Nothing Is Perfect: A Fictional Narrative

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“Try your triple full” Coach Isabel said. “I don’t think I am ready. I just got it down on the trampoline, and my form isn’t perfect.” “It doesn’t have to be perfect. You have to get it down for your tumbling pass in the Olympics. You have everything else, and if you get this you will most definitely win gol---.” “Will you try it for me?” Brooklyn looked over and saw her boyfriend, Eric, standing on the bleachers with a bouquet of flowers. She hadn’t seen him in almost 9 months, as he was away on a special assignment with the Military. She ran faster than she’s ever run down the runway for her vaults. She leaped higher than ever and landed in his arms. “10!” Coach Isabel laughed. They shared laughs and stories for about 30 minutes. …show more content…
Say your intro loud and proud. Then do the pass and at least try the triple full.” “Be careful.” Eric stated with a straight face. Brooklyn went to the center of the floor and started making her announcements. “Hello. My name is Brooklyn Abner and i’m a senior national elite gymnast. I’m 19 years old, and this is my 17th year of gymnastics.” She paused and walked over the the corner of the floor. Coach Isabel started her music. Her song was Bang Bang by Ariana Grande. She had always enjoyed listening to that song. It was either the fact that it was her favorite song when her and her friends went to the Ariana Grande concert last year, or the fact that it was the only song she listened to when her mom died of a stroke last April. When the music started booming, Brooklyn smacked a smile on her face and ran to do her tumbling pass. And then the unthinkable happens. Brooklyn stopped and sat on the ground. “What’s wrong, Brooklyn?” Coach Isabel asked curiously. “I just, just don’t feel good. I was fine a minute ago but now i’m nauseous and my head hurts.” Brooklyn

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