Okay, I'm writing this in a new format. If you hate it sorry this will be like one of two chapters like this, but this is the only one for awhile. And if you like it congrats.

PLS READ THE LITTLE BIT AT THE END ITS IMPORTANT

10 WEEKS OUT FROM NCAA NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Kat smiles as Christian is wheeled around the corner in his wheel chair. While his knee didn't require surgery they medics still recommended he go in for an endoscopic look at both his knee and back, which would require him to get knocked out by the laughing gas or whatever the fuck its called. They found that a cortisone shot in his back would do him well, but he still had the gas that makes him loopy for a few hours and mix that with the OxyContin he's been taking for pain and Christian is really out of it. Kat was honestly excited to hear what Christian has to say under some serious influences.

Wisconsin volleyball is in Los Angeles for the week partaking in a mid-season Nike Invitational to hype some people up for the National Tournament in a few weeks. Christian was starting his physical therapy in Los Angeles and will be staying with teammate Ryan Braun now that the Brewer's season ended in a single post season game. Kat was here to pick him up from his appointment and drop him off at Braun's house.

"Kat, babygirl!" Christian slurs as soon as he sees her.

"Hi, Christian," Kat greets and laughs as Christian wraps his arms around her legs nuzzling her thighs.

The nurse looks at Kat while shaking her head, "He's been asking to see you since he woke up, but his discharge instruction is just to relax and rest until the effects where off. He'll be out of it for a few days and is supposed to be off the OxyContin in two days. Keep him hydrated and his first physical therapy is tomorrow."

Kat nods while typing out a message to Braun's unsaved number with all the instructions, "Got it thank you. Ryan Braun will be dropping him off tomorrow." The nurse nods and Kat manages to pull Christian up out of the wheelchair and helps him out to her rental car.

She follows the directions to Braun's house out in Malibu and pulls in noting the nice community and also thinking about possibly buying a house here in the future. The image is clear in her mind: the thought of her and Christian moving out to Los Angeles once she graduates, his contract is up in a few months anyway. He could get traded to LA... She shakes her head and frowns slightly upset that she thought of changing his life so drastically so she could benefit. This is a partnership, they are suppose to encourage each other and help each other grown... Not force him to follow her dream.

Kat wakes Christian up and they walk up to Braun who is waiting outside with a smirk on his face as he sees how loopy Christian is.

"Brauny!" Christian yells and stumbles into his friends arms giving him a hug.

"He buddy," He chuckles and looks to Kat offering his hand. "Ryan Braun nice to meet you."

Kat takes his hand, "Sup. So I really only know you as the PEDs guy, no judgement I fail DTs all the time for weed so I get it, I do, but I kinda like this guy a lot so please, please don't let him get hurt and make sure he takes care of himself while he's here. I'm ten weeks out from a national championship and won't have the time to be with him like I should," Kat says explaining her position to Braun and showing she really doesn't trust.

"Don't worry bout it. I like this guy too, he's one of my best-"

"Hey Brauny," Christian cuts him off. "Did you see the girl who dropped me off?"

Braun laughs and winks at Kat, "Yeah bro I did."

Christian smiles, "That's my girlfriend."

"Oh yeah?" Braun pushes.

"Yeah, I'm gonna fuck her so good when I'm clear," Christian slurs and then slumps into Braun's arms.

Braun and Kat break out into laugher, "Well on that note I'm gonna head out." She leans forward and kisses Christian's lips, "Bye love."

Christian smiles, "Bye babygirl."

~*~

8 WEEKS OUT FROM THE NCAA NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Kat takes her shirt off and wipes her brow with it while she waits for Christian to answer her FaceTime. Her teammates had already cleared out of the locker room after a massive win over #6 Minnesota.

The ring back ends as Christian answers, "Hey superstar," He greets.

"Hey," Kat says with a big smile.

"We manages to get the game out here," Christian says.

Kat can't help but smile at his cute face that she hasn't seen in two weeks, "Oh good got to see me biff it like 16 times." She makes a joke about all her errors from her worst game of the season.

"Look, you didn't have a great game but your teammates did and that's why being on a team is so nice," Christian comforts her as he sees the disappointment all over her face and in her facial expressions. He wishes so bad he could be there in Wisconsin with her at all her games, but knows that he has to be here in Los Angeles taking care of his body.

Kat rubs her brown out of frustration, "How's LA?" She switches the subject.

Christian shrugs, "Its fine Braun and I have been looking at some property in Malibu for an off-season house."

Kat's eyes shoot open in shock, "No fucking way!?"

"Yeah thought it would be a good investment," Christian shrugs trying to keep it nonchalant and not to get Kat too excited about having a house in LA to come home to.

"I agree. Well I gotta shower and head home," Kat says sadly knowing that this was gonna have to be a short call.

Christian knows it too, but still sighs out of disappointment. Between the three hour time difference and Kat's intense schedule they barely have time to talk. He thinks about how maybe he should just PT in Wisconsin then reminds himself that the best treatment is out here.

"Alright, later," Christian says sadly.

"Bye..." Kat says and hangs up the phone.

~*~

1 WEEK OUT FROM THE NCAA NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Kat aggressively hits the ball down to make a statement to end the last practice before the team headed into the NCAA Tournament next week after a long and hard season full of exciting and unexpected wins. She has been through the last nine weeks without Christian by her side or in her bed. And while it has been a strain on their relatively new relationship they have managed between FaceTime and sending each other means. Long encouraging emails and lots of TikTok duets and Snapchat memories. The break have proven to both Kat and Christian that this is a relationship worth fighting for.

Kat's body is tired and worn down from carrying the team this season. She has managed to put up better and bigger stats than she did in the last season and did it while being the team captain. Wisconsin finished first in the BIG X for the first time in years and is a likely favorite for the big dance next week.

The cold Wisconsin winter has chilled her bones and made her wish that Christian was here to keep her warm at night. Snow and wind has caused her to bundle up and pray for a warm vacation after the conclusion of her third season of collegiate volleyball. The only thing keeping her motivated is the thought of adding another championship to her resume and increasing her chances for athlete of the year.

Kat pulls on a pair of baggy sweats and a long sleeve shirt while she waits for her hair to dry a little before heading out to her car. Her head shoots up as her phone rings; its Christian. A wave of sadness courses through her body as she thinks of him still not being here with her, but she puts on a grin and answers.

"Hey.." She greets and her voice cracks a little as the waves keep coming. They get stronger as she takes in his chiseled face and warm eyes. Tan skin from the California sun and his dark hair.

Christian frowns immediately, "What's wrong? What happened." He demands immediately after seeing tears pooling in Kat's eyes.

"Nothing, nothing," She insists. "How was your day?" She attempts to change the subject and also tries to hide the inevitable tears.

"Baby, talk to me-"

"I fucking miss you okay!" She yells at the phone and the tears start to pour from her eyes as the longing to be with him again takes over her emotions.

"Hey, hey, hey," Christian tries to sooth her. "I miss you too. More than I ever thought I could. I can't even begin to explain how alone I've felt these past two months, but we have to do this."

Kat sniffles and wipes her eyes, "I know," She sucks in a sob and looks away not wanting to let Christian see her cry. She wipes her eyes again, "I gotta go before it starts snowing again."

Christian opens his mouth to beg her to stay on the phone, but she ends the call and jams her phone into her back and rushes out to her car. The door barely shut before she just lets it all go. Ugly loud sobs escape her mouth uncontrollably as tear flee her eyes and her head hangs down defeated on the steering wheel.

The stress of the season and not having the person she loves has caught up with her.

She goes still as the though crosses her mind: does she love Christian...?

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