Even from the parking lot, you could immediately hear the music coming from the hall and could see students entering the school in black or purple formal ball dressings – tuxedos for males, ball gowns and tiaras for females – or semi-formal clothes. Several days had passed until the night of the Annual Ball. The students took the path to Dolly Hall where there was a queue at the entrance. To make the ball fair, only students who donated at least sixty dollars were allowed to enter. To prevent unwanted entry, a red velvet rope was attached to both sides of the doorway, creating an obstruction. Once you've checked, the velvet rope would be removed for the student or couple to enter. The hall was decorated beautifully by the committee. Glass tables and seats were arranged orderly around the dance floor. An amphitheater where a DJ blasted music in the air was placed at the front wall, facing everyone. There was joy in the air. Students were seated, talking excitedly among themselve

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Gabe tightened his grip and pushed Brian's hand downwards. His biceps popped out his short sleeve.Brian applied the same amount of force in pushing Gabe's hand, resting his hips on the table."Gabe! Gabe!! Gabe!!!" cheered the students around supporting Gabe. But it was obvious they were evenly matched because their arms kept moving back and forth after a minute.Gabe frowned. Since when did Brian become this strong? He thought he would have won under thirty seconds. Turns out he was wrong. But that doesn't mean Brian was stronger. He added more force to his push. "Getting tired, already?" Brian scorned. Gabe grunted and pushed harder. His muscles popped stronger.Brian chuckled. He squeezed his hand around Gabe's knuckles and wriggled his palms, wriggling his knuckles too.Gabe hissed, feeling the joints of his knuckles crack. The distraction was enough for Brian to suddenly apply a large amount of force and pin Gabe's hand on the table."Whooo," the student cheered and clapped.

No one said a word after the shocking announcement.Brian stared at the MC in disbelief. Did he misinterpret that? How was this possible?After some seconds of silence, the students screamed in jubilation. Raymond waved at everyone, grinning. Brian glared at him. He had been so sure he was going to win. Every student he eavesdropped on said they voted for him so how on earth did Raymond win this? "And taking the second position, with one hundred and nineteen votes is Brian Ashton." The MC said, but in all the jubilation, Brian wasn't sure if he was heard. Two seniors climbed the stage with a crown and sash bearing the words, "King of Ball." Brian clutched his fist. He now understood how Alexia must have felt when she lost the gown."Congratulations, Raymond." The MC said. "Come give a little speech to everyone."Raymond's shoulder slightly bumped into Brian as he walked past him. Raymond cleared his throat. "Oh my God. Thank you guys. Three times in a row? Gosh, y'all are amazin

Standing with their body turned to the side, Raymond and Brian circled, their fist curled up. All the people in the parking lot, Melanie, Charlene, Gabe, and the others backed away and stood behind a car. Tension was in the air. The same question was on everyone's mind as they anticipated the start of the fight. Eventually, Raymond decided to take the first. move. He targeted a blow at Brian's gut. Brian lowered his arms and blocked it. He raised his legs at Raymond's ear. Raymond crouched down and tried to jab Brian as he stood up. Brian tilted his head backward and jumped back, creating some distance between them. Brian wriggled his fingers and curled them back. Brian realized Raymond seemed to possess some fighting skill, unlike Gabe. Raymond charged again and the fight intensified. It was like watching a Jackie Chan movie. Both threw different attacks but they just kept defending them. Just like in the arm wrestling, they were evenly matched. Studying his movement, Bria