Lucas Brook
It was not that Lucas had not played basketball before, but just that he did not have enough practice and nor did he do such regularly. The only times he truly did play was in PE when he was with the other guys. Of course even in times like that, he didn't really get much practice or much out of it in general. Afterall how could you when there was bigger and stronger guys like Quincy that was *owning* the game. Height certainly was an advantage but it was a disadvantage as well which is the way Lucas looked at it. How many of those tall guys could steal the ball from a low and well-defended dribble? it was just a case of getting out of the shadows and into the light where he could score, but with little chances at scoring since the 'big guns' took that job, Lucas wasn't so good.
This was why he appreciated the time that Quincy was giving him since he wasn't so bad afterall, but it certainly wasn't brilliant either. Everything and everyone has strengths and weaknesses but as told time and time again, if you put your mind to it, then something that could be seen as an unreachable goal can actually be possible. It was a matter of perseverence, to stick at it and work hard at it. If basketballing was Lucas' dream then he would of done extra training earlier on, but with his mind open to give him more options, spending more time in one area than the other seemed to not be equal at all, wishing to spend as equal time as he can.
Lucas was simply that sort of guy, he liked things fair. Sure the whole 'gay' thing was another one of these, but he accepted those who were 'gay' and treated them the same, only distancing himself when things got too close to comfort as they did with Quincy. Before the wedding, before Quincy and Lucas were brothers, they hardly spent any time together because there was no reason to, Quincy was with the seniors in his year while Lucas was with his guys so there really was no point. It did make him wonder if Quincy would of been so willing to play basketball with him if they were not brothers, perhaps he would of just gone home, something that Lucas would of done if no progress had been made for what he could do today.
Just like he equally shared his time with his work for each subject, he also tried to equally share his time also for after school, setting a time where he'd spend it with friends, sometimes with Chel and sometimes simply staying behind to do some work that needed doing. Today he had hoped to spend it with Chel but it seems she had other plans with her friends. Of all people, Lucas knew well the importance to keep to plans and not wishing to let people down, which is why he let her go. If Chel was happy, then he was happy. Besides, despite the plan not going as he had hoped, he was having a pretty cool time with Quincy and as he had said, he did like the idea of doing this more often. When Lucas felt comfortable enough, he could probably try playing against him. They just needed to set a time so he would actually bring the right gear, which is why he had decided to practice shots instead.
Speaking of shots, he watched Quincy as he stole the ball from his hands as he did to him earlier, dribbling the ball to the free throw line, before explaining, "Here, if you get the ball in, you can get three points vs the usual two" which was exactly what Lucas thought and why it would be pretty awesome to master the throw from there, "Usually, to get the ball in, you don't jump, but just give yourself a little lift" before showing by example and once again getting the ball into the hoop, pretty impressive! before telling him that he could do this as a free shot or during the game, though during the game they'd no doubt be opposition.
It was then that Quincy threw the ball to him, "Here. You try~", as Lucas held his hands infront of him and caught it. What could he say, he was pretty good with his hands, hence why he was pretty good in the art department with the paintbrush and with pottery, such requiring concentration, patience and dedication, all such values that Lucas held. He would say he was a 'hands on' sort of guy, but that sort of expression could relate to sports also by being in the thick of it and he could not see him being in the thick of matches, rather on the outside as support. Lucas was not exactly a leader.
"You make it sooo easy!", he sarcastically exclaimed but in a jokey way. Even if he felt he couldn't do it, he thought he'd give it a go anyhow as he dribbled the ball to the free throwline Quincy was at before. The question on his mind however was how much of a lift, Quincy suggesting a little lift but he felt he needed to do more. Either way, the aim was for the hoop so his eyes remained in the area he wanted and tried to measure up, lifting himself up a little, working out his angle before throwing the ball into his air. Out of his hands now, literally, as he got down into a squat as he watched the ball, only to bounce off the board above the basket and chuckling to himself as his head looked down as if in defeat.
Few moments after, he lifted himself up and jogged to fetch the ball, before slowly dribbling the ball back to the throwline to have another go. As he walked back with his back to Quincy, he then spoke up, "Still got a waaaay to go to catch up with you bro!", he exclaimed, "I certainly need more practice, but I stand by what I said before, you should totally be on the team because your totally awesome. The guys just need to grow up..." before he decided to grow up himself and end his stubbornness with him by telling him some home-truths as he looked down at the ball and revealed, "I admit I've been hard on you and I'm sorry. I've been a total jerk but your really cool....". If they was going to spend more time with each other, he would have to start by being honest, but as far as his messed up feelings go, that would remain secret because if they now acted like brothers, they had to go surely....
