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The Boxing Fight...

Gage's Pov

"Dude I so can beat your ass."

"No you can't Luke. Don't be stupid." Ethan said.

Ethan, Luke and I were in my new gym Carter bought me a few months ago. We were taking a break from fixing a few things when Luke brought up the idea of fighting me.

"We are about the same weight." Luke looked me up and down while I just stared at him. Even though Luke was my girlfriends brother and now one of my closet friends, he wasn't the smartest.

"You do realize Gage use to fight in underground fighting right?" Ethan asked, looking at his best friend with a raised eyebrow.

"So..." Luke replied after a minute of silence.

"He will kick your ass Luke." Ethan was shaking his head at his idiotic friend, while I leaned against a punching bag.

"Nuh uh!"

"What is Luke complaining about now?" A new voice asked. I turned around and grinned at my girlfriend who just walked in.

"Hey babe." I pulled her towards me and pressed a kiss to her lips. She leaned against me as she turned to look at Ethan and Luke.

"He wants to fight Gage in the ring." Ethan said, crossing his arms over his chest.

She looked over at her brother with raised eyebrows.

"You fight Gage? Now that is never going to end well." I smiled as she started to laugh.

"Why does everything think I can't handle myself?!" Luke threw his hands in the air.

"Because you can't. I mean if it was someone else you would do okay but not with Gage." Carter said, shaking her head.

"Gage come on!" He turned to me. I looked at him for a minute before looking at my girlfriend. It is her brother after all. I had no problem kicking Luke's ass, it would actually be fun.


Carter shrugged at me and I felt a smirk appear on my face. Looking back at Luke I smirked at him.

"Okay, sure."

"Yes!" Luke threw his fist in the air and whooped. Everyone shook their head at him, everyone knowing he is going to get his ass kicked by me. Even Ethan was shaking his head but had a grin on his face.

I placed a soft kiss to the top of Carter's head before moving away from her towards the boxing ring in the center of the room. Luke was already scrambling inside and jumping on his toes like he was a real life boxer or something.

I didn't plan on hurting him, just a few little jabs and tripping him will do the trick. Plus I don't think his parents will like me giving him a black eye or breaking something. I may even let him get a hit in or too.

"Don't hold back okay?" Luke said stretching. I moved slowly towards my 'corner'. It was a good thing I was dressed in a pair of black sweats and a simple white t-shirt. Luke on the other hand was in a pair of jeans which would not help him move as easier.

While Luke bounced around and punched air I stood there shaking my arms out. Ethan, Carter and Dylan who just walked in, came to stand next to the ring to watch us. All three of them were shaking their heads and laughing. It seemed Luke was the only one who thought he could kick my ass.

I stretched for a second before Dylan jumped in the ring, ready to be the ref for us.

"Luke are you sure about this?" Dylan asked one more time.

"Yes." Luke's face was a mask of serious which made me almost laugh out loud. This may be fun.

"Okay. Gage you ready?" I nodded and rolled my shoulders. Out of the corner of my eye I could see Carter and Ethan standing there smiling at us. Who knew my girlfriend would be so happy to see me kick her brothers ass.

"Remember, no dirty hits. Try to avoid any possible injury to one another. First person on their back or taps out loses." Dylan recited off. As Dylan spoke I could feel my excitement start to grow. It has been ages since I last fought and I kind of missed it.

I missed the feeling of excitement and energy that went through my body as I got ready. The way things disappeared around me as I got ready to face my opponent. I knew I couldn't seriously hurt Luke and had to hold back but this little fight was something I think I needed.

I stopped fighting a year after I met Carter. Middle of my Junior year and her sophomore year I decided to quit. It wasn't really fair to Carter to have to come and watch me get hit or beat someone to a pulp. I know she use to say she didn't mind but I knew she did. She hated worrying about me.

