One by one they spot me, excitedly running over. Coming to a halt. Uncertainty radiates from their eyes, unsure of whether to hug, our usual greeting that developed over seasons, every hello and goodbye accompanied by a warm - and usually sweaty - embrace. Deciding against it they ask if I'm okay. I assure them I'm fine. A lie so convincing I'm beginning to believe it. But the pain jolting through my body with each step continues to prove the truth behind the pain.
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Leopard - A short story
Storie breviJust a story about a young athlete who suffered a terrible injury... Inspired by a true story #AP35 and been worked on for over a year as part of my English HSC on discovery. Only 800 words so very quick read! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have...
