All About Us [Yuri Katsuki x Reader]

53 - One small step

He was so not prepared.

At least...that was what Yuri felt like.

Today was the day. It was the day of the much awaited 'Hot Springs on Ice' show down between him and the Russian Yuri.

Even with Minako drilling techniques into his head, he still feels like he was not yet fit to do this thing.

He had gone to Minako's place the night before to throw in some extra practice (much to her ire but reluctantly helped him anyway saying that next time he should drop by when she isn't sleeping).

There was a huge turn out. Heck, there was even live TV coverage for the said event.

He and the Russian Yuri were being interviewed by Newscaster Morooka just right before the show, "So, the two of you are going to be performing to a program choreographed by Victor Nikiforov, tell us, how are you feeling before going into the competition?" Morooka drew his microphone closer to the dark haired skater.

Yuri awkwardly looked away from the lens of the camera.

His legs felt like jelly.

Just where were you anyway? You should have been here at the rink by now.

"W-well...you know," he started lamely, his voice was shaky, "Well I sure am looking forward to a dip in the hot springs after this..."

Morooka felt the urge to sweat drop at his answer, "You should be promoting yourself not  the family business..."

The camera then panned to Yurio, "This sport doesn't need two Yuri's, I'll crush him."

Yuri turned a bit pale as the younger teen uttered those words.

"And now, with out further ado, let's hear from the creator of this showdown of the century, Victor Nikiforov!"

Victor was dressed in a blue hakama and was cheerfully smiling in front of the camera, on one hand was a fan that he held up high with a flourish, "Hi~ If you have never been to Hasetsu then you're missing out!"

Yuri tried to approach the silverette, "...Let's put the fan down, okay?"

Yurio pointed an accusing finger, "Quit it. You're making this whole thing look like a cheap publicity stunt!", he glared towards him, "We're starting soon so you better be ready to pick a winner!"

"Today is the day that you're going to decide on which of us you'll coach." Yuri carefully reminded him.

Victor placed a finger under his chin in thought, "Riiiight...I said that, huh?"

The two Yuri's sweat dropped.

He forgot again.

Meanwhile back at Yu-topia...

"...(Y/N)?", Hiroko knocked at the door of the guest room, "(Y/N) are you up yet?"

Soon enough, you slowly slid the door open to find a worried Hiroko Katsuki. You rubbed your eyes tiredly having just got out of bed, "Good morning..." you muttered.

"(Y/N), aren't you supposed to be at Ice Castle right now?"

"Huh?" you tilted your head in confusion. "Ice Castle? Wait," you covered your mouth with your hand and yawned, "what day is it today?"

She gave you a small, concerned smile, "Today's the 'Hot Springs on Ice', dear."

And when you had heard her say that, you suddenly felt more awake and yours eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets, "I-It's today?!" you spluttered, "Oh crap, oh crap, oh crap." you ran your hand through your tousled hair and scrambled to and fro, trying to get ready.