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Chapter 17
A week later, the dojo was booming with business, as far as Kim knew Coach Schmidt was arriving at lunchtime the next day, she had been the one to organize almost everything for the visit. That morning, Rocky had been rather quiet towards her. Kim thought it was just because he was hoping and praying that she would enter the show case for the coach.
"Adam, right when I go to get the Coach Schmidt, I'll ring you when I've got him and I need you to move all the gymnastic equipment so it gives Kim a reason to try out the equipment". Rocky hissed at Adam who stood behind the juice bar.
"Right, but if she kills me I'll haunt you forever, you got that". Adam laughed.
"Sure, sure". Rocky walked away then disappeared.
Later that morning, Rocky had snuck off to the airport, the dojo was pretty empty and Kim had gone to see her grandparents and was due back in about 15 minutes.
"Quick you guys, move all the gymnastic equipment, spread it out whatever just do it". Adam yelled as the last customer walked out.
"Why"? Came four responses.
"So it gives Kim an excuse to test the equipment so that Coach can see her, DUH". Adam said immediately moving onto the main floor followed by the others.
About 15 minutes later most of the equipment had been moved and secured apart from the last few pieces that were being done as Kim walked in.
"What the hell are you guys doing, it was all set up for tomorrow"! Kim yelped when she saw what they had done.
"Hey, we're just following orders". Ernie said looking at Adam to see if he had an explanation.
"By who"? Kim asked seeming a little angry.
"Rocky, he said the Coach had asked for everything to be spread out". Adam thought quick on his feet.
"Great, it means I've gotta try all this stuff out again". Kim muttered and wandered off to get changed.
Rocky held up his sign for the Coach as all the passengers from the plane disembarked. Suddenly an middle aged man wandered up to him and looked at him.
"Coach Schmidt"? Rocky questioned.
"Yes, that's me, Are you Rocky DeSantos"? The coach asked back.
"Yeah, whoa, I thought you'd be much older, the way Kim talks about you". Rocky said in awe as he shock the older gentleman's hand.
"Many people do Mr DeSantos, its because I've been in this business for a long time now". He laughed gently.
"Please, call me Rocky". With that Rocky helped collect Coach Schmidt's baggage and lead him to his jeep. On the way back Rocky must have thanked him over 10 times for coming early to see Kim.
In hardly no time, Rocky was pulling into the parking lot and leading Coach Schmidt into the building. Luckily Kim had just begun her beam exercise. The whole gang was sat tucked away in a corner watching until rocky and the Coach walked in, Rocky pointed at Kim obviously telling the Coach who she was, then he silently walked over to his friends and left them both in peace. The Coach watched Kim' every move from the beam to the uneven bars, he seemed intrigued by her. When she had completed everything, the coach stood up from the corner seat he had taken and clapped.
"Bravo Miss Hart, Have you any idea of the potential you have". He walked towards her still clapping gently.
"Wha. your Coach Schmidt, WOW, but your not supposed to arrive until tomorrow"! Kim gasped in ore.
"Arr. that's what you think, I have always planned to arrive on this day, ever since speaking to Mr DeSantos".
"But why didn't he tell me, I could have dressed a little more smartly". Kim spoke softly, still in shock.
"Because my dear, you see all your friends wanted you to show me what you could do, You see one of the only reasons I requested to come here was because I've heard many a great thing of you and your talent and took it upon myself to come and actually witness this great talent of yours". The Coach explained slightly placing an arm around her shoulders and leading her to a table.
"Believe me Sir, I'm not that great, in fact I'm not supposed to be even trying out for you, but I know a young girl who is and she is an excellent gymnast". Kim stuttered.
"But why are you not willing to try out for me"? The Coach asked in a gentle voice.
"It's just not what I want, It was at one point of my life but now I'm starting my own gymnastics groups and helping teach other girls who have better potential than I have". Kimberly lied.
"Shall I tell you what I think, I think your too scared to come and try, your scared that your too old to be a good gymnast, you think your past your best, well I'm telling you otherwise. You have brilliant potential and could go far with the right training and as for the age thing well I've trained Olympians older than you by about 5 nearly 6 years and she didn't reach her peak until she was nearly 30, now how about joining me". The Coach hit a nerve.
"Your kidding, you actually want me to train with you". Kim slightly laughed.
"Yes, I want to train you for the Pan Globals and if you do well in those, the Olympics. That is how far I think you could reach".
Well I know it's been a while but here you go. Chapter 17. I promise it won't be as long a wait for chapter 18. I'm already working on it now. PLEASE R&R!
