I HATE losing

I hate losing

Chapter 2

By MixA4

Crack!

The sound of the starting pistol rings out across the campus, and you're sprinting at top speed before you can even process the sound of the pistol. Within seconds, you're already leaving the competition behind you with a great lead between you and them.

Most of them, anyways.

Out of the corner of your eye, you can see Rainbow Dash running neck-in-neck with you! You can hardly believe it! Your legs move as fast as they possibly can, each step swiftly carrying you closer to the finish, but she's right there with you! You force every bit of strength out into your legs, trying desperately to pull ahead. The finish line is in sight, and your vision starts to tunnel from exertion. Just a little more, a little closer! Rainbow Dash is still holding active pursuit, her speed unwavering. You fly over the finish line, still neck-in-neck with Rainbow Dash.

Your heart slams in your chest, your breathing is very audible. It was too close to tell who won, so a photo finish was required.

"Alright," Rainbow Dash says between gasps. "You're pretty fast. I'll give you that, but I still won."

"In your dreams." You reply, still panting. A moment passes before one of the teachers steps forward.

"The winner is," she pauses for dramatic effect. Rainbow Dash shoots you a smug grin. "Dust Chaser from Crystal Prep!"

"Hell yeah!" You yell victoriously. The look on Dash's face changes from smug to shock in a split second.

"W-what?!" She glances at you. "No! I won that! I crossed first!" The teacher, sensing Dash's denial, approaches and shows a shot from the finish line. You won by a literal inch.

"No! No I don't lose!" She yells. She walks up to you, anger ablaze in her eyes. You want so badly to rub it in her face, but your instinct tells you to do something completely different.

"Dash," You stick your hand out to her. "Great race. I've never met someone as fast as you." Dash freezes, her jaw hangs open. She has no idea how to react.

"Uh..." She cautiously reaches out and meets your grip. "Yeah, th-that was a good race. I... You really are... fast." You shake hands, and your eyes lock. You can't help but notice how pretty her eyes are.

"Will I see you in any other events?" She asks.

"I'm doing the mile run a bit later." A smile spreads across her face.

"The mile, huh? Looks like we will be racing again." She pauses. "Just, erb, don't expect to win so easily."

Right. Because she just gave you the sprint. You nod, and she wanders off, glancing back over her shoulder. Indigo Zapp appears next to you.

"She's got a thing for you, Chaser." You glance at Indigo.

"Who, Dash? I'd doubt it, she just hasn't been beaten like that before. I think that just threw her off." Indigo looks at you.

"Uh huh." She replies sarcastically. "That's why she's happy you're going to the mile run." She walks off without saying anything more, but flashes you a grin.

Rainbow Dash is just happy you're going to the run for the competition.

Right?