I watched as the men began to approach Gambit and for some reason an instinctual growl began to build in my chest. The two were bad news, and I wasn't about to have them ruin my fun. I was the only one allowed to scare the "street rat". He was my new play thing, not there's.
My growl had attracted their attention and I glared at the two upon seeing their reactions when they spotted me.
"Well, well, well, what do we have here? Looks like you got yourself a little lady friend, eh LeBeau? She's quite a looker isn't she? Hahaha, you wouldn't mind if we had a little fun with her, now would you?" the bigger one asked, taking a step towards me. I was surprised when Gambit stepped in front of me.
"Non mon ami. Leave the girl outta dis. She's got nutin' to do with Gambit. She just at the wrong place at the wrong time. This is just between you two and me. Now just let her be." She stated coldly. I blinked, both flattered and shocked at his protectiveness over me.
The smaller man chuckled.
"Oh, really? Well it seems like everyone who even gets near you gets hurt. Isn't that right LeBeau? Oh that poor little sweet heart you were with last year. The boss really took a liking to her. It truly is a shame that she didn't last as long as we had hoped." He had the smile of the devil as the words flowed from his mouth. Gambit ducked his head and grimaced. It hurt me to see the pain written on his face, and a sudden rage filled my chest.
"You two should leave…now." I snarled, feeling a rush of adrenaline course thorough my veins. The both laughed.
"Whatcha gunna do honey, scream? Beat us with that little camera of yours? Please, don't make us laugh. Here, I'll make a deal with you swamp rat. We will forget about your debt for now, if you give us the girl." He eyed him, awaiting his response. I turned to face Gambit, eager to hear what he had to say, worried that he would indeed take the offer. Instead he spat out a "Go to hell.", making me smile.
I turned to the men again, watching as the anger began to show on their faces.
"Fine! Looks like we're going to have to do this the hard way!" the brawny man yelled as he came at me. I smiled and dodged him easily, watching as he stumbled over his own feet.
"Aww…you just get those feet honey?" I grinned. He snarled in response. Behind me Gambit was holding his own against the brains of the operation. My patience started to thin as my opponent put his hands on my arms.
"Get your damn hands off me!" I growled, spinning around to deck him in the face. My fist made a satisfying crunching sound as it came in contact with his fragile nose. He yelled as blood began so pour down his face.
"You bitch!" he came at me again.