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Yuri bends his neck to see Leroy’s rival. The glow of broken streetlights gilds the man’s skin, and his midnight blue racing suit reminds Yuri of the Baltic Sea’s sleepy waters. His stride carries the same quiet strength, a confident step, far from the Bear he’s nicknamed after. He ties his medium-length hair into a bun, grabs his helmet, scans the crowd, and faces the front row, where Yuri has propelled himself.
The Bear's eyes are dark, sparkling like shiny rings.
It's a look Yuri has seen before.
Chapter: 1/1 | Words: 6243
Summary: The underground races, unlike the sanitized ballet rooms, symbolize chaos for Yuri. If he fails and falls, his career is over; if Altin fails and falls, it’s over. It’s enticing.








