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Victor knelt down and took a deep breath; he gripped the two-meter long yumi in deep and utter zen. He slowly stood up and notched the arrow on the bowstring. Victor turned towards the target and stared at it while drawing the arrow, not losing focus of the black and white goal. He took a deep breath and released the arrow, sending it soaring across the sky, barely missing the center of the target.
“Excellent work, Victor!” Mr. Kabu clapped as Victor sighed and turned towards his teacher.
“I still think my form is a little off, though.” Victor stared at the arrow, which was impaled onto the target.
“Nonsense! For a first-year student, you are one of our best archers we have! Even your superior thinks of you in high regard!” Victor looked over at Red, a Third-year, and nodded as the older man smiled softly at him.
“I’d still like to get a bit more practice in before heading home if that’s okay with you, Mr. Kabu.” As the other club members left the room, Victor stood alone and began to notch another arrow. He slowly pulled back the string…
“HEY, VIC!” The sudden shrill sound boomed across the room, causing him to stumble and miss his intended target.
“GAH, GLORIA! Would you please stop doing that!” Victor angrily stared at his twin sister, who walked in wearing her school uniform. She wore a green plaid skirt with a green tie to match. Over it was her grey cardigan that she usually liked to wear. Her brown hair was tied back in a ponytail with a bright pink bow.
“Sorry, I was just bored waiting for you!” She sat down and watched as her brother slowly began to string another arrow.
“I was just about to leave to come get you...I thought you had karate practice today?”
“We did, but had to end it early when I kind of accidentally hurt a guy.” Victor let out a loud sigh as he shot another arrow at the target.
“You didn’t break a guy’s arm again, did you?”
“Not this time! He had it coming though...he insulted you!” Victor smiled softly and set the bow down and walked up to his sister.
“I appreciate you sticking up for me, but don’t get us into any more trouble than necessary! It took me days to convince the principal to lighten your detention last time!” Gloria laughed and gave Victor a water bottle.
“And I thank you for that little brother!”
“Gloria, we are twins…”
“Yeah, but I came out first!”
“By like five minutes!”
“Sure sure whatever makes you feel better, Vic. Anyways I’m hungry...let’s go stop by the convenience store on our way home.” Victor let out a massive sigh as he went to put up his equipment.
“Alright, but you’re paying this time.” Victor dressed in his uniform, consisting of black slack, a white dress shirt, and a green plaid tie. He put on a red sweater vest and brushed his hair. He looked at the mirror and frowned as his hair swirl stood out. He walked out of the locker room and walked next to Gloria, “Ready?” she gave a quick nodded, and they headed out of the club room.
The twins walked out of Galar High and continued on their way home, waving at other students as they passed by. “So you ready for your karate match coming up?” Victor looked over at his sister, who looked up from her phone.
“Of course! I’m always ready to crush the opposition!” She jabbed the air and did a quick kick.
“That’s good to hear! I’ll be rooting for you!”
“What about you? Do you still plan on joining the other second and third years in the competition this year?” Victor stopped and frowned,
“I don’t know yet, I still think I have a lot to learn, and I might slow them down…” Just then Gloria paused and grabbed his cheeks,
“Victor, Dominic Williams! Do you even hear yourself right now? Everyone says that you’re great at archery! Even Mr. Kabu thinks so too! I’d say you just go for it! What do you have to lose?”
“My dignity...my self-respect… and my lunch.” Victor laughed a bit, earning a small jab from his sister. “I’m joking...I’ll give it some thought, alright!” The twins stopped in front of the convenience store and went inside. Victor looked over at the chocolate section and browsed the many options. I guess I’ll go simple today and get some milk chocolate today! Oh, and it’s the last one! He thought as he went to reach for the box. Just then, he touched another hand by accident.
“Oh, my bad man!” He looked up and saw a boy who was taller than Victor. He had dark purple hair, golden eyes, and dark brown skin. He held up a soccer ball and laughed as he stared at Victor,
He goes to our school, I believe...I recognize that hair I mean someone with purple hair is bound to stand out at least. Victor thought as he locked eyes with the mysterious boy.
“That chocolate is pretty good; It always gives me a nice boost after club practice! Don’t worry though you can have it mate!” The boy smiled, causing something to stir inside Victor’s stomach.
Say something, Victor! He slowly opened his lips, “Thanks, I’ll take your word for it, man! I mean, mate!”
“Haha, you’re funny for a little guy, I’ll see you around!” The boy laughed as he went to grab another snack, paid, and left while waving back at Victor.
“Yeah, I’ll see you around…” Victor’s heart began to beat at a breakneck pace. “Just who was that guy?”
“Oh, you mean Hop?” Gloria popped up from behind him while drinking a soda.
“You know him, Gloria?” She shrugged slightly
“Kinda, all I know he’s the ace of the soccer team and wants to take the team to nationals just like his big brother did all those years ago.” Victor then began to connect the dots.
“Wait, he’s Leon’s brother? I didn’t know he had a younger brother?”
“Not many people did, but I guess he wanted to make a name for himself, he’s kind of cute, right? Just your type too.” Gloria grinned as she saw Victor blush wildly,
“Yeah, he kind of is...wait...Gloria! YOU KNOW?” Victor stood back in shock as he turned a bright red,
“Victor, I saw how you eyed him, and believe me, that ain’t just a pacing glance…” Victor then put his hands up to his head,
“What do I do? Sure he’s cute, but how do I go about this?” Gloria then grabbed him by the shoulders.
“Victor, I will do my best to help you get with Hop. Let me do some digging for you, alright?”
“Are you sure?”
“Yep, as long as you help me study for my exams, then we can call it even.” Just then, Victor glared at his sister.
“So, you did have an ulterior motive…” Gloria laughed and stuck her tongue out at him,
“Anyways, let’s go home! I’m sure mom is worried about us!” With that, she ran out of the store, with Victor in tow. Victor thought about the encounter with Hop and blushed as he saw his smiling face.
Hop huh? I wonder if a guy like him would be interested in a guy like me?