Above The Noise

“you won’t get past me that easily!” seven said. 

He sprung back upright just in time to cut the 3rd year off.

WHAM!

Seven skidded backward, shoes squealing, but his feet still planted.

The 3rd year grin vanished.

“this whimpy kid.” The 3rd year said.

He burst forward only this time in rage.

“You think some 1st year can stand on the same court as me!” the 3rd year said.

“He’s faster!” seven said.

Seven pulled back just before their knees collided. 

Both bursting full speed towards the rim.

“He’s still keeping up with him?!” The coach said.

A teammate stood wide open near the scorer’s table, waving both arms.

“PASS IT!” A 3rd year said.

The 3rd year clenched his jaw. He lowered his shoulder and attacked again.

Seven slid into position, feet pounding the hardwood.

“COME AT ME!” Seven said.

The 3rd year spun around seven, euro past another defender and rose up for a layup.

The Gym stood silent.

20 seconds left!

A skinny arm shot across his path.

WHAM!

Blocked by seven!” the announcer said.

Seven grabbed the ball for the first time. “My Kobe moment, Don’t mess this up!” seven said Time!

“Huh.” seven said

“…This guy!” Said a 3rd year.

“What was that performance…? A 1st year said

“You felt it too right? These 1st years are nuts!” Another 3rd year said.

“Maybe you aren’t crappy after all!” two said

The coach approaches seven and two.

“Today the both of you showed that a brother is born through adversity. Kobe wasn’t just a offensive threat, but a defensive weapon also and you both displayed that.”The coach said.

“Congratulation’s! You’ve both made varsity!”