chapter 8: Volleyball game

The next day, I woke up in my room. I looked at my phone, and, saw that it's already 6 in the morning. I wore my sport pants, my jacket, and wore my running shoes. As I was walking in the hallway, I could hear my parents snore through the door. My bestie was already asleep, the door half-open. I didn't want to disturb her as I continued walking. The servant asked me if I would like to eat breakfast, I shook my head and told her no. I left the castle and started running down the streets of New York. the shops were half open and people were still walking. some of them on their phone, rushing for a cab, some of them having a good breakfast in a cafe nearby. others sitting and feeding the birds as a way of distraction from the busy days of New York. I was running when I bumped into one of my classmates. She was on the same volleyball team as I am.

"Hey, Alexia, long time no see. How are you?" she asked.

"Hey Laura, long time no see," I said. she looked at me, her volleyball ball in her hand.

"Going for a run huh? well today night, there is a game between our team and the California team, will you come, we need you, you're the strongest one on the team," she said. I looked at her and thought about it, I missed playing volleyball, and, the team can't go on without me. I told her that I will come to the game and that she text me when and where it will be held. She continued walking while I continued running back to the castle. I opened the door and ran to my room. I quickly took a shower, wore white jeans and a red velvet shirt. I had my dc. martin boots on.

I walked out of my room, leaving the door shut. As I walked downstairs, there was another hallway, leading to many rooms, one of them was the living room. The living room was big. A fireplace was next to the wall, and, it warmed up the whole place. Classical books about vampires and supernatural species were in one of the wide bookshelves that were inside the wall, and huge couches were next to every wall. it was like a meeting room, but cozier and cooler. the dining room was next door. I could see the breakfast, on the table. the servant was coming and going as they set up the table. I sat down at the top of the table, and ate breakfast, while my parents came in.

"Good morning honey" they both greeted, as I looked at them.

"hi," I greeted. they both sat down and started eating breakfast. I was cutting eggs and bacon when a servant came up to me.

"Princess, do you like anything else?" she asked me. I looked at her and said no. I quit eating and took my bag, and left the castle. Lance came up to me, he was wearing a big white shirt with blue stripes, and black ripped jeans, with converse shoes. He had his backpack with him, which had a vampire funko pop keychain on it. He looked at me and asked me if I am about to go to the university. I told him that I am going, and, I need to study hard for the exams, even tho I'm just an acting student, I still have to go.

I arrived at the university. Everyone was in the garden, talking to each other, while I was walking. I was about to enter the conference hall when I felt a hug from the back.

"I freaking missed you," my best friend said.

"Abi, I missed you too," I said, as I hugged her back. We both went to the conference hall while chattering. We sat in the middle of the row while students gathered around. They sat down too. We heard our teacher giving his conference when he said that we have a theater to play in. I was excited, because, I've been obsessed, with musical theater and being an actor. I looked at my best friend, and she looked at me, and we both smiled at each other. The teacher got out of the conference hall, while we burst off to see our acting teacher. he was wearing his weird clothe's again.

"teach, help us," we said.

"Oh, God, with what do you want me to help you this time young ladies, drying your mother's robes or your father's shirts?" he asked with that theatrical tone of voice. he looked at us. He made facial expressions, which made us burst out laughing.

"well, there is a theater, and we really need your help, by, expressing ourselves," we said. he sat down on his chair and said that let our emotions out. don't see the cameras and everyone, but focus, and live the role.

we thanked him and went out. after eating lunch, I went to volleyball practice. I've practiced a lot, and, I've felt relieved. I hadn't played for like, a week or so, and, I really missed playing volleyball. after practice, we met the other team. some of their players were taller than us, but, that won't stop us. the first quarter was great. we could score more than them, the second quarter was a bit tiring, until, I received the ball on my head. it was a hard hit. I, fell down, and, the next thing I saw, was Lucas holding me.

"Hey, babe, are you okay?" he asked. it was foggy in front of me, as I blinked, I could see things, that no one saw. I could feel my eyes, turning red.

"T..take me away from here, please," I said. he carried me and took me to the infirmary. After some time, I was laying in the hospital bed. he was looking at me.

"Are you feeling better?" he asked. I looked at him and nodded. I looked down, feeling broken, leaving my team like that. the doctor came in, and told me that by tomorrow, ill be feeling better, which is Saturday. I thanked him and, I stayed there. an annoying silent moment passed by us.

"Can we go home now?" I asked, he agreed, but he had to sign the release form first. As he went out, I took a deep breath and I checked my phone. The game hasn't finished yet. When he came back, he told me that he already signed the release form, and we can go home. he carried me on his back, even tho I said no. As we were walking, I could hear music playing on the streets, and, warm lights lighting the streets.