Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view
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After the warmup, I was planning to do something on my own. Jumps, pullups, squats, the usual stuff.
Aldus asked me to join Zoe, Ash, and Luca, and I hesitated.
I was never athletic. I lagged behind everyone during school events and my classmates ridiculed me. I didn't want to go through that again.
On the other side, I was used to it and if my participation can help Zoe, Ash, and Luca get motivated, I will do it. My rejection could make them feel that I'm avoiding them or that I am above a little run.
I don't care what these people think of me anyway. Maybe Zoe, Ash, and Luca realize I'm super-slow and they drop the idea of following me.
