You've Changed

Isadora and Vanya exchanged smiles before turning to face the welcoming crowd. 

At the intense sensation of a heavy stare, Isadora lifted her gaze toward the grandstand.

Kraven stood with arms crossed against his broad chest, his silver gaze pinned on her.

Isadora's lips parted as the rest of the sound and crowd erased. It was just them in an empty arena, her gaze to the top and his down on hers.

He uncrossed his arms, turned his back, and walked away. The sounds of the cheers and the crowd came back.

Isadora blinked, leveling her gaze. What had she hoped for? To see that pride in his gaze?

Their last encounter suddenly resurfaced, reminding her why she should not drown in a wrecking ship.

She survived, that was all she should think about, and not worry about approval from someone who got a kick toward her suffering and pain.