Dashing All the Way

by Chelsea Curto

Whoever decided running is a good form of exercise can go straight to hell.

“Is working out always this miserable?” The biker snorts and puts his feet on the pedals. “If it doesn’t feel like torture, you’re not doing it right,”

“It’s my first time being a hero. Will you be gentle with me?”

“They don’t even like me that much.” “It’s true,” Holden agrees. “He’s our least favorite one in the group.”

running is the only time I don’t have to talk to anyone. I don’t have to think. I’m not a person with responsibilities. No one is counting on me. I can lace up my shoes and just be.”