“Never in her life did she imagine that she would fall for a girl, let alone an American girl. She’s known, however, since the first day at the Village, that this American was different.”
Gravity is the story of the gymnasts Aliya Mustafina of Russia, and Alexandra Raisman of the USA. Meeting at the Olympics, both girls are smitten, but only Aly tries to woo the reserved Russian, seeing her as a challenge to be won. Alas, no love story goes without hiccups, so the two have to deal with the obstacles of disapproving friends, secrecy, and rivalry. Will the two see it through?
I've gotten used to the dead parents face. I've gotten used to living with my gymnastics coach. I've even adjusted to sharing a bathroom with his way-too-hot son. Dealing with boys is not something that's made it onto my list of experiences as of yet. But here I am, doing it. And something about Jordan--being around him, talking to him, thinking about him--makes me feel like I can finally breathe again. That's something I haven't been able to do lately. He knows what it feels like to be me right now. He knows what it's like to wonder--what now? I think about it constantly. I need answers. I need to know how to get through this. In the gym, if you're struggling, you train harder, you do drills and conditioning. How do I work hard at moving on? At being on my own? And what happens if I might be...maybe...probably falling for Jordan? I mean we live together now. That can't happen, can it? But kissing him...well, let's just say it's not an easy activity to forget.