(pooh, training and getting to know you)

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I head to the ice rink after the locker room, javi's things are already there, I hear voices coming from the track when I enter I meet Javier and Elizabeth, he is teaching him to do the combined pirouettes of the second level. I enter the track and I get carried away by my skates to start warming up, the girls begin to call me, I approach and they all begin to congratulate me, Elina throws herself at me and the only thing I can do is move her away when I cross my gaze with Javier's who starts laughing says something to Elizabeth
Tracy's class ends so I can use the rink in its entirety, I do my short routine without failures, I was the only one on the track, I take my pooh who was on the side of the track and I start to go around with him the whole track.
Hey buddy, do you think this is fine? - I'm talking to him while holding him in my hands - should I say something? - I raise pooh while I stretch my arms
I think that if- I just hear- I stop in my tracks, I bring him closer to my face- just tell him- I'll hear again.
I turn a little surprised, maybe I'm going crazy, but there I find Javier laughing.
You'll be in second again if you do not get that out of your head- Javier sits on the bench- go on and on, it looks like it's going to snow.
-Next day-
Today I arrive early to use the gym, when I head towards the track I meet Eli in the cafeteria, my legs just moved involuntarily until I see myself next to her.
Oh Elis ..., hello- I approach her smiling at her- you arrived early.
Like you ... are you going to the track? - removing attention from your computer,
Yes, today is a hectic day - I say while I dry a little the sweat that I still have on my face - what are you doing, homework? - I hope you answer no.
Yes, the school, I had to come and do it here - I feel a spark inside me when I hear that
Oh, for the time? - She stretches and nods
Yes, since I could not do it at home and the library was closed for an event and the other places were far from here and then come to practice, so here I am - stretch your arms sideways smiling, I respond with a smile same.

Is it from the university? - I hope you say yes, I take my hand to my hair
No, it's ... oh, is it smaller? it goes through my mind, maybe it will be Evga's age
Oh, you said the school asked you to come here, right? - I start to put together the previous talks, and I remember that I have never asked him his age or his studies.
Yes, the program asks me that in addition to the school should be in another thing to meet and can be here, and because this interested me so, aj but it will only be for a while - says taking off his headphones and taking one of his notebooks
Here? You're from another place - just nod his head - from Where?
It's secret - he puts his finger on his lips while tilting his head, I just blush- of ... Latin America of Mexico
Oh, and what, what do you study? - At last I'll be able to know more about her and that makes me forget a little of the time
My master MSE-I am momentarily surprised and I make an expression that she causes
What, wait how old are you? - I ask scratching my head.
Am 22 newly - smiled of relief I think or I do not know what goes on inside my head
Like me - under my hand towards my neck - you look younger ... oh - a voice interrupts us from behind
Hey yuzuru, oh hello Eli! - It was Javier who was passing by, oh no that the sign that it was already late.
Oh, no good see you on the track - I bring my hand to his head making a small movement as I get out of there and go to the locker room to take my things and go to the track.
Upon entering this Javier and Brian, that day does not say anything, but only laughs when he sees me.

We are on the ice rink I have arrived a little late today since it is my last practice week before the NHK Cup, the girls group is in the middle of the class, there is Javier helping, I meet Brian on the edge of the track, I enter to the track to practice the jumps of the short program. Brian enters the track after I told him that he had been practicing the Axel quad and wanted to try it on the ice
No yuzuru, for now you have to concentrate on the jumps you have - he says following me
Brian let me try, just once - I say as I take impulse willing to do so. Being in the air I feel like I achieve it, but I lose height and falling to avoid hurting my leg back and I end up doing a flip on the ice, when turning to Brian this one looks annoying.
I'm sorry- I say while he smiled and I get up
You see how easy you can injure yourself, we'll keep practicing outside - he says while leaving the track I stay on the edge drinking my protein drink suddenly approaches Javier talks with Brian for a while and then places himself next to me.
The music of the track is sounding "rude de mag! C in jazz version" Tracy's class was over while she let them have fun on the track while some are still training I am watching a small group of girls dancing to the beat of music, among them my eyes cross with Eli who also has fun, I can not help but smile.
So? - I hear you say to my side, it's Javier
so what? - I turn to see him, but I return my gaze to the group of girls
Have you already advanced, that day in the cafeteria? - He hits me with his elbow on one side- anda tell me.
Do you have a contest or something ?, I've seen them rehearsing individually- I answer making Javier just make a pout.
Aj, if you will make a presentation next week - this looks down - but you will not be here to see it.
I know Javi, I hope you record it and show it to me- I say turning it to see
Of course I'll send it to you, when you win- he responds and changes his face- hey Brian calls you
Yuzuru! -I hear something distracted- your turn

Girls who are on the ice and have finished please come out, the others finish stretching and leave - says Tracy, it was time for my long program.
I stand in the middle of the track there are still few people on the track, but they are placed on the edge, I always make my seal. My gaze rests on the people who were still watching and cross paths with that look, and afterwards with Javi, some girls were already retreating, I put my hand in position and the music starts to sound, I begin to make my program.
Come on Eli outside do not get in the way- says a girl as they go out and stand outside the track while they put the blade guards, you can see how I do my routine.Javier approaches her with a smile- it's different to see him on TV What in person right? - Look at her and keep smiling
Yes, but he is not making his jumps, is he? - he responds without taking his eyes off the track - it's still surprising.
Am, if it is-both see my routine
Eli come on, we're late - a girl comes to pull her.
Am true- it's the first time he takes his eyes off the ice and turns to the girl- am ...
You can keep watching ...- while the music of my routine changes rhythm to that of the taico-
"Ah, I do not have to" -he turns to look at the exit after he approaches Javier to say goodbye to his cheek- oh I'm sorry- he covers his face- it's a custom in my country
Oh also in mine, do not worry- Javier just smiles and turns towards the track.
See you - she goes out with the girl, but one turns on the runway sometimes, Javier just keeps smiling and shakes his head as if denying.
I finish my presentation there are still some girls when I leave the ice
Javier your turn- says Brian with the notebook in his hands
He was surprised to see you, but he had to leave - he approaches while saying he gets on the rink.
I sit down in one of the benches to rest and watch Javier's program, while I recover my breath, until Javier finishes. It's time to go home, I leave there with Javi.
I did not know that she speaks Spanish- Javier says suddenly as we cross the parking lot.
Am neither I know, do you speak it? - I turn to see him- he said that it is not from here it is from meico- I blush a bit because I can not say it well.
Oh now I understand, well I think I will have a new friend- I turn it to see him and he stops- oh but because that face, I just said friend.
What? - I soften my eyes when I realize- I'm sorry is ... I was thinking about something else.
Yes of course- he says goodbye to me and I go home alone.


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