Third Person's Pov

"Lakas mag-effort ng captain natin," Jho said.

"Kita sa video na-surprise si Aiah," Gwen said.

Sophia showed Colet, Gwen, and Jho the video of Aiah watching the jumbotron screen that her mom sent to her. Nasa dalawang locker rooms ng arena ang team ni Mikha at naghihintay nalang ng oras habang nagpapahinga.

"Yung isa bigla tumahimik after doing the live recording," Colet said.

"Why po tahimik si captain?" Sophia asked.

"Because that was the first time she did that. Mikha is the kind of person who does the impossible things only for Aiah," Colet said.

"Just like surprising Ate Aiah by climbing the roof last night," Sophia said.

"Climbing the roof??" Jho and Gwen asked at the same time.

Napatawa nalang si Colet sa sinabi ni Sophia. Mabuti tulog si Mikha sa kabilang locker room kundi nag-wrestling na naman silang apat.

"Hindi ba kayo iidlip?" Maloi asked.

Kakapasok ni Maloi sa room, may mga dala siya na boxes of energy bars. Nag-distribute siya sa mga players.

"Uyab tulungan kita," Colet said.

"Wag na uyab, kain nalang kayo energy bars kung hindi kayo iidlip. May pinapanuod ata kayo," Maloi said.

"Mom sent a video of Ate Aiah watching the live recording of captain Mikha," Sophia said.

"No wonder pasimple naka-tulog yung isa sa kabila. Umiiwas sa pang-aasar niyo," Maloi said.

"Hindi yun ang reason bakit tulog yan. Pasimple pala pumunta kagabi kila Aiah," Gwen said.

"Binantayan pala ang girlfriend, hindi masyado nakatulog," Colet said.

"Kaya pala nag-chat si Aiah sa group chat namin kikay line kanina. Hayaan ko daw umidlip si Mikha," Maloi said.

"Speaking of girlfriend, nag-chat si bebe," Gwen said.

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"Ganda din ng smile natin Apuli," Jho said.

"Syempre nag-chat si bebe. Sayo wala chat si princess mo," Gwen said.

"Eh di ako ang mag-chat sa kanya," Jho said.

"Wag kayo maingay, naka-idlip mga teammates natin," Colet said.

"Salubungin ko lang si Aiah, malapit na daw sabi sabi ni bebe," Gwen said.

"Ako nalang punta Ate Gwen," Sophia said.

"Ako na, umidlip ka nalang Sophia," Gwen said.

Lumabas na si Gwen ng locker room para salubungin si Aiah at the entrance. After a few minutes, dumating na si Aiah. Naglakad na sila papunta sa locker rooms.

"Sigurado sinabihan ka ni Sheena na malapit na ako," Aiah said.

"As cousin of Mikha, duty ko din salubungin ka," Gwen said.

"Did you tell her na nandito na ako?" Aiah asked.

"No, she's sleeping in the other locker room. Hindi naman siya mahilig gumamit ng hearing powers pag tulog," Gwen said.

Nag-stop sila maglakad sa tapat ng door kung nasaan si Mikha.

"You can go inside Aiah, siya lang nandyan. Sa kabilang locker room lang kami," Gwen said.

"Sige thanks sa pag-sundo Gwen," Aiah said.

Pumasok na sa kabilang locker room si Gwen habang dahan-dahan pumasok si Aiah.



"Sleeping werewolf," Aiah said.

She locked the door and went closer to Mikha, ang himbing ng tulog.

"Hindi pa niya naayos gamit niya," Aiah said.

Naka-kalat sa opposite bench ang sports bag ni Mikha, tahimik na inaayos ni Aiah para hindi magising si Mikha.

"Mikhaela Janna Lim," Aiah said.

"Yes, Ms. Maraiah Queen Arceta?" Mikha asked.

Nagulat si Aiah kay Mikha na nasa likod na pala niya. Pagka-harap niya ay medyo magkalapit na ng Mukha nilang dalawa.

"I thought tulog ka pa," Aiah said.

