Six P.M

Same Day

So i trained for what felt like hours. My hands were hurting, my eyes felt like bleeding, I did nothing but practice. I tried all of King's big boy combos, frame traps, set ups, I did everything in the book so I can be ready...

She said she is going to crush me...

Thinking of her words.. Vi has to be good man. She even fought with a pad. The thought of her bringing in a fight stick proves to me she isn't fucking around. Even the little round we had shows she knows something. I switched stages to practice situations against the wall. Another hour passed and I felt somewhat ready. Now is the real test, I need to rank up. Byakko is my rank but I will treat my opponent like she is a Tekken God Prime which is the highest rank there is. I started ranked mode and waited for a match.

Since this game is dead on Xbox it takes a few minutes to find a match. I pressed accept and I was matched against a Kazyua player. I smiled and cracked my knuckles. This will prepare me for the future ahead. The matched started and I played defensive with a little offense. I beat him with ease because he couldn't break grabs. I re matched him and I won again. I think my training is paying off. I played him one more time, won and went to another opponent. My next match was against Paul. Same results as before I beat him with ease. I decided to play one more set against another player and this time was against Lilli. I won with ease and even styled on him a few times. I turned off my Xbox and tightened my fists.

I am ready for her.

7:45 A.M

August 29th

"So how did it go?" Yasuo asked me. I put my fists in the air and it felt like I had a powerful aura around me.

"I am going to kick her ass!" I responded. Yasuo looked at me with a confused look.

"I thought you had a crush? Why do you want to fight her?" He asked.

"No man, look we met and made a bet. If I beat her in Tekken then I get a free hangout day on Saturday." I said. Yasuo shrugged his shoulders and closed his locker.

"And if you lose you cant talk to her again? " He pointed out. I put my head down in shame.

"How do you know that?" I asked with a confused face. Yasuo gave a chuckle and walked away.

"Because that's Vi for you. If you lose it's over for you. Good luck." He bluntly said. I nodded and followed him to first period.

I have four hours to get my mind ready for this match. I practiced motions under my desk, looked at videos when I can, and kept my emotions under control. I have never been more focused on something in my life. This set is something I need to win. Winning this can lead to wonderful things in the future. Who knows? When we hang out we may hit it off really well. I am confident in my skills. I know I can beat her.

And just like that it was time.

I grabbed my bag from my locker and walked to the first floor. I walked with my hands in my pockets, staring down what ever is in front of me. My training has come down to this. I know every attack she can do, know every set up, I am ahead of her by seven moves and she doesn't even fucking know. I sighed and reached the game room. I opened the brown wood door...

"What took you so long?"

I blushed but again hid my emotions. She was waiting for me. I stood there with a smirk but still hiding the fact that she is so fucking sexy right now. Black jeans, red Jordan's, white T with her perfect boobs sitting lovely on her chest and a red tight jacket to show off her body. I gulped and lost my cool for a second but I took a seat in front of the T.V screen. "I have been waiting for this moment all day Vi." I heard her snicker and she sat next to me. Her scent flew past my nose...

She smells amazing.

I took a look at her stick. I couldn't tell what type of stick it was but it looked really rich. Sparkling stick, gold buttons, and some how she got her face on the cover. It was really nice looking but now is not the time to admire her. I need to crush her here and now. She picked Kaz and I picked King. The match started and I quickly went on the offensive. I tried a set up to get a quick grab but she broke it. I went for a low and she parried it. I ate her combo whole but I didn't quit. I tried another set up and again she broke it. I lost round one but I shook it off. Next round I tried to the same thing but with Kaz wave dancing shenanigans I lost the round do to mix ups. "Tighten up boy." She taunted. I played defensive and was absolutely destroyed when she rushed me down.

"You got two mo rounds to figure it out." I ignored her taunts and picked a wall less stage. I fought her again but now she sees through my tactics. I showed a sign of frustration after losing round one. Damn it... am I going to lose?

NO!

I can't lose! I tried hard in round two but I still couldn't even phase her... She broke grab after grab, punished me over and over... I don't know what to do. "You are my bitch now." She completely changed the way the match played. I... didn't want to attack anymore... Then the last two rounds were so slow... She controlled the way I moved, I don't even know what was safe any more. I couldn't read her movements. I... can't win... Vi... is a terrifying creature.

My chest hurts.

"Six to O? You lookin' like some trash right now."

I played Tekken for three years and I have never faced someone this threatening. Someone who controlled me... my moves, my mistakes. I was a rubik's cube to her... She knows how to make me do anything she wants. I lost another round... I... I can't think anymore.

My throat hurts.

She is reading me like a book... I was so confident today, I had fire in my eyes, I wanted to beat her... I lost the second round, I was done for. I couldn't even move my stick anymore... I didn't want to play against this... MONSTER.

I felt something wet hit my hand.

I... am crying... I lost three rounds. it was a nine to zero victory for her. "fuckin' pathetic. I thought you was somethin' special. Don't ever speak to me again." Vi got up, unplugged her stick, and left the room, leaving me with my thoughts and tears.

It's over.

I unplugged my stick and sat in silence. I let my tears flow out of my eyes. Shit. I tried... I really tried.

REALLY...

really...

tried...

I got up and wiped my tears away. That's what I get for liking tough girls like her. I put my stick back into my locker and didn't speak to anyone for the rest of the day.

"How did it go?" Of course... Yasuo would ask me. The day flew by and now it's time to go home.

"I lost. I didn't win a single round." I said, sounding depressed. Yasuo patted my shoulder and gave me a small smile.

"It's okay man, you tried your best." He encouraged. I smiled back and wiped my face.

"Yeah, you broke the ice, played with her, so the next girl will be easier!" Riven said. I smiled and followed them to the buses. I sighed and cleared my mind. I guess I'll just rank up tonight, all tha-

Wha..

"Riven get your hand off of my chest! I can't get on the bus!" I yelled. Suddenly Riven kicked me in my stomach making me fall onto the concrete. The doors closed and the buses were off. Man why the hell didn't Yasuo help... me...

"Hey."

I got up and Vi was standing there with a sweet smile. I didn't say anything but I kept my eyes on her. The sun was positioned to where it was behind her making her cast a shadow over me. "I think I went overboard haha. I didn't mean to make you cry. Also the bet was fake too. annnnnddd... Yasuo and Riven was in on it. They my homies!"

I said nothing and got up.

"I did that to really see your confidence. You got guts, confidence, and it was really sweet when you cried." I looked away but she touched my chin. She moved my face so I can look at her. "I can tell you trained hard. You are really good and that's a plus. When you cried I kno' you were heartbroken. I can tell you really want me to give you a chance. That's something I don't see in guys any more... or ones I choose." She let go of my chin and put her hands in her pockets.

I stared at her.. admiring her beauty.

"So look, fo yo hard work? I got you." She cleared her throat and gave me another melting smile. "Would you like to go with me to the Arcade downtown on Saturday?"

The first time I was asked.. by a woman... to go somewhere.

I nodded. "Yes, what time?" I couldn't hold my smile.

"Give me yo numba and I will text you." I gave her my number and she turned around.

"See Yah Saturday."