Chapter 70
“Team... bonding?”
Koi stammered in the midst of the cheers that followed Ariel’s announcement like it was the most natural thing in the world. While the rest of the team scattered to gather their things, Ariel looked back at him with a frown.
“Yeah. Is there a problem?”
“Um, well... it’s just...”
Koi couldn’t bring himself to finish. He looked away, squirming. He really had no money today. With his part-time job limited to weekends, his income had dropped dramatically—and even then, he often missed shifts because of practice. At this rate, he was worried he might get fired. Every penny mattered.
And now they were talking about Green Bell.
If it had been a cheap fast-food place, maybe he could’ve managed. But Green Bell was way out of his budget. He’d have to decline.
Though, truthfully, he wanted to go. He was only just starting to open up with the others, beginning to find his rhythm. This would’ve been a perfect opportunity to talk and bond. He wanted to have a group, like Ashley and his friends, but reality wouldn’t let him.
And on top of that, he still had to buy a cheer uniform. He didn’t have a cent to spare.
He was still torn between wanting to go and facing reality when Ariel, who had just let her ponytail down, shook out her thick hair and spoke.
“You really should come. It’s a team bonding moment.”
Just then, the vice-captain popped up behind her.