Niki

Niki’s sharp sarcasm kept the entire gym at a distance. She tuned out the noise, completely shielded behind her headphones and high walls. I kept my space, refusing to play the usual games. Then a cable snapped above her, sending a stack of iron plates crashing down. Silence hit the room as everyone froze. Niki just stepped back, totally unfazed by the broken machine. I dropped my weights and walked straight over.