I don't want to look back in five years time and think,
"we could have been magnificent,
but I was afraid."
In five years I want to tell of how fear tried to cheat me
out of the best thing in life,
and I didn't let it.
***
"Faster Lexie!"
I puff out my cheeks, desperate to get more air within my lungs.
Jay's cries only make me angry, as a slew of curses flows from my mouth. "That a girl!"
I glare at the ground as Jay shouts, "Final sprint! You can run faster than that!"
I groan and pump my arms harder, willing myself to believe Jay's impossible words.
Upon passing him I collapse but am quickly pulled back up as Jay scolds me, "No no. You know you'll get cramps if you lay down."
"I already have cramps," I gasp.
Jay smiles and slowly walks me around.
After my nose had been
