I could see it. That gold medal strapped around my neck. I knew I had done it. All of my hard work, blood, pain, and hopes have come to this day, and I did it.

Gun shots were going off everywhere, and the only person there to comfort me was Noah. "Noah, I'm scared!" I whispered as I cuddled closer to him. "Ssh, don't say anything, just close your eyes and relax," he says, as he rubs my head softly. Then, I hear the door slowly creak open.