The Winning Edge by Keira Andrews

Author:Keira Andrews
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, M/M, Sports
ISBN: 9781988260310
Publisher: Keira Andrews
Published: 2018-05-09T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

March: The World Championships

“In first place, and the winners of the gold medal, representing the United States of America—Bailey Robinson and Dev Avira!”

The home crowd cheered so loudly Dev was certain the arena would fall down around their ears, which would be a shame since he was experiencing one of the greatest moments of his life. His face hurt from grinning, but he couldn’t stop as he and a glowing Bailey took their bows and climbed to the top of the podium.

He knew it was silly, but Dev felt as if the air they were breathing from their perch was somehow different. Better. The gold disc around his neck was a solid and satisfying weight, and he wondered if it would be completely lame to sleep with it on.

When the anthem began and the flags were raised with the Stars and Stripes in the middle position, Dev and Bailey giddily belted out the words along with just about everyone in the building. Winning Worlds with so many of their family and friends in attendance was more magical than he’d dared hope.

Hands over their soaring hearts, he and Bailey sang. He squeezed her shoulder with his free hand and she reached up to tangle their fingers. For once an awards ceremony was over all too soon, and the audience thundered. Posing for pictures this time was a pleasure, and when they did their victory lap it took almost twenty minutes with all the people they needed to stop and hug. Some were family and some loyal fans, including Amaya and Reiko.

Once Dev and Bailey finally made it around the rink, they were ushered back to the podium, where the network had set up directors’ chairs on the carpet for an interview. The TV lights glared on, almost blinding them.

The female reporter gushed. “You were the odds-on favorites here to win a world title after your electrifying performances at the Olympic Games, and you did not disappoint! Neither of you put a foot wrong in this competition. How did it feel to skate a perfect program tonight?”

“It felt like a long time coming,” Bailey replied with a chuckle. “After the Olympics we really worked hard to continue improving so we could end our amateur careers as champions. We couldn’t be happier.”

“And to do it here in your hometown, Dev!” the reporter exclaimed. “This crowd was a hundred percent behind you guys, and it must mean a lot to be able to become world champs with your families here to support you.”

“It means everything,” Dev said. “Our families have been there through it all with us, and we share these gold medals with them.”

“Dev, I know your mother told me she’s planning a heck of a party tomorrow night!”

He laughed. “It’s true—my mother doesn’t do anything in half measures.”

“I’m going to eat my weight in masala dosa, just for the record,” Bailey noted.

The reporter laughed. “So what are your plans now that your amateur career is over?”

“We’ll be touring this summer across

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