The group watches the actors and actresses practice on stage. Five students sat in front of them and seemed to be watching on the stage as well.
“Dylan and Gaby look good together?” said a student.
“But isn’t Clark already Gaby’s boyfriend?” said someone else. “I prefer Clark and Gaby. They look a perfect couple.”
“Yes, haven’t you noticed just how much Clark has changed? He was always smiling, always in a good mood. And he doesn’t make women cry anymore.” A student said.
“If I know Clark will make Gaby cry too. So Dylan should just be Gaby’s boyfriend for sure he won’t cry. “
Clark raised his eyebrows as he heard what one of the students was saying. Sasha, Belle Ashlee, Matt, and Riki laughed.
“Clark wouldn’t do a thing like that. Clark wouldn’t make much difference if he just wanted Gaby to cry. Whatever you say, Go for Team ClaBy!” said another student.
“Dylan is still a unique attraction for me. He’s the prince charming of all women, the living prince, so go for Team GaLan.” Another said.
They secretly laughed at what they had heard. Their love team already has a fan club.
“I’m Team GaLan!” smiling, Sasha said.
“Of course, Team ClaBy!” said Ashlee.
He frowned at his friends. From where they were sitting, they heard Sir Fabio yelling a few times later. He talked to Dylan and Gaby and they seemed to talk seriously.
******
“The kissing scene will be in the play itself, Sir,” said Dylan.
Sir Fabio forces them to kiss to see their chemistry, but Dylan refuses to agree.
“I promise, sir, I’ll make sure the kissing scene will be okay that day, but for now, there’s no kissing scene,” said Dylan.
“Okay, fine. Remember, it’s three days from now,” said Sir Fabio.
“Yes, sir!” said Dylan.
“Tomorrow, same time again. Okay?” said Sir Fabio.
“Yes, sir!” Gaby and Dylan said at the same time.
Sir Fabio left them. Dylan looked at Gaby.
“This gay is truly a nuisance,” said Dylan.
Gaby laughed. “Geez, Dylan, he might hear you!”
“He’s more excited than us,” said Dylan.
Gaby smiled. “He just wants to make it better. Mench told me that this is the first play at the university. And it was open to other universities. ”
“Yes, I get it, but he doesn’t have to insist on kissing now. Look at the public. If they see the highlights of the room, they will not watch them play.” Dylan looks into the crowd. He looked at their friends. “Well, can’t you see? Your Bear is watching us without a blink.” Dylan laughed.
Gaby glanced at the group seat. Clark was already staring at ‘em. He waved to her and smiled at her.
“Clark falls deep with your charm,” Said Dylan. ‘I would have been in Clark’s position if you had given me a chance.’ Dylan thought
Gaby just smiled.
*******
After coaching in the auditorium, the team played basketball. The women were watching them and Joey was there with Belle. As the girls spoke with joy, Gaby’s eyes were focused on the players. She got a little frustrated.
“What makes you look like that?” asked Sasha.
“I’m not happy with team play. They’re so lame,” said Gaby.
“Huh? You think so?” said Sasha, looking at the group.
The coach whistled, and the teams took a break. While the coach spoke with both teams, Gaby suddenly got up.
“Hey Gaby, where are you off to?” Sasha asked.
Gaby ignored her. She went straight to the team. Gaby stood beside Clark. She’s listening while the coach was busy explaining.
“So, it should be Matt and Glenn will....” the coach said as he looked around the team when he saw Gaby.
“Miss Johnson, what are you doing here?” Coach asked with a frown.
They look at Gaby, and it surprised the team even Clark.
“My Bear, what are you doing here?” Clark asked.
“Listening,” Gaby said simply.
“You’re here, Miss Johnson. We’re practicing. You can sit there and watch.” said the coach.
“I’ll just listen,” said Gaby.
“Miss Johnson, we are serious here. You aren’t a player,” said Coach. “You know nothing about basketball. You can scream for them.... ”
“Coach, why did you say that?” said Dylan. Everyone looked at Dylan and shook his head.
“And why not?” Coach asked. “I’m the coach here and.....”
It distracted everybody when they heard the ball dribbling. Gaby stood in the middle of the court and stared at them.
“Gaby!” said Dylan. “You might get tired.”
Gaby smiled. “How about this coach? Your team versus my team!”
“What?” the coach looking at her with disbelief
“Who wants you to be on my team?” Gaby asked.
Clark smiled and raised his hand, followed by Matt, Riki, and Dylan.
Gaby shook her head. “It would be better if they were my team,” said Gaby
“Miss Johnson..” Coach said.
“What coach? Are you game?” asked Gaby.
“Miss Johnson I’m not…” said Coach.
“Why coach? Are you worried about losing to someone who knows nothing about basketball?” said Gaby.
“Well, why not try, coach? This is a good practice, though,” says Markus.
The team that Gaby chose smiled.
“My bear, don’t you want to see me play? This is your chance,” said Gaby, smiling.
Coach accepted Gaby’s challenge. Gaby’s team is Timothy, Markus, Steve, and Glenn. While Clark, Matt, Dylan, Riki, and Daniel.
********
When the game started, Belle, Sasha, and Ashlee were screaming. They only had a 20-minute match. The total time is just half of a single 40-minute game.
“Go, Gaby!” they were yelling.
Gaby wasn’t very active in the game. She first studied how the other team played until Clark’s team scored eight points. Glenn’s group shook their heads. Steve’s team had the ball and passed it to Timothy, and Dylan watched over Gaby.
