Trying Metal!

I followed him for a while, until I realized I wasn't able to cover the distance between us. I increased my gait, shouted "Hey, slow down!Ethan wait!" He glanced back and continued to walking faster. I heard some nonsensical murmurs around me, but I ran without a care in the world. This wasn't my country. I ran, pushing every cell, every fiber of my body. He was too fast, I don't know whether this body is slow or... he is fast. I don't get it, why is running from me?

I ran past the teacher, carrying a stack of books. "Hey, no running in the halls"

Reaching the stairs, Ethan jumped, sliding effortlessly down the on rails. My jaws dropped, how is he doing that?"

Instead of slowing down, I gulped, closing my eyes, I crossed my heart and leaped, landing on feet. 'Thud' I continued my chase and shouted. "ETHAN!!!"

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Five minutes later, on the fourth floor, I panted, slowly walking to the vending machine. Ethan was drinking his juice box, leaning his back against the machine.