This was why he appreciated the time that Quincy was giving him since he wasn't so bad afterall, but it certainly wasn't brilliant either. Everything and everyone has strengths and weaknesses but as told time and time again, if you put your mind to it, then something that could be seen as an unreachable goal can actually be possible. It was a matter of perseverence, to stick at it and work hard at it. If basketballing was Lucas' dream then he would of done extra training earlier on, but with his mind open to give him more options, spending more time in one area than the other seemed to not be equal at all, wishing to spend as equal time as he can.
Lucas was simply that sort of guy, he liked things fair. Sure the whole 'gay' thing was another one of these, but he accepted those who were 'gay' and treated them the same, only distancing himself when things got too close to comfort as they did with Quincy. Before the wedding, before Quincy and Lucas were brothers, they hardly spent any time together because there was no reason to, Quincy was with the seniors in his year while Lucas was with his guys so there really was no point. It did make him wonder if Quincy would of been so willing to play basketball with him if they were not brothers, perhaps he would of just gone home, something that Lucas would of done if no progress had been made for what he could do today.
Just like he equally shared his time with his work for each subject, he also tried to equally share his time also for after school, setting a time where he'd spend it with friends, sometimes with Chel and sometimes simply staying behind to do some work that needed doing. Today he had hoped to spend it with Chel but it seems she had other plans with her friends. Of all people, Lucas knew well the importance to keep to plans and not wishing to let people down, which is why he let her go. If Chel was happy, then he was happy. Besides, despite the plan not going as he had hoped, he was having a pretty cool time with Quincy and as he had said, he did like the idea of doing this more often. When Lucas felt comfortable enough, he could probably try playing against him. They just needed to set a time so he would actually bring the right gear, which is why he had decided to practice shots instead.
Speaking of shots, he watched Quincy as he stole the ball from his hands as he did to him earlier, dribbling the ball to the free throw line, before explaining, "Here, if you get the ball in, you can get three points vs the usual two" which was exactly what Lucas thought and why it would be pretty awesome to master the throw from there, "Usually, to get the ball in, you don't jump, but just give yourself a little lift" before showing by example and once again getting the ball into the hoop, pretty impressive! before telling him that he could do this as a free shot or during the game, though during the game they'd no doubt be opposition.
It was then that Quincy threw the ball to him, "Here. You try~", as Lucas held his hands infront of him and caught it. What could he say, he was pretty good with his hands, hence why he was pretty good in the art department with the paintbrush and with pottery, such requiring concentration, patience and dedication, all such values that Lucas held. He would say he was a 'hands on' sort of guy, but that sort of expression could relate to sports also by being in the thick of it and he could not see him being in the thick of matches, rather on the outside as support. Lucas was not exactly a leader.
"You make it sooo easy!", he sarcastically exclaimed but in a jokey way. Even if he felt he couldn't do it, he thought he'd give it a go anyhow as he dribbled the ball to the free throwline Quincy was at before. The question on his mind however was how much of a lift, Quincy suggesting a little lift but he felt he needed to do more. Either way, the aim was for the hoop so his eyes remained in the area he wanted and tried to measure up, lifting himself up a little, working out his angle before throwing the ball into his air. Out of his hands now, literally, as he got down into a squat as he watched the ball, only to bounce off the board above the basket and chuckling to himself as his head looked down as if in defeat.
Few moments after, he lifted himself up and jogged to fetch the ball, before slowly dribbling the ball back to the throwline to have another go. As he walked back with his back to Quincy, he then spoke up, "Still got a waaaay to go to catch up with you bro!", he exclaimed, "I certainly need more practice, but I stand by what I said before, you should totally be on the team because your totally awesome. The guys just need to grow up..." before he decided to grow up himself and end his stubbornness with him by telling him some home-truths as he looked down at the ball and revealed, "I admit I've been hard on you and I'm sorry. I've been a total jerk but your really cool....". If they was going to spend more time with each other, he would have to start by being honest, but as far as his messed up feelings go, that would remain secret because if they now acted like brothers, they had to go surely....
(OOC: Here's Quincy's chance to give Lucas a hug since he'd be able to pick him up and hold from behind since his arms are open with holding the ball. Should be strong enough to lift him since Lucas is lighter and believe Lucas would find such acceptable with the circumstances and think Quincy may want to anyway)