The Boy Who Gave Up the Race to Save His Rival

“Until they quit on you.”

Caleb took them like they were made of gold.

He changed right there on the bleachers, tying the laces slowly, carefully, with his tongue pressed against his lip in concentration.

Then he stood.

The shoes were a little big.

But not too big.

Marcus nodded toward the track.

“Go easy first lap.”

Caleb took off too fast.

Of course he did.continue reading …