Of Angels and Phantoms

Chapter 28- Citrus boy

Hey guys! I decided to experiment more with multiple POVs in a single chapter. It was pretty fun so I might do this more hehe. I'm going overseas in 6 days! CAN'T WAIT.

Okay here goes wwww

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"Help. God. Help. Me. Shit. Help-"

"Calm down, girl. You're going to be fine. I swear. Take a deep breath. Breathe in, breathe out..."

I gripped onto Coach's hands, squeezing them tightly. My heart's beating so fast, it's going to explode...I didn't think I'd be so nervous...

Coach gave me one last squeeze before sending me off as the announcer cued me in. My legs are trembling... The audience clapped and quietened down as I stopped at my starting pose, waiting for the music to play.

My mind went blank once I lifted my arms, my legs moving with the music. I struggled to focus, preparing for the first entry.

The audience let out a soft gasp as I tumbled down on my triple flip, but I quickly got up and forced a smile.

Get it together, June! You can do this...I finished my combination spin and tightened my body, preparing for the next entry.

The audience cheered loudly as I landed the 3Lz3T, transitioning into a spiral.

Just one more...I braced myself for the double axel, launching myself with whatever energy I had left in my body. Shit. I felt myself leaning too far out as my blade hit the ground, my edge slipping inwards as I tumbled down. My hand shot out as my body refused to hit the ice, pushing myself back up. The audience gasped slightly, but quickly followed up with clapping while I rushed to finish up the last combination spin, striking my final pose.

Great debut, that was...I gave the audience a chagrined smile, bowing with my gratitude. I sighed as I skated back towards Coach, giving him an awkward shrug.

"It's alright, June." He pulled me in for a tight hug, patting my back. "First competition in two years. You put up a good fight out there."

"I'm going to get heavy deductions in PCS, though...my arms and movements were all over the place."

"You'll be alright. This is Finlandia. They're nicer here."

I thanked the crew as they handed my jacket to me. Team Canada...I hope I haven't shamed your name. I put on the jacket, taking a quick sip of water as we sat anxiously at the Kiss and Cry, waiting for the results.

"Any predictions?" Coach whispered, trying to lighten the mood.

"I don't know. Below 60, for sure."

"Matsumoto June from Canada- 55.90. She currently sits in 5th place."

I let out a small yelp, turning to Coach. "God- Sorry, Coach. I wish I didn't have to put you through this..."

"Like I said, you put up a good fight. Let's focus for tomorrow." Coach helped me up, leading me backstage. "Go get some rest, alright? May'll come get you later."

"You going somewhere?"

"Yeah. I'm going to check on Yuzuru. Don't run around, you hear?" Coach wiggled his finger at me jokingly, his kind eyes still gazing upon me comfortingly. "Come on. Give me a smile."

I nodded obediently, smiling the best I could as I held back the tears, swallowing as hard as I could.

"See you later, Coach."

If only I could stop disappointing him.

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"Hey, Yuzuru. How're you doing?" Coach came over, putting down his bag in a corner. "Everything good?"