Eren!!! on ICE

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Over the years, He's never ceased to surprise me. From the first time I saw him skate, till now. It's been one surprise after another.

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"Sure enough he's crushed the free skate event as well! This marks the fifth consecutive Grand Prix final win for French legend Levi Ackerman! Ackerman is now 27 years old. Some speculate that he might retire this season but his masterful season here may lay such rumors to rest. Now let's talk about Eren Jaeger, who is here completing his first Grand Prix final! I hate to say it but he wasn't performing like his usual self." The man on the intercom boomed as I scrolled through the News.

"Put that down! Looking at the news won't do you any good!" Pyxis yelled while frantically waving his arms. I didn't listen and continued scrolling. "Jaeger tumbles to last place. Will this season be his last? Possibly." I muttered under my breath mindlessly.

My name is Eren Jaeger, at 23, I'm one of the diamond dozen figure skaters certified at JSF. I had hopes, but I came in last at my first Grand Prix final. I'm still having a hard time accepting that! I moved to Detroit to train in one of the top notch faulty and worked hard to qualify but before the match the pressure had gotten to me and I started binge eating. Then, the family dog died. I was a wreck, so my big day became a big failure. Man, talk about self sabotage.

I walked over to the restrooms were I can talk to my mom in private over the phone. From an outsider all you could hear was my side of the conversation. After I hung up I quietly sobbed. Better to do it now than in front of the crowds of people I'll have to walk through that would be embarrassing. Suddenly I heard a loud bang on the stall door I was in. I open the door and immediately started apologizing and opened the door.

The junior Grand Prix gold medalist, Armin Alert. They call him the Russian Punk. Why does he look like he's deciding on whether or not to punch me? " Hey, I'll be competing in the senior division next year. Maybe it's time for you to retire, LOSER!" and with that he walked out of the restroom with sass. Who would care anyway if I retired? There are dozens of skaters who could take my place.

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"Aye! Jaeger!" I turned around to see a slightly panting Morooka in front of me. "Hey, Morooka" I spoke tiredly." Don't give up yet, Kid! Ya hear me?" He shouted at me. I just stared blankly at him. After a while at staring a each other I sighed and tightened my grip on my bags. "It's a little to early for that, I haven't even made a decision yet."

"What are your plans after college? Are you staying in Detroit?"

"I'll have to talk that over with Coach Pyxis"

"Listen you got some real thinking to do..."

I don't want to think about it. I'm sorry Levi, I wish I could have said goodbye. I thought as I gazed over and saw a small German Shepherd that kind of looked like My old one. It still hurts.

"Armin." I turned around," You did great tonight but I think that your step sequence could use a lot of work." He spoke while walking next to Armin. "Oh well,I won and I didn't die. So who really cares? Quit nagging me already. " Armin spat out while leaning his head back while slowing down his pace. Maybe I'll get a chance to talk to the real Levi someday. Suddenly Levi caught me staring at him.

"Huh, you want to get a photo?" He deadpanned while looking at me. I didn't answer, I just stared blankly. " Sure thing." He spoke while motioning for me to come closer to him. I walked away in horror of what had just happened. "Where are you going don't you want a photo with Levi?" Morooka asked as I walked towards the exit. I'm an idiot. Did I really think that I could play on the same field as him?