We agreed on a spot to take the penalties from, and then we had 5 shots each.
Ras was shooting first. He was pretty good, and though I tried to take them, he still scored on 3 of 5.
Then it was my turn. I decided I would try to win, but I would limit my shots to same speed as Ras had managed, to keep it fair.
My first 2 shots were goals. I think he was a little bit afraid, that I was gonna shoot really hard, because he didn't seem to really try to save it. Until my 3rd shot, which he easily picked. My 4th shot was a good shot near the post, but somehow he still managed to save it.
My last shot and I needed a goal to tie the score. No disaster if he won, but I wasn't going to let him win on purpose.
Right before my shot, Ras said "If I win, you have to buy me a soda".
"Oh, I do?" I asked. "Then what do I win, if I beat you?"
"You won't" he grinned.
Bad move, provoking me like that. I love boys. Ras was one of the most loveable boys I've ever met. But I loved games of all kinds too, and he had just ignited my competitive instincts.
I said "ok you if win, I'll buy you 3 sodas per day until I leave town. One for lunch, one in the afternoon and one in the evening". I made sure that I'd win, even if I lost, because that would mean seeing a lot of Ras. "But, what do I get if I win?"
"You won't" he just repeated.
"That's not enough for a real competition. I just promised you a good prize. You gotta give me something good too". I said.
"But I don't have any money" he said looking worried, that the competition would be off.
"Then suggest something free" I smiled.
"But I don't have anything". He looked frustrated
"Oh too bad" I said. "Guess the bet is off then". Then I got ready for my kick.
"Wait wait... If you win, I'll do anything you want" cute athletic Ras said.
"Really? Anything?" I asked. "That's a good prize. Might be even better than my sodas".
Ras looked worried. "Well not anything. Not, something bad, that I die from. Or... I mean".
"What is it you're promising me, Ras?" I laughed.
"I dunno. I'll do what you say, but not it it's dangerous or if it hurts. Ok?" Now he looked hopeful.
"Yes, that will do. That's a good one. And I promise I won't be mean if I win."
He sent me a bright smile, which made the whole town seem brighter.
I ran to the ball, ready to kick it near the left post, but just as I was about to hit it, I stopped my foot and watched as Ras threw his gorgeous body to his right. Then I easily placed the ball near the opposite post, and made a triumphant holler.
He laughed. "Ok you got me, but you haven't won. It's just a tie now".
"true" I said.
We continued the shoot out with one shot each, until we had found a winner.