Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina) novel Chapter 33

My Lucky Charm–1

The gym is packed when we get there, buzzing with excitement.

Nikki looks over at me, her mouth wide. “I have never seen so many people at a game!”

We make our way through the crowd, both of us wearing the jerseys. People look our way, and when they see what we’re wearing, they cheer in our faces. The energy is wild and I find myself smiling with them, fist bumping those who reach out to me.

We find a spot on the home side, surrounded by cheering fans with painted faces and

handmade signs.

“Wow, they really go all out,” I chuckle.

Nikki nods, “They do, I think we should paint our faces for the next game.”

I can’t help but laugh, “Alright, let’s do it.”

A song begins to play off the speakers, a steady bass, deep and loud. The people go crazy and they stomp on the bleachers, they shake beneath us. Nikki takes my hand and jumps, forcing me to join her.

“They’re coming!”

I look to where the locker room doors are and sure enough, Melview’s varsity basketball team comes spilling out of the doors. They’re wearing their blue home uniform, and they jump, looking to the bleachers with raised arms.

They drink in the attention, like our cheers are physical things they can catch.

Parker spots Nikki and blows her a kiss, Nikki returns it and squeals, jumping up and

down.

I look through the team and spot Aiden, my stomach immediately coming alive with butterflies. He winks to me across the court and I inhale, waving at him nervously.

I’ve never been much of a sports fan, let alone a basketball fan. Still, as soon as the whistle goes off, signaling the star of the game, I’m bouncing on my toes. The people in the bleachers don’t sit, so it forces Nikki and I to stay on our feet, occasionally lifting

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ourselves to the tips of our toes.