
Made and Nugroho both halted their steps once one of them threw a basketball into the ring. Their eyes follow a basketball that is still reluctant to enter or get out of the ring. Their faces each gave hope to the basketball. It's been an hour and a half they've had that game and now it's decider time. The ball that is now traveling around in the ring will determine who has to spend more money tomorrow.
A few moments later…!!!
"GET IN!!!!" one of them shouted loudly, making the other immediately cover his ears to protect his eardrum from the loud noise.
"MADE! In case you didn't’t notice, I'm still in the field. You don't have to scream so loud!" protest while walking towards the screamer.
Made laughed at Nugroho's words. "Gue doesn't care. What is certain is that elo basketball has shown that I am the winner of that game! And the elo, Nugroho, has to take out the entire contents of the elo wallet for the five of us. Maybe I'll get the girl to join me too." Say Made again.
"What?! Hey, elo know the contents of my wallet are not excessive! Elo want to blackmail me?" nugroho asked as he puffed his cheeks pouting. "Our agreement is only a treaty for five people. No more, less if I can." Nugroho again emphasized.
"It could be reduced if you don't fill your stomach at rest tomorrow" Made said as he patted Nugroho's shoulder. Then, he walked away from Nugroho to pick up his drinking bottle by the side of the road. He is obviously proud to be chasing Nugroho numbers. In terms of, he was far behind. But, not Made his name if it runs out of tactics to win.
Nugroho shook his head at Made's behavior. He immediately followed his upperclassman to the sidelines and did the same. There is nothing better than invigorating stamina with water after a grueling game. Their drinking bottles that were still full quickly ran out because of their fatigue.
"Hey, Made, it seems like it would be nice if we would occasionally invite Inspiration and others to basketball practice here. We can take turns. Maybe two against two will also be exciting" said Nugroho after finishing drinking.
Made who was still gulping down the water only nodded quickly. When he finished, he answered. "of course. With our position as a core team member, there will definitely be many big games waiting. We should add hours of exercise if needed." Clearly Made.
"It would be even more fun if we could join the match between cities! Just pray we are allowed by Mr. Principal!" Nugroho.
"Ah yes, right. Someday, we will be there. Become one of the participating basketball teams. I hope Mr. Ridwan thinks the same thing." Nugroho.
***
Tomorrow is Thursday. There is no basketball training. However, Toni must have come home late because she had to meet a basketball boy who invited her to play together on the court the other day. The boy who met him when he came home from school. His words at the time made him curious.
"If you're brave enough to fight me, I'll come to the basketball court tomorrow. Three o'clock in the afternoon and don't be late...!"
***
Rosa set her breath as soon as she got to school. However, his intention to immediately sleep in the classroom immediately collapsed because Ika had fallen asleep among the crowd of his class. He shook his head at the unfamiliar sight.
"Had been convicted of cleaning the toilet, still not covered?" rosa said as she walked towards her seat. He hung his bag on the chair and immediately sat down beside Ika. Without saying much, he immediately shook Ika's shoulder with his hand. "Yes!" Sapa Rosa's.
Ika not answering.
"Well!" rosa said in a louder tone.
"Wake, Ka. The sun is shining, you're still sleeping!" said Rosa. "On yesterday, Elo complained that he should not rest. Elo is sleeping again. Excessive sleep also causes elo drowsiness, you know! Want to be punished again?" Rosa continued to explain.
"Today there are no Cha Neuroscience lessons!" Reply Ika.
"Geez, Ka, it's not just the teacher who's stuck with elo, you know! Did you think the other teachers wouldn't punish you if they caught you sleeping?" said Rosa. He continued to shake Ika's body. "Here you go, you better go to the toilet, wash your face!" Continue Rosa.
"Yes, yeah, all right. Bawel elo." said Ika lazily rising from her chair and immediately out of class. Rosa sighed watching him come out. Long tired of also reprimanding his friend who was the sleepyman.
***
Meanwhile, Toni was smiling to hear the stories of some of her basketball friends. Nugroho, Made and Ilham were already busy talking about the Made and Nugroho games yesterday around his desk. Nugroho who was still dissatisfied just grumbled with the jokes of his friends about the agreement as much as possible at rest later.
"Yesterday's agreement was not a full deal, Brother Made! Each of you has only one portion of food and drink" Nugroho said. "If you want to add, pay for each. You think I'm an ATM machine?" Omel Nugroho's.
"Ah, you can't joke around! I and Ilham couldn't eat that much either!" made said while laughing. "But, if it's about losing the game, the journey is still long, Nug. Just be patient." Continue Made.
"Ashm! I'm better than elo, you know! Yesterday elo was just being lucky" Nugroho said. He immediately patted Made on the shoulder and laughed along with his two upperclassmen.
"At least, you guys have fun" said Toni finally making a sound.
Nugroho. "Yes, if you and Ilham saw our match yesterday. Let's play together on the field. That's good for us to be more proficient, right?" Nugroho continued.
"We can also invite other friends, brother Ilham. They must be more experienced. We can learn a lot from our training, how to be a good player. Who knows with sincerity we all Mr. Ridwan immediately changed his mind about the basketball game" said Made.
Inspiration smiles. Then, pat his friends on the shoulders one by one. "The most important thing in a basketball team is trust. Even if you compete with each other, until whenever we remain a team. And the problem of whether or not we wait for the next news, hopefully, is good news for all of us!" Ilham.
Made, Toni and Nugroho smiled at Ilham's long speech. The three of them nodded, then joined their hands together in one pile, followed by the upper hand of Inspiration.
"White Team will remain a team no matter what." Made noises.
***
As usual, the break hours are obviously very crowded. And this time Toni and her friends of course will not budge if the cafeteria is full because they will eat with the girls'-cewe' as well. When summed up, they are ten. Hence, they quickly went to the canteen before the canteen was inhabited by many people, then immediately occupied two canteen tables. Toni and Nugroho sat at one table, Ilham, Made, Sam and Jhon sat at the table next to him.
"OKAY. Now I'll order your food and drinks. Iced tea is enough, right?" tanya Nugroho who was immediately embraced by his friends. He immediately went to the chicken noodle seller to order food.
"Ham, you better tell Rosa, Ika and Vina to join here" Made said. "Elo hasn't said anything, has he? Let me take care of the table." Continue Made.