Title: Complicated
Author: sailorraspberry
Theme: Volleyball
Genre: General
Version: Anime
Rating: G
People had always commented on her natural ability to play sports. Volleyball especially. And, quite honestly, she was flattered by the simple sycophancies, and she would accept them with a red face and beaming smile.
Then, when they deemed themselves worthy, they would ask her questions. Simple, harmless questions that barely bothered her.
When did you start? What are your statistics? What was your team's record?
And she would answer them as honestly as she could. Because she loved talking about it. Because she knew they knew she was good.
Why did you quit?
Why, in heaven's name, did she quit?
She could only lower her eyes and give a rueful shrug. The answer was the same every time. "Because things got complicated."
They would smile, pat her shoulder, offer some reassuring advice. "What a pity. You were so talented."
And her throat would grow tight, eyes would begin to sting, and she would have to excuse herself to the ladies room.
Yes, things got complicated.
If only they knew.