chapter 5

after many interviews, placings in classes and parties with Daniel we were very close, we were really supportive of each other. I pulled out my phone and saw a text from Bella and Olivia saying they had to catch a plane back home as their horses needed to be trained as they had a competition the day I got back from Monaco. they were always my top supporters and I felt alone without them but I knew they wouldn't do it if they didnt have to so I said my goodbyes and they went. 

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it was the first round of my last championship and it was a 1.60 Grand Prix on star, I felt nervous as I got selected to represent USA for this and I couldn't screw up otherwise they would never want me on their team ever again. as I was walking the course ready for the class, star and Nick were waiting outside of the ring walking around and preparing. as I walked out the ring beside the spectators box I felt a tap on my shoulder so I turned around and well guess who it was, Daniel.

"good luck out there flo, you'll do great as always" he said to me as I smiled 

"thanks, im so nervous"

"don't be you'll do great" he replied

I got on star and she was feeling on top, we were just about to go in as I took a deep breathe in and exhaled quietly

"RIDING FOR TEAM USA, FLORENCE CLARKE" the commentator boomed as I stepped star into the ring jam packed of people. as I walk in I recall the course as I heard the bell rang, as soon as the bell ran we were off, as we cantered into jump one we flew and I turned my head to number 2. as we came up to fence nine, a big 1.65 oxer with a very uninviting water tray underneath as we were only just 2 strides away from take off star dropped her head and backed off, as we went to take off she spooked and jumped me straight off.

as I landed very hard on my back I felt a blackness swallow me up, I lost sight for a few seconds but regained it as I saw Nick running towards me as people were trying to catch star

"are you okay?!" he said as he bent down 

"yeah, yeah im fine just feel dizzy" I replied as I got up and brushed the sand off me and walked out as my eyes started to fill up with tears, I had failed, I felt like I didnt even deserve to be competing, I deserved the fall, I really did.

dans pov

as I saw her plunge to the floor I felt my heart drop, helplessly watching her lay still on the floor as floods of people rushed in to catch the galloping horse and a potentially injured young girl. I didn't know what to do, I couldn't go to her but I also couldn't go to the competitor zone by the ring entrance. all I could do was watch, I felt guilty and worried for her, I had a sick feeling in my stomach. 

as I saw her get up and walk away sound I felt a sigh of relief, I couldn't see her getting hurt, it hurt me to even think about her being injured. 

flos pov

I walked out of the ring and back to the stables with floods of tears pouring down my rosey cheeks I saw Daniel running towards me 

"im fine, I promise" I said to calm him down

"are you sure, it was a nasty fall" he said as he looked into my bloodshot eyes 

"I said im fine" I replied as I tried to walk away

"wait" he pulled my arm "are you mad at me"

"why are you so interested about what im feeling, its not like were dating, just leave me alone okay, I can't rain on your success" I snapped

"what? were friends Flo, that's what friends do" he said as he took a step back, he almost looked, hurt.

"forget it, go hang out with your formula one friends" I said as another tear ran down my cheek

"this isn't like you, I know your upset but don't take it out on me" 

"leave me the fuck alone, were not friends" I snapped back pretty quickly, as soon as that last word left my lips I felt disgusted in myself how could I do that to the guy I liked, the guy who's actually nice to me, the guy who has been there for me and to the guy that is actually caring for me for once in my dam life. he looked at me in disgust and anger, tears filled up his eyes, he cared

"dan" I said as I stepped forwards to reach out and hold his arm, he stepped away and took his arm back

"your right, your not a friend to me" he said shaking his head as he walked off

I felt even worse, I felt like I just ruined the only friend I had except for Bella and Olivia. I needed them two, they would always know what to do. 

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