~ Five ~
I Don’t Belong Here
“Get ready for the set,” shouted Tyrell as he carefully saved and returned the ball after it soared over the net.
“It’s mine,” called Stacey. Then without hesitation, Stacey leaped right up to the top of the net and slammed the ball down, right in front of the opposing team’s front line of blockers. A loud roar exploded from Tyrell’s team and Chloe screamed with excitement. Now the game was tied, 17 all.
The players rotated and Chloe got ready to serve. Although she always loved volleyball, she never played it much and had forgotten how much fun it was. Chloe glanced down at the white chalk line drawn in the grass and stepped slightly behind it.
“I can’t blow this,” she thought to herself. “Come on, I can do this! I’ve got to get it over the net and into t
