Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 799

It wasn't hard to spot the arrogant boy because the basketball was in his hands. He definitely lived up to his arrogance.

The opposing players blocking his path were like an impenetrable wall, trying to stop him at every turn. However, he seemed unfazed, casually dribbling the ball.

With a quick fake, he tricked his opponent, smoothly spinning and dribbling past them. His school jacket that was tied around his waist flared out in an arc.

The word "elegant" came to Emelie's mind. Who would've thought someone could make a sport as intense and aggressive as basketball seem elegant?

He had long limbs and a perfect build, and the look in his eyes as he focused ahead was like that of a leopard—determined, deadly, and unstoppable.

He leaped into the air, aiming the ball at the hoop.

The girls watching gasped, convinced that the shot was secured.

Unexpectedly, the opposing team had a skilled player too. He jumped up and blocked the ball, sending it flying across half the court. The trajectory veered off course, and the ball headed straight for the crowd.

The girls screamed and scrambled to get out of the way.

Emelie could have dodged too, but in the chaos, she got shoved and fell to the ground.

The basketball was hurtling straight toward her, and she instinctively covered her head with her arms.

The next thing she felt was a pair of arms wrapping around her head and waist, pulling her to the side as they rolled away.

She caught the waft of the fresh scent of grass mixed with a crisp, clean fragrance.

Unlike most boys, who carried the stench of sweat, he smelled fresh. That made her almost want to inhale more of his scent.

She looked up and met a pair of deep, dark eyes. There was a slight crease in his monolids, making his eyes look cold and distant yet strangely alluring.

Emelie wanted to keep looking. But, just then, their roll brought them crashing into the sprinkler head on the grass. Water sprayed out, drenching her face, and she quickly shut her eyes.

Then, she heard the boy chuckle lightly. "Idiot."

Her heart skipped a beat, and then—

A worker swung a baton at them.

"Watch out!"