Volleyball Journey - Part 4

The next day is game night and Alex arrives at the game ready to go, Sam does one final check with her to make sure she still wants to go ahead and play. 

 

She notices that Andrew isn’t at the game yet, as they take the court for the first set. They take it out convincingly, and progress to the next set. About half way through the second set she sees Andrew walk along the side lines.  They fight a battle but end up losing the second set. At the break she goes over to Andrew, “Hey Andrew, I wasn’t sure if you were coming.”

“Hey there Alex, I was I just went to check on Lara before the game to make sure she is doing alright.”

“How is she?” Alex asks with a concerned voice. 

“She is ok, it looks like a bad grade 2 sprain at this stage and 2 partial ligament tears.”

 

The coach calls up the players for a quick huddle, “ok I’ll see you after the game.” And she smiles and walks off to the team. 

 

They take the court and 3^rd set gets under way. Back and forth they return shots looking for weak spots in the other team’s defences. Eventually the girls break free and wrap up the third set. Alex’s right ankle is starting to throb a little from the over exertion. But she pushes on without much detriment to her game. They take a quick break and change sides for the 4^th set. Before they know it, they are several points ahead. They take out the fourth set and the game. 

 

The girls cheer and celebrate as they progress to the final

 

Alex makes her way to the bench with a bit of a limp on her right ankle. After she finishes with the team, her and Andrew sit around watching the senior girls play. This is their final year at the college and last chance most of them have to take a victory at the finals. Only 6 of the players will remain for 1 more year whilst the rest graduate and move on into full time employment. They make general conversation as they watch the game. 

 

The senior girls take out the victory and progress to the finals as well. Looking to be a good year for the college. 

 

After the game Andrew walks Alex back to her room, “I think I might head off” Andrew exclaims. 

“That’s ok I’ll probably shower and go to bed”

They wave and part ways. 

 

Alex is a little concerned that she may have done something to offend Andrew or maybe it’s just her thinking that. 

 

She sends him a quick message as she lays in bed, elevating her right ankle with some ice. 

“I hope I haven’t scared you away…”

 

She ponders her message for a few moments

A reply comes through from Andrew, “Sorry Alex, you haven’t scared me way just been busy with exams and helping Lara. I will come and see you on Saturday if that’s ok”

 

She replies, “That’s fine I’ll be around.”

 

Andrew spends the next few days studying for exams and takes his last one on the Friday afternoon. In the morning he has been treating Lara, offering the same kind of treatment he did with Alex. Andrew carry’s out another assessment on Lara’s ankle Friday afternoon with the aid of Sam in the trainers Consult room. Her ankle is quite swollen, both the inner and outer sides and extending into the foot a little. She is only able to put about 20% of her body weight on it after 3 days. The bruising has started to set in, filling below the outer ankle bone and a line extending along the base of the outer edge of her foot. They determine at this stage that it a severe grade 2 sprain, and will monitor over the next few days for the progress. 

 

The following morning, Andrew goes to visit Alex. He arrives and knocks on the door and she answers wearing these cute little shorts, loose top and little white ankle socks. 

Good mornings are exchanged as he enters the room. They make some quick chat before taking a seat on the sofa. 

“So how is the ankle feeling?” Andrew asks. 

“it’s feeling a lot better. Just a little bruised still.”
Alex raises her foot up onto Andrews lap for him to take a closer look. 

He gently removes her thin white sock, exposing her beautiful foot. 

 

He takes a closer look at her ankle and then feels and prods around, then he tests the range of motion.

 

“So, does she have cute feet and toes too?” Alex’s asks. 

Completely caught by surprise and not sure how to respond, Andrew clears the frog from his throat and says “ Yes but I think your’s are better” and smiles at her. 

 

Alex decides to go for it and lifts her foot down and leans into Andrew. She slowly moves in for a kiss on the lips. Andrew does not resist, and they kiss passionately for a few moments. 

 

As they break apart from the kiss, all Andrew can do is smile and Alex knows she has made the right decision. They hang out together for the rest of the day, going out for lunch and then spend some time on the sofa watching a movie. They exchange a few more passionate kisses before the night is over. The spend more time together over the week, getting to know each other a little more.

