Second Chance :: Nathan Chen

Chapter 26

Song: Who Do You Love by The Chainsmokers and 5 Seconds of Summer 

Vincent's POV

"KIERRA LET'S GO!" I scream up the stairs as I grab our bags taking them to the door.

"COMING!" She yells back as she walks down the stairs in a pair of black leggings, a pale blue crop top sweatshirt. Her hair is thrown up in a messy bun, and her face is free of makeup.

I help her into the car, smiling softly.

Even though it's been almost a month since the surgery, Kierra isn't completely healed. However, she was given the okay for flying out to watch the Olympics.

The car ride is full of rambling talk, as we both smile at the aspect of seeing old friends. The memories both fly through both of our brains as we recall the first time we did this, 4 years ago.

"Ready to bring back that gold medal?" She asks smirking slightly.

I raise my eyes in response as we pull into the airport parking lot.

We're quickly rushed by security into the airport, but we both pause to smile for photos with fans.

Within the next hour and a half, we're both seated on a plane destined for Beijing.

Kierra squeezes my hand nervously as the plane rushes down the runway, gaining altitude quickly.

I smile my dimples showing as she lays her head on my shoulder.

Nathan's POV

I step foot in the airport unprepared for the loud screams of fans and paparazzi. I shade my eyes trying to adjust to the mad flashing.

"Nathan is it true that you and Amber are engaged?" Some paparazzi scream from where security attempts to shove them backward.

I smile awkwardly as I continue walking. Amber holds my arm tightly her face plastered with a dangerously sweet smile.

By the time we've gotten our bags and somehow loaded ourselves into the car, the sun is already starting to set.

Jet lag begins to kick in as I lay my head exhaustedly on the window.

"Nathan?" Rafael asks shaking my shoulder gently.

I groan blinking sleep from my eyes.

"We're here."

I stare out the window at the tall building and the mass amount of people swarming around it.

Nervously I run my hands through my hair and carefully step out of the car where Amber stands waiting for me.

We somehow manage to weave between the mass amounts of people into the front desk.

"Name?" A middle-aged man asks as he stares at me.

"Nathan Chen," I state as I nervously tap my fingers on the counter.

"Okay we have you on the 6th floor with Vincent Zhou, that will be room 681," he states as he hands me a room card and pamphlet. He stares at Rafael and Amber. "Friends, family, and coaches of athletes are in the building across the street." He informs them.

Rafael nods his head, it's always been this way.

Amber raises her eyebrows in an almost threatening way.

"I'm gonna get settled, we can talk later," I state.

Amber just rolls her eyes.

"Your bellboy should be up in your room within the next 15 minutes," The receptionist states.