I DIDN'T EVEN WANTED TO PLAY THIS STUPID SHIT! I SUCK AT THIS SPORT! I PRACTICED EVERYDAY JUST TO IMPRESS YOU BUT I ONLY MADE THINGS WORSE!"

I couldn't stop my words...

"I TRIED! I TRIED SO HARD! FUCK! I TRIED TO PLAY AT YOUR LEVEL! I AM SORRY I SUCK AT WHAT YOU ARE MOSTLY GOOD AT!"

The only thoughts in my head were angry thoughts.

"HOW ABOUT YOU FIND A BOYFRIEND WHO PLAYS BASKETBALL!? BECAUSE WE ARE THROUGH VI! WE ARE OVER!"

The look on her face said it all.

"Baby... I... I didn't mean it... like that..." She said, sounding so weak.

"Fuck you Vi. FUCK YOU!" I yelled. I turned around, more tears coming down, and walked away. I heard Vi say something, then Yasuo, but I didn't care. I was heart broken.

Anger makes you say things that you can't take back.