Today's weather is scorching hot. Enough to make your throat itch for an ice cold drink. However the burning heat outside could not even stop the raging excitement in the eyes of the Harrow International School students. Ranging from freshman to seniors, they occupied the school's gymnasium to witness a basketball match between the sophomores and the freshmen. It's just a P.E class activity actually but what makes this match a talk of the crowd is the participants of the game.

"Bro are you sure that you're gonna be okay? I don't like how that seniors stares at us. It's like they're planning something." Said by Araun Jirochtikul as he circled his arm on his brother's shoulder as they look at the other side of the room where the said seniors are flocking to change too.

He's talking to Raiwin who's currently tying his Jordan 38 shoes which is a gift from his Daddy Gem during their stay over at the Titicharoenrak's house during the weekend. Each of them has a gift actually and those advanced birthday gifts are related to the triplet's individual hobbies.

Araun who is the bassist slash vocals of their band Toxic, received his very own Fender Precision Bass guitar that he almost gag out in disbelief while Shaun on the other hand had a huge box of books about business and a set of 120 high quality Faber-Castell Pencils. Courtesy from their Grandma since the boy is very talented in doing sketches.

The kids were very delighted with their gifts of course but their Papa Fourth almost pinched their Dad's ears because of how expensive those gifts are. They were about 15 hundred in dollars or around 55k in Baht which is almost twice of Fourth's monthly savings. In fact, Gemini slept on the couch for that whole weekend because of it.

Anyway, going back to where the kids are talking a while ago, Raiwin raised his head to see what his brother was talking about and he was met by the smug face of the senior that he hated the most.

"Tss..don't worry about Iglesias. I can handle him quite well." Raiwin replied to his brother as he stood up and made some small jogs to warm up.

They are currently in the locker room of the school's varsity where both Raiwin and his rival Alex are members.

Ever since that encounter between the two in the school's comfort room, there had been a silent enmity between the two popular Alphas of Harrow International School.

There are no days in school where both are not growling at each other every time their paths cross. Even inside the history and home economics class where both are classmates. Alex did not pass the required units when he transferred in Harrow so he's an irregular student somehow.

Anyway, starting when the arrogant Alpha knew that they were classmates in those two subjects, everything became a competition between them. Raiwin who is more passionate in sports suddenly worked himself out in studies which made his brothers confused about his actions. Not that Raiwin is a typical good for nothing but his face kind of jock, it's just that getting into honorary ranks in class is not his cup of tea. That is for Shaun since he is the studious type among the triplets but maybe the constant call outs and insults that Raiwin got from Alex made him bite the tail. Alphas and their towering pride.

The two always bicker in every chance they meet to the point that it already caught their schoolmate's attention. The popular kid and the school's bully. What a cliché.

"Oh..what do we have here? Ah..A basketball champ wannabe. Aw..that's cute." It's Alex. Stoning some insults as soon as he goes near Raiwin as his team mates are laughing at the back.

The Jirochtikul champ annoyingly made a hissing sound because of that. Clearly showing how he hate the other's sudden appearance. He doesn't want the jerk to be in his personal space.

Moreover, what makes it so annoying for Awin is the fact that this annoying Alpha is the varsity's team captain. Good thing that it was the coach who selected the new recruits or else, his dream to be in the school's basketball team would have been held kaput.

"Tss..what do you want now Phi? My game is about to start." The boy replied in a not so interested tone.

Alex just laugh an insult though before he grabs Awin's jersey in a tightful grip. Gritting his teeth in anger as he pulled the boy near him.

That made Raiwin answer with the same fury.

"Hey what's wrong with you two?" Araun tried to split them away but he was just met by Alex's crimson eyes.

"Oh it seems that his brother wants to play the hero bro." One of Alex's friends coed referring to Araun as they pulled him away.

"Get the hell off me you dickheads!" Araun tried to break free but the seniors are so strong compared to him so he just rendered him exhausted.

