Hearts On Court Episode Two
Episode Two: New Faces on the Court The Maplewood High gym buzzed with energy. Posters for the upcoming Inter-School Basketball Tournament were plastered everywhere. Coco zipped up her jersey, tying her sneakers tight. “Ready to crush the boys again?” Lila asked, braiding her hair. “Always,” Coco smirked. Just then, Chris popped into the locker room doorway, earning playful groans from the girls. “Walters, out! This is the girls’ locker room,” Lila called. Chris just grinned. “Relax, I’m here for my girl.” He held up two candy bars like victory flags. Coco shook her head, walking over. “You’re going to give me cavities before the tournament even starts.” Chris leaned down, whispering, “Sweet tooth for a sweet girl.” Her teammates gagged dramatically, making Coco laugh as she shoved him out the door. At Practice The sound of bouncing balls and squeaking shoes filled the court. The girls’ and boys’ teams were practicing side by side, since the tournament meant ...