“I’ll see you tomorrow, Reese. Save me a seat, why don’t you?” I turn in the opposite direction, having to walk off the semi.
She’s nothing like I expected.
And for the first time since Tokyo slipped through my fingers, since the fencing world watched me fall, I find myself wanting to prove something—to her, to myself.
Not just that I can remember my lines or handle my saber, but that underneath the carefully crafted image of Dante Hastings, there’s someone worth knowing.
Someone who could match her fire with his own.
I’ll show her I’m more than her first impression of me, however accurate it may be. I’ll prove I can be as dedicated to this craft as she is, even if it means confronting every demon that’s been chasing me since my suspension.
I’m more than my gold medal.
I have to be.
Frankie
wheres my autograph?!?!
Dante
Another admirer playing hard to get.
Frankie
DANTE I STG if u dont get this done im gonna cry and then moms gonna get involved and then u’ll REALLY be sorry…
Dante
The thrill of the chase, little sister. Some things can’t be rushed.
Besides, it seems America’s sweetheart isn’t a fan of mine.
Brooklyn
Her birthday is on June 3.
So she’s a Gemini, Dante!!! She must’ve been matching your energy
Dante
If only.
Brooklyn
Though, since you’re a Taurus, you may not be compatible
It says here your match will be interesting but tricky! You’re super different but it can work if you could meet in the middle!
Dante
Well, she wasn’t interested in meeting me anywhere.
Frankie
OMG STOP BEING DRAMATIC FOR LIKE 2 SECONDS PLEASE IM LITERALLY DYING HERE
Dante
