This time Iām going to upload two chapters! More the fun right?
This part took awhile to tell so I had to split it into two chapters so here goes!
Chapter 8: The Past: The Fateful Tournament
Iām on the starting block, crouching down, and I pull on the swim goggles. I do my breathing exercises to calm down my heart and I close my eyes to focus. I block out the crowds and just focus on myself and then water. I breathe my last deep breath and then I hear the starting bell and dive into the water. Ā
There is nothing like this feeling of the water surrounding you. The feeling of acceptance if you just accept the water. That there is nothing to fear if you accept it and donāt fight. It keeps me calm as I swim the race. Iām swimming freestyle and I look to my left and then my right, Iām in second place. I could easily take 1st place if I wanted, I wasnāt swimming at my full speed, but I really just like swimming.
Chapter 9: The Past: Tragedy
I donāt even stay for the rest of the ceremony. There really wasnāt much point and I could tell my mom was getting more worried about me by the minute. To be honest, I was too. My leg should have relaxed by now; the pain should have subsided a little bit. ā[f/n], I know you wanted to go home and just take care of this yourself but I donāt think this is just a leg cramp. I donāt think you think it is either. Weāre going to the hospital to have one of the doctors look at it.ā Ā
I just look down, āI really think Iāll be okay if I just soak it when I get home.ā Ā
āLet me be mom this time, okay [f/n]-chan?ā she softens. āIām really hoping itās just a leg cramp but I would rather be safe than sorry.ā
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