Chapter 33

My Lucky Charm-1

The gym is packed when we get there, buzzing with excitement.

Nikki looks over at me, her mouth wide. "I have never seen so many people at a game!"

We make our way through the crowd, both of us wearing the jerseys. People look our way, and when they see what we're wearing, they cheer in our faces. The energy is wild and I find myself smiling with them, fist bumping those who reach out to me.

We find a spot on the home side, surrounded by cheering fans with painted faces and

handmade signs.

"Wow, they really go all out," I chuckle.

Nikki nods, "They do, I think we should paint our faces for the next game."

I can't help but laugh, "Alright, let's do it."

A song begins to play off the speakers, a steady bass, deep and loud. The people

go crazy and they stomp on the bleachers, they shake beneath us. Nikki takes my hand and jumps, forcing me to join her.

"They're coming!"

room doors are and sure enough, Melview's varsity basketball team comes spilling out of the doors. They're wearing their blue

in the attention, like our cheers are physical things they

a kiss, Nikki returns it and

down.

immediately coming alive with butterflies. He winks to me across the court

sports fan, let alone a basketball fan. Still, as soon as the whistle goes off, signaling the star of the game, I'm bouncing on my

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tips of

ref blows their

"What is that

Nikki tries to look around the

"For what?"

"I have no

I learn all too quickly that she probably knows less than I do.

neck, trading points easily. The cheering is equal on both

called left and right.

we figured out from a conversation

determine who had the upper hand when it came down to

intensity is palpable, the plowers growing agitated

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