A Second Chance

Chapter 1

I tossed and turned in my bed, I sighed loudly but not too loud, pulling the covers up to my chin I tried not to think about it and stared at the ceiling. sleep seemed elusive tonight, despite her body feeling exhausted from today's training.

Tomorrow was the big hockey tournament— the one we've had been training for all season. The pressure mounted with each passing minute. it was like I could almost feel the weight of my teammates' exceptions, and the anticipation of facing off against our toughest rivals.

I finally decided to get out of bed and go
downstairs for a drink of water and a little midnight snack, even though i wasn't hungry I was just bored and couldn't sleep, I knew that I needed rest both for her mind and body, but I just couldn't brush off the anxiety.

I took a sip of the cold ice water and closed my eyes for a bit and sighed before going back upstairs.
i saw my mom in the corner of my eyes staring confused, "Hey, Julia what's wrong honey you should be asleep by now" she said walking up to me, "i don't know i just cant sleep and i feel so nervous for tomorrow like what if something happens or we lose, we've literally been training for this all season mom" —i tied my hair into a ponytail as it was getting in my way, my mom said "i know i know honey but i believe in you you won't lose, there's a reason you're their captain. now please try and go to sleep."

i thought about what she had said and did some breathing exercises i learned from my therapist, i laid down and closed my eyes finally going to sleep.
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i woke up to the displeasing sound of my alarm and took that as a sign to wake up and get ready, i checked my phone and stopped the alarm before checking what gracie had sent me.

cece - juless are you ready for the big game today?

i started typing and say,

me - yesss duhh, also can we all meet up and do an early practice? tell all the girls for me please and thank youu.

cece - sure! i'll come pick you up in a few, get ready.

me - mhmm will doo!
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i got up and went to the bathroom i knocked on the door and said, "who's in there can you open it please i really need to use it", i heard Noah humming to a song, "dude i need to use it get out Noah"

i knocked on the door again but even louder than before i heard him say, "can you please shut up and use the downstairs bathroom or something?" i sighed in annoyance knowing that he would take a long time and i didn't really want to wait for that.

i went downstairs, going into the bathroom i brushed my teeth, i hopped into the shower and let the water run for a bit before washing my hair then my body, after 30 minutes i got out and put a towel around my body and started brushing my hair and blow drying it. i put it in one long braid.

after that i put a little bit of cold water on my hands and washed my face, i pumped my cleanser bottle and lathered it across my face. i washed it off really quickly.

i got dressed then got my hockey gear ready and heard my mom call me and Noah to the kitchen, i walked into the kitchen and smelled eggs and toast and smiled, i had a good feeling about today and really hoped that we'd win.

i finished my breakfast and texted cece,
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me - cece where are you?

cece - i'm almost there i'm like 10 minutes away!

me - okay just let me know when your here
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i sat down on the couch and scrolled through instagram for a bit.

10 minutes later
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