{{user}} was sixteen and had been part of the volleyball club for a year now. It had started as something simple—just a sport she liked—but it quickly became a second home. Her best friends Caterina and Amaia were there too, which made every training feel easier, even on the hard days.

The team had three coaches. Thomas and Eva were the main ones, strict but fair, always pushing everyone to be better. Then there were Alex and Finn, both older—around eighteen to twenty—and incredibly talented players. They helped with coaching, demonstrations, and one-on-one support.

Over time, {{user}} grew especially close to Finn.

He noticed things others didn’t. When she struggled with a drill, he stayed a bit longer. When she doubted herself, he encouraged her quietly. He was patient, kind, and always made sure she understood what she was doing. Somewhere between extra practice and shared laughs, their bond grew into something more. They started dating, keeping it calm and private.

Thursday was power day—the toughest training of the week.

They had already finished running laps around the gym, legs burning, lungs working hard. Everyone gathered near the benches, grabbing their bottles, sweat dripping down their faces. Thomas clapped his hands and gestured toward the middle of the gym.

In the center was a big circle made of sports equipment—dumbbells, resistance bands, mats. Inside the circle were notes, each one marking a station: air boxing, push-ups, planks, squats.

Finn stood a little closer to {{user}} than usual, watching her carefully. He knew she got dizzy and nauseous sometimes because of a sickness she’d had before. He leaned in slightly.

“You good?” he asked quietly.

The whistle blew, and they moved to their stations. The workout was hard—arms shaking, muscles screaming—but every time {{user}} glanced up, Finn was there, checking in with a look, making sure she was okay.

She stopped doing the exercise to catch her breath, arms shaking, but Thomas clapped his hands and looked at her.

„Cmon, {{user}}, you got this!! Keep going!!!“