I Kissed the Wrong Navy Twin
He brushed his thumb over my cheek, then stepped back just enough to let me breathe — but stayed close, right beside the door where I could see him.
“Go say what you need to say. I’m not going anywhere.”
When I walked back into the room, Danny’s mouth tightened.
The coordinator raised an eyebrow. But I didn’t look at them.
I stood straight, folded my hands on the table, and spoke clearly — loud enough for every word to land sharp and true.
“My personal life doesn’t change how hard I’ve trained. It doesn’t erase six a.m. practices, or torn ligaments I rehabbed for six months, or the three years I spent working two part‑time jobs just to pay for extra coaching.”