It was luck that made Straw and Apple win the competition. The crowd had roared when one of the fat men suddenly coughed, then choked, his face turning red as he slammed his fist on the table. His partner had panicked. The man reached blindly for the nearest glass and grabbed the milk. He drank, and the bell rang.
A collective gasp. Then shouting.
Apple had still been chewing when it happened. Straw had been staring at the milk in front of her like it was calling her name. Then just like that, it was over.
One of the fat men was forced to pick up the milk and drink, leaving Apple and Straw the winners.
