This is an AU Carmilla fic no vampires just a therapist and her very grumpy patient pleas let me know what you think(:
Chapter 1
Run. Get the ball. Score.
Run. Get the ball. Score.
Carmilla kept repeating that in her head as she focused on the field. The game was well into its 54th minute and there was still no score. Obviously that would frustrate any player but let's just say Carmilla was determined to score.
Running up the right side of the field the ball was passed to her and a defender quickly came up and pressured the ball.
Sweat dripped down Carmilla's forehead as she did some fancy footwork to get around the defender and ran towards the goal.
She could hear the crowd get louder and her teammates yell her name. As much as she hated attention or noise she somehow managed to drown everything out.
It was just her, the ball, and the goal.
Carmilla found peace in soccer. It was the one thing she loved the one thing that kept her on the right track.
Without it who knows what she'd be doing right now.
Her face was etched with determination she was moments away from scoring and giving her team a much needed pep in their step.
But then suddenly everything went black.
"Ms. Hollis I have some files for you regarding a new patient." A curly red head said handing a file folder to the blonde.
"Thank you Perry and how many times do I have to tell you to stop calling me Ms. Hollis it makes me feel old."
The red head shook her head and smiled. "I'm just trying to be professional boss."
Laura rolled her eyes. "Boss is even worse, anyways what do we have here?" She asked shaking the files in her hand.
"Oh those are files for Carmilla Karnstein a semi pro soccer player who endured an ACL tear and hip dislocation a few weeks ago." Perry explained. "Damn how'd the injuries happen?" Laura asked examining the X-rays found in the folder.
"Apparently she was about to score but a player on the other team tackled her into the goal post and well let's just say the goal post and impact on landing weren't soft."
"Damn so I'll definitely have to help rehabilitate that leg I'll also be doing regular therapy as well I can only imagine how she's feeling right now. I'm sure it'll be nice for her to talk about it." The blonde stated taking a seat at her desk reading every page in the folder.
"Well good luck with that the other doctors said she was well...rough around the edges." Perry warned. "I'm sure she's not that bad." Laura shrugged.
"Well she should be here soon I'll let you know when she arrives Ms. Hollis." The red head said as she took her leave. Laura just nodded and continued reading, making sure she took in all the information in her new patients file.
The blonde had been a physical therapist/sports therapist for about two years now and had dealt with many patients but none of them would be like this next one.
She just didn't know that yet.
"Ms. Hollis, Carmilla Karnstein is here I'm sending her in." Perry's voice spoke through Laura's ear piece.
Each employee had an ear piece so it'd be easier to communicate to each other kind of like a police wire but less covert op.
Right as Laura was about to press the button to thank Perry a dark haired girl on crunches hobbled into her office.
"God this is fucking ridiculous I told that damn doctor I didn't need crutches I'm just fine with a boot." Carmilla said in almost a hiss.
Laura looked over the woman in front of her, she was around the same age as her she knew that from her file. Almost the same height as her maybe an inch or two taller. Her hair was up in a pony tail and her bangs laid messily over her forehead. It was apparent that the girl was stressed she looked like she hadn't slept in days and her demeanor was definitely that of anger.
"Hi Carmilla, I'm Ms. Hollis." Laura greeted her leading her to the sofa in her office.
"Yeah nice to meet you or whatever." The dark haired girl said duly.
Laura raised her eyebrows and understood why Perry said she was rough around the edges, but it wasn't anything the blonde couldn't handle.
"So I've gone over your file and it looks like you and me are going to be seeing a whole lot of each other over the next few months. You do know an ACL tear can take anywhere from 6 to 9 months to recover from and until then we'll be working on making that leg as good as new." Laura said positively. Carmilla just sighed and laid back on the couch.
"Look I don't even need physical therapy or any therapy for that matter. So if you don't mind just signing the papers every week that'd be great buttercup. It'll save you and especially me a lot of time." The dark haired girl stated.
Laura actually considered that for a second. She hated inconsiderate patients but she knew she couldn't just let Carmilla get to her. The blonde would get this girl in high spirits again.
Would it take time? Yes. But Laura wasn't one to give up on anyone no matter the circumstances.
"Tell you what if you can get up and take two steps without your crutches I'll sign those papers every week and you won't have to come in at all." Carmilla looked at the therapist as she began. "BUT if you can't then you'll cooperate and do as I say. How's that sound?" Laura knew the task would be impossible for Carmilla to do and hell Carmilla even knew it wouldn't happen but of course it would be worth a try.
"Deal." Carmilla nodded as she sat up and slowly lifted herself to her feet.
"Alright now.."
"Two steps I know." Carmilla cut her off as she focused. She could feel her knee begin to hurt but she ignored the pain and began taking a step. Laura watched as the sullen girl suddenly got a look of determination on her face. She was intrigued by her strength she could tell that this girl had some fight in her but it was up to the therapist to unleash it.
Carmilla was focused on getting that second step when excruciating pain suddenly hit her and her leg gave out on her.
"Damnit!" Carmilla yelled slapping the ground beneath her. She had no hope in getting better. The injured player honestly just wanted to be alone and not have to deal with anything or anyone.
"You'll get better you just have to let me help you." Laura said as she put her hand out to help the fallen girl. Carmilla stared at her hand before taking it in hers and being lifted back to her feet.
"I guess I have no choice." Carmilla sighed in defeat sitting back down on the therapists couch. Laura smiled she knew to get better meant that Carmilla would have to face defeat every now and then.
"This'll be good for you now here's my number in case you need to reach me." The blonde said writing down her digits. "We will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, until you start improving." Carmilla groaned in displeasure but continued listening.
"After awhile it won't be necessary to meet so often but you must remember to take your meds and stay off that leg as much as possible." Laura said seriously. "Today's meeting was mainly for us to meet and me to get a general view of how I'll be rehabilitating you."
"Oh goodie." Carmilla mumbled grumpily as Laura handed her some papers. "You'll have to write down any times your leg is in any pain and when you take your meds and also note down any weird symptoms if they do occur."
"Yay weird symptoms maybe I'll grow a tentacle." The dark haired girl said sarcastically. Laura shook her head and helped Carmilla back to her feet.
"Are you always such a joy or are you just being an ass cause of your leg?" She asked handing the girl her crutches.
"Oh you haven't seen anything cupcake."
"Last time I checked I wasn't a dessert item...now remember to do everything I said and be here tomorrow by 10. The real stuff starts tomorrow so please get some sleep and get in a good meal before you get here. Understand?" The blonde questioned.
"Yeah yeah eat sleep blah blah." Carmilla rolled her eyes making her way to the door.
"And you have my number so if you need anything let me know. I'm here for you if you need to vent." Laura assured with a smile and Carmilla just groaned again.
"Yeah yeah see you tomorrow Hollis." And with that the dark haired girl was gone. Laura took a seat back at her desk and sighed.
"This one is going to be a handful."