Chapter 14: Rematch (Part Two)
Sorry for the wait. I'm battling procrastination and Jesus already has the victory! Thanks for the feedback, the support, the patience, and the
constructive criticism. "I'm ready, brother." (Peter Petrelli v.)
Nate chuckled and held the ball in the palm of his hand.
"You have no idea what you're asking for."
"I can handle it."
"You couldn't handle me, and yet you think you can handle my world."
"You have no idea," Luke smiled warmly, but there was a fire in his eyes. "You have no idea what I'm capable of."
"May the best man win, again."
"I haven't met him yet." Luke said, as he checked the ball to Nate.
Lucas dribbled the ball. Nate tried to swat the ball from his hands, but Luke was too graceful. The ball sailed in the air and into the hoop. Nate groaned and went to
get the ball and tossed it to Luke. They didn't notice Keith and Karen sit down in the bleachers.
"Are you going to try any new techniques?" Luke asked, as Nate checked the ball to Luke and Luke checked the ball back.
Nate glared at him.
"We're not friends. I'm going to do whatever it takes to win and you'll still be the unwanted mistake."
Luke was caught off guard and Nate took advantage to race to the hoop and slam dunk the ball in it.
Luke grunted, and saw Keith and Karen sitting in the bleachers. Keith threw him a thumbs up, and his mom gave him her best encouraging smile. Luke made up his
mind. Skills was right. God didn't make mistakes, but He made Luke. Nate had made the mistake, and as he walked toward his grinning opponent, one thought raced
through his mind, not this time.