Chapter 14

CHAPTER 14

ASHLEY's

My heart pounded so fast as I ready my armor. I've been thinking this since earlier how I will fight Matthew. I need a weapon like a shield that I can use to protect myself incase he will attack me, while on the other hand, maybe I will just use something long so that he can't come nearer to me. As much as possible, I don't want him to come near me because I know-- I know that he is strong enough to carry and throw me onto the floor. Not because I think of myself as weak, but because I couldn’t fight. I know in myself that he can jump on me so easily. Tho, I always remind myself that Cristina can handle Don, so as I.

But for now, there is no time to act soft. Everyday is a surviving day. I don’t have any time to just sit and do nothing. Even if I know I can't fight, I will fight if my life is at risk. I feel strong now because my life depends on it. I don't want to lose this game not because of the price, but because there is a family waiting for me.

"You can kill me," Matthew spoke as we entered the activity area.

It was as if I was weak for him. "No, fight back," I sternly replied.

He doesn’t have weapons on his hand that much but he seemed so scary. And, what he was holding is a long and sharp ax. While I was carrying my long weapon that has also sharp one at the end, I let it slide in the floor. It’s like a tool when you hunt, this can stab anyone.

I gulped when he looked at me. I looked away immediately. His handsomeness is intimidating—- it’s killing me.

"Look, you're a girl. I can't fight with you--"

"So? What does that have to do with my femininity?" I cut him off. He arched his brow and his side of the lip rose up, showing his hottest smirk.

Damn, my opponent is really handsome. How can I beat this kind of angel? But now way, he thinks I'm a loser? Because I am. He already won by having my heart. Kidding.

Argh. I was on the brink of death, I still managed to flirt.

"We both know that I am stronger than you," he replied with some game coming from his voice. Is he annoying me or what?

"I think you're downplaying my femininity too much," I sarcastically smiled.

Hey, you were just my crush, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to let you degrade me as a woman!

"No, I was just trying to be a gentleman--"

"Then I don't need it," I replied immediately. He looked at me with a raised eyebrow. Seemed like he was not expecting the answer he got from me.

I scoffed.

"Look, I'm not being feminist here but after all human history, men should be glad that we only want 'equality' not 'payback'. Now, come on, treat me equally, and fight me," I added.

Again, he was so shocked of what he heard from me. He never thought I would really fight. The shock in his faced turned into a creepy one.

He chuckled after. "Want me to fight with you? Where? Here or ....." he looked at me from the bottom to top and stopped in my chest. "In bed?" My eyes widened upon hearing his words. Then, I took my slippers and threw them at him.

"Hey! Matthew!" I shouted. He laughed so hard. Fuck! What did he just mean? It’s not about being assuming or dirty minded but I know what he was trying to imply for!

"I was just kidding!" He added and laughed so hard again. I stopped attacking him because I realized that this is only the time where I see him being a naughty one. He was so serious always that you cannot even speak in front of him, but now, he looked like he’s soft that you can have your joke time.

"Hey, we're going to die here, yet here you are still enjoying our time. Have you forgotten that we're going to fight?" I reminded and looked away because our eyes met.

Damn, how do you kill someone who doesn’t have trespasses on you? I can't do that. I cannot even kill ants, what’s more a human?

I glanced at Matthew who is still teasing me. Maybe this Matthew forgot what we entered. Damn him. I’m falling harder. Hay! I can't even think right, right now!

We immediately looked at the screen when the timer started. So, it’s true what Cristina said. That even if you wait until after the time was over, you will still be forced to kill each other. Can I do this?

Though, I don't like it but I have no choice but to attack Matthew. He's so fast and he immediately avoided my advance so I went straight to the floor. I stood up and pointed my weapon at him. Seemed the game has already started now, there is no turning back. I tried to come nearer to him with my stick, he then retreated.

"You really want me to fight with you? Seriously?" He asked me in disbelie. I just nodded and blew some of my hair strand that was covering on my face.

"We have no choice. I also have to live because I have a family waiting," I answered honestly.

He was about to speak but I attacked him again. I hit his hand so he got a wound. He moaned in pain. Meanwhile me, I felt pity for what I did. Dang, I really can't be here. I gave up quickly, especially when I knew someone was hurting. He frowned because the wound was really bleeding. Just based on his reaction, I could feel the he was hurting terribly. Suddenly I felt guilty for what I had done.

"Are you okay?" I asked with a low tone voice. He looked at me and chuckled softly. "You just hit my twice, then you'll ask me if I'm okay?" He sarcastically responded. I pouted. Is he really going to blame me? I know I'm wrong, but I need to do what I should do.

I just bowed down my head and backed away. Argh! Why do we have to do this! This is is so sick. I want to back out now.

"It's fine though, just kidding," he said immediately. "Just hit me wherever you want, you already hit my heart."

Oh my gad. I stopped blinking when he said that. I feel like my check burned. Fuck him. Is he going to kill me for his breathtakingly line?

He stood up so I looked at him.

"You're blushing," he pointed out. I looked away, "No, I'm not," I denied and stood up and tried to hit him again.

This time, he did not let me fight him but he fought with me as well. It's like we're just practicing the sword. He used the back of the whip ax on my stick so that mine won’t break into two. He's literally playing with me. He really thought it was just a mere game?! This is not a joke! Our lives is the price here!

I pushed him forward and he just laughed when I fell on the ground.

"You’re not? But your tomato face is betraying you," he said. I dodged the rush so I was given another chance to wound him in the hand. "Aw!" He suddenly yelled. He could still look so cute in his reaction.

Dang, he's bleeding again! I bit my lip so hard. "Sorry," I mouthed and attacked him again. I didn’t expect him to bend over and rush me in the stomach with his head. What happened next, I was lying on the floor while he's on the top of me. I barely breathe knowing that he was too close to me. Too close that I can even feel his breath, and smell it. He smells so good. Damn. I stared at his lips.

I want to kiss him so badly.

I can also feel the beating of our hearts. I don't know what happened next but I am already closing my eyes, feeling his smooth lips on mine.

Yes, we kissed.

We kissed in the middle of our fight.