Dancing on Blades - Yuri!!! On ICE and OHSHC

Chapter 14

Elena breathed, waiting for the music to begin. When it did, she moved her feet, and moved the way she had practiced many times before.

She ignored the crowd as best as she could, ignored the judges as best as she could, and focused on what was there.

Her family, friends, and ice. Things she was familiar with.

She could do this.

The music continued, she knew the rhythm, she knew what came next, she knew what to expect. This was where she was most comfortable.

Then, when it seemed like much too soon, it ended. She could just hear the applause from the crowd over her heart that was much too loud and her heavy breathing.

She made her way to the edge of the rink, noticing the large and slightly rowdy group known as the Host Club. They weren't hard to spot, since the twins were holding up a large banner that was just as loud as they could be.

She smiled, stepping off the ice. Her dads were there to greet her, and she happily hugged them, even letting Victor pick her up and swing her around as long as Yuuri let him.

She got her score.

85.5.

She smiled, burying her face into Yuuri's shirt. Victor had a hand on her shoulder, Yuuri a hand on her back rubbing gently.

She placed second. Second!

Things went better than she thought it would have. She didn't think she would place in the top three.

Her dads led her to the back where the skaters would wait when it wasn't their turn. She didn't know any of them, but they were good.

"Ele-chan!" She could hear Honey yell from behind her. She managed to turn around in time to catch him when he jumped to hug her.

She giggled. It reminded her of Jacob, a little bit.

"You were great! It was so cute!" Honey cheered as the rest of the club walked up to join them.

"Yeah, Elena. I honestly think yours was the best one." Haruhi said.

She smiled, looking down at her feet. "Thanks, guys." The twins placed their arms around her shoulders. "We told you! We told you!" they chanted, parading her around the group. She couldn't help but giggle.

"Okay, okay, I get it." Now that everything was over, she realized how tired she was. She couldn't help but think that the bags under her eyes must be designer.

Victor seemed to have read her mind as he patted her back. "I'm sure you're going to be like your dad and want to go home, eat and take a nap."

She nodded. "That sounds great."

Her friends smiled. Ritsu was standing in the back, less awkward than he usually was and smiling softly. She thought that smiles look good on him. Maybe she should tell him to smile more.

She blushed, glad for all the makeup as she pushed the thoughts away. Not right now. That's the last thing she needs.

"I have an idea, lets get together and celebrate!" Tamaki cried. "We'll get movies, and snacks and have lots of fun! What do you say?" He turned, grinning, to Elena.

She shrugged. "Sure. Sounds fun. But I'm not up for much right now."

"Then we'll do it tomorrow!" Tamaki pointed dramatically at the ceiling, Hikaru and Kaoru flanking him on either side. Haruhi looked exhausted as she turned to glare at the wall.