Save The Best for Last

Chapter Six: Tyler, My Hero.

"We're a team, Moira. The reason why we're training now is because Tyler believes that we can still improve and hopefully, be successful in the end. He believes in us, you know, and that's why he's doing his best to help us. Kyla and I heard that he decided to cancel some his television and magazine interviews. He cleared out all of his appointments so that he can be with us today." Sarah gave out a lengthy explanation.

Moira bit her lip, while feeling a bit guilty. Sarah definitely has a point. Tyler Bancroft has got more important things to do, but he still chose to be with them instead...

She shouldn't have acted that way. She such a selfish person for getting all angry with Tyler. It's totally uncalled for.

Moira was about to say something but she wasn't able to do so when they suddenly heard Tyler's voice behind them.

"Guys! I hope sandwiches and bottles of water are okay with you." Tyler said, while walking towards their direction. He is carrying a plastic bag with packed sandwiches and bottles of water inside.

"Control your temper from now on, okay?" Sarah whispered at Moira, as they waited for Tyler.

Few moments have passed, and the four of them are eating their sandwiches. Tyler, Sarah and Moira are having an enjoyable chat, while Moira is quietly eating on her own.

She just can't understand why she's overwhelmed with so many feelings when it comes to Tyler Bancroft.

She can't help herself but to stare at his handsome face... Whenever she looks at him, her heart starts beating so fast, and it feels like her chest is going to explode at any moment.

She also sometimes gets annoyed at him for unknown reasons. But she also misses his presence whenever he's not around.

Good thing that Tyler Bancroft have been very patient with her even though she's being a b***h towards him. His long patience really amazes her, and I think it's a high time that she should be more friendly to him.

It wouldn't kill her if she becomes friends with him, right?

Moira's train of thoughts suddenly stops in a halt when she felt her chest tightening, and she's having a hard time to breathe. She then realized that she's choking on her sandwich!

As if in cue, Toru was the first to notice what was happening to her...

"Moira, just stay still!" Tyler quickly commanded.

Sarah and Moira can clearly see that Tyler's really worried about Moira.

“What’s happening to Moira?” Sara asked, while looking confused.

"She's choking!" Tyler quickly responded.

He went behind Moira and folded his arms around her lower body. After that he pumped Moira's stomach to make her breathe normally.

Moira's heart did a crazy jump and she can feel the tingling sensation all over her body as Tyler wraps his arms on her. And at the same time, she was able to spit out a small piece of sandwich that was stuck on her throat, and after a few seconds, she was able to breathe normally again.

But Tyler is still hugging her from behind.

"Moira, are you okay now?" he heard Tyler's voice again.

Moira cleared her throat as she tries to regain her composure.

"Y-Yes. Thank you." Moira stammers in return. She tries her best to look and act normal even though her heart was secretly beating so fast, as she's having a hard time to breathe. When she felt his arms hugging her earlier, she felt strangely safe. And she can also feel the warmth of his body, and it made him feel so good... Her eyes are still closed, as she feels really comfortable being in Tyler's arms.

She never felt like this before, and it really confuses her. Back in high school, there were some male classmates of her who's trying to get closer to her, wants to have a romantic relationship with her, but she still chose not to be romantically linked to the opposite s*x because her main priority is her studies...

But now, her mind is starting to change a little bit.

"Shall we postpone the training for today? Maybe Moira needs to take a break for today. We can just resume our training tomorrow." Tyler suggested, as he pulls away from Moira.

"N-No, I'm alright now. Let's continue with the training. We need to get first place in the 4X100 baton relay." Moira answered, in a determined manner.

Tyler, Sarah and Kyla looked at each other after hearing what Moira said.

"Well, if that's what you say." Tyler responded, while shrugging his shoulders.

"Shall we get started, then?" Sarah encouraged the team.

"Let's get it on." Moira's firmly replied.

The team went back to the field, as they resumes their training session...

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The day of their 4x100 Baton Relay finally came.

Moira is currently at the mini-stadium. She roamed her eyes to the wide track and field of Waldorf University. She has been nervous for a while. Until now, she is still doubting herself. She feels that she will be the reason on her team's defeat today.

“Don’t be such a coward, Moira. I know you can do this." Moira tries to encourage herself.

"What are you doing here?"

Moira was suddenly startled from her seat when she heard that familiar voice. And as if in a cue, her heart suddenly pounded when she saw Tyler walking towards her.

She averted her gaze from Tyler, and her eyes went back to the wide field as she waited for Tyler.

"Are you nervous?" Tyler suddenly asked her.

Moira took a deep breath before answering Tyler.

"Of course not! I'm just trying to concentrate here, that's all..." she defiantly responded.

"I'm going to be very honest with you. At the first day of our training, I thought you're going to be a pain in the neck. But you proved me wrong. You're a stubborn person, yes, but you never give up in any challenges. You always push yourself to the limits. In a good way. " Tyler suddenly stated.

"And what's that suppose to mean?" Moira asks, while raising an eyebrow.

"Look, I'm not picking a fight with you, okay? It's just that--- your personality is too strong so other people think that you're an unapproachable person. But you know what? I actually like your personality. You can take on any challenges without fear. And I believe that when you face everything without any fears, you won’t have any regrets in your life." Tyler voiced out his thoughts.

Moira was secretly touched by Tyler Bancroft's pep talk.

"Anyway, we have to go to the oval and do some warm up exercises before of instructor arrives." Tyler informed her, as he was standing up.

Moira's was able to calm herself after listening to Tyler. She thinks that Tyler has this innate gift of making other people calm their emotions, and come to think of it, all of his advices really makes sense.

"Alright, Moira. You need stay calm... The first thing that you need to do is to concentrate and win this 4x100 Baton Relay race. You have to do your best to win!" she confidently encourages herself.