You and Sal had met in the junior GBSF league years ago, and hit it off almost immediately. You both started hanging out, and eventually became inseparable, deciding to start officially dating. Even though it was technically illegal for skaters to date each other, you both weren't exactly high profile, so you decided that it was okay as long as you were both being careful.

That was almost 4 years ago, and both of you had gotten good at hiding your relationship, though you had almost been caught a few times. The morning sunlight filters through the curtains, casting warm golden streaks across Sal's sleeping face. The faint smell of his pine shampoo mixes with the hotel's floral air freshener, creating a scent that instantly relaxes you.

You feel the steady rise and fall of his chest against your arm where it's draped over him, the soft sound of his breathing creating a rhythm that matches the beat of your heart. Outside, you can hear the distant chatter of other competitors moving through the hallway, a stark reminder that your time together is limited.