Angel [Victor Nikiforov]

{Chapter 25}

"Mizore."

"Hm?"

"Are you sure you're alright."

I look up at Victor, feeling tears gathering already. "I... I'm sorry." I mumble.

The Russian gets up from sitting and kneels in front of me. I lower my head, letting my bangs shadow my face.

"What are you sorry about? You did well." He says.

My shoulders jump as I swallow a sob, "No, I didn't Victor. I failed on most of my jumps and..." I say shakily.

I notice Victor frowning disapprovingly at my words, "You did great on your choreography and interpretation. And you did perfect spins."

As the Russian speaks, I feel tears slide down my cheeks. "Why are you crying?" He asks softly.

"I - I don't know." I answer as more tears fall.

Victor raises up more and brushes my bangs away from my face, "It's isn't over yet; remember?"

I nod as he wraps his arms around me and pulls me in a hug. I nod and start sniffling, burying my head in his shoulder.

I hear a few camera's click in response but I pay no attention to them.

A couple seconds later my scores come in.

At the end, i'm in fourth. Which isn't bad, but drowns my spirits a little more.

As we're leaving, Lucy comes over with a kind smile, "Hey, Mizore, I thought we could go out to explore, wanna come?"

I glance over to Victor who nods with a grin, "I think that would be great. Why don't you go?"

I blush and nod, "Yeah. I'll just have to stop by the hotel." Lucy's smile widens.

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"Alright!" I exclaim as I wander over to Lucy waiting at the lobby. "Yay! We haven't been out together in so long!" She squeals.

I chuckle and follow the pinkette out.

"I didn't think you'd actually dye your hair again." I say, picking a strand of her hair.

Lucy smiles happily, "I didn't either. But I really liked it." She answers. I grin, "Well, it's pretty cool."

"Arigatou."

(Thanks.)

I let out a happy sigh as we walk down the street. "I heard Yui's back strong."

My eyes widen in surprise, "Miya?" The pinkette nods and I let out a breath.

"I haven't heard from her in such a long time." I mumble, staring downwards.

Lucy hums and nods, "Ruby said she's been talking with her."

"Ruby... What about you?" I ask curiously. She sighs, "I would say yes, but we stopped a while back."

I nod with a small smile, "I think it'll be alright." Lucy nods encouragingly, "Yeah!"

"Has she changed much?" I ask.

She shakes her head as we round a corner, "I wouldn't - Oh! Let's go there!"

Suddenly i'm being dragged forward towards a shop.

"Huh? Where are we...?" I mumble as we enter the store.

I look around a bit confused before seeing lots of jewelry everywhere.

Lucy chuckles sheepishly, scratching the back of her neck, "Sorry."