“WATER. Check. Schedule. Check. Training regimen. Check. Is there anything else missing? ” Allie asked herself weakly.

She is currently on the open court of SLU. Here the members of the tennis club practice during these hours. Allie can say that she enjoys being the manager of the club. The tasks are not difficult. Then Martin helps her.

She felt something hit her head. “Hey. Don't push yourself too much,” said a voice from behind her.

When she turned around, a smiling Chance appeared to her. Chance is one of the regular tennis players of their club. She reciprocated Chance's smile.

The members of their university tennis club are kind. It was just her first day as manager but they accepted her right away. It felt like she gained a team of friends because of the tennis club— "If she can't do the job here at the club, she can leave." —Except for the newcomer and Killian spoke.

Killian is the former manager of the tennis club. So maybe it's "bad vibes" for him because he took over. Like Chance, he is also one of the regular members of the tennis club.

To Martin he would complain, belat, he said to himself. He can't say that to Killian. It's a bit scary.

Allie held Chance by the arm as she leaned over to answer Killian. He didn't even want Chance to heat it up. He had already seen Killian's behavior. He was ruthless even to those inside his team.

When he didn't say a word at Killian's suggestion he frowned as he left and went to the office. He rested deeply when it disappeared from sight. Of the members of the tennis club, Killian is the one he avoids the most.

“Tsk. `Just ignore Killian. Just avoid him, ”said Chance.

“Yeah. That is what I will do, ”he promised and pretended to tremble. "She's scary."

"Saint Vincent's captain is scarier than him," whispered the nearby Red; also a regular member of the club.

Allie frowned at what she heard. "Enzo is a nice guy," he said in his own defense of the man.

Chance and Red hit him. There was a look of disbelief on their faces.

“N-nice? Enzo? ”

“Are we talking about the same Enzo here? Lawrenzo Guttierez? ”

He folded his arms and raised an eyebrow at the two. “Yes! Enzo is kind! ”

He remembers the night he fell asleep while Enzo was sleeping on the sofa. He woke up the next morning already in bed. He knew it was Enzo who carried him there. See? If he is not a good person, it will just let him lie on the floor.

Chance's water suddenly hit him. “Here. Maybe you're just thirsty. ”

"Better yet, let's give him food, Chance."

"Or maybe he's lacking in sleep, Red."

"Guys!"

When the two laughed at the same time, Allie smiled as well. She was glad she became a part of this group.

It felt like her circle was getting bigger. And at the same time, she could see herself being able to smile and laugh more.

ALLIE could not stop fidgeting. Tennis practice is over. Martin told him not to go home first and accompanied him to wait for the arrival of the captain from another university. So here they are now inside the office and waiting for the man.

“Stop fidgeting. You have nothing to do but listen. Don't be nervous, ”Martin thought. It sits at the back of the table. He was in one of the two empty seats in front of his desk.

She puffed her cheeks. "Why am I still with you?"

It shrugged. Its logical answer was interrupted by a knock on the door. Allie quickly stood up and opened the door. Her eyes widened when Enzo's figure appeared on her.

"Renz!" he ejaculated in shock. "What are you doing here?"

Its forehead was slightly wrinkled which also disappeared immediately. It looked beyond him. He knew Martin was looking at it now.

"Why is she here?" he asked in his oh-so cold voice.

“He is the manager of our club. You two know each other? ” Martin answered Enzo's question.

Enzo just nodded. It went inside. He was about to close the door when Enzo preceded him. Without a word he returned to his seat. Enzo sat across from him.

He secretly watched Enzo. He could read no emotion in its eyes. It just folded and looked straight at Martin. When he turned to Martin, he looked around at Enzo in astonishment.

"We're both young," he told Martin.

"Ah." That's all and someone has already handed this folder to Enzo. “Here. Schedules, matches, and training. I really think you should consider this, Guttierez, ”said Martin.

Enzo took the folder and opened it. The man remained silent and quietly read the contents of the folder.

"What's that for, Martin?" he asked.

“I invite Enzo's group to a friendly match. The tournament is near. This friendly match will be a great practice between our team. But this guy, ”he pointed out to Enzo. "Doesn't like my plan."

He turned to Enzo. "I think you should take it, Renz," he suggested.

"That won't listen—"

"Fine," said Enzo.

Martin was shocked. “W-what? Do you agree? ”

An exasperated sigh left Enzo's lips. "Yeah."

“Huh. Well, well, ”Martin said weakly, reaching Allie's ears.

As the two talked about the friendly match to be made, Allie looked around at them. Martin was handsome and he admitted that. But he did not know. Enzo was more handsome in his eyes. Even if he wasn't smiling unlike Martin, he was still pleasant in her eyes.

"What do you think, Allie?"

She blinked when she heard Martin's voice. "Huh?"

A mocking smile flashed on its lips. "I said, every time we have a meeting, you should be present."

“Ah. It's okay with me. ”

"Good."

Enzo and Martin stood up so he stood up as well. As he walked towards the door he felt something hit his head.

“Did you come home at the same time, Allie? Can I take you? ” Martin asked.

Even before Allie could answer, Enzo preceded her. It shook Martin's arm that rested on his head. It looks bad on the man.

“Fuck off, San Victores. She's going with me. ”

Laughing Martin raised both hands as if surrendering. Its silly grin is indelible. "Fine."

When she got out of the office, Allie felt Enzo's palm on her back. He turned it over and smiled sweetly. It just avoided looking at him although he noticed the expression on its face soften slightly.

"Manager, huh," he said weakly.

“I’m enjoying it. They are all kind to `kin. Especially Martin, Chance, and Red. I like it, being a member of a tennis club. ”

"That's good to hear."

“Killian is a bit scary but apart from him, the members of the tennis club are kind. The duties are not too difficult then Martin helps me. When they need water, Chance or Red come with me. ”

On the way to the parking area, Allie never stopped talking. Although not speaking, he knew Enzo's attention was on him. He notices her slight nod from time to time.

"Let's go to the hospital first?" he asked.

"Sure."

She smiled at him.