Twelve years ago.
The first time Feng Zhi saw Yang Huaijin was on the basketball court of A University.
He was a very dazzling guy, full of youthful energy when he smiled, with a pair of lively and charming eyes. He played as a small forward, with long and fair arms, and his aggressive ball-handling was fierce. Although not as tall as the Alphas, he utilized the agility advantage of Omegas very well. He shuttled and jumped on the basketball court, with a high shooting percentage, becoming the focus of the entire court.
As the halftime whistle sounded, Yang Huaijin leaped high and made a three-pointer. His short hair lifted and fell in the wind with his jumping motion, and the sunlight scattered like golden fragments on his hair ends and cheeks. As the ball went into the basket, the students watching erupted into cheers.
Yang Huaijin also smiled, his expression relaxed and at ease. He enjoyed sports, just like he enjoyed the sunlight, the cheers, and the lively atmosphere on the court, relishing in this carefree youth.
Feng Zhi squinted and looked up at the sky and the sun. Suddenly, he realized that he had never really taken a good look at the sun before. Actually, the sunlight was quite nice, and the sky was blue enough…
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Feng Zhi felt displeased. He stood up. By then, he was almost 1.9 meters tall, and when he stood straight, he could look down at Yang Huaijin. “Who are you calling a little classmate?”
Yang Huaijin chuckled. “What’s the use of being tall? You’ve got thin arms and legs. Are you even eighteen yet?”
Feng Zhi was speechless. He wasn’t actually eighteen yet; he still had two months to go.
Yang Huaijin went to get two bottles of water and handed one to Feng Zhi, patting his arm to signal they should sit together on a higher step.
Feng Zhi lowered his head to look at his arm, where there was a small water mark rapidly evaporating. Yang Huaijin’s hand had just touched the cold mineral water bottle, and under the scorching afternoon sun, the small patch of skin he had touched felt particularly cool.
“A-jin!” Someone not far away waved to them. “Are you done playing?”
Yang Huaijin waved back with a smile. “Yeah, I’m done. Feeling tired.” He usually only played half-court games, as an Omega’s stamina was somewhat lacking, especially when playing against a group of Alphas. He was someone who never pushed himself.
Feng Zhi regarded Yang Huaijin with a constant scrutiny, a bit aloof. “Do Omegas also play basketball?”
Yang Huaijin was taken aback for a moment. “You can tell from that? Do I look too ‘O’?”
Feng Zhi remained silent.
“What’s wrong with Omegas playing basketball?” Yang Huaijin didn’t mind. A University was the top institution in the country, and in a campus that advocated equality and respect, gender wasn’t something that needed to be hidden. “Alphas have many advantages, but Omegas also have their strengths. Omegas are significantly better than Alphas in terms of agility and accuracy. By focusing on our strengths, it’s not difficult to defeat Alphas! Haha, basketball isn’t just about physical strength, it also requires brains.”
The second half of the game quickly began. Yang Huaijin greeted Feng Zhi before leaving, reminding the ‘junior’ to stay safe and not daydream by the court, then went off to find his friends. Someone like Yang Huaijin, even cheering on the sidelines, would attract attention. He was young, passionate, and threw himself into everything he did wholeheartedly. Just watching him could be infected by the joy that belonged to youth.
Feng Zhi stared at the enthusiastic figure, inexplicably reminded of the sun and the sky he had been staring at for so long. Yang Huaijin and the clear sky… both were quite beautiful.
Are we finally gonna see how they separated? 😫