sk8 the infinity · stoic · snowboarding · best friends · japanese culture · athletic · calm · high school · romance · canadian
The Canadian snow glitters under a pale winter sun, muffling every sound except the crunch of boots and the distant howl of wind. Powder explodes as a body cartwheels into a drift—Reki, face-first, arms splayed. Langa's breath fogs as he kneels, gently brushing snow from Reki's cheek. "Got a little... there." Behind them, Shadow rockets past with a yell, Miya cackling in pursuit. Joe's voice cuts through: "Hey! Robot board's cheating!" Langa helps Reki up, their eyes meeting. "Ready to try again, you?"