"Why don't you come out of the car and fight like a man! Winner gets Keely!" Phil demanded.
"Phil! You're using me as a trophy?" Keely asked.
"Sorry, but it's the only way," Phil whispered.
"I'll take that bet!" Tanner smirked evilly.
Tanner stepped out of the car and over to Phil. Keely looked terrified.
"Back up Keely," Phil said.
Tanner and Phil took off their shirts and threw them aside. Keely was shaking by that point. Tanner was muscular and buff. Phil was average when it came to muscles, even though he looked scrawny compared to Tanner.
"Phil please! Don't do this! You're gonna get killed!" Keely cried.
A tear rolled down her cheek.
"Be quiet Keely!" Phil ordered, "I know what I'm doing!"
"Ready?" Tanner grinned sinisterly.
"Give it your worst," Phil sneered.
Tanner jumped at Phil, but Phil ducked quickly and grabbed Tanner's ankle. He slammed him onto the concrete. Tanner scrunched up his face in pain. He jumped up and grabbed Phil's arms. He threw him against the brick wall. Phil screamed in pain. Tanner punched Phil in the face, making Phil fall to the floor.
"Phil!" Keely cried.
Tears were falling rapidly down her cheeks; each one had another in tow.
Tanner kicked Phil in the ribs. A sickening crunch could be heard as Phil wept silently in pain.
"Are you ready to surrender Keely to me yet, or do I have to teach you a few more things?" Tanner asked, smiling.
Phil was kneeling on the floor. He had a black eye and his rib cage was broken. His arms were bruised and his legs refused to move. Phil's back was scratched all over.
"No way! There is no way that I'm gonna let you take Keely from me!" Phil cried. Tears of excruciating pain rolled down his scratched and bruised cheeks.
"Okay, but don't say I didn't give you a choice!" Tanner shrugged.
He raised his fist up.
"Phil! NOOOO!" Keely sobbed.
Tanner brought his fist down on Phil and he fell completely to the ground. His eyes drooped and fell closed.
Keely ran to Phil's side.
"Phil! Phil!" Keely yelled.
She was crying hysterically. Watching Phil go down like that was tearing her hear apart.
Tanner walked up behind her and grabbed her hand.
"You heard what Diffy said. You're mine now!" Tanner said.
Keely frowned and wiped her eyes. She got up and followed Tanner to his car.
Phil opened his eyes slowly. His chocolate brown eyes burned with fury. He used all of his strength and pulled himself up.
"We're not finished Tanner!" Phil called.
Tanner turned around in shock to see Phil standing against the wall. Keely's heart leapt with joy. She ran to him and hugged him tightly.
"Phil! You're alright!" Keely said.
"Of course! I couldn't lose you to a moron!" Phil smiled.
Keely stepped back and Tanner stood there. Phil and him were face to face now once more.
"I'll tell ya what. I feel a little bad so I'm gonna let you have a swing at me," Tanner laughed.
Phil's face was one of pure hatred. He stepped up to Tanner and held back his fist. He had a plan of course, which made him smile. His foot went back and when Phil's fist was supposed to hit Tanner's face, his foot hit Tanner's…sensitive place. Tanner fell, howling in pain.
"Are you ready to give up?" Phil asked, breathing heavily.
Tanner nodded.
"Yes! Yes! Just leave me alone!" Tanner cried.
Phil smiled. Keely jumped up and down in happiness. She ran over to Phil and hugged him tightly, content on never letting him go. She smiled into his neck. Phil smiled and looked up at the sky.
Thank you Lord! Phil thought.
Keely pulled back and slapped Phil lightly on the back of his head.
"What was that for?" Phil asked.
"For being stupid and challenging Tanner like that!" Keely scolded.
"Well I'm sorry for saving your butt now!" Phil said, smiling.
Keely laughed.
Phil leaned into Keely and kissed her strongly. Keely smiled into the kiss and returned the kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he wrapped his arms around her waist. Tanner, who was lying on the ground right behind Phil, groaned loudly in pain. Phil swung his leg back and hit Tanner in the head.
THE END