Spice [NaNoWriMo 2023 Winner]

Pirouette

Victor and Yuri settled in quite easily after a week of being at the Onsen. Victor had a key to Ice Castle so he and Yuri could get practice in, Yuri and Minako had a schedule going so the boy was in ballet and Yuuri told him all the best jogging routes so he could get a run or walk in if he wanted.

Victor would spend the morning as a coach, spend the afternoon as a server and then spend his evenings with Yuuri. All in all everyone seemed to be winding down quite nicely. Victor's parents flew in during the evening and Victor pounced them at the door when they arrived. They babbled in Russian for several moments before Victor's mother admitted that she was too tired to catch up and Victor showed them to their room. New futon, comforters and pillows made for a comfortable sleep and Victor was excited to show them around the quaint little town.

In the morning, Victor's parents were treated to a traditional Japanese breakfast, something Victor had been enjoying all week, and a private bath. Victor and Yuri promised to be back as they headed out for Ice Castle and Yuuri's Mom offered to take the couple into town for the morning.

On the Ice, Yuri was working on his figures, his legs were sore, his shoulders hurt, his body was wreaking havoc on everything. Victor had started bringing snacks to the ice and reminding the boy to drink lots of water. Tea was their go too right now as Yuri's body was putting more effort into growing than keeping him warm.

"Can you teach me that routine this year?" Yuri asked, "Eros?"

"I mean after your stunt with your exhibition skate, maybe," Victor drawled and watched the boy hiss something under his breath, "It was inappropriate, Yuri, but I'm happy you had fun."

"I'm not a kid, Victor," Yuri hissed,

"No, but you're not grown, I don't care if you want to explore yourself Yuri, but you need to be careful in the public eye, you don't want or need that kind of drama right now," Victor explained, "People can be cruel."

"I can handle it," Yuri snapped as he skated by, "Come on, it's a good routine, and it will tie into last year."

"I hate that you're right, but sexual love shouldn't be given to someone who will barely be seventeen," Victor spoke up, "You won't even be of age when the finals hit, alright, let's wait one more year. I'll give it to you as Birthday present."

"Fine, but I get to pester you for it the entire year," Yuri said as he lapped around again, "Do we have any ideas for this year though?"

"How do you feel about this year?" Victor asked, "You are falling more than landing.

"My legs are not cooperating," Yuri mumbled, looking up as Victor followed him along the boards, "I want something more my style this year."

"I know you do, but Lilia knows what she's doing too, you know you can take a page from Georgie and go Fairy Tale, but more Brother's Grimm?" Victor asked and looked at Yuri and hummed, "Think Hansel and Gretel or even Red Riding Hood?"

"I like the idea of something darker than what I did this year," Yuri sighed and went a bit pink, "I don't want to be seen as a child though."

"Don't grow up too fast on me, Yura," Victor teased and tapped a finger to his mouth, "Okay, look, I get it, you are grown up and making huge strides so we can make your routines a little more grown too."

"Yes!" Yuri grinned, "Thank you."

"We won't turn you into Chris, but we can work something a little seductive in there, hold on let me get my skates on," Victor said. He tied on his skates and joined Yuri out on the ice. They wanted Yuri to flirt with the audience a little but, nothing too sexy but innocent, playful and new. They managed a couple of songs they could work with and Yuri texted up Lilia and Otabek to see if either of them had ideas to get his new routines for the year. Victor already had ideas and started to lap the rink while Yuri refreshed his jumps and spins.