Lucas tosses the ball again. 'Thank you… Cameron… for getting me into Volleyball… It's genuinely fun' Lucas slams the ball over the net. Devin barely got under the ball and brought it up. The libero quickly jumps and sets the ball to Matthew who spikes it past Dougal and Kaneko. Scoring them a point. The score now landed at ECHS 18-22 LWTHS.
Zander overhand serves the ball as Nathan brings it up easily. Kurai quick setting to Lucas who spikes it over the net, past the singular blocker.
"Another point scored by the Team captain, Lucas Baker proving why he's the captain here!"
"What makes it worse is that Kurai, the now record breaking serve Monster is up to serve once again!"
"Good serve" Kurai tosses the ball really high and runs forward. Slamming the ball over the net. Zander dives for it but can't react fast enough.
Kurai tosses the ball a bit too low as he runs forward. Jumping low and swinging his whole shoulder into the ball at an awkward angle. 'That serve was way off!' Devin gets under the ball but shanks it out of bounds and gritting his teeth. 'Even when he fails his serve, it's still insanely difficult to receive!'
"LakeWood Technical is at Match Point!!"
Kurai tosses the ball a bit forward this time and runs up. Slamming the ball over the net as Matthew brings it up but falling backwards. The ball floating over the net.
"Chance ball!" Dougal jumps up with Devin and jousting the ball over the net. Devin wins as the ball floats towards LakeWood Technicals court. Suddenly Kurai appears ready to set the ball to Kaneko who's running up. Matthew prepares to block as suddenly the ball hits the court. Kurai glares across the net having set the ball over the net, dropping it right beside Matthew. Two ominous Whistles blow out. ECHS 18-25 LWTHS. [25-15 (LWTHS) / 18-25 (LWTHS) / 2 sets to 0]
Devin looks across the net at Kurai. 'How is he so good at Volleyball?' Kurai looks over and stretches his hand under the net. Devin shakes his hand. Kurai speaking up.
"You're questioning yourself…" Devin is slightly shocked.
"What do you mean?" Kurai stares a bit.
"Volleyball is more than just raw talent… it's about perseverance and training…" Devin grits his teeth.
"So then how are you so good!?" Kurai looks up.
"Because I have support… from my teammates, coach, and my family… With them supporting me, I strive for the better in everything I do so I can surpass their expectations" Devin let's Kurai's hand go.
"So then… What if I don't?" Memories flash through his mind of his parents fighting and filing for divorce. Kurai exhales.
"If your initial family doesn't support you, then you have a volleyball team that will… They aren't there to judge you… they're supposed to be your second family… though, i've only recently learned this after pushing them away too much… Only once you have a support group, then you'll feel comfortable in your own skin like me. Only then can you bring out your potential" Devin looks down at his jersey number 1. Feeling as though he doesn't deserve it. Kurai continues.
"The fact you wear jersey number one means your team believes in your talents and skills, and they see you as a competent leader… I learned that after a fight with my brother" Devin nods.
"Right… I'll consider that" Devin glares at Kurai with a smirk.
"Just know I'll be coming after you next year with a new perspective!" Kurai nods and walks away. Both teams looked at each other.
"THANK YOU FOR THE GAME!"