Chapter 17
A week later, the dojo was booming with business, as far as Kim knew Coach Schmidt was arriving at lunchtime the next day, she had been the one to organize almost everything for the visit. That morning, Rocky had been rather quiet towards her. Kim thought it was just because he was hoping and praying that she would enter the show case for the coach.
"Adam, right when I go to get the Coach Schmidt, I'll ring you when I've got him and I need you to move all the gymnastic equipment so it gives Kim a reason to try out the equipment". Rocky hissed at Adam who stood behind the juice bar.
"Right, but if she kills me I'll haunt you forever, you got that". Adam laughed.
"Sure, sure". Rocky walked away then disappeared.
Later that morning, Rocky had snuck off to the airport, the dojo was pretty empty and Kim had gone to see her grandparents and was due back in about 15 minutes.
"Quick you guys, move all the gymnastic equipment, spread it out whatever just do it". Adam yelled as the last customer walked out.
"Why"? Came four responses.
"So it gives Kim an excuse to test the equipment so that Coach can see her, DUH". Adam said immediately moving onto the main floor followed by the others.
About 15 minutes later most of the equipment had been moved and secured apart from the last few pieces that were being done as Kim walked in.
"What the hell are you guys doing, it was all set up for tomorrow"! Kim yelped when she saw what they had done.
"Hey, we're just following orders". Ernie said looking at Adam to see if he had an explanation.
"By who"? Kim asked seeming a little angry.
"Rocky, he said the Coach had asked for everything to be spread out". Adam thought quick on his feet.
"Great, it means I've gotta try all this stuff out again". Kim muttered and wandered off to get changed.
Rocky held up his sign for the Coach as all the passengers from the plane disembarked. Suddenly an middle aged man wandered up to him and looked at him.
"Coach Schmidt"? Rocky questioned.
"Yes, that's me, Are you Rocky DeSantos"? The coach asked back.
"Yeah, whoa, I thought you'd be much older, the way Kim talks about you". Rocky said in awe as he shock the older gentleman's hand.
"Many people do Mr DeSantos, its because I've been in this business for a long time now". He laughed gently.
"Please, call me Rocky". With that Rocky helped collect Coach Schmidt's baggage and lead him to his jeep. On the way back Rocky must have thanked him over 10 times for coming early to see Kim.
In hardly no time, Rocky was pulling into the parking lot and leading Coach Schmidt into the building. Luckily Kim had just begun her beam exercise. The whole gang was sat tucked away in a corner watching until rocky and the Coach walked in, Rocky pointed at Kim obviously telling the Coach who she was, then he silently walked over to his friends and left them both in peace. The Coach watched Kim' every move from the beam to the uneven bars, he seemed intrigued by her. When she had completed everything, the coach stood up from the corner seat he had taken and clapped.
"Bravo Miss Hart, Have you any idea of the potential you have". He walked towards her still clapping gently.
"Wha. your Coach Schmidt, WOW, but your not supposed to arrive until tomorrow"! Kim gasped in ore.
"Arr. that's what you think, I have always planned to arrive on this day, ever since speaking to Mr DeSantos".
"But why didn't he tell me, I could have dressed a little more smartly". Kim spoke softly, still in shock.
"Because my dear, you see all your friends wanted you to show me what you could do, You see one of the only reasons I requested to come here was because I've heard many a great thing of you and your talent and took it upon myself to come and actually witness this great talent of yours". The Coach explained slightly placing an arm around her shoulders and leading her to a table.
"Believe me Sir, I'm not that great, in fact I'm not supposed to be even trying out for you, but I know a young girl who is and she is an excellent gymnast". Kim stuttered.
"But why are you not willing to try out for me"? The Coach asked in a gentle voice.
"It's just not what I want, It was at one point of my life but now I'm starting my own gymnastics groups and helping teach other girls who have better potential than I have". Kimberly lied.
"Shall I tell you what I think, I think your too scared to come and try, your scared that your too old to be a good gymnast, you think your past your best, well I'm telling you otherwise. You have brilliant potential and could go far with the right training and as for the age thing well I've trained Olympians older than you by about 5 nearly 6 years and she didn't reach her peak until she was nearly 30, now how about joining me". The Coach hit a nerve.
"Your kidding, you actually want me to train with you". Kim slightly laughed.
"Yes, I want to train you for the Pan Globals and if you do well in those, the Olympics. That is how far I think you could reach".
Well I know it's been a while but here you go. Chapter 17. I promise it won't be as long a wait for chapter 18. I'm already working on it now. PLEASE R&R!
