066: athlete

Time and again, she had looked into the mirror, wondering if there was anything else she could do. This time was no different; viewing her body from every possible angle--to a point where an onlooker would think her narcissistic--her wide eyes scrutinized every inch of skin for that which wasn't lean or toned. Such had been the ritual since her youth, when she had been the only middle school student to have a daily, vigorous cardiovascular workout routine.

For a moment, she stared into her eyes' reflection. Memories of jolly, rotund parents, clutching at their chests, inspired tears...