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Chapter 12

The months following Yurio's departure were filled with endless training. Hikari tried her hardest to ensure a routine that would guarantee Yuri a place in the next Grand Prix Final while Yuri kept pushing his body to new limits. The two kept putting their all and with every passing month it seemed to be paying off. Yurio made sure to visit and put in his insight on their work after he won silver at the Grand Prix Final. He also couldn't resist visiting Anya on her first birthday. He had given her the biggest stuffed tiger he could find so that she would always remember him.

Soon the competitions started yet again and Yuri gave his all in every performance. Hikari would bring Anya to only local events where she knew the press was going to be limited and focused on Yuri rather than his family. Seeing Anya in the crowd always gave Yuri that extra push in every performance as he remembered it all was for her. He wanted to win so she could finally meet her father. His work paid off and now he stood with several other competitors anxiously waiting to announce his theme for the world events and the Grand Prix Final.

"And now we have Yuri Katsuki who after a year of rest has returned to compete on the ice. if you'd please show us what your theme for this year is." Hisashi Morooka said glad to see the young man again.

Yuri walked up to the podium. He could feel his heart racing and his hands sweating as he was consumed by his nerves. His eyes were looking around till he found Hikari. She smiled at him and gestured him to take a deep breath.

"You got this Yuri." She mouthed to him. He nodded and placed the board with his theme down for all to see.

Life

"Life is not simply just about living but about the experiences that we go through. These past nearly two years' life has hit me in unexpected ways. But, I am here today to show the world the joy and sorrow I've endured. I look forward to competing yet again in the Grand Prix final." Yuri said. Soon the reporters started firing questions at him.

"Do you look forward to winning gold again?"

"As surprising as it may sound I don't care about the medals. I just look forward to competing once again." Yuri said with a smile.

"Mr. Katsuki how do you feel about possibly facing off against your former coach Victor Nikiforov?" The room turned silent after that question was asked. Yuri and Hikari smiled as they had been prepared for this question.

"I hope Victor does well in his events and makes it into the Grand Prix Final I anticipate seeing him again even though we will be against each other. I hope you're watching Victor and I hope we see each other again soon." Yuri said with a smile.

Victor who was watching the entire interview on his phone smiled.

'So the rumors of your return is true. You're looking for me now aren't you Yuri? I promise I will do everything in my power to make it into the Grand Prix Finals again.' He thought as he removed his ring and placed it in his pocket as he heard someone knocking at his door. Maccachin barked happily as he smelt delicious pizza waiting on the other side of the door.

It was the day of the Cup of China. Yuri and Hikari had flown in two days prior and spent their time doing nothing but training. They both wanted this victory not for them but for Anya.

"How do you feel?" Hikari asked as she saw Yuri start to fidget with something in his jacket pocket.

"Yeah I'm fine." He assured her. They watched the television in the waiting area and saw JJ give a stunning performance. Hikari could feel her hands start to tremble a bit with anxiety. Yuri reached over and grabbed it to sooth her. "Hey we got this. I believe in us."

"You're giving me a pep talk at the competition you're competing at well I must be a bad coach." She said with a weak laugh. "I'm going to go to the ladies room I'll be back." She said walking away. Yuri smiled as he remembered how he used to get that nervous. He pulled out his ring from his pocket and gave it a kiss.

"Good luck Victor. I hope you and I do well today." He whispered before putting it back in his pocket.

Hikari walked out of the restroom and started to make her way to the rink. She stopped and looked around.

'Damn I have no clue where I am.' She thought as she started to walk down the halls. In her efforts to find the rink she didn't pay attention to the intersection in the halls causing her to collide with someone. She fell to the floor.

"I'm sorry I didn't see you." She said as she rose from the floor.

"Well aren't you cute?" She turned her head to the person who she collided with. There stood a tan man with a cocky smile on his face.

"Gee yeah I'm totally fine thank you for asking." Hikari said sarcastically making JJ laugh.

"Feisty. JJ likes that." He said cornering her into a wall.

"Whoa dude you're at like a one right now I need you at like a twenty." Hikari said pushing her arms out trying to extend the space between them. JJ took her wrists and forced her hands above her head. Her heart started to race with fear.

'What the hell is wrong with this guy.' She thought as she tried to squirm from his grasp. She kept at it but there seemed to be no change in the situation. A tear streamed down her face.

