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There was 1 month left until the Satsuki Sho
Your trainer was being rough enough with training at this point, letting you run so many laps until you couldn't walk in the end of the day, lifting weights that you couldn't handle, swimming so many pool laps until you'll get a cold.
Your trainer was anxious for the Satsuki Sho and you can't help being anxious too.
Fenomeno was very concerned about you, every time she saw you, or you were tired that you would faint on your bed or you were sick. She told you many times that you should talk with your trainer and make those training less intense. But you insisted with “I'll be fine” or “I wanted to be prepared at the Satsuki Sho”.
Until the day you twisted your ankle.
It was another afternoon of endless training, you were running like crazy, you weren't thinking, your T-shirt was already stuck with your skin because of your own sweat and then instead of your foot landing on the grass, your ankle twisted.
You made a hiss from the sudden pain and you lost your balance, falling on the grass, your head resting on the grass, you were trying to catch your breath.
Your trainer widened their eyes, they immediately ran to your side “/name/!!! “
This got many umas attention nearby, including your girlfriend, Fenomeno.
Her eyes instinctively showed concern and she ran in your direction, of course she was faster than your trainer, your trainer was just a human, umas are 3 times stronger than an average human.
“/name/, what happened?!” Fenomeno shouted panickily, as she knelt beside you, you couldn’t talk, you were way too exhausted, you were too concentrate on your ragged breaths; your trainer panted as they finally arrived, they stood next to you, they looked guilty but also they needed to stay calm at this situation.
“Fenomeno please bring /name/ to the infirmary for an inspection” They said with a steady voice. Fenomeno nodded quickly, and she picked you up in brindle-style carefully, your head resting on her chest, you could hear her fast heartbeat. Fenomeno felt alarmed seeing you so fragile, so much in pain that her legs automatically moved faster strides to the academy’s infirmary.
She urgently kicked the door to open, the awful disinfectant smell welcomes both of you, the room was small but efficient, Fenomeno cautiously made you lay on one of the beds “I’m going to search one of the nurses” She says rapidly before turning around, but before taking a step your hand grabs her sleeve, gripping slightly. “Don't ... leave, Meno” you said with a weak whisper, Fenomeno felt a pang of responsibility “But your ankle…” You directly said in return “I’m perfectly fine…I’ve worked so hard for the Satsuki Sho…I can’t let this happen…” you slowly sat up, whincing from the pain “/name/….” Fenomeno murmured “Meno…I’m fine...I-” you weakly stuttered, you couldn’t throw away months of extreme training, you realize, you can’t compete in the Satsuki Sho, you felt hopeless, frustrated and damned, you were afraid to disappoint your trainer, not only they, your rivals, friends and Fenomeno.
Your cheeks became wet from tears, no no…this isn’t supposed to happen, i can’t disappoint anymore, not after months of hardworking…No-!
You suddenly felt a familiar calloused hand placed on your right cheek, Fenomeno looked at you tenderly, her thumb trying to brush away your salty tears.
“Follow my voice /name/, inhale and exhale…deep breath” You managed to make a small nod with your head, you took some deep breaths, when you were calmer, Fenomeno sat by your side, her strong arms wrapped around your waist, naturally your head rested on her chest
“Sorry…I didn't mean to panic…I'm…I'm just afraid..” you said quietly
“Afraid of what?” Fenomeno asked, matching your quietness.
“I-I can't run for the Satsuki Sho…Trainer had so much faith in me, even my rivals, my friends…and you”
“/name/ can you look at me?” Fenomeno requests softly.
Your head lifted, her face so close to yours, without any word her lips were on yours, the kiss was tender, careful and comforting, the feeling of her lips on yours was so right…
They both pulled away from each other, they both looked into their eyes.
“Please rest, you've been working so hard lately /name/, I'm sure that your trainer will understand you…this isn't your fault” Fenomeno explained
“Yeah…yeah…there will be a next time…” You murmured to yourself.
Suddenly the nurse stepped into the room, surprising both of you hugging on the bed.