 

Before they know it its finals game, and they make their way to the game together. Lara is there on the side lines with her crutches and her foot elevated on a chair. Alex goes over to say hello and see how she is going. 

 

The game gets under way and everyone watches from the side lines. The competition is fierce, and the sets are close. They try their best, but they just can’t seem to get ahead.

The end up losing the game 3-2. The coaching staff are happy with how well they did and congratulate the team. The seniors take the court now and the crowd has doubled in size. 

Like clockwork they win point after point, to take out the victory and the champion ship. 

 

Some post game celebrations are had before everyone disburses for the season. 

 

 

 

Year 3

 

Everyone is well rested after the break, Alex and Andrew spent some time together and also time with their families. The injured players from last year’s junior team have all returned. Riley is back in action and so is Lara and Bree. They are all relegated to the senior team now, filling in the blanks left by the departing team players. There is a whole new team for the juniors and Andrew and Sam are busy talking to all the players during the first two weeks back. The junior squad looks strong, they have two players with ongoing issues, Sarah who has sat out the whole last season with a torn ACL. And then there was Kaitlyn, she had a history of ankle sprains during her previous years but had been relatively injury free for the last 12 months and was looking forward to stepping up to the seniors team when they need her. 

 

All in all, everything is good and preseason training gets under way. Everyone is excited for the new year and the newly assembled senior team is looking strong for another championship win. 

 

By mid-season, both teams are doing great, A few minor injuries between the teams, but no players have missed a game so far. Trainings have been strong and the college is having a great run. One Saturday morning, Andrew is making his way over to see Alex. Officially dating now, they spend their spare time together and with friends. They meet up for a bit of early morning training deciding to go for a run together. 

 

They head off down the path keeping a leisurely pace, passing through a park and then returns about 30 mins later. They head up to Alex’s room for a drink afterwards. Until this point they hadn’t been too romantic with each other. Alex has made it clear she isn’t one to rush into things, and Andrew was totally fine with that. They wanted to have fun but stay focused on their study and extra curricula activities. Alex enters the room and flicks off her sneakers and leaves her socks on as she walks around to grab them a drink. 

 

Andrew takes a moment on the sofa as he cools down. They chat for a bit and then play around on the sofa which turns into a passionate kissing session. Andrew tests the waters a bit running his hand up the inside of her thigh, gently running is fingers along the front of her shorts. Alex tilts her head back in pleasure as Andrew gently caresses her. She arches and moans as she is about to climax. Andrew feels the moisture build up in the front of her shorts and knows that his job is done. Alex repositions herself and pulls down Andrews shorts exposing his rock-hard cock. She starts to gently tease him with her hands and then gets an idea. She brings her feet up and wraps her socked arches around his cock. Slowly she works her feet up and down gently stroking switching to her hands every so often. Then she leans forward and removes her socks and exposes her perfect feet. Her soft soles wrap around his cock and he grows harder by the second. Within minutes, Andrew is ready to erupt, unleashing his load on her soles and toes as she continues to stroke with her feet. 

 

“I think you really liked that Andrew”, Alex comments with a cheeky smile. 

“Maybe just a little” he replies, and they exchange a kiss. 

They get cleaned up and part ways for the day. 

 

Before they know it its Wednesday and game night. 

They arrive separately, Andrew getting there early to help out with the junior girl’s game. She walks over to him as he sits on the bench watching the game. 

They share a little kiss and she takes a seat next to him. 

“Are they winning?” Alex asks. 

“unfortunately, no, they lost Melanie to an injury at the end of the second set and they haven’t been able to recover.”

“Oh, that’s no good.”

They watch on as the game comes to a close. 

 

Alex gets herself ready, and heads over to the rest of the team. 

The team takes the court and game play gets under way. The take out the first set with ease, followed by the second. Unstoppable they ease into the 3^rd set several points ahead. The opponent team sets for a spike, Alex and Lara shape up for a block at the net, they jump together to form a good block and the ball is knocked down, as Alex lands she is slightly off balance and her right foot lands first and awkwardly positioned, as her weight comes down, her ankle turns out and forward at a sharp angle and rolls over at 90 degrees. 

