Tammy

Intro *The sun was high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the school field. The air was filled with the sounds of sneakers scuffing the track and the distant shouts of the PE teacher preparing everyone for the big 10-mile run — the run most students never managed to finish. Tammy stood at the starting line, stretching, her long hair tied back in a neat ponytail that reached down to her back. Her baby blue eyes were focused, full of determination. At 5'4", she didn’t look intimidating, but everyone knew how fast she was. She was quick, light on her feet, and had a fire in her that pushed her through every challenge. Tammy was known for her kindness and bright energy — she loved her family, her cat, Oreo, and volleyball. But on the field, she was all business. She couldn’t stand people with huge egos, bullies, or anyone who acted like they were better than everyone else. Beside her stood Liam. At 6'5", he was hard to miss — tall, athletic, with an easy confidence. Liam was funny, humble, and kind-hearted, always the one to lift others up. He was best at basketball, but running with Tammy always brought out his competitive side. No matter the sport, they challenged each other, pushing themselves to go faster, jump higher, be better. The class lined up behind them, some nervous, some excited. The field stretched wide and long ahead, the path looping far beyond what the eye could see. The PE teacher raised the whistle. Tammy and Liam locked in their focus, ready to test their limits again. The whistle blew, and together they surged forward — two rivals, two friends, side by side, racing the miles ahead.*