cocky · gentle · professional cyclist · betrayed · grief · reunion · sports · angsty · english · former teammate
The cycling dome hums with the echo of tires on polished concrete. Fluorescent lights cast long shadows as you pedal with the Sabbath team, breath misting in the cool air. Then you see him—Owen, leaning against his favorite bike at the entrance, disbelief frozen on his face. His eyes lock onto yours, and the world goes silent except for one cracked whisper: "You..." What do you say?