Clara woke up late into the morning to an empty bed but a note scribbled onto the pad of paper that sat on the side table.
‘Went to practice. See you for lunch.
Yuri’
Clara smiled and buried her face back into the pillow. Her head still ached and her body felt heavy. Part of her was glad she wasn't the one performing tonight as she had lost several rounds to the blankets during the night. After a few more minutes she managed to hoist herself up to sit on the bed. She looked around the room and she ran her fingers through her hair. Clara sighed and picked up her phone, turning it back on. At some point during the night Yuri had t
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 19 by LeonDoodlez, literature
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 19
Classical music filled Clara’s ears as her blades struck the ice as she practiced the step sequences of her short program, skillfully avoiding the children ahead of her. Some slowed to a stop to watch her from the barrier with wide eyes and huge smiles. A warmth sparked within her as she did a triple axel. She could hear their gasps even through her music. Maybe it was a bit vain, but she enjoyed showing off in front of kids. Their sparkling eyes and faces of pure amazement were always something she enjoyed. She was one of those kids at one point herself. The fact that her peers could make her feel that spark of inspiration to this day
Fragmented Snow Chapter 18 by LeonDoodlez, literature
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 18
Chapter 18
Clara woke up to the heavy click of the door. She lifted her face from the plush surface of the pillow and squinted towards the door with tired eyes. She ran her fingers through her honey-blonde hair and yawned. “What time is it?” Her words slurring together as her body struggled to boot up for the day.
“It’s nearly ten,” Yuri chuckled as he placed a warm kiss on her forehead.
Clara smiled softly as the scent of sweat and deodorant tickled her nose. “Did I miss practice?”
“You’re on vacation.”
“Not until April. I wanted to see you practice.” Clara playfully
Fragmented Snow Chapter 17 by LeonDoodlez, literature
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 17
Chapter 17
Another day another airport. Regardless of the country, they were always bustling and crowded. She could only imagine how busy it was the previous day, when all the skaters arrived for the Rostelecom Cup. The Yuri’s Angels instagram feed had lit up with pictures of him with his fans. Phichit’s was filled with his usual selfies while he was sightseeing. Clara found it rather amusing to be taking a domestic flight for the first time in a while, usually she traveled between continents during this time of year. She pulled her phone out of her coat pocket.
-Arrived in Moscow safely.- She messaged her coaches and Yuri.
-Gre
Fragmented Snow Chapter 16 by LeonDoodlez, literature
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 16
Chapter 16
“Do you really need all of this?” Yuri questioned. His arms were loaded with several cloth grocery bags.
“Uh yeah,” Clara sassed as she hit the buzzer to the condo complex. “I already had to pass on the turkey. I didn’t realize how expensive it is to get overseas.”
“Come on up,” Victor’s voice said over the intercom as the door unlocked with a buzz.
Clara opened the door and held it open for Yuri before following him into the building. She carried a few other bags in her hands. “Chicken should work just fine, though. It won’t take as long to cook either.R
Fragmented Snow Chapter 13 by LeonDoodlez, literature
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 13
Chapter 13
The stadium was buzzing with excitement and chatter. Today the ladies’ division performed first. Clara was the second one up, after Mila. Her eyes felt heavy as sleep didn’t come easy the prior night. Perhaps it was the drinking or her nerves or the fact that Yuri was being distant today. Clara leaned with her forearms against the wall as she twisted her hips, stretching out her muscles. Once Upon a December played in her ears, drowning out everything and everyone else. She needed to focus and a cup of coffee. Maybe several cups.
She felt a light tap on her shoulder. Clara pushed away from the wall and removed her head
Fragmented Snow Chapter 11 by LeonDoodlez, literature
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 11
Chapter 11
This was stupid. And crazy. Yuri stared at the large bouquet of roses he had laying in his lap. The blossoms were a selection of pinks, reds, lavender, and white all in a bed of baby's breath. He looked at the arrival times. Her flight was on time. Still, she wouldn't be here for at least another hour. He huffed and fidgeted with the flowers. They were just a congratulations sort of gift. Nothing more. She had won silver, she deserved flowers at least.
“Flight 197 from Chicago is now arriving in terminal 3,” the intercom announced in a variety of languages.
Yuri stood up and headed towards the terminal. A fair number
Fragmented Snow Chapter 10 by LeonDoodlez, literature
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 10
Chapter 10
“Come on,” Yuri pleaded as the app rang several times before stopping. She wasn’t picking up. She wasn’t going to at this rate. It was late, nearly three in the morning in Saint Petersburg. The nine hour time difference became increasingly irritating within the past few days. Tora mewed and hopped off the couch. Yuri grumbled and took it as a sign to stop for the night. It had been two hours since their last call was ended so abruptly. He rubbed his eyes. Practice was in six hours. Which meant he could get maybe five hours of sleep.
He walked to his bedroom and flopped backwards onto the mattress and closed
Fragmented Snow Chapter 8 by LeonDoodlez, literature
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Yuuri stirred beside Victor as the dull chime of an alarm came through the wall. Victor’s eyes fluttered open but he made no effort to move as to not disturb the sleeping beauty beside him. The sun was barely shining through the overcast sky. He glanced at the alarm clock. It was only seven in the morning. Apparently his new student did run on coffee with being up this early. Perhaps being back home had some effect on her. She certainly seemed different, especially after the warm welcome she had received from everybody at the airport. Her eyes had hardened with determination, she seemed much more focused. Much more so than wha
Fragmented Snow Chapter 7 by LeonDoodlez, literature
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 7
Chapter 7
“Ah! They’ve been posted!” Victor exclaimed while waving his phone. “Clara! Yuuri!”
“We’re right here Victor,” Yuuri stated. “No need to shout.” Clara let go of the barr and put her out stretched foot down. Victor rushed over, his face beaming. He caught his breath and pulled up the website. “Lets see. Oh wow! Clara, you’re qualifying competitions are Skate America and Trophee de France.” His eyes sparkled. “You get to skate in Chicago. Is that exciting?”
Exciting wasn’t how she’d like to put it. Nerve-wracking would be more acc
Fragmented Snow Chapter 6 by LeonDoodlez, literature
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Fragmented Snow Chapter 6
Chapter 6
April became May and June soon followed. Soon enough, Clara found herself jogging beside her two coaches and their dog on the beach. Bella ran beside her. Her tail wagging happily and tongue flapping without a care in the world. Bella had taken a liking to Clara, tackling her to the floor with affection with their first few meetings. Now Clara braced herself and even found herself inviting the gesture whenever she found herself at Victor and Yuuri’s apartment or they were over at hers. The former was more frequent as their apartment was much larger. Hers tended to get a little cramped, especially when Yuri joined in. Which wa