Prone to

It was already noon, and the players were all on the field warming up themselves.

The knock-out tournament was a invading success. The audience was a mass. Specially after last time's victory which dragged their attention into watching and also because Seb was participating.

She only exposed her ace in Volleyball, so the mass were also also interested in her positive rumors about football all round the campus.

Seb was present on the field too, with her new look.

She had cropped her hair more short, and this time her step side bangs made her look really charismatic. Her vibe was stronger than others. All eyes were fixed on her.

She did that because for the length reaching the shoulders, and also to annoy Iven.

Whenever he is offered a chance, his favourite pass time is to ruffle Seb's hair and play with it....totally messing it up. Seb had objected numerous time but he never ceased to do it.

But even though she wanted to teach him a lesson, it backfired.

When she had stood with the look in front him, enjoying the amused look on his face being disappointed.....Iven had immediately grabbed her arms and pulled her on the couch beside him and rubbing his both hands in her hair thoroughly.

He had said,"Don't you think it's a vain to stop me?", to Seb's surprise,"I feel it's a gift for me. It's even cuter than before! Now I would want to do it more...thanks!".

Seb pretended she hates skin-ship, but let Iven do it. She liked it secretly, but had to show some resistance to stick to her personal attitude.

The cheering was more than ever before!

Seb's presence was the cause.

Her eye was in better shape too.

The swell and soreness was less and the blurriness was gone too.

Now that her both eyes were back in the play, accompanied with her repaired mood from before...she could rule the game. It was a perfect day and weather for a glorious victory!

Her mind was clear and wild.

She turned at the audience once, eyes searching for a certain someone.

A particular person, amongst the front line mass, raised his hand towards her and determined his location to Seb.

Seb waved at Iven in return, as she ran her hand through her hair to tease him.

Iven dropped his head to obviously hide his laugh at her cuteness.

She's can be such a tease sometimes.

Suddenly, another wave of included cheer made everyone turn at the field.

It was the opponent team, called the 'Meteors'.

Seb and her teammates studied them properly. As the rumors went, they were absolutely like she-bulls. 3 of players of Seb's team, 'Panthera's', could compare to one of them.

They were huge and well built. Too much built to be honest.

'Panthera's' have never faced 'Meteors' before, but have witnessed they game play in the semi finals.

The kind of 'fight' the 'Meteors' put up to defeat their opponent, is really sick and dirty.

They take advantage of their built, and injure the opponents in the foulest way possible. It was clever because they never received a foul from the Referee.

Yujin, a Japanese American and the 'Panthera's' defender is a wise player. She had studied they game in detail.

She approached Seb and told her,"Not very funny to mess within their range Seb. Being careful, we can barely manage to end the game without any serious injury".

"If you play...", Seb said,"...aim never to lose. Don't be afraid".

-Look each of their's size

-Heavy ones fall right on their face!

"Din't you see the last game?", Petra, another player warned" My friend was playing in the last game. She was rushed to hospital in the middle and is still under treatment. We should be careful!".

Seb didn't reply but tightened her jaws. If so many people were against them, they must live up to their negative reputations. She need to look out.

When the 'Meteors' entered, they exposed absolute attitude, clearly looking down on the opponents confidently. From their looks, they didn't even consider them opponents.

On the other hand, "Panthera's' didn't even meet their eyes and held on to their dignity.

To try other methods to drag down their confidence, one of the 'Meteors' approached one of the 'Panthera's'.

Lissie Ryler, commonly known as Ryler, is a shy and introverted person.

But when she played, she was open swifter.

Her personality seems to change when she's in a game.

"How're ya feel'in before losing?", the way she spoke was indeed a mock from itself.

"We didn't lose yet", Ryler didn't look in her eyes and continued her stretching.

"We can clearly premonit that", shot the girl with a rough tone,"Your last game was lame anyways".

Ryler froze and looked up at the girl. Her cold eyes were electrifying with that of her opponent. She stands no one making fun of her game.

"Ya'll cheerleaders!!!", the girl grabbed the silence as a chance," Forfeit while you still can in one piece".

Ryler had no talent in winning people over wits and sarcasms. She kept on just staring with anger suppressed within.

Suddenly a hand looped over her shoulder.

Ryler looked at Seb, and looked back at the opponent with a smirk.

And there's Seb, no one can defeat her when it comes to word play.

"Let us say the same to you", piercing straight through the eyes she continued,"It'll save you a humiliated defeat".

"Who're ya?", spat the girl," Never seen you before!".

Seb was almost quick to reply catching the situation,"Why? Afraid already?"

"Huh!!!", she was annoyed already," Newcomers are more fun to play with. Look at your tiny size, why are even hired?"

"Look who's talking about sizes", Seb laughed shortly joined by Ryler. She enjoyed the backfires from Seb.

"What did'ya say???", the girl was almost ready to throw a punch at her.

"Exactly what did you hear! Did you even hear?", Seb was calm with sharp words.

The girl was already fuming with rage.

"You little punk...", she was ready to ponce on Seb when suddenly a voice called from behind.

"Meldin!!!", it said,"The match is already announced, come here!".

Meldin had paused on her tracks, still throwing a dark glance at Seb.

Seb tilted her head and gave a smile full of sarcasm.

'I'll show you in the game", she threatened and left.

"Better do", Seb said after she had left,"Serves you right", she turned at Ryler.

But Ryler shook her head and said,"Not a very good consequence Seb. They'll return this insult in the game, I'm sure!!!".

"Don't be nervous for these overconfident freaks Ryler", Seb assured.

Ryler noticed something and said,"Meldin is pointing at you to her teammates. They will target you now".

Seb had seen that too.

"We'll see", Seb rubbed her palms.