Part 30

I wandered around the field to search for Tal and the others. Not that far distant, I spotted someone waving. When I took a closer look, I was sure it was Tal and other music club members. I dashed towards them, climbing the third bleacher to get closer.

"I honestly didn't expect that many students would watch," I said, surprised.

"And even the FSA students attend only to watch the game. This is how intense their battle will be." Tal added.

"I could hardly wait."

We waited over 20 minutes for the two school players to appear. Even Raeanna isn't here yet. Every minute, I check my phone to see whether Raeanna has responded to my text. "Please, Raeanna, please come," I murmured.

The noise of the students came to a halt as if an angel had passed by. Only the whistle of the wind and the chirping of a bird can be heard. The students' gaze was focused in a single direction. I glanced at where they were looking. At the bottom of the field, I could see Raeanna standing, searching for someone.

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