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Am I dreaming - metro booming, A$AP

The red elastic band pulled tight at my thighs as I heard booms of thunder echo through the full arena. My heart beat fast, as I ogled down at my sequenced leotard, nervous as ever. My breaths were jagged as I listened to the sound of girls giggling and lacing up behind me. They wore a tight green cheerleading top tight at the front, perfect slim stomachs on show for all as the pleated skirt green, white and blue sat low on the wasit.

I stood quietly my eyes plastered on the clock hanging in the change rooms, as I tried to calm my nerves, hauling in deep breaths.

4:23pm

I had practised until my ankles creaked with any movements, my back aching with each position. The game starts at 5. This means I perform at 4:30, and then I enter at 4:45 with the girls. Jean and the boys must already be out on the side lines, armoured with green and black, Ready to slice any opponent's nape, without hesitation.

The loud music booming from the arena, matched with my racing heart beat. I felt my hands becomeing increasingly sweaty as the clock ticked over to 4:24 pm.

"Y/n- you are up." I heard Levi's voice yell out from the door, as he stood out the front.

Exiting the changing rooms, my eyes grew wide and the nervous pit in my stomach opened into a black hole as I saw each and every thousand seats filled with people, cheering and waving down at the Boys placed down in the bleachers. Biting my cheek, I hauled in a deep breath and shook my shoulders.

"Remember, Use it to your advantage y/n" I heard Levi's voice echo through my empty ears as we advanced towards the entrance to the ice. The whole Stadium was filled with the three levels that are usually con-caved with darkness lit up with bright lights and countless coloured jerseys that filled every seat.

"Thanks," I uttered, the only words I could comprehend as we advanced closer and closer to the gate. The audience that I was passing waved their hands and cheered in excitement as the clock ticked over to 4:25 before I heard a familiar voice yelling down at me.

"Go y/n!!" My head snapped up to see a full sea faces. Intimated I kept on walking my eyes scanning the audience as I saw Mikasa, stand up, her hands in the air, Ymir and Sasha plastered next to her.

"You got it, girl!" I heard her scream, her voice cracking in the process as the lights suddenly dim low before I could smile back at her. Knowing my friends were in the crowd watching me, brought me a sense of comfort as I was confronted with the ice skating rink.
Speakers squeaking, a thunderous boom of orchestra music began to play, the crowd growing louder. the announcer begging to talk.

'Welcome folks from far and wide. We welcome you to the Sina collage ice rink for grand finals of the college hockey championship

Titans vs Scouts.'

The arena burst into flames as ear pricing screams and yells echoed in to the rink. The atmosphere in the arena is electric as fans fill the stands, their faces painted in team colors, waving flags and banners—the air buzzeed with anticipation for the championship final. My face lay lax, as I gripped the sides of my skirt, wiping the sweat from my hands. I hadn't been this nervous in a long time, I don't think ever actually.

'To begin us off, one of Sina's finest figure skaters, the young and beautiful Y/N L/N  is going to be performing Young and Beautiful.'

I nervously scoffed at the introduction, as the crowd cheered for my presence as I skipped into the dark ice.

'Please give a warm welcome'