Fiction - Sports Scene
Description
Vocal Characteristics
Language
EnglishVoice Age
Middle Aged (35-54)Transcript
Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
Please welcome your Evanston River Otters. Zane's chest vibrated with the noise from the crowd as Haji led the team out onto the ice while the thunder of cheering and clapping rain down over them, the team streamed out in a wash of rainbow colors, thumping music accompanying them. Zane's stomach fluttered oddly as he lined up for the singing of the national anthem. The Pride Jersey had never felt so heavy on his shoulders. It wasn't that Zane didn't like or support Pride Night. He'd been on board with it from the very beginning when the topic had first been broached. It was just that this was the first time Zane had ever realized that this night was for him too. The singer began, oh, say, can you see Zain swallowed hard and bowed his head. He still didn't know exactly what he was. Was he by maybe, maybe not, but whatever he called himself, he was definitely in love with his best friend and that meant he wasn't straight like he'd always assumed he knew why pride was important, that people needed to feel like they belonged and were celebrated. But he really had no idea what his place in this community was, he hadn't spent his life hiding this part of himself. He'd been as oblivious to it as anyone. He'd never been taunted for loving someone. He'd never been picked on in school or felt like he didn't belong. But his whole life had shifted now and everything felt a little off balance. He didn't quite know where he belonged anymore. Maybe the fact that he wasn't rushing to come out said enough though. Maybe the worry about the scrutiny from fans and the press or the worry about it changing the team's dynamics was why he kept hesitating to come out. It was probably why the jersey felt heavy and this whole night felt different.
Tags
Announcer, Athlete, Athletic, Enthusiastic, Excited, Motivational