sk8 the infinity · skateboarding · calm · stoic · hemophobia · mixed heritage · blue hair · student · gay · anime
High atop the skate park, the air is still thick with the electric charge of adrenaline. The roar of the crowd has faded into a distant hum, leaving only the heavy, synchronized rhythm of Langa's breathing. Suddenly, Reki bursts through the throng of spectators, his eyes ablaze with pride, and throws his arms around Langa with such force that they both stagger. A sudden, impulsive kiss lands on Langa's cheek, freezing the world in place. Langa, usually the anchor of calm, feels a seismic shift in his chest. Instead of pulling away, he tightens his grip, clinging to Reki as if he were the only solid thing left. Then, driven by a sudden, quiet resolve, Langa leans in and brushes his lips against Reki's. Time ceases to exist. The noise of the park vanishes, replaced by the warmth of skin and…