Volleyball Superstar

Chapter 3

Celine

5th set: 14 - 12 Red Team ( The Announcer )

Our libero swiftly handle the ball and toss it to our setter who is eyed me, sending me a message that im the one she would wants to play. I nodded in understanding. She mouthing to me " V " meaning a V Quick play.

My setter toss the ball at least four inches over the ball, which exactly the right height for a quick play, I adjust my lower part. But, it seems like our opponent already read our play, They form into a Three Man Blocked which actually used when the player has a huge potential to scored. Since the ball is already settled up in the air, I have no choice but to gamble this play.

putting all of my strength and power to my legs and hip and jump as high as could. I spun my right arm and swing right through the ball, As soon as my palm has a contact with it. I flick my wrist for a follow through.

And my blockers defensively pushed the ball back at me, As slow motioned as it is, I felt off balance, as my right foot touched the glistering taraflex i stripped and fell on the floor. But my eyes never broke off the gazed to the ball floated in the mid air above my head, The crowd hold their breathe like me.

The ball fell down outside the line. Does it mean the score belong to us.

Finals score 15 - 12 Red Team is going to the finals. ( The Announcer )

" Woah! What a heroic pay from the Celine Cavanaugh! " ( The Announcer )

As if on cue, The crowds gone wild whether you're a support or not, Because the quality of game is High Caliber as it is. The cheered and Screamed erupted inside.

You know the feeling that you holding back your happiness and tears at the same time? I gave all the strength and my faith in the play. And it worth it. Really does!

My teammates and Coaching staff rushes to me, I still sat on the floor. I forgot for awhile that i fell and suddenly i felt the sting of pain shattered from my toes to my shin. I think it's a sprained.

" Hey. You can stand alone? " My coach concern asked me.

I look at up her and smiled weakly, I almost did hear her because of the noise around. I nodded. They help me to stand up. And i limped. " Im okay "

" Congratulation Team! " Our coach happily said.

My teammates yelled of happiness, I just stood their balancing my feet if i can afford to walked alone. All of the sudden, My teammates runs to me and hugged me as tight as they could. Some of them are crying.

" Im so proud of you girls. We made it. We're going to finals " I yelled and

And the crowds screaming and Shouting my name.

" CELINE! "

But when we were about to walked out, I frozed.

different emotions exploded inside my chest, i don't know what to say nor do. Why these thousands of people inside the big coliseum shouted my name in unison? Why they love me that much? But im thankful for that! For their undying support.

As a signed of my Appreciation, I stand up straight and waved to every corner of the court, Saying my undying appreciation.

Wow! these people are amazing!

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Dugout

The locker room filled with laughters and happiness, People come and go, to congratulate us for winning. My parents already greeted me and expressing how much they are proud and happy for me and to my team. They always supported me for whatever u want to do.

" That was an intensed play though celine " Brea spoke and hugged me. I hugged her back. I know, This is her dream. To play for the finals. So do i.

" I know " I said, Chuckling

" You did your best " My team mate Elise tapped my shoulder and smiled at me " You brought us to the finals "

I shook my head, How could she said that? Volleyball is a team sport. Isn't a individual game. " No! We did our best girls! " I corrected her

Elise offered me a hugged and i hugged her back before she left the locker room.

Some people asked for us signature and photo with them, so i willingly agreed to that. I started to feel a little exhausted. When the security close the locker room to stop people to attacked us here, i grabbed the opportunity to take a shower.

The hot water cascading on my shoulder to relaxed my muscles a bit. The smiled crept on my face, i can't contained the happiness swirl inside my body. After the shower, I pulled out my dark blue Short short and white v neck shirt and white vans shoe. I let my raven long hair fell on my back.

" How's your leg? " My coach asked when i sat down on the bench and fished my car keys and cellphone.

" It's okay coach. I need to massage my sprained, Don't worry " I said, assuring

" Better! I can't afford to lose you celine. You know that right? "

I stared at my middle aged woman coach, She's still gorgeous. I smiled and shrugged.

I rolled my eyes " I know "

And the locker room door swang open, Revealing my best friend candice.

" Oh hey! Im glad you're here " I smirked and look down on my phone to read some text messages from my family, friends and fans? What the hell?

I heard her footsteps towards me. And my coach bid her goodbye before left the room. It is just me and candice alone.

" God celine. you guys almost gave me a heart attacked " She whined like a 5 years old little girl.

