Oliver Hayes as Easton Moore

(Easton Moore POV)

"Alright guys! Keep your mind in this final test, this will determine which one of you will represent our university in the figure skating championships." Our trainer announced.

"I am going to beat your ass, Moore!" Ali said.

"You wish!" I retorted.

Ali is my biggest competition throughout. She has made it on top in the scoreboard more than me and her techniques are flawless but she does fall numerous times. On the other hand, I have maintained a consistent performance throughout and my techniques are slightly close to hers, even though it's not as good. Plus, I have never fallen as often as she does, no shade intended. Nevertheless, it can either be both of us.

"First up, Ali!"

Ali then skated her way in the middle of the ice rink.

"Coach, this performance is called 'Harrowing road'."

"Alright, show us what you got."

Ali stayed still for a couple of minutes and began delivering her ice skating performance. Let me tell you, she set the bar really high. Her jumps and landings are spot on. Her techniques and rotations became ten times better than they were before. I did not even think that she can still improve upon it because it already is perfect. Also, she did not fall and that's quite rare. She ended with a pose, and suddenly, her performance was followed by cheers and applauses.

"Well done Ali! That was your best performance in this entire semester." Coach commended. Damn, that instilled pressure in me even more. Even though Ali's my friend, it would be an amazing opportunity for me to be the one to represent our university. It's a huge boost to my confidence and passion. It can also mean a lot of opportunities like the Nationals.

"Up next, Easton!" Coach said and I can feel loads of eyes on me. My stomach started churning and my heart feels as if it's in my neck.

I then skated my way to the rink and before I start, I looked at Ali to see her smile at me with a look of, "you can't beat me." We'll see about that. I then stuck my tongue out at her before starting my performance.

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"Well done everyone. All of you did well but unfortunately, I can only pick one of you to represent our university."

Here it comes! This is a nail biting moment.

"There are two stand outs today! Those are..."

Fingers crossed!

"Ali Parker and Easton Moore!" Coach announced while Ali and I both screamed in excitement. Our classmates are quick to congratulate us and high five both of us. However, only one of us can be the representative.

"I am going to give you my evaluations first! Ali, as we all know, you have made it as the number one skater more than any other skaters in the scoreboard. Your techniques are commendable but you do stumble most of the time. However, your performance today is equivalent to what I call professional ice skating." Coach said.

"Thanks Coach!" She said.

"Easton, you have made an incredible progress throughout. Each week, you got better and better with your landings, techniques and rotations. You have the least number of slips here and that says a lot. Also, your performance today made you look like Tonya Harding's competition. Good job to both of you." Coach said.

"I have already made my decision."

Just say it already.

"I have chosen Easton Moore!" She announced and my jaw dropped in surprise. I looked at Ali, expecting her to give me a glare but instead, she is clapping for me, along with the rest of our classmates.

"I have chosen you because your performance is more consistent and you keep getting better the more you practice, so don't let me down." Coach said.

"I won't, coach! I promise you!" I said.

Celebration time!!