'Not again. Please someone help me.' She thought.

"HEY!" Her eyes opened in hope. "What the hell are you doing! Let her go!" Hikari turned to see a pale young man with black hair with his hands clinched into fists.

"Listen little Russian toad go play hero somewhere else. Grown-ups are trying to talk."

"Aren't you engaged?" Georgi asked.

"She left me but, it doesn't matter this little lady seems like she's more suitable for me."

"JJ I won't ask again let her go."

While he was distracted yelling at Georgi Hikari decided it was the best moment to strike. Without JJ noticing she moved her right leg back before putting all her force while she raised her knee to collide with his groin area. JJ released his hold and fell over in pain.

"That's what you get. Don't ever come near me ever again." She snapped at him sneaking in another kick this time to his stomach. She dashed off trying to increase the distance between her and JJ. Once she made it around the corner she lent her body against the wall and allowed herself to catch her breath. It was then that she felt a pain in her wrists.

'Damn he really got me. Damn it!' She thought as she rubbed her wrist failing to notice the sound of footsteps approaching her.

"Here." She turned her head in surprise and saw Georgi extending his hand. "Let me help you." Georgi said gently grabbing her wrist and rubbing it gently with his thumbs.

"Thank you." Hikari whispered her cheeks burning red with blush. She could her heart racing again but this time it was different than it was with JJ. In fact, this emotion was so foreign to her. She had never felt her heart beat in joy or her stomach fill like butterflies were inside just by the sight of someone's eyes. She took a moment to gaze up and couldn't help but find herself intrigued by his soft ocean blue eyes. The sound of cheers brought her out of her trance. She pulled her wrist away. "Uh thank you for everything but I got to go." She said bowing her head quickly before running towards the sound of people.

"Wait." Georgi called after her but she didn't acknowledge him. He couldn't help but wonder who she was.

Hikari managed to find the rink and rushed to Yuri's side.

"Hey where have you been?" He asked.

"I got a little lost." She said before they both looked at the screen and it had seemed that Mickey had ranked second behind JJ. "Alright you ready kiddo?" She asked hugging Yuri.

"Yeah I am and who are you calling kiddo I'm older than you." He said with a smirk. Yuri embraced Hikari one last time before skating onto the ice. He knew Victor was currently competing at his event so he wouldn't be able to see Yuri's performance in the Cup of China.

'It's okay. Soon you'll see what I'm dying to say to you Victor.' He thought as the music started.

Yuri had won gold at the Cup of China. He was placed in Pichit's position two years ago and just had to wait and see if he made the Grand Prix final.

The whole day of the final event Yuri was shaking with anticipation. He refused to look at the television or listen to any broadcasts. Hikari told him she would notify him if he made it in or not.

'Even if I don't get in I will see Victor and somehow I'll tell him about Anya. But, I would be lying to myself if I said I didn't want to skate on the same ice as Victor again.' He thought while sitting in his room while his family watched the broadcast.

Some time had passed when he heard his door slide open. Hikari made her way inside and closed the door behind her. She looked at him with a serious expression before speaking.

"Yuri…I'm sorry." She said walking up to him. Yuri could feel his eyes fill with tears. He was so close and yet he somehow didn't manage to make it in. "I'm sorry that you won't be getting much sleep these next couple of weeks." Hikari said as her mouth formed a crooked smile. Yuri's head immediately shot up and looked at his friend.

"What?"

"Well you're not going to be able to get much sleep cause a) I will be pushing you harder than ever before, b) Anya may have a hard time adjusting to Paris time and c) I've heard reunion sex is so good that sometimes it lasts days." Hikari said with a smile.

"I'm in! We're going to the Grand Prix Final!"

"Hell yeah we are. Come on Yuri we got to get you ready to kick some ass." Hikari said as they grabbed their bags heading to the rink her brother owned to practice.

'Victor I can't wait to see you again.' Yuri thought as they continued their run.

Victor smiled as it had been confirmed that Yuri would be with him at the Grand Prix Final in Paris, France. He looked at who else they would be competing against. The lineup consisted of himself, Yuri, Yurio, Otabek, Georgi, and JJ.

'This is going to be an interesting competition but, I can't to see you again Yuri. We'll see each other soon.'

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