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Jace doesn't see Ethan, cause he just pushes me towards the table him, mom and dad usually occupy. Jace goes to go get my food along with his, I just try sitting to act normal, but I can't keep my mod off of him. Why would he do this to me ? I feel a hand on my bad shoulder. No! I turn around and see Ethan.
He rubs the back of his neck with one of his hands. " Hey, uhh Talia, I'm really sorry, I don't know- " I cut him off
" No Ethan, you wouldn't have even tried it if you didn't want to ! " I yell so the whole dining can here.
" Talia- "
" No, I'm not gonna listen, do you know what you did to me and the people I love ? Jace almost lost his mind, because he thought I was going to die ! I have to have surgery, because you punched me so many times I have a shattered shoulder, and have to have a metal rod placed in it ! Oh yeah did I also mention that I have 5 broken ribs " I start to cry again and I turn back around. Ethan takes his hand off my shoulder, but before he does, he pushes down on it. I scream out in pain and shut my eyes close. I hear someone punch Ethan, then wheel me away out of the dining hall.
" Talia open your eyes, are you okay ? " Riley says, he rubs he thumb over my cheek idly
I open my eyes and a tear slips out. He kisses it away then asks.
" Wanna go to the training room and wait for everyone to get there ? I won't let him touch you Talia. " I nod and he pushes my down another hallway.
When we get there Riley parks my chair next to some tables he goes over to the table with knives on them and gets in the correct stance.
" Loosen the grip a little " I instruct. He turns around and looks at me, then smiles
He loosens the grip then throws, it hits the center. I hear a few people running down the hallways and into the room we're in. Mom and dad apear behind the door.
" Talia, oh my god we saw what happened, but we couldn't get to you and neither could Jace " Dad says
" It's okay " I say quietly, mom comes over and gives me a light squeeze on my good shoulder.
" Everyone will be here soon you wanna go in the back of the room to watch? " She says. I nod, and she pushes me over to a corner where I have perfect view of the fighting arena. Some people start to come in, and I notice that Lexus and Daniel walking in together. They see me and start walking over to me.
" Hey Talia ! What happened ? , where have you been ? " Lexus asks. Did she not hear about what Ethan did, or in the dining hall ?
" Uhh, you didn't hear what happened ? From Ethan ? " I say. They both look at me like I'm crazy.
" Um, no ? " Daniel says
" Whatever you can find out from him, I guess, do you guys know where Melissa is ? " I say
" No, sorry, she hasn't really come out of the dormitory since you were gone, except for training and for lunch. " Lexus says. I nod and continue watching people coming through the door. Ethan walks in with Melissa and I just look away, I look at Riley.
" All right initiates, today we have Four back with us! As you know he has been gone for a few days, because a family member was not doing well, so, lets welcome him back and show him what we can do ! " Mom says. I was the family member that wasn't doing well. Riley walks over with all the other initiates and they stand in a line.
" Today you will be fighting, you will be paired up with someone who is about your same rank, and who we think would be your best opponent " Dad say, he walks over to the chalk board and rights down the names.
Melissa v. Katelyn
Lexus v. Chase
Jacob v. Ryan
Daniel v. Mason
Gillian v. Leah
Riley v. Ethan
Uh oh. What if Ethan beats Riley ? I couldn't fight at him at all, not even one punch. I watch all the fights learning what and what not to do, since I am supposed to be learning here. Melissa wins her fight. Lexus loses her. Daniel wins, and what surprises me the most is that Gillian won hers too.
Ethan and Riley are up next. They both get into the ring and put there arms up. Ethan takes the first punch, but it is sloppy, and Riley expects it. He grabs the fist lets it go. Then Riley punches his stomach, and kicks out his feet. Ethan gets up and and punches Riley's shoulder, it hurts mine even watching it happen. Riley punches Ethan again, and Ethan falls back, and doesn't get back up. Riley walks out of the ring and walks towards me. He kisses my forehead and I notice that Ethan gets up from the ring, and begins walking over to me. Riley stands in front of me.
" Ethan just walk away, I think you've done enough for a day " Riley says
" You think you can steal my girlfriend, then tell me what to do ? " Ethan says. No, now I'm in the conversation. Ethan walks closer to Riley, dad must see it because he comes over and and splits them up.
" You two, stop, both of you calm down, blow off some steam, and Ethan, follow me please " Dad says.
Ethan and dad walk off toward some corner in the room, mom comes over and pats Riley on the back.
" Riley, do you mind can I have a word with her please? " She asks. Riley nods and kisses my forehead, I wanted lips.
" Talia, Dr. Lance, me and you father talked last night, and he said that you'll be pretty tired, and you need your rest do we decided, that during lunch, and if your still tired that you'll stay with Jace until you feel good. If your confused, basically you have to stay there for lunch, and he'll feed you, then if you don't feel good or are tired you'll stay more. " She says. Now that I think about it I am kinda tired.
" Yeah, is it lunch time yet ? " I ask
" Yes, do you want me to take you to Jace's ? " She says
I nod and she tells dad before pushing me away. Right before we are out of the room Melissa comes up.
" Talia, I am so sorry, I had no idea that Ethan was going to do that. Please don't be mad at me" She pleads.
" Melissa, I'm not mad at you at all, I am Ethan, but I know you didn't do anything at all " I say. she nods and gives me a weird hug, trying not to hurt me, along with the wheelchair.
I think I am already half asleep by the time we get to Jace's apartment, all I know is that when I got the I felt myself being lifted then put down into my very comfy bed, at Jace's place. He kisses my forehead, like Riley, then says.
" I love you Talia " I nod and snuggle into my pillow.
I know guys, I'm sorry I wasn't able to post yesterday, I had a lot of homework and stuff. I am also sorry about the shortness of this chapter. I really wanna thank everyone who take the time to read this story, follow it, and most of all review it :))) Thanks again, I hope you enjoy this chapter I should be posting tomorrow, but again, no promises I LOVE YOU GUYS :) ~ Cam