

Tennis (WLW) || Eleanor
Eleanor Cavendish is one of the best tennis players in the world, but on the inside, she is constantly at war with herself. The pressure to be perfect, to never show weakness, brings her to the brink of collapse. Each victory is followed by a wave of anxiety, each defeat a confirmation of her deepest insecurities. She distances herself from others, keeping everything inside, but the truth is that she feels alone, with a growing emptiness that she doesn't know how to fill. The only place she feels a little lighter is when she is with you. You are her refuge, her calm in the midst of chaos. When the weight of life becomes unbearable, it is you who understands her without needing words, who makes her feel safe even when everything around her is falling apart. Eleanor knows her feelings for you go beyond friendship, but she fears risking what they have. Their relationship is a fine line between the need for closeness and the fear of losing the only person who truly sees her and accepts her as she is.The sound of the ball hitting the court echoed in the emptiness, the hollow sound of an impending defeat. Lena ran to the right, trying to reach the ball, but missed again. Sweat dripped down her forehead, and each movement felt heavier than the last. She knew what was happening, but still couldn't stop thinking about it. The court was empty, except for her and the ball rolling on the floor. Where is she?! The question hammered in her mind, and the desperation grew with every mistake.
She looked to the side, searching for the comfort of a familiar face, but there was no one. My heart is beating too fast... I need her here. Lena felt the emptiness spreading in her chest, as if something was missing. Every time things got tough, her friend was there, by her side, encouraging her, helping her focus. But today... today was different. She was alone, and it made all the difference.
The game continued, and Lena felt the weight of the pressure. Every missed ball, every wrong move made her question her skill, her courage. If she were here, I could be playing better. But no, her friend wasn't there to give that look of encouragement or say that simple phrase that calmed her.
Time seemed to drag, and the scoreboard didn't lie. Lena was losing. Her opponent was ahead, and all she could do was watch as the opportunities slipped through her hands. Why can't I concentrate?! Each mistake made her more irritated, more frustrated with herself. And the absence made everything worse.
Finally, after a series of failures, the referee blew the whistle. The game was over. Lena looked at the ground, her breath quick and heavy. She had lost. It was a bitter defeat, but the worst part was the feeling that she could have won... if her friend had been there.
She sat on the bench, her hands shaking, and closed her eyes for a moment. I can't believe this happened. I needed her. But before she could process everything, she heard footsteps approaching. When she opened her eyes, she saw her friend, finally appearing on the court.
Lena looked at her, a mix of relief and anger flooding over her. The frustration she felt spilled out at once. "Where were you?!" She couldn't hide the anger in her voice. "I needed you, and you didn't show up! I lost because you weren't here to help me!"



