New Beginnings

Chapter 15: Championship

Ava's POV

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After Chase and I had that talk at the barn a couple days ago. We've never been better. Each day my feelings for Chase grew stronger each time I saw him. Today was the mini volleyball championship, and I could not be more excited. The boys were 100% prepared, but our team has won state for the past 3 years. So they have no chance. Can't wait for new uniforms! I was going to Chase's house today so we could have some alone time before the championship. 

I knocked on Chase's door, and as soon as I knocked he opened the door.

"Wow someone's excited to see me." I said pecking him on the lips before walking inside.

"What can I say? You make great company." Chase said leading me up to his room. I took a look around his room, this would be the first time I was up here. His walls were a dark blue, he had a large bed in the corner of his room. He had his play station and Tv hooked up. Of course he was playing Fortnite before I got here. Chase had a large desk, but we both knew he didn't use it. 

Chase grabbed me by the waist, and whispered in my ear. "God, I missed you."

"Chase we saw each other today at school." I said turning towards him.

"Yeah but you were with your little girl friends, so it doesn't count. Now I get you all to myself." he said smirking.

"Yeah for like 10 minutes, we have to head to the school in a bit." I said putting my hands around his neck.

"Why do you have to ruin the moment and remind me about that?" Chase said sighing.

"Because I want you to remember that the volleyball team is gonna kick your asses." I said cockily. 

"Oh really?" Chase said raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah, well you guys are really no mat- Hahahaha! Quit it!!" I said laughing. Chase decided it would be funny to tickle me, in the middle of my triumphant speech. He really did know where my weak spots were.

"Chase stop!! Hahaha" I said snorting in an unlady like manner. He stopped, and began laughing at me. This little sucker was making fun of my snort! That little biotch! He was rolling over on the ground at this point, tears streaming down his face. 

"Keep it up, and i'll make sure to spike a ball right on that precious face of yours." I said crossing my arms over my chest. Of course that made him stop. He's seen me hit other players on "accident." Trust me, you don't want to tick me off when i'm in game mode. Take my word for it.

"You know what, let's go to school now, my lovely girlfriend." Chase said cheekily.

"Good idea dear boyfriend." I said with a goofy grin.

"After you." Chase said holding the bedroom door open.

"Why thank you!" I said pecking him on the cheek. Right as I walked in front of him, his hand slapped my butt.

"CHASE ROMAN MYERS!" I spun around.

"wut."

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We made it inside the gym, and Chase and I parted ways. He went over to the boys locker room, while I walked to the girls one. All the girls were already in uniform. I had to change quickly into mine. Abigail, Trish, and Mia were putting paint on every player. We did this before every game for good luck. I doubt we'd need it tonight though. Oops, did I say that?

Everyone was finally ready, and we could hear the fans in the gym going crazy. "Alright girls, hands in. Team on 3." I said putting my hand in.

"One.."

"Two.."

"Three.."

We all shouted loudly, "TEAM" We all ran out of the locker room, while the band played their music. We  did our warm-ups, and passed with a partner. I was out of a partner since Abigail was with Mia. So I looked around and saw Trish didn't have one either.

"Trish, need a partner?" I said being the bigger person. I mean after what she's been through, i'd love to be there for her too. Even if she didn't know.

"I guess.." Trish said questioningly. We passed the ball between each other, until the referees called time. We all were in position. On the boys team, they were dressed in black, with bandannas in their hair. I couldn't get my eyes off of him. Chase  looked so good in black, I could've just gotten down on my knees, and I would not have been praying.Oh lord, my hormones are getting the way again. He caught me staring at me and smirked. Typical Chase.

The starters for my team were Abigail, Mia, Trish, Yyvonna, Lyric, and me. I played setter, since Abigail was better at back row. We let the boys have first serve, and Julian had a powerful serve which left us all speechless. However, Mia still got it up in a bump, and I rushed over to set it to Trish. She hit it down with one of her powerful spikes. Of course, Chase got to the ball, and had it over the net once again. This time Abigail got it up, and I passed it right over the net to trick the boys. And it worked! The crowd went wild.

We spent the next 4 plays back in forth with points. We were in the lead, but the boys quickly caught up. Next thing we knew, it was 24-25. We would win the whole thing if we got the next point. Chase served it this time, and Lyric accidentally shanked the ball. It was headed towards the stands, and I had to rush over towards it. I knew everyone really wanted those new uniforms, so I would do whatever it took. I sprinted towards the stands, but me being clumsy,I tripped over someones foot and I fell down. 

I hit my head hard on the ground, and I heard everyone stop talking and cheering. I tried to get up, but my ankle wouldn't budge. It hurt so bad, if I broke it again, I wouldn't know what to do. Next thing I knew everyone was surrounding me. Coach Mo came over towards me, and I couldn't focus on her. My head was spinning like crazy, and I had excruciating pain in my ankle. Next thing I knew, I was being pulled off in a stretcher out of the gym.'

"Stay awake Ava. Don't go to sleep, please." Chase pleaded with me.

"Sir, you have to stay here." I assumed one of the paramedics said.

"The hell I am. Move grandpa." Chase spat.

I couldn't hold on any longer. I slowly drifted off for sleep, who knew when i'd wake up..