Morph

Chapter Seventeen: Practice

So, apparently people are allowed to watch volleyball practice even if they're not playing. So, Megan and I promised Lauren we would watch her practice, and that's where we are now.

"Get with your partners." Coach Cita told her team.

Lauren rolled her eyes and got with Victoria as the rest of the team got with their partners.

"I want you to practice serving. You should take turns going up to the net and each of you will serve once. Give each other helpful criticism." Coach Cita said. "Once you've both served once, go to the back of the line and go again. You can start. Lexi and Taylor, you're up first."

Lauren and Victoria were the fourth pair in line, and after a couple minutes, it was their turn. They went up to the line and Lauren served first. The ball soared over the net and landed on the floor next to Victoria, bouncing a couple times before rolling.

I was impressed. I couldn't have served that good to save my life. Then again, Lauren is the one on the volleyball team and I'm the one watching.

"Victoria, can you get the ball? It's your turn to serve." Lauren asked, probably as politely as she could muster.

"Ugh, fine." Victoria rolled her eyes. She grabbed the ball and served, and the ball flew right over the net gracefully.

Lauren did a volleyball something... I'm not really good at my volleyball terms. I think it's called a set? Anyways, she did that and then caught the ball when it came down.

"Good job, Lauren and Victoria." Coach Cita applauded them. "Next team?" 

The next team went up, and then the next. I caught Lauren's eye and gave her a thumbs-up. She smiled in return.

Lauren grabbed her water bottle and gulped down half of it. Wow. Then she put her water bottle back and reluctantly met Victoria in the back of the line.

Megan and I watched for the rest of practice. Lauren went up several times, and did very good each time. At the end of practice, Coach Cita gave them a water break, and dismissed them.

Lauren met up with Megan and I at the bleachers.

"That was quite a practice." Lauren stated.

"You did good." I told her.

"Really good." Megan agreed.

"Thanks, guys." Lauren said. "I just wish I wasn't with Victoria."

"Don't let her get to you. She's just an air headed jerk." Megan said. 

"And if it bothers you, maybe Coach Cita will let you switch." I said.

Lauren shook her head. "No, I already asked. And, thanks, Meg."

"No problem. Now, let's head back to the dorm." Megan said, and we all headed that way.