Even though my quitting caused a small uproar with people I was happy I did it. I didn't have to worry about the next fight, didn't have to fret about Carter whenever she came. Because lets face it most of my time went into making sure was okay than the actual fight.

A lot of people were upset I stopped just because they were making good money on me winning and for a good show. When one guy tried to stop me it didn't end up so well...for him at least. After that no one bothered to try to tell me no and let me go.

It also had something to do with this random girl I saw that club a few nights before. Her name was Mathews, or at least I think it was. She got in the ring and prowled around like a caged another. There was something off about her but she intrigued me. Both Carter and I had watched her fight and she left me speechless. Never had I ever seen a girl fight so well before.

I was in the middle of talking to Carter when the girl came up to me and said 5 words that changed me. She told me to get out before it was too late. There was a hidden meaning under there at the time I couldn't quite figure out but it stayed with me. A few weeks later I quit.

I did miss fighting occasionally but now with this new gym it wasn't that bad. I was happy with my life anyways.

"Ready. Fight." Dylan's words brought me back. I watched as Luke slowly came towards me, almost like he was waiting for me to make the first move. Just like with what I taught Carter ages ago, don't make the first move, let the person come to you.

I moved around the ring, all my old training and fighting coming back to me. My steps were light and my arms loose. We moved around each other for a minute before Luke finally came at me. His fist came at me but I quickly ducked and stepped aside.

We continued on doing this and every time I dodged a punch or kick from Luke, the madder he got. I found it funny as his face got red and his attacks more often. If Luke thought he could knock me off my game he thought wrong. I may not have done this in a few years but I wasn't a newbie.

"Come on Gage! Hit me!" Luke yelled as I took a step back before his foot made contact with my ribs.

"I don't want to knock you out." I replied cockily. He didn't like my words, with a growl he ran at me and threw another punch. I glanced over and saw Carter shake her head at him. She sent me a look almost to say just-finish-it.

Deciding to put Luke out of his misery I moved so I was closer to him. When he threw his arm out I grabbed it with my own, brought my own leg down and swept them across his feet; tripping him. As he fell I used his arm to flip him onto his back.

Luke fell onto the mat with a loud thud. I bet it hurt but not as bad as any other move. He laid there groaning. I stood beside him and stared down at his body with a smirk.

"You okay there?" I asked. Behind me I could hear the others coming into the ring. Luke just grunted and slowly opened his eyes. He was winded and I wasn't sure if it was because of being thrown on his back for how much he moved moments before. As for me I was perfectly fine.

"Told you." Was the only thing Ethan said the moment he came up to Luke.

"That was entertaining." Dylan said with a wide smile. I felt an arm wrap around my waist. My own came up and went around Carter's shoulder and I leaned slightly against her.

"You good Luke?" She asked, although her tone didn't sound too concerned.

"Yep. Fine." He groaned out. We all watched as he slowly sat up.

"I think you learned not to ask Gage to fight you." Ethan said. He grabbed Luke's hand and helped him up. When he was on his feet Luke looked over at me.

"Good fight."

"You too. You had some good punches there." I even meant what I said. If he had some training he probably wouldn't be the worst fighter.

"You know the only reason I lost was because I was tired and I didn't get to eat before. I can totally kick your ass." As soon as he spoke everyone scoffed and got out of the ring. I followed behind Carter as Luke stood there yelling at us.

"Seriously guys! I could have taken him!" Ignoring him we all walked away, leaving him there to continue on yelling at us.

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The Night Gage Met Carter...

Gage's Pov

I clenched my jaw as I walked down the pathway towards my dorm room. Tonights fight was an easy one, I wasn't even sure why I went in the first place. The moment I took a look at the guy in the ring I knew it would be over quickly. I couldn't tell you why I let the guy get in a few hits though.

I just needed something and those hits did the trick. Even with a bruised eye, and a few cuts I was fine. It looked worse than it was. It was like my mind went blank for a second and that is when I let the guy get a punch in. Quickly after though I sent a punch right to the side of his end, making him pass out.

