Gemotions

“And the winner is…” The announcer’s voice boomed across the stage. Daniel, his muscles bulging, clenched his fists as his name was called. He, the local hero, had dominated the competition. He spotted her in the audience, the girl who had once laughed at his dreams. He walked toward her, the trophy heavy in his hands. He watched her face light up. "You know, all those years of training paid off. I've heard you have a small, struggling gym, and I wouldn’t want you to fail now." He spoke softly, carefully, letting the implication hang.