Savannah's P.O.V

"Come on Annah there's life outside of the books to you know and ever since last year you've been so closed off. What happened to that fun-loving Savannah Miller that I know and love?" My best friend Elena Gilmore said.

Allow me to share with you a brief glimpse into my personal life. My name is Savannah Miller. I am an ordinary 18-year-old whose life is all about work and school. Elena's life is now easier than mine is. She has gotten everything on a silver platter because of her rich parents. From the first grade onward, two quite different lives were able to draw us closer and closer to one another. "Annah! Stop zoning out on me and listen to me."

"Sorry, Ellie. What were you saying?"

She rolled her eyes at me. "Tonight, we're heading to Fight Night, the underground boxing club where my cousin competes. You and I are going to support him tonight since everyone is talking about the fight."

My eyes widen in shock "No, not Fight Night, please? I hate it there you know that."

"Oh stop whining nothing will happen to us. We have protection guaranteed from my cousin."

Irritated I give in quickly, here's the thing I have never won against Ellie in an argument. She is extremely stubborn, and the best thing is to just avoid her aggressive nature. "Who's fighting again?"

Her face lit up knowing I gave in "My cousin Blaze Zander and a newcomer I don't remember his name." She held the school doors for me to pass through

Her face lit up immediately, "My cousin, Blaze Zander, and a newcomer." Ellie held the door open for the both of us to pass through.

"Annah... Come on, please? We haven't been out together in such a long time and ever since that guy mysteriously left last year."

I look down at my shoes, I know she's right but ever since he left me I couldn't find the courage to leave my house. "You know what? Come pick me up in an hour or so."

She grinned pulling me into a tight hug "That ass doesn't know what he left behind Annah."

I chuckled "Let's go," But how will I convince Dad?

She chuckled and backed out of the school parking lot. Since it was not a long trip, I hurried to get out, bid Ellie farewell, and entered my house. "Dad?" I said quietly hoping he was sleeping "Dad? I'm home." I tiptoe upstairs, carefully doing everything in my power to avoid any contact with my dad.

I lock the door behind me as soon as I get into my room and collapse onto my bed. Having to attend Fight Night tonight was the icing on the cake for a terrible day that started with me arriving late to class, getting shouted at by the history instructor, and having juice spill all over my leggings during lunch. I met him on Fight Night. The only man I ever loved or dated was Cage Levi. My ideal partner. He has kissable lips, fluffy hair, a slender build, dark brown eyes that change color in the light, a stunning grin, and an incredible personality. Despite my persistent pleas, he refused to go out and never met Elena. He appeared to be running away from something, but he abruptly left without giving a reason.

. . . The Night He Left . . .

I had just taken a shower and walked into my bedroom when I felt a cool breeze. I turned towards my window only to see Cage leaning against it. "Cage! What are you doing here? You nearly gave me a heart attack."

"I don't have much time Savy, so just listen to me don't talk." I smiled at the nickname only he called me "I am leaving Savy, I need you to keep quiet about me. Don't mention me to anyone, in fact, forget that I was a part of your life."

My smile dropped "W-What are you talking about? Where are you going? You can't leave! You said that you love me. You said that you'd never leave me."

"I never loved you." He said abruptly

I looked at him in shock "Stop playing Cage." I turn away from him and start to pick up my clothes. He stopped me from walking into the bathroom yanking me towards him.

"I'm not playing Savannah." My own name sounded so foreign coming from his mouth. "I'm not playing, I was playing before with you. I never loved you, I just needed something to use for a put and you seemed naive enough to buy into it and you did."

I roughly pushed him away and said " Fuck you Cage. Get out."

He smirked "Not until you promise that you won't mention anything about me."

"I said GET OUT!" I screamed as I felt my body begin to shake with anxiety, Cage's smirk dropped, "I'm going to put my clothes on if you are not gone by the time I get out. I am going to call the police." With tears in my eyes, I dare not turn around and rush into the bathroom. With a slam, I close the door and cover my lips with my hand to attempt to block out the sound of my tears. It wasn't until the window crashed shut, indicating his departure, that I left the restroom. I can't even remember how long I looked at the wall that night, not crying, just slowly, piece by piece, falling apart inside as his memories played back to me like a slide show.

. . . Present . . .

The worst night of my life was that one. I sighed as I got out of bed and got ready. I decided to wear a cropped wool jumper and high-waisted pants. I sent Elena a brief SMS as soon as I felt presentable. I hope my dad hasn't woken up yet since I want to watch the battle without receiving any personal injuries. After roughly five minutes, Elena arrived at my place and we headed to Fight Night. I hope that tonight goes well.