 

She is hit with immediate pain as she crashes to the floor grasping her right ankle. She rolls around in agony, as Andrew and Sam look up. They grab their stuff and run onto the court to offer immediate assistance. Alex knows it’s bad this time, the pain worse than previous times. She clutches her ankle and squirms on the floor. Sam and Andrew reach her and Andrew Starts to console her. 

 

Sam takes her leg while Andrew supports her ankle, as Alex positions herself on her back. 

“it’s bad its bad” she comments as the pain starts to set in. 

“what did you feel?” Sam asks, 

“I felt if go right over and something popped in my ankle.”

“Ok you’re done, let’s get her to the trainer’s station straight away Andrew” Sam exhales with a sense of urgency. They help her to stand on her left foot, but having her right ankle hanging down causes her to wince in pain. Slowly and painfully she tries a few hops. They stop and decide to carry her, with one arm each around her back and the outer arms lift her under her thighs they carry her over to the table. 

 

Alex lays back on the table in agony as Sam continues to support her leg and Andrew starts to remove the shoe. Slowly he unties the laces working them out of the eyelets. He widens the shoe as much as possible and tries to work it off. 

“Oh, please get it off”, Alex moans. 

 

Andrew gets the shoe off and immediately starts to remove the brace, the Velcro loosens, and he tries to work it off. Alex lurches forward grabbing her leg as the movement sends pain radiating from her ankle. She lets out a little sob and Andrew feels bad as he hasn’t seen her in this much pain before. As the brace comes free, he grabs the scissors and has the sock removed in seconds. He supports her ankle as she lays back down. Right before his eyes, he watches as the swelling starts to immediately grow, the outside of her ankle doubles in about 5 seconds. Within a minute there is a large tennis ball sized lump on her outer ankle. Sam gets some ice and they place a large ice bag on top of her ankle and foot. Andrew moves to her side to console her taking her hand in his. 

 

“Is it bad Andrew?” She asks as she wipes away a tear and begins to calm down. 

 

“it looks pretty bad Alex, but I’ll help you get through this.”

She tilts her head sideways and smiles at Andrew and tightens her grasp on his hand. 

 

“Ok let’s keep the ice on for 20 minutes and then I will return and do an assessment of the injury”, Sam says. 

 

Alex nods her head as she lays there resting. Sam steps away and Andrew makes conversation with Alex to take her mind off the situation. After a few minutes the ice begins to numb the pain to a more bearable level. After about 30 minutes the game has finished, and Sam makes his way back over to the trainer’s station. 

 

“Ok let’s take a look Alex”

Andrew helps Alex to sit up so she can see what is going on, and so he can assist Sam. Sam starts by removing the large bag of ice off her foot and ankle. Alex sees her ankle for the first time, “Oh my god, that’s huge” The swelling on the outer ankle had stabilised, but it was literally like someone had placed a tennis bull under her skin. 

 

“ok I want to check for a fracture, let me know if there is any pain when I press”

Alex nods, Sam works his fingers down the inside and outside of her leg pressing in on the bones. So far so good, he gets to within about ¼ inch of the ankle swelling, with minimal response from Alex. There is no point trying to feel the bones on the outer side of the ankle due to the swelling, so he continues to press along the inner ankle. “Arrghh, Ahh, that’s a bit sore.”

“Ok Sam responds that’s not too bad, a little concerned about where I can’t feel on the outer ankle.”

Andrew assists Sam but supporting Alex’s lower leg and they gently lift up her foot, Alex immediately winces in pain. “Arrgghh, that hurts just to lift it” Alex comments. 

Sam tries to move Alex’s foot gently, immediately pain radiates from her ankle. “oh shoot, Arrgghhh, that’s very painful.” As she grabs hold of her leg tightly. 

Sam lowers the foot down and gently removes his hands. 

 

“Ok it’s to swollen and painful to make a good assessment at this stage. At this stage I thinks it’s a Grade 3 sprain, and most likely a torn anterior ligament. But I want to see you on Monday to follow up. I will speak to your lecturers and have you excused for the rest of the week and I want you on bed rest until Monday.”

 

“Ok, how long will I bet out for?” Alex asks. 

 

“At this stage up to 6 weeks maybe longer, but we will see how things are looking on Monday.”