"No little boy. Our game is about to start. So get ready to be crushed." Alex coed as soon as his stare fixated on Raiwin's angry one. Tightening his grip on the Jirochtikul's jersey but to his surprise, he was met by a pair of dark eyes with a ring of firey irises.

The school's bully got astonished by the sight of it. Making him loosen his grip on the other a little bit. Just enough for Awin to pry Alex's hand off his shirt.

Alex can still remember those eyes... It's the very same one with that Alpha who rendered him and his stepfather useless way back in the parking lot. It is when he tried to suppress the same boy that is glaring at him right now.

"What the hell do you mean by that?" Raiwin replied rather confused. Not even noticing that his eyes are starting to change colors the very first time.

In order to show unaffected, Alex put on his smirk to continuously annoy the boy who stole a kiss from him. Not a direct one maybe but it's still a kiss and it pisses him off.

No one had ever kissed him his entire life well, except from him mom but that's different.

"Your P.E teacher ask us to be your opponents for this activity. He's our coach after all so..here we are."

Raiwin could only groan frustratedly. The Alpha was right. Their PE teacher is also the varsity's official coach but he did not expect that he would schedule a match for their final assessment in basketball to someone like the school varsity players. He thought that it would be with the other freshmen classes who's also taking the final exam today too but he was wrong.

"So long popular boy." Alex said before he gave Raiwin's face a few taps and urged his team to leave the room.

"He's still bothering you until now?" Araun ask his brother right after Alex leave. This boy is oblivious of his surroundings as long as it's not about music.

"Yeah bro. Unfortunately." Raiwin replied as if it was nothing.

"But why? He did stop bullying me and Shaun since Dad teaches them a lesson." Araun continued as he picks up his brother's stuff. PE is their last class for today so they will be going home right after.

"Maybe he's just holding a grudge because I had stolen something valuable from him." Raiwin casually said before he takes his leave.

"What? Bro what do you mean by stealing something?"

Araun inquired out of curiosity but Raiwin just replied with a shrug and the word:

"Secret."

Before leaving his triplet brother intrigued and dumbfounded.

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Inside the court, Prof. Nolan gives his instruction to all the classes under his bucket. He divided them into two classes to compete with one another except for Raiwin's class. They are the only team who will compete with the Tritons. Harrow's basketball team where the bastard Alex is the captain.

"This is surely a set-up. He might have had a talk with our PE teacher about this. He's really persistent in annoying me to the core and I hate it." Raiwin voiced his frustration to his triplet brothers.

"Good luck bro. Tss.. If I just knew this all along, I could've joined the player team." Araun cursed under his breath because of his brother's current situation.

Araun is one of the umpire and Shaun is the timekeeper so they obviously cannot aid Raiwin in the field.

"Just be careful though when you're around him. Especially that you play center. He will definitely do everything to block you from doing any point shots." Shaun is also worried about his brother's safety. Besides, he just got recovered from his abdominal injury which was caused by the very same person.

"It's okay. I'll play wisely." Raiwin assured them with a smile before he jogged towards the center of the court.

It's the triplet's class for the first game and the viewers on the stadium are hyping both the names of Alex and Raiwin. Cheering them up like an avid fan. This proves that the popularity the young Jirochtikul is soaring up high.

This made Alex to grit in anger. This has to end today.

The referee which is no other than Prof. Nolan discussed the rules to the opposing teams. Raiwin and Alex being the centers of each team glare at one another as they prepare for the jump ball. At the count of three, the shrill sound of the whistle reverberates in the air as the ball soar up high.

The two Alphas jump as high as they could to steal the ball mid air but due to their obvious height difference, Alex was able to catch the ball. Starting the game with Tritons on the lead.

Since this is an assessment game, whomever scores the first 25 points ace the game.

The sound of the ball and the screech of the player's running shoes echoed as Raiwin's team tried to defend the basket from the opposing team.

The viewers are all in awe on how skilled Alex were as he passes through the opponents point guard while dribbling like a pro.

"Omg...go Alex!!! Go..go..go Alex!!"