Gaby smiled at Dylan and even winked at him. Later, the ball was passed to Gaby. Then she used the head fake technique and passed the ball back to Markus. Markus passed the ball back to Gaby, then she jumped and shot. The ball entered. Women were screaming at Gaby’s actions. They were quite surprised by what they saw. The other team had the ball, and they made it possible for them to score, but Gaby could grab the ball and pass it to Glenn. Matt frowned at what Gaby had done. A few moments later, Markus passed the ball to Gaby again. Riki was watching Gaby and she uses an in-and-out dribble to cross Riki’s guard. She passed the ball to Timothy who made a power layup. The girls were screaming at Gaby’s team. Glenn made the hook that Clark could no longer block. In a great game, both teams are tied with just one minute. Gaby made a pull-up jump shot, so they only had 3 points on the other team and what beat them was Gaby’s turnaround jump shot.
Sasha & Gaby’s team screamed loud when Gaby’s team won. Gaby approached the coach.
“Don’t underestimate the women’s coach; It may surprise you what a woman can do on the inside of the basketball court,” Gaby said, turning the ball over to him.
The coach silently accepted it and looked at Gaby as she returned to her seat earlier. Her friends reached out to her.
“Geez! Gaby is incredible, you know! I thought his suggestion wouldn’t work, but damn! It works well!” said Glenn.
“Seriously, I’m already in love with her!” said Markus
“So am I. She’s a queen!” said Timothy. “I shall woo her.”
Clark eyed what the crew said.
“You seemed quiet coach, are you surprised with my girlfriend?” Clark said he deliberately raised his voice.
Matt, Dylan, and Riki laughed.
“Your girl?” Steve, Tim, Glenn, and Markus react together.
“Seriously? She believes in you.” Said Steeve with disbelief. “Gaby’s not the kind of person who falls for you.”
“But she fell for me. And she’s my girlfriend now, so guys, back off.” Clark said seriously.
Steve just shook his head.
*****
After changing their clothes, the team left the gymnasium at the same moment. Gaby kept quiet while they walked.
“Are you tired, my bear?” asked Clark
They had each other’s hands when they walked. They’re behind the gang. Gaby wasn’t saying anything. Somebody called them. That was Glenn’s group.
“Hey Gaby, you were awesome earlier,” said Glenn.
“Maybe you can go out with us, Gaby,” Steve said.
“Yes. It’s just a celebration of our team.” Markus said.
“You guys are so nuisance?” annoyed, Clark said.
Gaby smiles a bit. “Sorry guys, I prefer to spend time with my boyfriend.”
The four men looked at Clark. His smile was wide.
“Oh, shit! Seriously? He’s a heartbreaker, you’ll just cry with him!” said Glenn with a laugh.
“You have gone mad, Glenn,” said Clark.
“All joking aside, you’re lucky, Clark. So don’t make her cry because a lot of us will grab her when you throw her out,” said Glenn.
“Yes, and we are one of those,” said Tim.
“Task, leave us alone. This is our moment. Go!” annoyed, Clark said.
All four laughed and said goodbye to Gaby and then walked away. Clark squeezed Gaby’s hand and kissed it.
“Hey, my bear, are you okay?” Clark asked.
“Aren’t you angry at me?” said Gaby.
“Why should I be angry? Why did you think that?” Clark asked
“I thought perhaps I’m already hurting your ego,” said Gaby. “I’ve read in the book that I should be a good girlfriend.”
“What? What are you saying?” Clark asked.
Gaby and Clark stopped walking. Clark lifted Gaby’s face with one finger across her chin. Just like before, she stared at him without fail.
The girlfriend must be like Sasha, Belle, and Ashlee. You know, lady girl.” said Gaby. “Perhaps you don’t love me anymore...”
“Wait! Do you mean you’re not the kind of woman to be a girlfriend?” Clark asked.
Gaby nodded. Suddenly, Clark smiled and hugged her. Gaby wondered.
“Oh, my bear! Why would you think such a thing? Quit reading books now. They just poison your mind.” said Clark.
Clark hugged her and they seemed to dance again because they were circling in the middle of the road. Clark let go of her, holding both hands, and hugged them to her waist while holding the hand.
“Trust me, bear, I love who you are. So what if you’re good at basketball? It’s okay if we play together. So what if you’re good at martial arts? It’s okay for me because I wouldn’t worry when we’re not together. I know you’re able to protect yourself. So what if you are a better swimmer than me? When our boat sinks, I know you will survive, you will not drown.” said Clark.
One of Clark’s hands held Gaby’s cheek.
“It’s the way you used to be. You’re good at what you do. And I don’t mind. If you think I might be insecure with you because I’m a man. No! I will never be insecure.” said Clark.
Gaby smiles a bit. “Haist! Forced smile. I want to see those pretty dimples, my bear.” Clark said.
Clark hugged her again, then abruptly lifted Gaby. Clark even ran off and chased the gang. Gaby was in awe of what Clark did.
“Geez, what’s with you, Clark!” said Riki
“Why were you lifting Gaby? What happened to her?” Dylan asked, worried.
“Nothing yet, but later there will be...” Clark said he’s still running.
“What are you talking about?” asked Dylan.
“I’m going to impregnate her, so no one can take her away from me,” Clark shouted
Dylan raised his eyebrows and pursued Clark.
“Hey, Clark, you're nuts! Don’t do that!” said Dylan.
The group laughed at what they did, then rushed after them.