"I was, but I smelled your scent when you entered the room," Mikha said.

"Your face," Aiah said.

"What's wrong with my face?" Mikha asked.

Mas lalo nilapit ni Mikha mukha niya kay Aiah na dahan-dahan umatras at na-corner na sa wall.

"It's close." Aiah said.

"This close," Mikha said.

Super lapit na ng mukha nila na isang tulak lang ay pwede na ma-kiss ni Mikha si Aiah. Napa-lunok si Aiah habang napa-tingin sa lips niya si Mikha.

"I'm tempted by your lips. I could break the deal and rather kiss you right now," Mikha said in a deep voice.

Wala masabi si Aiah dahil na-mesmerized siya sa voice ni Mikha.

"But I could still wait until the end of my game," Mikha said.

Tumalikod siya, sinuot na varsity jacket niya at lumabas na ng room. Habang si Aiah ay tulala pa ng ilang segundo bago lumabas din ng room.

Kakalabas lang din nila Colet sa kabilang locker room habang nasa hallway si Maloi.

"Aiah hindi kayo magkasama ni Mikha?" Maloi asked.

"Nauna na siya sa court," Aiah said.

"Ate Aiah, you're blushing," Sophia said.

"I'm feeling may nangyare kaya namumula si Aiah," Jho said.

"Walang nangyare pumunta na kayo sa arena at puntahan ko na sila Sheena. See you guys, good luck," Aiah said.

Umalis na si Aiah at pumunta na sa bleachers. Nakita niya agad si Sheena at Stacey kasama si Iris. Nasa malapit lang din na bleachers ang parents at brother ni Aiah.

"Ate Aiah's blushing," Iris said.

"I'm just tired running from the locker room," Aiah said.

"Okay po," Iris said.

I saw Mikha talking to Belle, who is the setter for the opposite team. Dumating na din sa court sila Colet at pumunta na din samin si Maloi.

"Ms. Arceta, explain," Maloi said.

"Huh?" Aiah asked.

"Hindi pwede ang huh na sagot. Dinaanan lang din ako ni Mikha ng tinanong ko siya bakit hindi ka niya kasama," Maloi said.

"Check the kikay line group chat," Aiah said.

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They know the deal between Aiah and Mikha. The three are looking at Aiah in a teasing way.

"Subukan niyo mang-asar," Aiah said.

"Wala pa kami sinasabi Aiah," Stacey said.

"Bakit ka po aasarin nila Ate Stacey?" Iris asked.

"Don't mind them, baka kulang pa kinain nila kanina," Aiah said.

Aiah glared at the three kikay, and they just continued with the teasing look. After a few minutes, napuno na ang arena. Nag-start na din nagpapakita ng mga audience ang jumbotron screen.

Aiah was looking at Mikha, who is standing with Colet, Gwen, Jho, and Sophia. Nung una tumutok ang isa sa camera kay Mikha, then sumunod kay Aiah.

"Well, who do we have here? The one and only Maraiah Queen Arceta of the archery team in Bini University," Sportscaster 1 said.

"There's only one reason that she's here, partner," Sportscaster 2 said.

"Not only does she support the volleyball team of her school, but she's here for the team captain, Mikha Lim," Sportscaster 1 said.

Mikha smiled while looking at the jumbotron that was showing Aiah's face.

"Captain Lim baka naman may pa-wave ka kay Ms. Arceta," Sportscaster 2 said.

Pasimple naman na pinag-kukurot nila Jho si Mikha na mag-wave. Bigla nag-ingay sa arena. The reason was Aiah holding a name banner of Mikha while waving at the camera.

"Ayun oh, nauna na nag-wave si Ms. Arceta," Sportscaster 1 said.

After ten minutes, nag-start na mag-introduce ng mga players on both teams ang host para makapag-start na ng game.

"And finally, the team captain of Bini University. Wearing jersey no. 8, Mikha Lim," Host said.

Hiyawan sa buong arena, halata na si Mikha ang pinaka-sikat sa lahat ng players.

