@romeofredette ) “ hey, yo, rome ! ” was it necessary to shorten an already short name ? not at all. however a five letter word with three syllables seemed far too formal for isaac, hence the need for an alteration. one romeo surely should have been used to by now. “ you got class ? ‘cause if you’re free you should let me beat your ass on the track. ” a high five was given to someone passing by as he officially caught up with his friend. isaac was searching for an excuse - a distraction really. minutes earlier shaky fingers ended a disappointing phone call; his foot tapping against carpeted floors as a hand rubbed over his face in an attempt to suppress his tears. but like most things he’ll pretend it didn’t happen, and it’s quite easy to do so when competition is in the air. “ come on, ‘less you’re gonna act like a pussy. ”