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I googled 100 prompts, clicked on the first link and didn't even read the list before starting. Good thing I had finished drinking my tea by the time I got to writing the third prompt. I believe in everything, now.
Exactly 100 words per drabble! I'll post them in batches of 5, because as neat as a hundred chapters is, clicking on 'next chapter' all the time gets old fast. Also, YoI took over my life. It's ridiculous.
Pretty sure canon timeline is as follows: Yuuri places 6th in Sochi (2012), then flubs before Fukuoka (where Viktor performs Stammi Vicino), and returns for Barcelona (2014). As for this fic, it takes place in 2008-I'm assuming Viktor started his gold streak in 2009.
Trigger warning: one mention of child death. Please skip number 9 when it's posted in the next batch.
Part 1: an impostor and a fanboy walk into an ice rink
1. Introduction
The first time Viktor Nikiforov sees Katsuki Yuuri, he smashes his face on a wall. He's pretty sure his nose isn't broken, so why is it bleeding?
The second time Viktor sees him, he falls down. It's been years since he's last tripped on ice. But then, that beautiful creature skates in his direction and actually helps him up and he can't even bring himself to feel embarrassed. Doesn't he recognize Viktor?
He's come to Hasetsu to skate in peace, away from Yakov and—most importantly—from his rabid fans.
Viktor is very happy to know it's working so far.
2. Complicated
Before he can regain his wits and straighten things out, the stranger says something in heavily accented English. Viktor shuts his mouth and nods dazedly. He has no idea what he's agreed to, but he doesn't care.
Back in his rented house, he's still trying to figure out what the stranger said. The words keep repeating in his head as he takes a bath, and as he brushes his teeth, as he—
He's about to fall asleep when it finally clicks.
Did he unwittingly pass himself off as a beginner...?
Viktor Nikiforov, 22-year-old European gold medalist, has just committed fraud.
3. Making History
Viktor Nikiforov likes breaking records. He's done it three times in competitions. He's broken one more ever since coming to Hasetsu: the fastest double take ever—his neck is still paying for it, even after a good night's rest. His face looks fine, though. Hopefully.
(Unbeknownst to him, the only reason he didn't break the world record for fastest crush ever is because Katsuki Yuuri's record is unbeatable.)
Neither of them know it yet, but they're going to make history, someday. For now, they're just a fake beginner and an instructor who wishes to meet his idol on even ground.
4. Rivalry
Viktor hears of this 'onsen' from a helpful local. He decides to try the full experience, so he packs a change of clothes and books a night in the only ryokan in town. The inside is peppered with all manners of trophies. Figure Skating trophies.
When he approaches the owner, she is overjoyed to tell him stories about her Yuuri. When she mentions Viktor's name, he falters momentarily, but deflects her questions about similar appearances and names.
He thinks he would really like to compete against this Yuuri. He seems to love skating.
What is it like, having a rival?
5. Unbreakable
Yuuri applied for an overseas university in secret because he didn't want to raise anyone's expectations, only to fail afterwards. He's holding the admittance letter. He has a few weeks to reply. What will he tell his parents?
The letter is crinkled where his shaking hands are holding too tightly.
Vicchan runs into his room, tail wagging, as if summoned by the noise. Before the poodle can snatch the letter from his hands, he gets up from the floor. He wants to skate with Viktor, someday. That's his dream, and he'll do it.
Yuuri won't break this vow to himself.