*Sam's P.O.V*
"How have you been, Sam?" Moon asked me as I was at a diner with her and Yasmine. We're having a little brunch.
They seemed to be eating their food that would consist of either chicken wraps or some grilled chicken with some veggies. I have my own grilled chicken wrap with some mayonnaise, mustard, turkey, and cheese. I have a side of fruit but I've been either eating the strawberries or bananas. I've taken a few bites of my wrap and would casually take sips of my lemonade even though I feel like I'm already tired of eating.
"Fine, I guess." I shrugged.
Even though, I'm taking a guess that Moon and Yasmine know that I'm not fine. They can sense my feelings without me saying any words. They know I've been acting quiet lately.
Since the argument with Eli, no words have been exchanged. Don't know if I should be sad or not. Of course, I miss Eli but after what happened, I probably deserve the treatment I'm receiving.
"Does it have something to do with Eli or the tournament?" Moon then asked.
"Maybe a little bit of both." I said as I ate a piece of cantaloupe.
"It would make sense." Yasmine said, "Because what she texted to our group chat screamed that her and Eli aren't doing okay now."
"Eli and I hardly ever fight. We're usually happy."
"Maybe you guys were just having a bad day." Moon said, trying to put out an idea on why Eli and I had an argument.
"I doubt Eli has been having bad days." I said, a bit more bitterly than I wanted. "He won the tournament. He should be on cloud nine."
"So you're mad at him for winning?" Yasmine asked.
"It's not so much him winning.." I said, "It's more so me feeling like I let everyone down and I'm being moody. I snapped at him and Miguel."
Which I've already explained that I feel guilty to snapping at Miguel. He didn't deserve that. Eli didn't either because again, the two of them did nothing wrong.
"You didn't let anyone down, Sam." Moon said.
"From what Demetri told me, you did great."
I sighed. "I was doing great until I lost."
"Winning isn't everything." Moon said.
"Moon's right."
I didn't say anything after their comments and I'm guessing Moon can sense my vulnerability.
Moon looked at me with a gentle smile, her eyes filled with understanding. "Sam, you need to stop focusing on the negative thoughts. You did an amazing job at the karate tournament, and you shouldn't be so hard on yourself."
Yasmine chimed in, her voice filled with warmth. "Yeah, Sam, you rocked it out there! Don't let one loss overshadow all the hard work and progress you've made. You should be proud of yourself."
I sighed, feeling a bit overwhelmed by their kindness. "I know you guys are trying to help, but it's just hard not to feel disappointed."
Moon reached out and placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. "We understand, Sam. It's natural to feel that way. But remember, winning isn't everything. The journey and the growth you've experienced matter just as much."
Yasmine nodded in agreement. "Exactly! And you've come so far since you started. You've shown dedication, skill, and determination. That's something to be proud of, no matter the outcome of one tournament."
Their words started to sink in, and I felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe I was being too hard on myself. Maybe I needed to focus on the progress I've made rather than dwelling on a single loss.
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|Sparks Fly| A Hawk/Sam Fanfiction
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