Spirit Runner

Heart pounding, fist clenching, head spinning, still, I rush forward. The gun, shot. Olivia laughs at me as she pulls into 3rd. "Just once, will she stop critizing me?" I thought to myself. Anger built up inside me. I was done being behind. I race up into 2nd, she glares at me. Stomach turning, knees buckling, chest throbbing. The croud cheers as I tie with 1st. Then.... Olivia crosses the finish line... "Its over." she said "You lost." I just wanted to strangle her for saying that... I nod my head back and forth with disbelief. How could she win? She was in 3rd last I knew. With my head down, and a frown I walked over to the bleachers where my family was. They all gave my a big hug and said "Its ok, you'll get 'em next time." The car ride home was quiet.... too quiet..... I felt they were hiding something....  but what?