''V.'' Coach Taylor called out when he saw her returning with a certain someone who is responsible for making him dream.
''I have a question.'' Ivy said going straight to the point. And that made Coach Taylor nervous as he knew what's going to happen next.
''How did you know I was here. More like, how are you here at this exact time? Right when I picked up the ball again.''
''Someone helped.''
''You know keeping it vague wouldn't help. At. All.''
''Fine. It's-"
''It was me.'' Leo said as he walked up and stood beside Coach Taylor with a strict stance as if he is going to be punished the next second.
''You are?''
Hearing that question, the three men on the spot felt themselves deflate in exasperation. This girl. What could be done about that ability of her's to forget just anyone.
''V... You can't do this to me. I was your classmate since the first time you joined. You still don't remember me? I... I was also there when you were still in the team. Remember you thrashed a player when you first joined?''
''Ah... Are you him? Wow... I didn't expect to see you af-"
''No! No... I'm not him. How can I be him. He is a pro player. Among the best. How can I be him?''
''Oh... don't worry. If you try hard enough, you could be the next him.''
''This was what you told me that time as well. And my answer still remains the same. I don't want to be the next him. I want to be the next you.'' Leo's usual playfulness had disappeared at this moment. His eyes were filled with determi
determination with sparkles of idolization tinged in them.
''Ah... I finally remember you. You are that little boy with glasses. That skinny one. Wow... you are all grown up now. And what about your glasses? Why are you not wearing those any more?''
''I never had problems with my eyes. It's just that it could help me cover my self a little so I like it. I liked hiding behind those glasses but you helped to pull me out from behind those glasses and aim. You-"
''I didn't. You pulled yourself out. No one helped you. You were just brave enough to be able to help yourself. Forget about such things. Tell me. How did things reach to this point. What's your role in it?''
''I might have pushed Claire into challenging you. I might have also brainwashed her a little to be able to bring the situation till this point.''
''You...''
''V. I'm in the club.'' Leo immediately changed the topic so as to not be bashed by his idol.
Ofcourse, Coach Taylor also came to his rescue.
''V. Let's go back. They misses you. Especially a certain hot headed stubborn brat.''