 

Sam and Andrew apply a new ice bag to her ankle and secure it in place with some athletic wrap. Andrew says that he will take care of Alex and get her home etc. So, Sam heads off. Andrew gets his things together including some fresh medical supplies in his bag and then grabs some crutches for Alex. He gently supports her ankle as she lowers it off the table. She stands and positions the crutches, and immediately her ankle starts to throb more. She slowly starts to make her way out of the gymnasium, by the time they reach the door, Alex is in obvious pain, having her ankle down is causing a lot of extra pain. 

 

Andrew sits her down at the front of the gymnasium and raises her ankle up onto his medical bag, “Wait here I’ll go get my car.”

He races off to get his car and returns in a few minutes. He parks up close and gets out and opens the door rear door for Alex. He makes his way over to her and slowly helps her back up onto her crutches and then helps her manoeuvre to the vehicle. She takes a seat on the rear seat of the car and as she shuffles herself backwards into the car, Andrew supports her ankle and gently lifts it in resting it on the seat. He places the crutches in and then closes the door. 

 

Alex’s building is only about ½ a mile away, so they arrive in a few minutes. Andrew parks as close to the building as possible and then exits the vehicle. Using the reverse of what they did earlier he slowly helps Alex out of the car and back onto her crutches. They enter the building and Andrew picks Alex up in his arms, not wanting her to try and navigate the stairs in her condition, they slowly make their way to Alex’s room. 

 

Once inside she uses the crutches again, and Andrew suggests that she showers straight away and then they can get her on to her bed and get her ankle elevated straight away.

 

She manoeuvres towards the bathroom and Andrew follows to assist her, she takes a seat on the closed toilet lid and Andrew removes her left shoe and sock. Then he gently removes the athletic wrap and ice pack from her right ankle. Astounded by how largely swollen her ankle is, he gently runs his fingers over the large lump. Alex peers down as he does and makes a comment, “god my ankle looks pregnant” and smiles, remaining jovial about the situation. Andrew gets up to leave so that she can shower.

“please stay Andrew I think I will need your help.”

He smiles and doesn’t argue. He helps her to remove her top and then helps her to stand up on her left foot to slide her pants down, she takes a seat and her gently manoeuvres the shorts and panties past her right ankle and then off her left foot. He helps her to stand and she slowly hops towards the shower, which thankfully doesn’t have a step to get into it. She moves her way around and switches on the shower, as Andrew closes the shower door. 

Her shower is quick, just a rinse off and a quick lather of soap. Andrew grabs her a towel and passes it to her through the door. 

“Would you mind getting me some panties and my bedtime shirt from my room.”
“Of course”, he responds. 

He wonders off and returns in a few seconds with the clothes she requested. When he returns, she is standing outside the shower, holding the door for support. Her right foot is very gently rested flat on the floor. The first time he has seen her naked, and its gob smacked at how beautiful she is all over. Perfectly manicured all over, firm and perky breasts and legs and bottom to die for. 

 

He helps her to put her shirt on and then she takes a seat to get the panties on. After wards she uses the crutches, and she heads straight for the room. Andrew swings by the fridge and fetches an ice pack, as well as a glass of water and some Advil. 

Once in the room he positions two pillows and then helps her to raise her ankle up onto the pillows as she takes the Advil before laying back. Andrew grabs a chair from the lounge and then returns placing it next to her bed. 

They chat for a while, Andrew just trying to keep her mind busy. The ice and Advil start to work to relieve the pain and she becomes more comfortable in bed. Andrew decides that it may be best to leave the ankle bare tonight to prevent any pressure against the swelling. 

 

“Will you stay here with me tonight Andrew?” Alex asks. 

“Yes I will be right here next to your bed if you need anything. Ok”

He leans in and gives her a passionate kiss on the lips. 

 

She settles down and they chat for a while longer before she manages to drift off to sleep. Andrew replaces the ice pack after about 60 minutes and then sits in the chair again. After a few minutes he dozes off as well. 

 

About 4 hours later, Andrew feels something pulling at his arm. 

“Andrew, Andrew” as his eyes open, he realises its Alex trying to wake him up. 

He rubs his eyes, “Andrew”

“Alex, sorry I must have dozed off. Are you ok?” He asks. 