I chuckled and look up her. But i didn't say anything. She sat down next to me. " How's the sprained? " She asked

I gave her a blank expression, I want to scared her a bit, or to play a little with my best friend. I saw the confusion written all over her face. And her jaw fell on the ground " What happened to your legs! "

I giggled " Im fine. I can walked! "

Candice shoved my shoulder playfully " You scared me b***h. I though you fell bad "

" Hey candice " Someone shouted from the locker's door

I lift my head towards the direction of the voice. I saw the familiar woman leaning on the door framed and smiled at me devilishly.

" Emily? " I blurted out, She's a good friend of mine, way back in college. We're the rivals actually. People always make a competition between me and her. But we don't take it as personal, we become a good friends instead.

" Oh my god Emily! is that really you? " I asked again and stood up. But the sudden pain stopped me on tracked. I cringed.

Candice chuckled and help me to sit down. I lifted my right leg and candice put an ice bag on it. I offered her a polite smiled.

" Yeah. It's me. Your former rival " Emily said, Giggling and walked gracefully towards us. She haven't change, She's always graceful and sophisticated.

" Im happy to ---- " I was cut off by the.....

" Hey emily. Let's go! " A heavenly voice echoed inside the locker room. My gazed locked to the a goddess who standing with all of her glory and devine outside the room.

My jaw dropped.

Emily hugged the goddess beside her and whispered something to make the red head woman giggled. Awe!

Emily turned her faced towards my priceless expression. " Hey, Celine. This is my sister. Sophia. " She introduced " Sophia, This is my friend, Celine "

Her hazel eyes gazed on mine, and it send me shiver down my spine. My heart pumped faster against my rib cage.

" Hey, Close your mouth. You might catched flies " Candice lifted my chin up and laughed.

I cleared my throat and composed my self. I stood up without hesitation, I forgot that i have a sprained and approach them " I- Uh... Hey. Sophia "

'' Hey someone is shuttering! '' candice teased. I wann kill her right now!

Her silky red hair flew in the air, Her smell is devine. She smiled at me shyly and i offered my hand.

" Hi. Celine. Congrats " She said, Oh my god. Her voice. So sexy! She shakeooked my hand.As soon as our skin connected to each other the jolt of thousands electricity exploded inside my stomach.

She's so familiar. I mimicked my thoughts " Your familiar to me, Have we met before? " I asked.

I heard candice and emily laughed on their ass off! I glared at them. I saw the amused face of Sophia and sniffled her laughter.

I rolled my eyes " What? "

Candice shooked her head and smirked at me. " Nothing! "

" No. we haven't met before " Sophia spoke softly and smile at me.

Is there something i really missed?

Sophia's phone rung. She didn't picked it up, She gave Emily's a knowingly smiled that they only understood each other.

" Girls. We have to go. Im happy to see you again candice and celine " Emily said

I hugged emily " Me too. "

I wanted to asked Sophia's number or asked her out or something. But im afraid she didn't. I don't know if she's into girls. Because im gay.

" Let's go! " Candice help me to walked, Its weird that I felt a pain again. but when i saw sophia, I felt nothing though.

When we hop in inside her car, A lot of people and media scattered on the parking lot.

" What's going on there? " I asked curiously. and turned my face to candice who started to put her car key.

" Hollywood actress " She said.

I nodded, of course. I'm a bit nakve about showbiz thingy. I didn't watch so much in television nor movies. so i barely knew some actress and actors.

'' I'm not into showbiz '' I mumbled and titled my head and closed my eyes. Sophia's beautiful face flooded on my mind.

'' Obviously celine. No wonder! '' and she laughed again. And she drove the car away.

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Cold wind stroked on my cheeks. Here i am, standing in the middle of my veranda, I can't sleep, I can't get off her on my mind. i was drunken by her devine beauty. Her sweet and angelic voice echoed inside my head like a broken CD.

God! I was lovestruck!

I was like a teenager who has a first kissed by her stupid crush.

I hope i get the chance to see her again, and for the second time, i would take the risk. i want to asked her out.

Ahh! I need to get rest now, i have a work tomorrow. being the youngest CEO in our company is never been easy.

When i was 12 when i come out to my closet, and im so glad to have a family who accepted my sexuality. I dont wear men's clothes, i wear most of the time a dress because im attending interviews and occasions due to my work.

I impressed the board members, even my dad who known as a man of words and very strict. but since im her favorite and the youngest daughter, he spoiled me so much and allow me to used my spare time to play volleyball.

He is my number fan!

Before i closed my eyes that Red Head woman was on my mind.

I wanna see her again.