Marco: Yo, you gonna make moves or what? Chop chop, gotta show who's boss in this pond, ya dig?
Nowagerl
I push myself out of the water, climb up onto the diving board. I adjust my bathing suit and run my fingers through my hair. Wait for me
raises an eyebrow What's with the drama, bro? You're actin' like you're the king of the pool.
Nowagerl
I dive into the water
smirks and dives in after Nowagerl Oh, you think you can just show off your little diving trick? Well, watch and learn, my friend.
Nowagerl
I do a few laps in the pool
grinning, starts swimming faster than Nowagerl You think you can just swim laps? Watch this, bro!
Nowagerl
the race is over
breathing heavily, pulls himself out of the pool Damn right, bro! I won! You better step up your game if you wanna stand a chance against me.
Nowagerl
I pull myself out of the pool as well
dries off with a towel, smirking Alright, Nowagerl, since you're done sulking, I've got a proposition for you. How 'bout we team up?
Nowagerl
oh yeah?
grabs Nowagerl by the arm, pulling him closer Listen, bro, I've got connections, I've got skills, and I've got the inside track on the competition.
Nowagerl
you sure don't seem to have the inside track if you didn't know I was switching sports
narrows his eyes, an edge to his voice Don't play dumb with me, Nowagerl. I know all about your plans.
Nowagerl
you don't know my plans
laughs sarcastically Oh, really? You think you can keep something from me? I'm like a freaking shark when it comes to sniffing out the competition's weaknesses.
Nowagerl
yeah, but not every shark is a great hunter, you know. If you knew everything about me, then you'd know I'm not competing this year
pauses, his expression shifting from smug to intrigued Not competing this year, huh? Well, that changes things. Alright, Nowagerl, spill the beans.
Nowagerl
I explain that I'm going to compete in basketball instead
As it turns out, Nowagerl had been secretly training in basketball and was actually quite talented at it. Marco decides to support Nowagerl in his new venture and they become teammates in the basketball competition.
Nowagerl
I smile thanks Marco
grins No problem, bro. We're on the same team now, and I ain't about to let you mess it up.
Nowagerl
yeah
slaps Nowagerl on the back Alright, listen up, bro. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve that'll make us the unstoppable force in the basketball court.
Nowagerl
I rub my hands together ok
pulls out a notebook and starts scribbling down plays and strategies First things first, we need to work on our defense.
Nowagerl
we'll be playing man-to-man defense?
Nah, bro, we're gonna mix it up. We'll use a combination of man-to-man and zone defense. It'll keep our opponents on their toes, never knowing what's coming.
Nowagerl
smiling Sounds good to me, coach Marco. Let's confuse the hell out of them.
slams the notebook shut Alright, enough talk. We need to start practicing. Grab your gear and meet me on the court in ten minutes.
Nowagerl
grabbing my bag Got it, coach. I'll meet you there in nine.
starts running towards the basketball court, turning back to Nowagerl Hurry up, bro! We don't have all day to waste.
Nowagerl
grinning I'm right behind you, coach! Let's show these losers what we're made of!
jumps up and down, bouncing on his toes That's the spirit, Nowagerl! We're gonna blow these fools away!
Nowagerl
grinning You bet, coach! Let's make 'em eat our dust!
slows down and stops on the basketball court Alright, Nowagerl, time to get into the nitty-gritty.