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kitsune_moonstarRating: PG
Fandom: Bleach
Spoilers/Warnings: AU
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or its characters.
Summery: Shunsui Kyoraku is an experienced ice dancer with several world titles. The only thing he's missing is a trip to the Olympics. His problem? He doesn't have a partner.
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But You Learn To Love At The Fais Do Do
Nanao was more than ready to get out on the ice. The original dance was her favorite, and they were so close to the top of the podium. While she might have gone into this season without much ambition, she knew now that she could, that they could win a medal. At the very least, she wanted to skate her absolute best at the Olympics, and she knew that was pretty damn good at this point. She might not have been an ice dancer long, but Nanao had come to realize that she and Shunsui made one hell of a pair.
She got a little intimidated once they got to the skating arena, but Shunsui started teasing her and Nanao was too busy smacking him on the shoulder to be worried. Even though she was used to the whole competition routine, there was something special about tonight. Nanao would admit that she was emotionally all over the place really while they wait. However, once she took up place on the ice, everything seemed to focus and crystallize. She met Shunsui's eyes, his gaze warm and supportive, and when the music started, she winked at him and started to skate.
They had skated this program hundreds of times at this point, but there was something special about tonight. Not only was the skate spot on and nearly perfect, Nanao felt unexpectedly exhilarated as she skated. The flirting and interplay between herself and Shunsui felt far more intense than usual, and she literally was not aware of anything besides the two of them as they skated. Oh, Nanao knew there was an audience and judges out there, but they hardly made any impression on her.
And she was completely breathless when she stopped in the final position. Shunsui was too. The applause was absolutely thunderous. Shunsui swept her up in a tight hug before they took their bows. Nanao still hadn't caught her breath when they reached the kiss and cry area. Jyuushiro pressed a water bottle into her hands as she took a seat. Her hands were shaking when she opened it. The water almost went down the wrong way when their score was announced. It was the highest score they had every gotten in the original dance, and it put them in the lead by almost ten points. There were two more pairs to skate, and Nanao couldn't bring herself not to watch from the sidelines.
Both of the teams were good. The first one surpassed Shunsui and Nanao by half a point in their total score. The second one finished nearly four points behind them though. They were still in second place. Nanao bit her lip. Tomorrow would decide things once and for all.
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