1.7 Welcome to the basketball team Roxanne.

The bell rang for third period, which was PE for both the Art and Science students.

All the students were meant to go to the Gym auditorium for sports.

Everyone had to go to the Gym auditorium, because they were having an inter-school sports competition this semester in 5 weeks.

So everyone including the teachers, were busy preparing for the day.

All the students would practice until the best ones, would be chosen to enter the competition.

Jessica got to the Gym auditorium before anyone did, Julian went with her too.

But before they sat down, they changed into their PE clothes.

Which was, a wine red rubber Jersey and black shorts with wine red strips at the side.

Along with some of their own sneakers.

"Phew, glad we came early enough. Biology was so exhausting" Julian said and sat on the bleachers.

"I know right" Jessica said and chuckled.

"But I thought you said that Biology was too easy for you?" Julian asked.

Jessica paused, "I know right" she chuckled again.

Julian just laughed, Roxanne was so funny.

"For the competition, what sport do you wanna pick?" Julian asked Roxanne.

"I dunno…" Jessica said and stood up.

She went to the basketball court, which was located at the west side of the Gym auditorium.

"Maybe basketball" Jessica said.

"Hold up, you play basketball?" Julian asked.

"Yeah, but it's been a while. I haven't played since high-school" Jessica said.

Ash face palmed in disappointment.

"Roxanne, aren't you in high school?" Julian asked confused.

"Huh…oh yeah, I am in high school. Don't mind me, I can be a bit of ditz sometimes" Jessica said.

"O…kay. So, wanna play a little. Before everyone comes" said Julian as he took a basketball from the stand they were on.

"I don't know, my moves might be a bit rusty" said Jessica.

"Don't worry about it, try your best. But just know…" Julian said and made a shot.

And the ball entered the hoop, perfectly.

"…I won't go easy on you" he completed with a smirk.

Jessica understood the challenge and made a smirk of her own.

"That's great to know, 'cuz…" Jessica said and snatched the ball from his hands.

She dribbled him, and shot the ball. And it entered the hoop. Flawlessly.

"…I won't go easy on you either" She said.

The two then began to play, and Jessica completely dominated Julian.

But Julian also had his tricks, and was able to even out the scores between both of them.

Jessica handled the ball like a pro, skillfully maneuvering all the attacks he brought her way. But wasn't able to shelter all his attacks.

'Damn girl, you might give Stephen Curry a run for his money' Ash said and began to make a video of Jessica and Julian as they played.

The two of them played ceaselessly, and had no idea that people were entering the Gym auditorium.

Soon enough all the students, plus the PE teachers and the teachers, were in the Gym auditorium and watched the two students play.

Elma, who saw that all eyes were on Roxanne again was fuming.

"All their eyes should be on me, I'm head cheerleader. Not that tacky tom-boy" Elma said.

"Yeah, and plus they're all looking at Julian like he's the god of basketball or something, I'm the captain of the basketball team" Tyler said.

Julian and Jessica were in their final round, and were both ready to beat their tie.

Julian made a move to grab the ball from Jessica, but she dodged it.

She ran while bouncing the ball, dodging again when Julian came after her.

When she was about to score, Julian jumped and slammed the ball back the ground.

'Ooh, that was nice' Ash said and continued filming.

With the ball in his possession, Julian made his way to the basketball hoop.

But here comes Jessica, running to get the ball.

And at the last minute…snatched the ball from his grasp.

Everyone in the Gym auditorium: OOH.

Jessica dodged Julian's attempt to block her, did an ankle breaker on him, dribbled him again and did a…

SLAM DUNK!!!!

Winning the game.

Everyone in the Gym auditorium went wild with cheers. Clapping for Roxanne and Julian.

"Hey…" Julian called over to Roxanne.

"Good game…" He said and brought his hand out for a high five.

"Good game" Jessica said and wanted to high five him, but Julian moved his hand.

"Oh, too slow" Julian said and laughed.

Making Jessica laugh too.

Julian then hugged Roxanne out of the blue.

Jessica did NOT see that coming, but hugged him back anyway.

'Aw' Ash said and took a picture of both of them.

'Yep, that's a keeper' Ash said and sniffed.

