I'll Protect You

"I'm giving you another five minutes to discuss your strategies," Miss Cherry said.

"Apply what you've learned in dodgeball and self-defense alike to be able to win the game!" 

"I will be giving a prize to the winners," she said, making the students even more excited. 

There was nothing like unhealthy competition in a high school filled with students who have big egos!

With determined expressions, each team huddled together, discussing their strategies with exaggerated gestures and hushed voices. In one corner of the court, Kai, Lina, and Suzy stood in awkward silence. 

The five-minute strategy period seemed to stretch endlessly as none of them spoke. 

Lina glanced at Kai, feeling disappointed. She had hoped to be paired up with him, but now they were a trio. 

"I thought this would be couple dodgeball," she muttered. "Why did it end up as a throuple?"