"Carol!" A voice echoed across the vibrant sports field. As I entered the bustling sports center, I was immediately enveloped in an electric atmosphere filled with laughter, shouts, and the rhythmic thud of balls bouncing against the ground.
Leah had facilitated my registration for the soccer club, so here I was, ready for practice. I squinted into the sunlight, tracing the sound of my name to see Leah standing with a group of girls clad in identical jerseys and matching shorts, their trainers and socks perfectly coordinated.
Leah's hair was styled into playful pigtails that bobbed as she waved. When she had spotted me, her face lit up, and she called my name with buoyant energy. I pushed through the throng of activity, my heart quickening as I scanned the area, determined to avoid any mishaps like the one that had left me with a broken nose last time.