Before the start of the first set, Mikha looks at Aiah. They smiled at each other. That smile is already enough for Mikha.

The game is going to be a five-sets game. The first four sets have been so intense, with long rallies, and both teams defenses have been so tight. Colet and Sophia are alternately going in and out of the court. Mikha cares for her teammates; their stamina has limits, while for them werewolves they can play for as long as they can.

Coach Mickey called for a timeout; it's the final point for them to win the championship once again.

"Girls, this is it," Coach Mickey said.

"Let Sophia play; she's not subbing for Colet," Mikha said.

"Captain, this is a crucial point; what if I fail?" Sophia asked.

"Soph, you're not going to fail," Gwen said.

"Trust us," Jho said.

"We're just around you," Colet said.

"Make the final point," Mikha said.

"Okay girls, let's do this," Coach Mickey said.

"All for one!" Mikha said.

"One for all!" The Players said at the same time.

Mikha served the ball. It was received by Belle, Ashley sets it to Kaori, who did a quick spike but failed to hit the floor. Colet received the ball while Mikha gave the signal to Sophia to get ready. She sets it to Sophia, who spikes the ball down the line at the back.

The crowd in the arena is celebrating while Mikha's team is hugging each other. Mikha and her friends are the last ones who hugged Sophia.

"Wag ka umiyak at baka malagot kami kay Ate Aiah mo," Jho said while laughing a bit.

"Super thank you sa support mga Ate," Sophia said.

Mikha pats Sophia's head then gives a thumbs up to Aiah na nakita niya naluluha habang papalapit sa kanila kasama ang family nila. Niyakap agad ni Sophia ang family niya.



Mikha is talking to Belle; they are congratulating each other.

"Mj, your leadership as a captain is amazing," Belle said.

"This is my last game, but I'll make sure to train the next generation," Mikha said.

"May balak ka ata mag-coach after graduation," Belle said.

"We'll see; after all, I'm going to be busy as an alpha too, and we still got to find Tito Javier," Mikha said.

"Wag mo muna isipin si Tito Javier. Celebrate with your team first. Kami na muna bahala tutulong kay Kuya Enzo," Belle said.

"Are you sure?" Mikha asked.

"I'm sure, especially your girlfriend, is already coming towards you," Belle said.

Belle left while Mikha turned around, seeing Aiah coming towards her holding a bouquet.

"Flowers for captain Mikha Lim," Aiah said.

"Thank you, captain Maraiah Arceta. I think hindi lang flowers ang ibibigay mo sakin," Mikha said.

"And what would that be?" Aiah asked.

Nilapit ni Mikha ang mukha niya kay Aiah.

"My kiss," Mikha said while smiling.

"Wala ata ako maalala na kiss," Aiah said.

Mikha's smile turned to a pout. Aiah's smiled at her girlfriend's reaction.

"The finals MVP is captain Mikha Lim!" Host said.

Tumutok ang camera kila Mikha. Rinig nila ang cheer ng fans, teammates, family, and friends.

"Go get your trophy, love," Aiah said.

"I think I like another trophy," Mikha said.

Before Aiah could say something. Mikha's lips landed on Aiah's lips, who willingly responded to her kisses.

"This is a different trophy," Aiah said in between their kisses.

Mikha pulled away from their kiss and hugged Aiah, who hugged her back.

"Sige na kunin mo na trophy mo," Aiah said.

"Be right back, love," Mikha said.

Mikha went to get her trophy; she could not get back quickly to Aiah because of the interviews.

"Looking proudly at the alpha," Sheena said.

The others are now standing beside Aiah.

"That's my alpha," Aiah said.

"Correction Aiah, the pack's alpha," Jho said.

"May pa-correction ka pa nalalaman Jho," Stacey said.

"She's the pack's alpha, but Aiah got our alpha's heart," Colet said.

"She's my Mikha Lim," Aiah said while smiling.

They look at Aiah, proudly watching Mikha. They smiled too.