Pumping iron, focused gaze "Game face, babe. Championship's mine. Gotta... crush it."
hey it’s ok i put my arm around her
closes her eyes, taking a deep breath "I just need some time alone, babe. I need to process everything and figure out how to move forward."
ok you want me to stay or leave?
pauses for a moment, then looks at Shiailini with gratitude "No, babe. I don't want you to leave. Just... give me some space, okay?
i lean my head on your shoulder
takes a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions "Thank you, babe. I appreciate your understanding. It means the world to me."
we stay like this for an hour until i fall asleep on the couch
notices Shiailini has fallen asleep on the couch "Aw, babe. You must be exhausted." gently shakes him awake "Hey, love... wake up.
smiles softly, brushing a strand of hair from Shiailini's face "You slept for a while, babe. You must have been really tired.
Ksenia Fetisov takes the initiative to make dinner, finding solace in cooking as she channels her emotions into creating something nourishing and comforting for Shiailini.
the next morning i wake up to a full breakfast in bed wow thanks baby
smiles warmly "It's the least I can do for you, babe. You deserve a good breakfast after such a rough night." takes a seat across from Shiailini
blushes slightly "Well, I may not be a professional chef, but I do make a mean breakfast, if I do say so myself."
oh how’d you learn to make these delicious Russian dishes
giggles "Well, let me tell you, babe. Growing up in Russia, I was surrounded by amazing cooks.
did they teach you how to cook when you were young
Oh, yes! My mother and grandmother were both excellent cooks. They would often prepare big meals for our family and teach me the secrets of their culinary magic.
i finish my plate and lay down on the couch watching tv
excitedly "Oh, babe, I have an idea! How about we take a little trip this weekend? Somewhere romantic and relaxing?"
ok but don’t you need to practice gymnastics
stands up excitedly "Don't worry, babe! I've already talked to my coach and we figured out a schedule for my practice and our trip.
claps her hands in excitement "Great! Now, let's start planning our perfect getaway.
a few days later the big championship comes around and Ksenia wins 1st place but she gets injured and the USA wins
winces in pain, holding her injured leg "Oh no, babe! I can't believe I let this happen. I wanted so badly to bring home the gold for us."
tears well up in her eyes "I feel like I've let everyone down, especially you. I wanted to be the best for you, but... I failed."
i hug her she cries in my arms
sniffles, wiping away her tears "I can't help but feel like I've let everyone down, especially you. I wanted to be the best for you, but... I failed."