Now walking back to my dorm I was exhausted. School started in two days. Back to this hell hole. Back to people looking at me and judging. I don't care what people thought about me but it was fucking annoying with the stares. Even the girls throwing themselves at me was getting annoying.

I was so busy in my thoughts I didn't notice a small figure in front of me until I collided with it. I stood still as I watched the person in front of me catch their footing. Looking up at me was a pair of bright blue eyes. Eyes that were strikingly beautiful.

I knew the girl in front of me couldn't see my face underneath my hood and when I saw she took step back I frowned. I looked her up and down and took in her appearance. She clearly didn't come back from some party. She was dressed in what looked like PJ's. I almost smiled at the cute pj bottoms she wore. Realizing what I was doing I clenched my jaw.

"I-I um I'm sorry." She stuttered out. Hearing the frightened tone in her voice somehow pissed me off. Wasn't like I was going to hurt her.

"What where you are going next time." I found myself saying. It came out a lot ruder than I first thought.

"Excuse me?"

"I said watch where you are going next time, or are you deaf?"

"You can't use that tone with me! I didn't mean to run into you and I apologized so stop acting like such a dick.." I raised an eyebrow at her words. That was a first time someone called me that in a while. Most were too terrified of what I would do.

"What did you just call me?" I asked, my tone dark. I took a step towards her just to see what she would do.

"I-I said I apologized." Her voice got all low.

"Look here little girl. It would be in your best interest if you just walked away right now."

"You can't tell me what to do." I took one big step towards her and was surprised she didn't flinch back. She was short I realized. A lot shorter than I was. She craned her neck to look up at me and I knew she noticed my beat up face. Her blue eyes widened at the sight of me.

"What happened to you?"

"I said leave." Her question threw me off. Why does she even care? I don't know her and I don't plan on to either. Something about her blue eyes took me in and that wasn't good. At all.

"Do you want some help cleaning those?" I stared down at her, her question slowly registering in my head. First time someone offered to help me. I don't need help. Haven't for years. Clenching my jaw I glared down at her.

"I don't need help." I pushed past her and walked back towards the trail. For some odd reason I wasn't to turn around and look at her but I forced myself not too. I heard her mutter something under her breath as I walked off. Shaking my head I continued on.

It wasn't until I got halfway to my dorm that I realized I forgot my phone in my car. Groaning loudly I turned and headed back for my phone. I was half tempted to leave it because it was so late but I knew if I didn't get it I would have to get up early to go grab it. My grandma was suppose to call me in the morning anyways. She hated when I didn't answer.

I quickly went back to my car and grabbed my phone. Once I had it I headed back home. I just wanted to fall onto my bed and pass out. But as I was about to pass 95 Degrees, the same place I ran into the girl, I heard a small voice curse and groan. Coming around the corner I saw two figures standing there. Well one was on the ground and the other was standing there cursing.

Coming closer I noticed it was the same girl I ran into not even 20 minutes ago. The person on the ground was another girl that must have been her friend. She was completely passed out and a dead weight.

Something inside me made me want to help her. No way could a girl that small carry the other one all the way back home. It would take her hours. And who knew what someone would do if they came across two girls at 2 o'clock in the morning. Groaning under my breath I found myself heading towards her. I literally had no clue what I was doing.

"I'll carry her." I said once I was right next to her. I watched the girl jump and look at me. She clearly recognized me.

"You! What are you doing here?" She asked.

"Do you want my help or not." I snapped. I was tired, and my face hurt. I wanted to go home and this girl was annoying me. She quickly nodded. Crouching down I grabbed the passed out girl and carried her bridal style in my hand. When I came back up my hood fell back a bit, exposing more of my face. I heard the girl next to me take a deep breath.

Not liking her staring at me I snapped at her. "Care to tell me where you live?"

