The day of the championship game arrived, but for Alex, it felt more like an impending doom rather than a celebration. The excitement in the air was palpable, yet his heart felt heavy. He could hear the cheers of the crowd as he stepped onto the field, but they felt distant.
What if this is the last time I play? The thought gnawed at him, making it difficult to focus.
As the game began, he played through the motions, trying to shake off the foreboding feeling that loomed over him. His teammates were pumped, shouting encouragement, but he felt like an imposter in their midst.
The whistle blew, and the game kicked off with fervor. Alex scored a few points, but each successful play was overshadowed by the growing intensity of his dreams. He could feel the meteor's heat, the chaos it would unleash, and the impending loss that haunted him.
During halftime, he stepped away from the huddle, needing a moment to breathe. He wandered to the sidelines, where he spotted Mia. She waved him over, concern evident in her expression.
"Alex, are you alright? You seem... off," she said, her voice laced with worry.
"Just a little stressed, I guess," he said, forcing a smile.
"Is it about the game? You're doing great!"
"It's not the game," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "It's something else. Something I can't explain."
Mia's eyes widened, and she stepped closer. "You can tell me. I promise I won't judge."
Should I tell her? The thought flickered in his mind, a sliver of hope. But fear quickly crushed it. "No, it's fine. I just need to focus."
As the second half began, he tried to push aside his fears. He played fiercely, but as the final minutes ticked away, the sense of urgency consumed him.
When the final whistle blew, the stadium erupted into cheers. They had won, but all Alex felt was emptiness. The victory was hollow, overshadowed by the knowledge that he couldn't ignore the dreams any longer.
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