The infected

3. Knight

JASON

They've been running laps and doing drills for what feels like hours now. Jay's legs are on fire and his chest feels like it's the size of an orange. Couch has them lined up in front of the mat.

"Next" she says and Emma steps foward.

She runs up to it and jumps as high as she can her legs lifting her off the ground. There's a clank as her hands meet the metal rod and she lifts herself up and over it. She hangs upside down with her legs split open holding her balance perfectly.

With a strong twist she swings foward, spins in the air and lands on her feet her arms open.

"Excellent Emma." Couch says and scribbles something down. "Next"

Jay takes several deep breaths and runs towards the rod. His feet leave tge ground and he sails gracefully in the air. With a firm grasp and one powerful swing he makes two rotations on the rod before assuming the same position as Emma. His head facing the ground and his feet pointing at the cealing Jay takes a breath and opens them slightly.

He holds the position and for a second  enjoys the adrenaline filled moment. Gymnastics has always been his thing and he has never felt more at home than he does when he's sailing across the air or hanging off something vertigo attacking his stomach.

Jason swings foward and does a somersault in the air before landing perfectly upright. Couch gives him a small smile before writting something done.

"Very well done Jason" she says.

Jay smiles and makes his way to the back of the line. Emma takes his hand and squeals.

"You are so gonna be captain this year" she says.

Jay smiles greatful for her support.

"Next" couch says and Mindy steps up to the mat.

Mindy is everything Jason isn't. Naturally popular, smart, athletic and basically the perfect gymnast. They've both been training since they were 10 but somehow Mindy is always better than him. If Jasons landing is perfect, Mindy's landing is flawless. If Jason does 3 flips then Mindy does 4.

Right now is no different. Mindy's drill is perfect, she makes no mistake moving her body effortlessly. Before landing she does two somersaults and goes up higher than he did.

"Well done Mindy" couch says.

Mindy walks over to them a look of pride alive in her face. She takes one look at Jason and smiles like a shedevil.

"Nice form Jay. Did you take some time to practice during the break?" She asks.

Jason opens his mouth to answer but she cuts him off.

"Naturally I did. There's actually a lot of places in Tokyo to get some drills in every so often."

Jay looks over at Emma who rolls her eyes and mimics Mindy silently. Jay holds back a laugh but Mindy still notices. She looks back at Emma and looks her up and down.

"Anyway I have to get going. Good luck with that whole captain thing" she says and stalks off.

Emma stands next to Jay and gags.

"That girl has more hot air in that skinny head of hers to supply an air balloon." She says.

Jason watches her and how everyone congratulates her.

"Air head or not. People actually like her and she's way better than me...that's who's likely to be captain" he says pointing at her.

JENNA