May 21st 0620 hrs
Suwanee, GA
William gasped for breath as he leaned over , with one hand resting on a tree next to him.
'This body is in better shape than I thought.'
He had done sprints for over 2 hours now. Whenever he was tired from sprinting, he would jog until he could sprint again. it was a very modified version of interval training.
Sweat covered his body , he had taken off his shirt long ago , and used it more like a rag to get rid of some sweat in his face. The sweat rolling down his forehead into his eyes stung quite a bit.
Walking back home, William took the opportunity to cool down his body , taking deep breaths trying to slow down his heart rate.
After heading inside his home, William glanced at the clock next to his bed, it was still early just a bit past 7am.
He took big gulps of water from the container of water he had just refilled.
Will took off his clothes, and threw them into the dirty-clothes bin. Gathering some clothes for after his shower.
After a very cold shower to help his muscles recover. Will took out a notepad and a pencil. He had decided to write his future plans.
"1. Train non-stop everyday until soccer season starts in February of next year. That is roughly 9 months , more than enough time to both train and get reacquainted with soccer.
2. I need more muscle mass, ask mother for some weights.
3. I need to get a job, apply to Kroger.
4. Interval Training will be every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
5. Sit-ups everyday since abs muscle don't need rest.
6. Push-ups will be Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday along with other types of intense training.
7. Go to Gwinnett Public Library, and study science , math, history, and language arts to prepare for high school. Even if this body retains its memories, I want to excell in this life.
8. Besides my dream to be one of the best in soccer, in this life I want to have a degree in something , find out what you like.
9. Ask mother for a soccer ball. Practice every day possible with it."
"I can't think of anything else at the moment, but this is good enough for now."
William hid the notepad under his bed, as he made sure to tidy up his room.
"Will!!! Breakfast is ready!!!" He heard his mother yell.
"Okay Mom! I am coming." He said as he put on the clothes he had separated earlier.
Breakfast was pancakes, eggs, and bacon with a side of milk.
Picking up his plate and dishes he kissed his Mother's cheek. "It was delicious Mom."
His mother stared back incredulously as he washed his dishes and the dishes used to cook the food in.
"What has gotten into you? Wait, I know. How much money do you want?"
William got a bit embarrassed, while he did not do that for anything in return. He did want some weights to exercise.
His mother laughed before saying "I knew it!"
"It's not that I want money, I just need some weights to train with. I promise to pay you back once I get a job, I am planning to apply to Kroger and work there."
His mother stared at him as if he grew another head. "I though you wanted to go to your father's place?"
"About that , I don't want to go , I rather stay here with you, the greatest mom in the world!" He said as he wrapped his hands around her in a hug.
She laughed even though he could see her eyes tearing. "Since when did you grow up to be so eloquent?"
He chuckled. "I got it from you Mom"
He stares at his mother , she is still young and good looking. "Mom, why haven't you found someone else to be with?" William asked in a serious tone.
She turned around to stare at him. "Where did this come from?"
"I am just wondering , you are still young and beautiful, I am sure you must have lots of suitors."
"William Zahino , since when do you care about your mother's love life?" She gave him a look before adding. "I don't have time with work, I don't need anyone else , I have you." She pinched his cheeks as she said it.
"Mom!" William couldn't keep the smile of his face, he felt true happiness at having a loving mother. "Even if you do find someone, know that I will support you , you should always be happy." He said.
A few tears fell of her face as she said. "Thank you Will, I am very happy already. " She hugged his arms back.
"Now, who are you and what have you done to my son." She joked after wiping off her tears.
Even though he knew it was a joke, his heart beat started beating faster.
Changing the conversation he said. "How about he watch movies today?"
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May 22nd
Suwanee, GA
"Twelve...Thirteen...F-fourteen...Agh!...Fifteen!!" He grunted out as he dropped back to the floor. That had completed his 5th set of pushups and working out in general.
He heard his mother come back from going shopping.
"William! Help me with the groceries, I also got the weights you wanted!"
Coming , he helped his mother put away the groceries. After he got ready to take the weights upstairs to his room.
"Not so fast mister. Why do you need the weights for? I thought you needed to lose muscle for cross country?"
"That's because I am dropping out of cross country, I want to play in the soccer team."
She turned around like a whip and stared at him with a stoic expression. "Is this is for your father ?"
He wondered what was wrong. "No. Why?"
"Come on, don't tell me you don't know how much he likes soccer."
"No , I don't care about that. I just want to play soccer. For myself."
She stared at him for a few seconds , convinced by his determination.
"I believe you."
He kissed her cheek and ran up the stairs.
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May 23rd
Suwanee, GA
He went back to sprinting and jogging intervals , modified intervals. He sprinted for as long as he could and then some, before switching to jogging and repeating the process until he couldn't walk properly.
The days go on an on, the leaves on the trees turn orange some turn red , and the wind Carrie's them around.
"Just more leaves for me to clean." He mumbled as he racked the leaves on one giant pile.
William stopped to stare at a leaf falling slowly.
"Tomorrow is finally the day. Tomorrow school starts."