Chapter 4: A game of basketball

Another week has gone by and it's Saturday. The Douglas' brothers, Emily and Ze are at the basketball court in their neighborhood having a game of basketball. Of course, Emily just sat by the bench to watch. Getting all hot and sweaty is not something she looks forward to on a Saturday morning. She came because Rocky invited her and of course she wants to spend time with Rocky.

Ze's POV

It was another game of basketball that I look forward to every Saturday. I enjoy the game with the Douglas brothers. I fell in love with this sport when they first taught me two years ago. After that I was hooked. Though I am not as good as them, I am not afraid to compete with them.

We were divided into two team by the flip of the coin and so Rocky and Colt in one team while Tum Tum and I in another. It wasn't a very good combination though.

"Ze, don't worry. Though they are the star of the school basketball team, that doesn't mean they will win," Tum Tum assured me, but his confidence was remarked by Colt…as usual.

"Are you sure little one?" Colt asked in a teasing tone.

"Just look and see. By the way, I am no longer little. I am already 12," was all Tum Tum could reply. I just grinned at Colt while Rocky shook his head.

"Emily, could you hold my baseball cap?" I heard Rocky asked Emily.

"Sure. Have fun. I know you are gonna win," she whispered into his ears before giving him a quick kiss on the lips. I looked away while tying my long jet black hair into a ponytail.

The first game was smooth. It looks like Rocky and Colt is giving Tum Tum and me the chance to score but still we lost to them by 3-0. However, the second game was more aggressive. Tum Tum and I weren't going to give up so easily without giving out a fight. Though we lost to them again but I managed to score 1 point.

The four of us were panting when after the 2nd game and decided to take a break. It was a good game. The more I play, the more I learn from the guys. Rocky and Colt were really good. I guessed it could be contributed to the years of Ninjas' training by their grandpa and the daily practice after school. They were so swift.

As we rested on the bench, I could see Emily passing a bottle of water to Rocky and helping him to wipe off the sweat from his forehead. They look so sweet together and they make such a great couple. I know I won't stand a chance but he has been on my mind ever since the incident. I do not intend to snatch Rocky from Emily. I wouldn't think of hurting her and even if I have that intention, Rocky wouldn't choose me. The person he loves is right in front of him. He has been in love with her for the past four years. He wouldn't jeopardize it for anything. I sighed as I saw Rocky giving Emily a kiss on the lips.

"Rocky loveees Emily. Rocky loveees Emily," Tum Tum chanted. Rocky just ignored him and continue talking to Emily.

"So, did you manage to ask Vivien about the prom nite?" I asked Colt, trying to distract myself from focusing on Rocky and Emily.

"uh…. Jake beat me to it," Colt replied with a smirk on his face.

"You mean Jake Stevenson the bully?" I asked in disbelief. Jake Stevenson gets on Colt nerves ever since Colt won the fight between them two because of me. Well, that was two years ago when I first attended Junior High. He was bullying me, the new kid, when Colt came to my rescue. Because of that, Colt got suspended for a day and was grounded by Mrs. Douglas for two weeks. I felt so guilty after that.

"Yup, you are right," he replied before gulping down the bottle of water.

"So, who are you gonna ask now to the prom," I asked casually.

"I am not too sure yet. Maybe I'll just go alone," he smiled at me.

"Don't be kidding, Colt. You wouldn't go alone, trust me," I laughed.

"Why not?" he asked, trying to sound innocent

"Because you are Jeffrey Douglas," I answered in between laugh.

"How about you? Who are you going with? Anyone in mind?" his turned to ask me.

"Nah…no one has asked me yet and I don't think they would be anyone. But I do have someone in mind but I don't think he's a good idea," I regretted it once I have said it. I shouldn't have said anything about having someone in mind. Now I know Colt will not let me off till I tell him who the person is.

"Oh..you do have someone in mind. Who is that person," Colt raised his eye brows. Rocky, Emily and Tum Tum came over to us. I was feeling flushed, not from the game but from embarrassment.

"Oh Ze, you have a partner for the prom?" Emily asked excitedly.

"Who is he?" Rocky questioned.

"No…I don't have a partner yet," I replied, not looking at them.

"But she did mentioned she has someone in mind," Colt teased.

"So, who he is?" Tum Tum asked impatiently.

"Oh…it's nobody," I was praying all these questioning will stop and my prayer was answer. Just then Rocky's cell phone rang. It was Mrs. Douglas. She wants the boys to be home for lunch. So I was saved by the bell.