"Hey guys..." said Peony. A group of girls greet her back. They were hanging out on the bench next to the basketball court. It's a normal practice day for the high school's basketball team.

"Here, egg tarts..." Peony passed a box of egg tarts that she bought on her way here. They cheer happily, took the box, and passed it around the group.

"Thanks, P! You always brought something..." a blonde ponytail hair girl grinned widely and indulged the tart.

"You guys must be hungry. It's a long practice usually," said Peony. She put her bag away and took a bottle of water and a face towel from a tote bag that she brought along with her.

It's her routine to stop by the arena during Benji's practice. At first, she kinda felt awkward mingling around these girls. They are girlfriends of Benji's teammates. Some of them are from the cheerleader squad, so technically they never knew each other for a long period.

Peony just joined the group a year ago. She's considered junior in the group, though she's almost the same age as them. She felt small around them because most of them are rich kids. Some even hold a title at school; like the blonde ponytail girl named Leila. She's Miss Homecoming and Head of the Cheerleader team.

"I think I should bring something next week. Oh, I just learn how to make brownies! I'll bring it later!" said the raven hair girls. She's the most beautiful girl among all.

"Never mind, Yaya! Last time, you almost burnt the Homemaker's room. Don't pressurize yourself!" Yaya playfully smacked the auburn hair girl who sat next to her. She loves teasing Yaya. That girl was known as clumsy and a little bit foolish. So, she always the target in the group.

"Don't listen to Mirae, P! She's just exaggerating. Nothing happened. I'll bring the brownies next week," Peony sheepishly giggled and nodded.

"P, can you teach me this?" a petite girl with long black hair came forward with a math book. Peony immediately took her pencil case and studied the figure.

"Oh my God, Serena! Cut it off! We're here to watch the practice. Keep your homework at home, please!" said Leila. She fanned herself with the mobile fan while leisurely watching the team practice.

"It's fine, Leila. I can teach her briefly,"

"Yeah! Look, she's fine with it. Besides, this training is boring as hell! At least I can finish my homework so I can spend some time with Erent," Serena grinned wide while waving a bit to Erent. The black boy smiled at her, biting his lips a bit.

"Gosh, he's hot!" Serena sighed and grinned like a fool.

"Not more than my Hunter!" said Yaya. She winked at her boyfriend, a red neck who later smiled at her.

"Dason is in no way lacking as well!" Mirae later smiled at her Korean-American boyfriend.

"My Erent is not only handsome but hot as fuck! Wait till he's shirtless, I'm telling you he's a beast!" they giggle together, except for Peony who grinned widely. She understands the topic but she chooses to keep silent.

"Girls, keep your bedroom activity private, please. We have a maiden here. Shameless peeps!" Leila glared at them. Mirae pouted her lips, mocking Leila behind her back.

"P, you don't mind it right?" asked Yaya.

"No, it's okay. I'm good," said Peony. She's a virgin but it doesn't mean she should avoid this kind of conversation. Besides, she's an adult. She should be open-minded, even just a bit.

"Say, P... Did you and Benji... You know..." Serena smooched the air. Peony got blushed a bit before shook her head.

"Stop it, Ser! She's a virgin. Have some respect," said Leila.

"But why? I mean, you guys date for two years. At least a peck will do! Don't you ever want it? Look at him, so hot and sexy!"

Peony looked at Benji who focused on his practice. He looked hot as usual. Sweat dripped from his body. His biceps looked tempted.

"I wanna keep it until we get married. I think it's even sweeter. Even Ben respects my decision," said Peony.

"Well, it's your loss! If I have a boy like Benji, I'll ride him wild!" Leila shook her head and watched those horny girls tease Peony.

After a while, Benji ran toward the girls. Peony handed the water bottle and towel to him. He smiled and took them from her.

"What's the topic, girls?" he asked. Peony got flushed a bit. She hid behind him, hoping that Serena and the rest will not open their blasphemous mouth.

"Oh, we were just asking P why you guys haven't kissed yet. I told her, if I got a boy like you, I'll ride you wild!" Benji shook his head in disbelief. He then looked at Peony, who squeezed herself behind him.

"P isn't that kind of girl. That's why I love her. I'll wait till she's ready," Benji threw a side hug to Peony. Peony watched her with glistening eyes.

"That's your loss..." Serena lifted her shoulder a bit. Later, the whole team gathered at the bench. Everyone was busy with their girlfriends.

But, later Peony's sight caught a figure who stood next to the coach. She's startled a bit. This is the last place she could ever imagine seeing the boy. Benji felt his girlfriend's gaze drift somewhere. He immediately back hugged Peony.

"What's wrong, baby?"

"What's he doing here?" she asked Benji. The boy looked at her from far, while talking to the coach.

"He used to play for the team. He was our senior before he quit. So, the coach said it's good to bring him into the team as an assistant coach,"

Peony frowned a bit. She didn't buy it. How come a menace like Yu can be on the basketball team? Even the coach assigned him as an assistant coach.

"Is he that good?" asked Peony.

"He's the star player. Though he got some attitude. But he's the best among the previous team," said Benji.

Peony watched Yu from far. The boy kept watching her from afar. After a while, he walked closer to the group. He took his bag, pretending to see nothing interesting.

"Home?" asked Dason. He nodded a bit.

"Senior, do you have a girlfriend?" Yaya's sudden question made everyone startled. Hunter clutched her hand tight. Everyone there knew what kinda person Yu was. He can snapped easily, a man with an uncertain mood.

"Why?" he asked blandly.

"Bring her along next time. She can join us," said Yaya. Yu looked at Peony. She squirmed herself in Benji's hug.

"It's wasting time here. She should stay at home and study," Yu replied. But still, his eyes won't let Peony go.

"We did some group study as well, right P?" said Serena. Peony bewildered, slowly nodded.

"Sorry, but I hate seeing her socializing," Yu replied in such a bland mode before leaving the arena. They watch him disappear before gushing about his attitude.

"He's a snob!" said Yaya.

"That's a private question, honey. You shouldn't ask something like that," said Hunter. He pinched her cheek a bit.

"Forget about him. If he declined, there's nothing we can do about it. Let's go home," said Benji. Everyone packs their things, ready to leave.

Peony stood there and watched Benji pack his thing. In mind, she's wondering what kind of person is she? Yu's girlfriend must be someone frigid like him, too!

Jeez, why must you think about it, P?

She dismissed the thought and quickly helped the group clean up the bunch of mess around the court before they left.