The British Standard chpt 8
One day in the spring, L's school had a tennis tournament with another school. L was leading with no losses and felt good about that. They had girls separated from the guys and L wondered how far Margie got. "She's so good at tennis, I can't even beat her." He looked around and didn't see her. Mr. Kerrington tapped on L's shoulder. "Come with me, L. You've made it to the finals." L smiled and followed him to the main court.
The announcer announced "We have the strongest boy and girl from both of sides. Miraculously, they are from the school." L looked across the net "Could it be? I wonder." The announcer continued "Representing the boys is L Ryuzaki. Representing the girls is Margie Copperman. Please rise as our two finalists enter the field." L kept watching as Margie came across and got into place. L walked towards the middle of the net. Margie did as well. "Shake hands and begin." The announcer said loudly. "Good Luck, L." Margie said taking L's hand. "You too, Margie." They both turn around and ready themselves.
After the fifth round, L was leading. Margie served the ball. L ran to get it and slammed it. It didn't go over. "Game over, Margie wins. Great job to both." The announcer announced. L hung his head "I knew I was going to lose." Margie ran over "Great job, L. Second place is still great." L lifted his head "Thanks, Good Job to you too." The two shook hands and Watari came down from the stands "Great job, you two. How about some home-made ice cream?" They both smile "Sounds good."
They all file into the car. "L, if that would've gone over, you would've won." Margie said buckling up. L nods "I know, but I'm still glad you won, Margie." Watari starts up the car. "So, what sounds good: vanilla, chocolate, something else?" L opens his mouth "How about both?" Margie nods and Watari smiles "Sounds good."
They got back to the house "Aunt Josie, we're back." L says running through the door. Josie comes out "How was it guys? Who won?" L smiles "Margie won. Watari's going to made ice cream for us." Josie smiles "Ok, let's get that made."
About fifteen or twenty minutes later, the ice cream was ready. L drenched his in chocolate syrup and then sprinkles strawberry pieces afterwards. Margie just eats hers plain. "This is good, Watari." L and Margie say eating everything. Watari smiles "I'm glad. Margie, when do you need to be home by? You have a doctor's appointment right?" Margie looks at him "I have to get something checked out. I guess I'll go now." L looks at her "What needs to be checked?" Margie shrugged "Not sure, I've had to do this for the past month." Margie gets up and walks towards the door.
A few hours after Margie left, L started getting ready for bed. He got in bed and did something he hadn't done for a while. "Watari!" He called as loud as he could. Watari ran in. L was sitting in his bed, thumb to lip and looked kid of scared. "L, this isn't like you. What's wrong?" Josie heard him and also came in. "I'm worried about Margie." Watari sat down by him "I'll call her mother, relax." He left the room. "Do you need anything, L?" Aunt Josie asked softly. L nodded "Get Buff off my shelf." Josie stood up and did just that. L grabbed it like a mouse trap catches a mouse. "There, now get some sleep." L squirmed back under the covers. "Ok, night, Aunt Josie." Josie smiled "Night, L."
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