Disclaimer: I don't own South

AN: So here is the first chapter of a new story I might write. I wanted to see what some people thought first. I know this chapter is a bit slow but I have a basic outline for the story and am almost done with the second chapter. Also about names (you'll see what I mean) I had absolutely no idea for creative names so just go with them. I love reviews and feedback.

Lock and Load

I ducked behind a box, my chest rising rapidly as I tried to steady my breathing. I looked around the dark room, with the red, blue and yellow flashing lights. I was about 20 minutes in one of my most intense weekly laser tag fights ever. However dorky being on a laser tag team is; my team and I were among the best and never lose. Ever. My team hardly ever lost but the opponent today was giving us a run for our money. I had already been hit three times, once directly in my chest. I'm the captain of my team and one of the best so I think I stood in shock for a moment when I realized I had a major hit.

I quickly did a sweep from left to right of the room before moving from my spot. I quietly move from my position slightly hunched over so as not to attract attention. I quietly turned around the corner quickly checking behind me. I paused for a second as I saw a tall, muscular figure peering around another corner. I slowly raised my gun to fire, but suddenly heard my headset go off and my vest flashed before going black. Dammit. I turned around to see who had gotten the lucky shot.

"Aiden!" she said in a hushed whisper as the boy turned around quickly, "watch your back!" she said as he nodded and moved on.

"Maybe you should take that advice too, Blondie," she said smirking as she brushed pass me. She obviously was one of their best players if she had such control over other members on her team. I scowled as I waited for the use of my laser gun to come back to life. We had a good 10 minutes left in the game and I wasn't going to lose to some show-off.

I played out the rest of the game earning a few more points but unfortunately was hit once more, most likely by Ms. Show-off. When the lights came up I took off my vest and walked into the lobby sweating and feeling the heat in my cheeks. If you think laser tag is not an intense game, you're completely wrong. You're constantly moving, hiding and trying not to get hit. And it gets pretty hot in the arena.

I walked to the counter to meet my team and get our scorecard. I saw my brother, Glen the second best on the team, chatting with his best friend Sean and Sean's girlfriend, coincidentally my best friend, Chelsea Lewis. I huffed over to them knowing that this match had been one of our closest ever. I really wanted to know if we had won but I really didn't want to know if we had lost.

"What do you think Spence?" asked my brother referring to the game. I sighed and looked away, I didn't want to admit the probability of losing today. Every match for us was intense practice for the yearly Laser Tag tournament held at the arena.

"I don't know," I replied truthfully, as I walked to get our scorecard. Stacey, the girl behind the counter smiled and handed me our scorecard. Yes, I do come here enough to know the people who work here.

"How'd you do today Spence?" she asked as her fingers brushed mine handing me the scorecard. She pushed a strand of her blonde hair behind her hair as she looked at me.

"I don't know about today Stace," I said.

"Well, I'm sure you did great," she said and I smiled in thanks and walked back to my team where they were huddled.

I quickly yet cautiously unfolded the piece of paper, almost as if I wanted to rip off a band-aid but was afraid I might still be bleeding. My eyes went straight to the totaled team points. Glen's team, and mine Csibs came in with 42,900 points. I almost groaned out loud when I saw that DavDenn came in with 47,300 points. I looked up at my team who all had apathetic looks on their faces. Chelsea gave me a half smile for comfort.

"Do you guys want to know your scores?" I asked as they nodded.

"Who had the highest individual score Spence?" asked my brother Glen. I glanced at the chart before answering, "SexyAsh. Wow, conceited much?"

"I like to think of it as confidence, Blondie," came a voice behind me, "or should I say SpenceC?" she finished in her husky voice. I looked behind me at SexyAsh, I mean Ashley and saw two more girls and the boy Aiden, who I now recognized from my school and one of the brunette girls was Madison his girlfriend. But I had no idea who Ashley or the third brunette was.

"Well it's obvious you are just having a lucky day," I snapped. She stepped toward me and brought her face close to mine smirking. I gulped unconsciously.

"Please, I know the difference between luck and skill," she said so close I felt her breath on my cheek. With that she stepped away and said, "See you soon," and walked out. I huffed at her overt arrogant ness, seeing her never again would still be too soon. I hated people who thought they were God's gift to the world. No matter how talented they are at my all time favorite pastime or if they had a sexy voice.

"Wow," breathed Glen as they walked out leaving us to stare after them.

"Yeah," I sighed still staring at the door. I can't believe we lost, especially to a team we've never even seen here before. Trust me when you spend practically every weekend here you get to know the competition.

"She's hot," said my brother still in a daze.

"Yeah," wait. What? "What?" I said snapping back to reality seeing Chelsea and Sean smirk at me. I just shook my head at them.

"Those girls were smoking hot, I don't mind losing to them," said Glen giving an eyebrow wiggle. Eww. He and Sean slapped five leaving Chelsea and I to roll our eyes at them.

"You are such a boy," I said and Chelsea gave me an "I know" look. I grabbed my bags and walked out of the arena. I couldn't help but find my mind wandering to Ash and if I actually would see her again.

AN:Ok so I was debating doing an actual sport but I decided on laser tag because I wanted something fun but kind of dorky too. And I did some research and there are legit laser tage teams out there.