Chapter 5

 Shameless

She smirked. "Don't dare deny it, dear. Even if I don't use eyeglasses, I can prove it to you. Tell me, this advanced contact lens you suggested to me, is fake?" one of my eyebrows rose. "Is this fake, Tam?" She repeated.

"You're being funny lately, Aira. You were always mistaken. Look, I am also watching, but I did not see it. Tsk! I think you are very hungry, Let's eat later after the game."

"It's up to you. I just really have a feeling that he is looking at you. Hmm, I just don't want to admit it, eh." Aira smirked. And suddenly looked at me again.

"Beshy, let's jack en poy."

"What?"

"Let's have a game," Aira challenged me. "Killjoy is not allowed, And it's just for fun, Tamara. Like the old times. You agreed, it's fun."

"U-uhm... Okay, s-sure." I also agree with what she wants.

"Okay. Whoever loses, will take an order. Like before." I do remember the game we played with my friends back then. A pure nonsense, command that concentrated loosening poise.

"Deal." I wanted to win the game. Maybe because when I lost it, she would make me do something that embarrassed me.

Aira and I started the game. The first three loose in the game will be ruled by the winner. Pretty much, I was already smiling when Aira lost twice. But I was looked down upon because I lost three times in a row.

what happened to me.

Aira was stunned because he won. Suddenly, Roberta looked at us in astonishment.

"Oh, yeah, I should have won this time. Yes, I should win." I Almost whispered.

Aira was still jumping for joy. "I will start to command you, beshy."

I frowned. "Think for the better one now, Aira,"

"Hmm..." Aira thought of what she will command of me.

"I'm waiting, Aira. You should tell me now, or maybe I should change your mind,"

"Hey, girls? What's going on here? I want to join you, please." Roberta said.

I smiled. "Sure, you can. Now, you will be the first to make some commands because you are new to our game," I said.

Roberta grimaced. "Oh, I changed my mind. You and Aira will start your game now. I'll just watch you, dear."

I scolded Roberta but she just laughed at me.

"You can do it, Tamara. Believe in yourself and that you can do it. Eh, of all people, I knew you were brave and unable to give up in any battle. I'll cheer you on for what Aira will order you to do," said Roberta.

"Cheer... cheer! Ah... Right. That is it," seriously Aira says who has been quiet lately and thinking of my dare.

"What do you mean?" I wondered about Aira.

"I said' cheer. 'C-H-E-E-R, cheer."

"Cheer? It was very easy, beshy." I'm still laughing because she just dared me to cheer. "Well, may I know what you dare?"

"It's easy, ha. Hmm... Let's see. Okay, here's my dare, beshy."

"Spill it now." I crossed my arms on my chest while waiting.

"Cheer for Magnus like you're his number one fangirl." I rolled my eyes, then frowned and I also shook my head. Because I can't believe that's the order by Aira. Roberta also widened his eyes and grinned.

"Oh, god. The famous Tamara will cheer for the campus varsity player. Wow, how exciting it is." Roberta said.

"I won't do that! Next option, please," I said

"We haven't talked about other options, beshy. Oh c'mon, Tamara. How long has the word 'next' been popular with you now? I own that line as far as I remember. Maybe, You're embarrassed, aren't you?" said Aira.

I frowned. "Me, shy of him? No way."

Roberta laughed out loud as he turned around and I crouched down so I kicked him to stop.

"Ouch! oh, sorry." But he still doesn't stop laughing.

"Me! Shame? Oh, watch me," with full confidence I said. My eyebrows rose while observing the whole court. "Tamara doesn't quit. Ever! Put that in your mind, girls!"

"That's ours, Tamara. Nothing really beats your self-confidence so we're so proud of you." saluted Roberta was still with me and applauded. So those who are watching the game are eyeing our noise.

"I know you can do that, beshy. Go, girl. Go, best friend. Go, Tamara," Aira chanted accompanied by the crazy Roberta.

I cleared my throat as I scanned the crowd. So many people around and watching. I inhaled and exhaled three more times. Some of the students were still looking in our direction. Looking at what a mess is going on with the three of us.

I was shameless. I was shameless! Even more so than the arrogant and rude Magnus. But now, I had to cheer for him like I was his number one fan. I would do it for the sake of this dare even though I didn't want to do it for him.

"One! Two! Three! Go! Cheer for him now," said Aira.

By the time Magnus turns to grab the ball from the opposing team, he is already running toward the other to shoot the ball. I swallowed while preparing myself, and then I stood up.

"Go, Magnus!" I shouted to get his attention.

Magnus was distracted and turned to where I was standing. As well as his court teammates and opposing groups. The faculty teachers and students also turned their attention to me. They were shocked because it was my first time cheering on one of the players.

I was swallowed up again by what I did. Well, I've already started so I've got the density I face and just push Aira's command.

"I love yah, Magnus ... Gooo, boy ... Shoot that ball, sweetie... Go, Magnus! Go, Magnus! Go, go, Magnus!"

I created a dance move just to cheer for the guy and then I sweetly smiled in his direction. Even Roberta seemed to tremble and seemed unable to look in conjunction with my motion. Aira stands up to accompany Roberta and me. Until there were also others standing, cheering, and joining the three of us. Until almost all of the students do the same for Magnus, as well as the teachers already seem pleased with what we did.

"See? Who is famous? Who is famous? Who's on the move? It's me, right? That's me. Tamara doesn't quit. That's not in my vocabulary. Ever." I said while grinning.

When Magnus's eyes and I met again, he smiled, he also mouthed me a kiss and winked in my direction.

I was devastated by what he did and seemed to be overwhelmed by the tension in my chest. I stopped and looked away. I just heard the louder screams of the fans of Magnus when he was able to shoot the ball in the ring. And that gave them three winning points.

I just sat down again, my chest was jumping.

It's different. Shit! I shouldn't feel this way. Tamara, stop it! You shouldn't be affected by that man's looks. Never!