'Are you crying Ash?' Jessica asked with a smirk on her face.

'No' Ash said, 'I just got something in my eyes' he said.

Jessica shook her head at her system and continued her hugging session with Julian.

"Ahem" A big burly man coughed.

"Oh…Coach Stevenson sorry we didn't notice you were here" Julian said, causing Jessica to break the hug.

"What are you sorry for, that's the best game I've seen yet" Coach Stevenson said and laughed.

"You two are the best players I've seen since my day, do you want to join the basketball team?" Coach Stevenson asked the two.

"Yeah, I would love to join. What about you Roxanne" said Julian.

"I don't know, isn't it against the rules or something for a girl to join?" Jessica asked.

"Nothing in the rules says anything about having a girl as a player. So what'd ya say kid…" Coach Stevenson asked.

"Alright Coach, I'm in" Jessica said with determination.

"Great I'll go to get you guys your team uniforms, TOMMY!" Coach Stevenson yelled for a boy.

"Yes coach" Tommy answered.

"You're our substitute now" Coach Stevenson said.

"Aw man" Tommy sulked.

All the basketball players soon gathered around Roxanne and Julian, wanting to congratulate both of them on joining the team.

The boys were 7 in number, Brent, Tommy, Dennis, Carson, Jayden, Isaac, and Tyler.

"Welcome to the team you guys, I'm Brent" a boy with red curly hair said as he shook Roxanne and Julian's hands.

"Nice to meet you Brent, I'm Roxanne, and he's Julian" said Roxanne.

"Hey guys" Julian said.

"Hey" All the boys, except for Tyler answered back.

"So…" Tyler said and came forward.

"You guys are in the basketball team huh…" said Tyler.

"No, we're in the Volleyball team, moron" Jessica said.

"Oooh" the boys said at Jessica's roast.

"Do you know who I am, I'm captain of the basketball team. I can kick you out of the team any time I please" Tyler said.

"But isn't it Coach Stevenson the one that can kick out anyone anytime he pleases" Tommy said.

"Shut it Tommy" Tyler said annoyed.

"Sorry" Tommy said with his head down.

"Hey, don't talk to our teammate like that" Jessica said.

"Him, he's barely a substitute, let alone teammate. And if I do talk to him like that, what are you, gonna do" Tyler said arrogantly.

"Okay then, I challenge you to a game. If I win, you'll make Julian captain. But if you win, you can kick me out of the team" Jessica said and Julian looked at her surprised.

"Um…could you guys, excuse us for a moment" Julian said and took Jessica away to talk to her.

When he were sure they had their privacy, Julian started talking.

"What are you doing, I can't coach a basketball team" said Julian.

"Sure you can, while we were playing you were motivating me. And telling me tips to make my skills sharpen" Jessica said.

"That's because it's you, I know you. I don't know those guys" Julian said.

"It doesn't matter, if you can motivate me. You can motivate them too, I believe in you" Jessica said and lightly punched his shoulder.

"Plus, do you want have Tyler as your coach" said Jessica as she pointed towards the team.

Julian turned to look, and saw Tyler yelling at Brent for making him trip in front of the cheerleaders.

"Nope, you're right I don't. Go win okay, I believe in you" Julian said.

"Thanks dude…" Jessica said, pecking him on the cheek before going to where Tyler was.

Julian held his cheek, blushing his skin off.

'Did you just do…what I think you did?' Ash asked.

Jessica just squealed in her thoughts, and said, 'Yes'.

"Hey Tyler, do you agree to my bet?" Jessica asked him.

"Yeah, I can't wait to humiliate you in front of all these people" Tyler said.

The both of them then made their way their way, to the court.

Carson had the basketball in his hands, and walked in-between the two players.

"You guys ready?" Carson asked, and they both nodded their heads.

"Okay, 3, 2, 1. Go…" Carson said and threw the ball in the air.

Jessica and Tyler then waited for the ball to come down, so their match could begin.

Coach Stevenson came back with Roxanne and Julian's basketball uniforms, and was confused by what was happening.

Tommy then came to him to explain what was happening.

"Oh okay, let's see where this goes" Coach Stevenson said and watched the two play.