"Oh yeah. We live in building 24, I'll lead the way." She finally said. Not answering I started towards the building. I was the new one not too far from me. It wouldn't take us long to get there thnakfully.

"Thank you for doing this." Her voice was soft as she spoke. "I'm Carter by the way." I grunted. But I repeated her name in my head. Carter. That was a pretty name. I shook my head at my thoughts. No it wasn't a pretty name.

We reached the building in no time. The girl, Carter, held the door for me and I headed inside. I quickly walked up the stairs. The girl in my arms was light as we went up until we reached the floor Carter said they lived on.

I waited impatiently as she unlocked the door and opened it for me.

"Her room is down the hall to the left." Not waiting for her I went in the direction she told me. Her friend was starting to get heavy and she was drooling and snoring. Not attractive at all.

"Um can I...I mean would you want me to clean your cuts for you? In return for helping me get my friend home." Carter said so suddenly and softly. I almost didn't hear her at first. "Please?" Her tone made me pause. I guess it couldn't hurt for her to clean my cuts. It would only take a moment anyway.

"Fine." I grunted before I could back out of it.

"I have a first aid kit in my bathroom." I followed her down the hallway and into the bathroom. I noticed this place was nice.

"Come sit right here." Not saying a word I took a seat on the closed toilet lid while she moved around the place. I tried hard not to move as she moved the hood of my jacket off me. I kept my eyes on her as she started to clean my wounds. I felt a slight sting from it but didn't move. It barely hurt.

For some reason I couldn't take my eyes away from her. She seemed so...innocent, sweet. Something you don't see often in girls anymore. I wondered if she was new to campus. She looked young.

Her clearing her throat brought me back to earth.

"There you go. Just put some ice on your cheek and eye later, you should be okay." I quickly stood up. I didn't like the feeling I was getting in my chest from looking at her. Something about her drew me in and I didn't like it. Didn't like what she was already doing to me.

"Thanks."

"No problem. Oh I'll show you out." She seemed so awkward as she lead me out of the bathroom towards the door.

"Thank you once again. I don't know how I would have gotten her home." Hearing how sincere she was made me pause. She didn't seem like other girls I have met before. She actually seemed like she cared. But I couldn't let that get to my head. Tons of girls do that. They act all innocent only to break your heart. It was what they do.

I turned to leave but a small voice in my head stopped me. Before I knew what I was doing I spoke.

"It's Gage." Telling her my name couldn't hurt. She doesn't know who I am anyways, or at least she doesn't seem to. But she will. Soon she will hear the rumors and everything will be shot to hell. So I told her my name.

The entire walk home I thought about her. Thought about those bright blue eyes. Even as I went to sleep. 

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HI GUYS!! I know this has been a long wait and I am extremely sorry!! My parents were gone for a week and instead of writing I watched 13 Reasons Why...I have no control over my life. And then I forgot to keep writing this chapter. But I hope you guys enjoy it!! 

A little Gage POV never hurts anyone. I wasn't sure if you guys got to see what was going in on Gage's head when he first met Carter so I thought I'd do it. Plus a little light fun with Luke. Talk about Bromance. 

Anyways I do promise there will be more bonus content coming up! I will be trying to get one up each week for you all. I am still focusing mainly on 'The Hidden Shadow' so things are slower here. 

I do hope for those that have started "The Hidden Shadow" that you are liking it!! It is so far really good. If you didn't know Taintedkissesxo and I teamed up to write a chapter together. She writes Luciano and her character Federico De Santis has been making a guest appearance in THS! So if you love her and Rico go and check it out. I am about to post the last chapter with him in it. And trust me when I say this....THESE LAST THREE CHAPTERS HAVE BEEN FUCKING AMAZING! Rico and Jessie are my absolute favorite. SO GO CHECK IT OUT!!!!! 

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Hope you have a good week as well! Thank you for being patient with me! I love you all so much!!

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-Ken