“My ankle is pounding I can’t get back to sleep. Can you get me some more Advil please?”

“Yes of course” and he heads to get some. He returns with a fresh ice pack and the Advil and she sits up to take the tablets. He removes the old ice pack covering her ankle, and immediately notices her ankle has become more swollen. The large lump had spread out a bit and resembled more a soft ball now covering most of her ankle. The inner side of her ankle was now swollen as well, more than he had ever seen before. He places the new ice pack back down and then takes a seat next to Alex again. He holds her hand as the pain begins to settle after about 40 minutes. 

 

 

Throughout the night Alex has a rough sleep, waking up every couple of hours. Unable to get comfortable, and her ankle throbbing throughout the night doesn’t help. Andrew comforts her each time she wakes up and stays awake each time until she manages to fall back to sleep. 

 

“Andrew, psst”

“Andrew, Andrew”

 

“ahh, what, Who” Andrew is startled from his sleep.

“Sorry Andrew is just me I need to go to the toilet.” Alex replies, as Andrew pulls himself up in the chair. He rubs his eyes and stretches his arms out. 

 

“Morning Alex, how are you feeling?”

“Not too bad, its throbbing a bit but not as bad as it was last night. I need to go to the toilet though, would you mind helping me?”

 

“Not at all that’s fine.”

Andrew drags himself standing and moves to the foot of the bed to remove what was left of the last ice pack he got through out the night. As soon as the ice pack is removed, he takes a quick look at her ankle whilst its resting on the pillows still. 

 

“Oh gee, that’s very swollen this morning.”

Alex pulls herself up to have a look. What she sees is one giant cankle. Both the inner and outer sides of her ankle have ballooned outwards, ½ an inch either side. Her ankle is unrecognisable. Half her foot is now swollen as well. 

 

Andrew helps to support her ankle as he gently lifts it off the pillow. Alex rotates around so that Andrew can lower her foot to the ground gently. He passes her the crutches and then helps her to stand on her left foot and stabilise herself on the crutches. As she crutches slowly to the bath room Andrew follows close behind. He gazes at her ankle from behind as she holds it up just behind her off the ground. Her ankle looks twice its normal size from this angle.  

 

She locates herself on the toilet, and Andrew gives her some privacy for a moment. Then she calls out for his assistance again, “Ok Andrew all done” Andrew enters the bathroom again to help her stand with her crutches. 

 

As Alex returns to her bed slowly crutching, the sun is gazing through the windows of the room. He heads to the freezer to fetch a new ice pack for her, and then assist her to lay back down, gently raising her ankle onto the pillows at the foot of the bed. He takes a moment, to look over the ankle and is momentarily distracted but her cute toes, before gently resting the ice pack on her ankle again. 

 

Andrew checks his watch for a moment, not wanting to leave Alex by herself, but he needs to get himself showered and ready for the day. “I’m sorry but I have to get going so I can get ready for my first lecture” Andrew says whilst ensuring that Alex is comfortable. 

 

Alex reaches out with her hand and pulls him closer for a long soft kiss!!

 

“That’s ok Andrew, will I see you tonight?” She asks, as she flutters her eyes at him!!

 

“Of course ill be right over straight after my last lecture to check on you” 

 

Andrew grabs his things and heads off for the day. Alex takes the opportunity to get some more sleep in throughout the day, barely moving except to use the bathroom or fetch some food, or get a new ice pack. Surprisingly the pain is very manageable, and other than being barely able to move her ankle or walk as normal, she is comfortable. 

 

Andrew takes a few moments throughout the day to pop her a quick text message to see how she is going. Which usually results in a picture of her ankle rested on the pillows with her toes poking out from behind the ice pack.  Andrew finds himself distracted on many occasions throughout the day, having to remind him self to listen to his lectures as they stand at the front of the room imparting their wisdom and teachings upon the class 

 

The end of the day can’t come fast enough for Andrew, as he makes his way across the campus to Alex’s dorm. When he arrives, he lets himself in to find a few of the team there with Alex. Alex is sitting up on her bed with her ankle elevated on the pillows and an ice pack resting on her ankle. 

 

Andrew says hello to the other girls, before taking a seat nearby. 

