Extra Basket - Chapter 12 - 9: Number 20

... strong> sit up. His face was twisted in pain, his ankle already starting to swell.

Evan Cooper crouched beside him, worry etched across his face.

"Aiden... can you stand?"

Aiden clenched his fists, trying to push himself up. He barely made it an inch before wincing in pain.

"Damn it..." he muttered under his breath.

Lucas, still catching his breath, walked over.

"Don't force it, Aiden. Let them check it out ...