Chapter 300 - 300: I Am Jealous! (1/2)

Without wasting the remaining practice time left, Jake began teaching Elle the proper stance and technique of shooting the arrows to hit the target.

Jake ensured first that Elle was wearing hand protection so he gave her arm guard and shooting glove.

”Huh?” Elle didn't accept the items. She just gave Jake a questioning look.

Seeing the confusion in Elle's face, Jake let out a soft chuckle.

'She's really pretty no matter what expression she puts on.' Jake thought to himself.

”This arm guard will protect you from the snap of the string while this shooting glove will protect your fingers from the strain of pulling the string back. It will make you comfortable while shooting. These can also help you to have good accuracy and smooth shot.” Jake explained to her very carefully.

”Is that so?” Elle asked him as she picked up the glove and the arm guard.

Jake suddenly held her arm and raised her fingers to show her.

”See this? there is a red mark on your fingers, caused by the excessive pulling of the string. You are hurting your hand that's why instead of improving, your shooting is becoming…” Jake didn't finish his sentence as he was afraid Elle would be upset and feel offended.

”Worse” Elle said as she completed what Jake wanted to say.

Jake looked down as he scratched his face, feeling shy.

Elle giggled. ”Don't worry. I am not mad. You are just being honest.”

”Hmm. So pretty.” That's the only words Jake could utter as he was dazed while looking at Elle who was currently giggling.

”Hey, what's next?” Elle asked him.

Her voice pulled him out of his daydream. Jake apologized then he continued to teach her. He taught her the perfect stance- how her feet should be placed, how far to pull the string back, and how to aim.

”Breathe steadily when you shoot. Don't hold your breath. Take a slow normal breath. That will keep you calm.” Jake advised her.

She was now in her position, shooting arrows. Jake continued giving her tips.

”Get comfortable with gripping and drawing the bow then you will become accurate at aiming,” Jake said as he was cheerfully watching her.

Elle's shooting had improved a lot already after a few minutes. Her shots were already hitting the target. Jake was amazed by her. She was also a fast learner. Elle's body became used to doing this.

Elle took a short break and faced Jake with a pitiful face. Jake handed her bottled water to drink.

”Hey, what's wrong? You are doing great.” Jake praised her to cheer her up.

”I couldn't hit the bullseye yet. Our practice shooting is going to end now.” Elle said to him, feeling frustrated.

Jake just chuckled.

”Okay. Let's try one last shot!”

Elle nodded as she picked up her bow and arrow once again.

This time Jake went to her back and helped her position herself properly, checking her form and adjusting her stance, thus holding her waist, fixing the position of her arms and feet.

When he saw that everything was set, he gave her the signal. With this last shot, Elle remembered everything Jake had taught her. She followed his every instruction.

After calming herself, she took a deep breath and released the arrow in her hand.

Swoosh!

She hit the bullseye!

”Oh my gosh. I DID IT!” Elle exclaimed, rejoicing.

”Yes, you did!” Jake was also smiling from ear to ear.

”Good job! Miss Aliyah!”