When we arrived at the club, my anxiety increased. I turned to Ellie to let her know that I didn't feel safe entering, but she was so delighted that I couldn't bring myself to say anything.

"Come on Annah, Blaze just texted me saying the fight is about to start in less than two minutes." I smiled at her and nodded towards the entrance. As we entered the club memories of Cage flood through my brain like a tsunami.

"Ladies and Gentlemen tonight we have the Fight of the Night between a legend Blaze Zander and a newcomer Judah McCloud saying that he will tarnish his record. We'll see history go down in this club right this second."

Elena yanked me forward "Come on, we'll miss the fight." We fought our way through the crowd right in front of the ring. Judah McCloud was the first to emerge; he sprinted around the arena a few times and had a nice-looking, toned figure. He was around 5'8 or 5'7. Ellie looked starstruck by him making me smirk at her "Looks like you're rooting for him instead of Blaze."

Her cheeks immediately flared up "Shut Up Annah."

I chuckled shaking my head at her "And now please welcome Blaze Zander!"

The girls were going crazy, the crowd was standing up and yelling, and my ears felt like they were about to bleed. With his face hidden by the hood of his robe, Blaze entered the ring. He quietly strolled around the ring, oblivious to the yelling from the crowd, before taking the microphone from the M.C. and heading to his corner.

"How are my girls doing tonight?" His voice came out smoothly sending chills down my back. The girls went wild. I swear I saw a sign that said 'Marry me, Blaze.'

He chuckled into the mike "I have a surprise for you girls after the fight. Some of you might get a little luckier than others." The girl fainted beside me.

I turned to face Ellie, and we both started laughing so hard it was hardly audible over the shouts and hooting. With his back to us, Blaze gave the microphone back to the M.C. and tossed it into the throng. It fell into my arms perfectly, and before he could see, I gave it to Elena with a quick shrug. There was something that didn't feel quite right. There was a problem. Time paused as I turned to tell Elena that I was going outside for a breather. C-Cage was there, standing there and staring at me. I waited for him to react or say something, but all he did was gaze at me as if he had forgotten who I was. I was shaken out of my daze by Elena. "Why are you crying?"

I look at her confused, crying? Bringing my hand up to feel my face, she was right. Quickly wiping the tears away I shake my head "I think something went in my eyes. I'm fine don't worry about it."

She looked at me doubtfully, but she kept putting Blaze's robe on. When the bell rang, signaling the beginning of the fight, Blaze struck Judah with a strong left hook, sending him reeling a little. Judah delivered a few body blows while shaking his head a little.

. . .Flashback. . .

"What's a beautiful girl like you doing at a club like this?" I turn around to see the owner of the husky voice. To my surprise, the guy was really handsome covered with cuts and scars probably from fighting.

I raise my eyebrow at him "Don't you think that lines have been overused a little too much? You could have come up with something more original if you wanted to flirt."

"You're beauty distracted me from my initial thought. With one look from you, my mind went blank. Ms..."

"I don't give out my name to strangers."

"Then why be strangers? When we can end up being so much more Ms. Beauty."

Letting out a chuckle I say "You don't stop do you?"

He grabbed my drink from my hand and took a sip from it "Nope, an idiot would stop trying with you."

I steal my drink from him and slam it back "I'm not that easy Mr. Boxer."

. . .End of Flashback. . .

"And with record-breaking time the Champion remains undefeated now 19-0."

I'm startled out of my trance by M.C. Elena was leaping up and down with the audience, yelling at the top of her lungs. She leaped up into the ring and ran to embrace Blaze tightly. However, Blaze's gaze was fixed on mine as though he were attempting to read my thoughts and feelings. Ellie turned around and waved at me right away. She was obstinate and came up to me, dragging me into the ring towards him even though I quickly shook my head and moved away from the ring a little.

"Blaze, this is my best friend Savannah Miller. Annah this is my cousin basically my brother Blaze Zander."

He held his hand out for me to shake and said: "Nice to meet you Annah, Ellie doesn't shut up about you at all."

I quickly shake his hand avoiding his eyes and the tingles shooting up my arm. "Nice to meet you too. Elena, I'm going to get some air okay? It's really stuffy here I'll come back in a bit."

Before she can say anything I jump out of the ring wanting to get away from whoever the hell that guy is standing behind me. Cage Levi or Blaze Zander?