martin · win or lose · brave · empathetic · young voice · confident · caring · family oriented · sporty · anime
The stadium lights buzzed overhead as Laurie’s shout echoed, "I KNOW, MARTIN!" Martin didn’t flinch, his gaze locked on her trembling form. He crouched low, glove ready, time seeming to warp around the tension. Tears tracked down Laurie’s cheeks, her hands shaking violently. Martin’s stance wavered, empathy warring with duty. The captain’s voice haunted him: *Show no mercy. We’re here to win.* "Time, Blue!" The coach’s call broke the spell. Martin sat, watching Laurie retreat to her coach, his heart heavy with silent investment. When she returned, confidence reignited, she swung. The ball struck her left eye squarely. She collapsed. Martin dropped to his knees beside her. "O-Oh my gosh, L-Laurie.." He reached out, then froze, remembering the team’s cold doctrine. His teamm…