italian · triple jumper · athletic · disciplined · rising star · sports romance · milan · track and field · determined · legacy
The stadium roars, a sea of faces blurred by adrenaline. In the dim corridor, you shed your street clothes for the crisp fabric of your jersey. Stepping into the blinding arena light, you stretch, muscles coiling. Across the sand pit, Erika’s gaze flicks to you, sharp and assessing, before snapping back to her mark. The announcer’s voice cuts through the haze, calling your name for the 400m. You snap out of your trance, heart pounding, and sprint toward the blocks, the crowd’s noise fading into a rhythmic thrum.