one-shot and short story

2020

235.67.
Anna's hard work paid off as she made history by becoming the first figure skater to win back-to-back gold medals twice in Four Continent Championship. She proudly smiled and waved to the audience and her fans. After receiving her well deserved medal and completing some interviews, Anna and her coach made their way backstage.

"Tomorrow is men's free skate. Do you want to watch?" Petra, her coach, asks her.

Anna lies down in her bed and closes her eyes. "Maybe ... I don't know ... "

Petra raised her eyebrow. "It's not usual that you are too lazy to watch men's sections ... I thought you'd watch. But if you don't want to, that's okay. I'll watch by myself."

Fuck. I forgot that Yuzuru was competing here too! Stupid! You'll lose your chance to watch him compete!!

Anna suddenly wakes up. "Wait! I'll join you!"

Petra sits down beside her. " Hey, hey, it's okay. I'm not forcing you. If you're tired just rest or you can take a walk around here."

Anna shakes his head. "No, I want to watch it too ... I mean we can analyze the men's jump and discuss it together right?" Petra doesn't know that Anna has a crush on Yuzuru, so she makes an excuse.

Petra sighs. "Come on ... just once ... you'll not talk about jump or any technique, enjoy it. Okay?"

"Okay. But I do not promise." Anna said with a little smile on her face. "Just text me when we'll meet."

⛸️

Petra and Anna sat down. The venue was crowded and full, probably because most of the audience was looking out and cheering for Yuzuru. Gladly, they can get their seat but hope that someone will not notice them.

"I never knew that Yuzuru was this famous ... " Petra said with amazement.

"Petra ... how can you not know about this? He's practicing in the same club just like us!" Anna turns her head and stares at Petra with disbelief shows in his face.

"I know he's famous ... but this is the first time I see his fans in the venue ..."

"Then, you'll see when he's performing." Petra looks at Anna as she pulls out a book and pen. "What are you doing ...?"

"Count ... ing the score"

"What!?"

"You'll see," Anna said with a laugh, undoubted that something will happen.

⛸️

It's time for Yuzuru to perform. He takes off his Japan jacket and his costume is revealed. Of course, the fans started to scream. But Anna was confused. The last time she saw that program was in 2018 when she was also competing there. Why did he bring back that program?

Chopin Ballade No. 1

As usual, Yuzuru executes the program magnificently. The jumps, spin, step sequence ... it's like watching a ballet at Sydney Opera House. It's really beautiful. This classical music and Yuzuru itself is a combo that someone won't be able to separate.

"The score please,"

Anna closed her eyes, hoping that he would receive the score that he deserved. Raised a middle finger at that government because the judges started to give him undeserving scores. If they still gave him that, she swear to God she would kick the judge's dick and pussy. (if she can tho)

"111.82"

What Anna thinks is happening. Wait. Wait, what? Only 111? Anna monologues while counting the score again, busy scribbling in her book. Petra starts looking at Anna again, facing each other, "Do you think what I think, Anna?"

"That's why I bring this."

"Oh my god ... " Petra said with disbelief shows in her face. "Can't believe they underscoring to ... who is his name again? Yuzuru Hanyu? I mean, why did they do that to him?"

Anna stares silently at Kiss and Cry, seeing Yuzuru and his coach, not showing any happiness on their face, although the smile was there. Anna doesn't know how to react. Should she approach him? Comfort him? Or does she just go along? But it's the gold medal, something that he always wanted. He also gets the "Super Slam" title too in this season. Anna wondered, how would she react if she was in the same position as him.

⛸️

Honestly, Anna was too lazy to attend the Gala. She pretends that this is not happening, although she performs her program with amazing artistry. At the end of the gala, some of the skaters gathered and held hands to take photos.

Anna standing alone. Confused, don't know what to do. She just glides around and waves her hand to her fans. Maybe some people noticed why Anna was the only one who not taking photos or talking with others.

Until someone asks her to take photos together with all the gold medallists. Anna joined since it would be impossible to find a reason if she refused it. The group gathered horizontally and held each other hands. Gladly Anna was not beside Yuzuru, so she could calm her heart. They're jumping with a smile on their face, but if someone sees the photos very carefully, Anna's smile seems fake.

Yuzuru fell after the jump but he looked so happy. After taking the second photo, his coach gave him a koala hand puppet, which Anna thinks was given by his fans. Other photographers are taking photos of him.

Anna's memories back to when she saw him in Kiss and Cry. Is that real? How can he laugh like that? I wonder if I make him laugh like that too ... Oh my god, my cheeks not getting red again right? I hope ...

"Anna? Hello, Anna, did you hear me?"

Someone waving a hand in front of her face. Back to reality, it's Yuzuru, waving his hand in front of her face, with that koala hand puppet.

Hell no, am I smiling while minding my business? Please, don't call me crazy!

"Oh... hum... yeah? What's wrong?"

Yuzuru laughs. "Congratulations on your gold medal. You've worked hard."

"Congratulations on your gold medal too and getting the 'Super Slam' title ..." Yuzuru unexpectedly pinches her cheek without any prior warning or explanation and goes.

Anna blushes, but there's one thing that comes to her mind.

"Yuzuru, I hope you're still enjoying skating. I have a feeling that you might be exhausted with it all."