Ricky POV:
Today is the day. The day I kick Malcolm West's ass in a competition. If I win we qualify for nationals. We already have two guys in top three of their event. Jason got second and Chris got third in freestyle. (I know nothing about skateboarding. So if this is not an actual thing and you guys know that I'm sorry. LOL) Me and Malcolm are the only two competitors for our age on the half pipe. This means that only one of us can qualify. If I don't beat Malcolm my team is done after this, we don't go to nationals and we get sent home. I have to win. His team is already qualified for Nationals so he gets to go weather he wins or not.
I am pacing back forth in the hotel lobby and running my hands through my hair mumbling things to myself. Suddenly I snap out of my thoughts.
"I can't fucking do this! Who am I kidding he is the number one skater in the circuit! He has ten times the skills I do. Tony I can't do this." I was cut of by my girlfriend smashing her lips to mine for a really hard kiss. I melt into her and calm down.
"Richard Michael Bowen. Chill. You are the only person that can pull this off. If you need motivation just think of what he did to me and how badly you want to kick the shit out of him." An evil smirk grows on my face.
"Let's go kick West's ass!"
"That's my boy." I pull her by the hips and kiss her as a thank you.
"What was that for?"
"For getting me out of my head I know exactly what I have to do to win now."
"What's that kid?" Tony asks.
"Gazelle Flip." The whole team gasps. (Apparently that is one of the hardest there is so I am going to be a little dramatic.)
Time skip
We walk in the doors of the arena and I make eye contact with Malcolm. We are the only ones competing today because we are the main event. I see his eyes move from mine to rake down Nini's body, so I take her body and hide it behind me and walk over to him and his team with mine following behind.
"Bowen."
"West."
"Hey gor-"
"Don't even think about it." He just rolls his eyes.
"I'm so gonna enjoy today."
"Oh I've never heard someone so excited to lose."
"What makes you think I'm gonna lose? I'm number one.""
" I have a little trick up my sleeve that's gonna help me kick your ass."
Time Skip
Here we go. It's now or never. If I can do this trick I can win. If I don't I know I'm gonna lose. I can't lose. My team is counting on me, my girlfriend needs me to defend her. I have to do this.
"And there he goes! Ricky Bowen dropping in for his last run of the qualifiers." I hear the announcer echo through the speakers. I run through a couple jumps on the half pipe before I attempt the flip. Here we go.....3.....2.....1...... I feel like I'm flying in slow motion and the I feel it my board hit the ground and the sound of the wheels rolling on the ground. HOLY SHIT I DID IT! I throw my hands in the air with excitement as I hear the crowd screaming and chanting my name. I jump off my board and run to my girlfriend picking her up and spinning in a circle.
"You did it! I'm so proud of you!" I just respond by pressing my lips hard against hers.
"I love you"
"I love you too" I put Nini down and am instantly attacked by my team.
"What the fuck dude! How did you learn to do that?" Mark asks excitedly.
"I have no fucking idea. I just knew what was at stake if I didn't win and that was the only thing I could think to give me even the slightest chance to beat Malcolm."
"I'm proud of you kid, not a lot of people can pull that skill off but you did. No matter the outcome at awards, just know I'm proud."
"Thanks Tony." I feel Nini wrap her arms around me and rest her chin on my chest.
"You're girlfriends pretty proud of you too."
"Yeah? Do I get a little prize for my success?" I ask with a lustful smirk on my face.
"Yep!" She says as she kisses me on the lips. She then moves to whisper in my ear. "You'll get a bonus at the hotel too." My cheeks turn bright red and I just want to pick her up and take her back to the room right now.
Awards
It's time to find out who wins.
"Ok the moment you have all been waiting for. The winner of our main event face off between Malcolm West and Ricky Bowen. With a perfect 10 across the board is...........
........Ricky Bowen!" WHAT!? Once again it was like my world was moving in slow motion. Nini jumps in my arms and wraps her arms around my neck. My team starts spraying me with their water bottles (Thank god its not Gatorade) I cover Nini with my body so they don't get her wet.
"Well cograts Bowen. The better man won."
"Damn right West. Hey, good run." I say sticking out my hand for him to shake. He shakes my hand and turns to walk away. "West!" He turns back around. "Don't think this means I forgive you."
"I don't expect you to." I smile a little on the inside. Maybe he's not such a bad guy. I guess only time will tell. I turn to my team.
"WE'RE GOING TO NATIONALS!"
I'm so sorry that this took so long to get to you guys. I have had awful writer's block and so much school and cheer.
I hope you guys liked it.
I love you all.
Kisses Heidi
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