"Go Raiwin!!! Steal the ball baby!!!"

The cheers from the bleachers are getting louder by every minute as both of the Alphas are now on a one on one match for a point shot.

"Just give up Jirochtikul. You are no match with your captain." Alex teased the boy as he smirk in victory.

"The game just got started captain. Who knows, maybe I can make you submit to me baby." Raiwin countered with flashy smile and a wink before he stealthily grabbed the ball from the senior's hand.

Now the table has been turned and it's Raiwin who running on the court while dribbling the ball with expertise. The court became silent for a few seconds as they can't believe it that someone was able to steal the ball from the varsity's team captain. Even his teammates were shocked by the event.

Now the crowds are in a loud hype when Raiwin scored a lay-up. Alex balled his fist because of it especially that the freshman Alpha teased him with a wink and a small kiss gesture. Making him groan in frustration. He was so angry at himself for getting caught off-guard for a mere second.

"Alright that's 2 points for class 1A." Shaun's voice resound in the four corners of the school's Gymnasium as he announced the score.

The game resumes after that and points after points, both of teams were always tied up with each other. The game was like a national collegiate championship match because of the two Alphas who are battling aggressively to score a points for respective teams. It was like a one on one match to be honest instead of a team effort. It was a close match until...only 1 point left to decide the fate.

Both of the teams are now drench in sweat but still, they are trying their best to stop one another in scoring a basket.

"I will not let you get this point Jirochtikul." Alex said in between his huffs.

"Likewise captain. Anyway, would you like to end this with a bet?" Raiwin taunted as he dribbled his way off the senior's grasp but Alex is not that resilient anymore.

"What are you talking about Jirochtikul?" Alex replied as he tightens his guard. Not letting Raiwin to make any shot.

"Simple. If your team wins, you can do whatever you want to me but if MY TEAM wins, YOU will do what I say with no complaints for 2 weeks. How does that sound?" Awin replied with a taunting smile.

"As if you can score Jirochtikul."

"I'll take it as a yes then." Raiwin smiled before he aggressively move forward to the basket but of course, Alex is there to stop him but he saw his teammate that is open and is near the ring.

This game is ours.

Raiwin's thought as he did a split step to pass through Alex's defense and made a clean bounce pass to his classmate Elmo.

"Elmo now!!!" Raiwin's shout echoed in the court as his classmate made a three point swish shot.

A loud whistle was then heard from the referee. Ending the game with a score of 24/27 in favor to Class 1A.

The players lined up in the middle of the court for a truce.

"Nice game budd." Said by each team as they did a handshake however, it was different with Raiwin and Alex.

"What about now captain? we won. Are you ready to submit to me for 2 weeks?" Raiwin coed with confidence as he grabs Alex hand for a handshake.

"I will not take orders from the likes of you Jirochtikul. Don't be too full of yourself."

After the answer that he didn't want. Raiwin's face turned from being playful to being deadly. He's not happy at all and something inside of him is trying to claw out and resurface. Maybe it's his anger.

"You already form a pact between alphas, Alex Sho Iglesias so you have no choice but to abide to it. That is the code of the Alpha." Raiwin said in gritted teeth as his eyes turned into pitch black with crimson irises.

All of a sudden, Alex just stood still in his place, not even a single bit of movement as his eyes turned red. But then, a sudden wave of strange pheromones was enduce into him. Slowly turning his eyes from his deep bright red into an amber one before he lost his consciousness.

Screams after screams was then heard all over the court as the Varsity's Team Captain and the notorious bully of Harrow International School was rushed into the school's clinic.

"Oh my gosh..what happened to Alex? Was he that exhausted after a match?"

Some girls from the crowd began to talk about the incident but there, still standing in the middle of the court is no other that Raiwin who does not understand what happened.

D-id I just do that?

Raiwin's thoughts as he slowly walks towards his brother's who were also dumbfounded of what just happened earlier.

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A/N: sorry a little bit late haha...Anyway the next chapter is still under polishing. Will update it right away once I'm done.

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