13 — Cheer for me

I open my lips to answer him, but no sound comes out, although my eyes probably speak for me. And to my relief, the bell rings loudly, rousing everyone from this delight.

Jasper points with his head towards the Sport Hall, and puts his hands in the pockets of his baggy pants, while encouraging me to follow him with short steps. I just follow, my eyes locked on the floor, as my feet practically drag.

Everyone is heading for the entrance, but just as we reach Lily and Amber, who are staring at each other with not the least bit of a friendly expression, Jasper stops.

I stop next to Lily, still at a loss for words.

“So… are you going to watch my competition with Bryan?” Jasper's voice is soft, and draws my fearful eyes, which hover over his face again.

“Yes, of course we will!” Lily steps forward, with a huge smile on her face.

“I hope you'll scream my name very loud…. So, I can hear you cheering for me.” He says with his suggestive tone, his eyes locked on mine — and I can't help b