 

They continue on their conversation briefly, before the ladies decide to head off and give them some space. After they say their goodbyes, Alex and Andrew are alone together. 

 

Andrew gives Alex a big hug and asks her how she is going after resting today. “to be honest the pain has subsided a lot, but I’m very bored!!” Alex says. 

 

“Well I’m here all weekend to keep you company and make sure you are staying off that ankle” Andrew says with a smile on his face. 

 

The night goes on with both relaxing on the sofa watching Netflix, Andrew grabs them some take out and as they settle in for a movie, Alex lays down with her head in Andrews lap and her right ankle elevated on the edge of the sofa. Andrew can’t help but keep looking at her ankle propped up on the end of the sofa. After the movie finishes they both sit up and ankle asks if Alex would like some help to the bedroom before he leaves. 

 

She looks over to him and then shuffles closer so that she can kiss him gently. They engage in some kissing and touching whilst on the sofa, before Andrew helps Alex to the bedroom. He gets her in bed and before going this time, he applies a nice 3” ace bandage to her ankle, being sure to leave the toes and heel exposed. “How does that feel Alex?” Andrew asks, she smiles at him and says “That feels perfect thank you” she grabs his hand and pulls him closer to her for one final kiss on the lips before they part ways for the evening. 

 

The following weekend proves to be a very quiet one, Alex is sure to stay in and rest as much as possible. As Sunday evening nears, Andrew goes out to get some take out for the pair and returns with Alex’s favourite Pizza for dinner. Whilst they sit on the sofa Alex has her right ankle bandaged and resting on a pillow on the coffee table out in front of her. Andrew regularly gazing at the beauty of her toes and her bandaged ankle resting on the pillow. Once finished with the pizza Andrew clears the rubbish and prepares himself for an early night to prepare for his week ahead, but before he gets to far, Alex pulls him on to the couch. She shuffles right up to him and slightly turns so that her right leg is over his knees and her bandaged ankle is close by. 

 

She starts with a little tease giving him a gentle rub through his pants, whilst they kiss slowly on the sofa. Alex breaks away from the kiss, and looks Andrew in the eyes, “thank you for taking such good care of me Andrew” and she smiles. 

 

Andrew smiles back before saying “that’s ok Alex you don’t have to thank me, I enjoy taking care of you” Andrews left hand starts to wonder making its way down Alex’s right leg resting on his knees, and then gently caress over her swollen bandaged ankle to her toes gently feeling the tops of each and every toe. 

 

Alex can feel Andrew get very hard very quickly, and unties the draw string on his shorts before working them down just enough to expose his rock hard penis. She takes it tightly in her soft little hand and starts to stroke it slowly with a firm grasp. It doesn’t take long and Andrew is thoroughly enjoying the moment, as Alex precisely continues to stroke him. She then abruptly stops for a moment and lifts her right leg up and beds her knee to bring her ankle closer. “Take the bandage off Andrew” she quietly whispers to him. 

Andrew Undoes the two clips holding the ace bandage on securely, and slowly unwraps Alex’s ankle all the way dropping the bandage to the floor. She straightens her leg back out and takes grip of Andrews penis again starting to gently stroke up and down. 

 

Andrews hand starts to wonder down her leg again, this time instead of feeling the fabric of the bandage, he can feel her gentle subtle skin on her ankle and foot. His fingers gently caress the swollen inner and outer ankle moving to her toes and then down her soft sole. Alex feels him grow even harder in her hands and she starts to stroke a little faster. Andrew in a state of absolute pleasure is unable to hold back any more, he explodes in her hand as she strokes him until he is finished. 

 

Andrew exhales a sigh of relief as Alex scoops up his come with her hands and fingers. 

 

“Did you like that Andrew, did you like touching my feet and my swollen ankle” She asks…

 

“Alex that felt amazing to be honest, I think it was a bit of everything!!”

 

Alex moves in for a subtle kiss on the lips, before Andrew gets up to fetch her some paper to wipe her hands. 

 

Before he leaves for the night he helps her to the bedroom and helps her get comfortable in bed, before once again apply a bandage to her swollen fragile ankle. Once finished he leaves her with a sweet kiss goodnight and parts ways for the evening.