Free Solo

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Audrey's POV

"Oh good." Daan says as we pull up to the Galen Center. "We're not late."

"Now to find somewhere to park." I say. "Who knew this many people would be at a high school girls volleyball game."

Balto, Daan and I got in from London an hour ago and after we landed we got our bags, took an Uber to Mom's house, dumped our bags off, quickly showered and changed then we got Mom's car and drove to the Galen Center where Athena's State championship game.

"Finally" I say as I see a parking spot then I park in the parking spot.

Once we're parked, Balto, Daan, and I get out of the car, walk to the entrance of the Galen Center, pay for admission, then we head inside and try to find Mom and Kelley.

"Do you see them?" I ask.

"You're in a better position to see them." Daan says then I feel Balto nudge my leg

"Yes?" I say as I look at Balto.

Balto then starts pulling on his lead so I grab Daan's hand before I let Balto lead us to where ever he wants to go.

"Where are we..." Daan says, but she gets interrupted by someone.

"Audrey." I hear My Mom say.

"Fuck off." I whisper then I look down at Balto who's smiling up at me. "Oh so you can track scent now?"

Balto yips at me then he pulls me and my girlfriend down to where my Mom and Kelley are sitting. When we get to Mom and Kelley, Daan and I hug them then I sit down in-between my Mom and Daan.

"So what's the score?" Daan question.

"Well this is the fifth and final set and the score is 10-9 Pacific High." Mom says.

"Has Athena been playing good?" I question.

"The first set she kinda sucked, but after that she's been killing it." Kelley says.

"Nice pun." I say then Daan and I relax while watching the game.

"Your sisters team is winning right?" Daan says

"Yeah." I say.

"Sweet." Daan says then she rests her head on my shoulder. "Hey Audi?"

"Yes Babygirl?" I question as I intertwine our hands.

"Who's that?" Daan asks and points across the court to the student section.

I look to where Daan's pointing and see some boy wearing a shirt with Athena's name and number on it.

"Mom who's that?" I ask and point to the boy.

"That's Athena's Bleacher Boy." Mom says. "All of the varsity volleyball players have one."

"Do I need to have a talk with him?" I ask.

"No Audrey." Mom says. "It's just a friend of hers."

"Well see about that." I mumble.

"Down Audi." Daan says.

"Do you know the score of Chase's game?" I ask.

For some reason, Chase and Athena's state championship games were scheduled on the same day as each other and only an hour apart.

"It's half time." Mom says. "Oceanview's winning 28-21."

"Dammit." I say as all the parents stand up.

I look at the scoreboard and see Athena's team is on match point so Daan and I stand up and watch my sister receive the ball to serve.

"GO ATHENA." Kelley shouts as my sister walks back to serve for match point.

Athena smiles for a second then she slips back into game mode.

"Come on Sweetie." Mom whispers as Athena throws the ball into the air.

The whole room gets deathly quiet then Athena drills the ball over the net.

The other team tries to get anything on the ball, but it falls in-between all of them meaning Athena's team wins.

Myself, Mom and Kelley, as well as all the parents of Athena's teammates, celebrate then we watch the trophy ceremony.

Once the trophy ceremony is over Athena looks into the stands to try to find Mom and Kelley.

Eventually Athena finds my Mom and Kelley so she waves at them then her mouth drops when she sees who's standing next to them.

"AUDREY." Athena shouts causing me to smile.

I watch as my little sister runs into the stands, jumps into my arms, then she wraps her arms and legs around me.

"You came." Athena says into my neck.

"I told you I wouldn't miss it." I say then I kiss Athena's head. "Did you bring your bag?"

"It's in the locker room."

"Well why don't you go get it then you can ride with me and Daan to Chase's game." I say.

Athena nods then she gets down off of me, hugs Daan, Mom, and Kelley, then she heads to the locker room.

"We're gonna go ahead and head down the street to the stadium." Mom says.

"Alright." I say. "We'll meet you there."

Mom nods and kisses my head then she and Kelley leave.

A few minutes later Athena comes back over to Daan and I then we head to the car. Once at the car Athena and Balto get in the back while Daan and I get in the front then we head to the LA Coliseum.

"So Athena." Daan says as my sister changes clothes. "Who's your bleacher boy?"

"My friend Matthew." Athena says. "We've been at the same school since elementary...I'm gonna be his bleacher babe for baseball."

"Do you like Matthew?" I question.

"Oh look we're here." Athena says as we pull up to one of the parking lots for the LA Coliseum. "And there's a parking spot."

I chuckle to myself as I park in the parking spot then everyone gets out and I grab Balto's leash before we walk to the stadium.

"Is this where the World Cup final is next summer?" Daan asks.

"No." I say. "This is where some of the group games and both semi-finals will be held." I say as we walk up to the LA Coliseum.

"Are Chase and I going to be at the games?" Athena asks.

"Um you'd have to ask Mom." I say. "I know I'll have tickets for you three and Kelley will have tickets for her family, but I don't know which games you three are going to."

"Oh okay." Athena says as we get to the front entrance.

I pay for everyone's admission then we head into the stadium.

"Alright Buddy." I say and look down at Balto. "You found Mom once before so find her again."

Balto barks then he leads me, Athena, and Daan around the stadium.

"AUDREY." Mom shouts.

"Okay that's insane." I say as we walk down to where Mom and Kelley are sitting.

When we get to Mom and Kelley, I sit in-between her Mom and Daan then Athena sits on my lap.

"Well hello there." I say as I wrap my arms around my sisters waist.

"Hi." Athena says with a smile.

"So." I say with a smirk. "About this Matthew kid."