𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐄

Chicken out

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❝ To refuse to do something because of fear ❞

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"Oh hell nah. I'm out."

I spun back on my heels, but was held back by Mikey's pleading gaze, his hands holding out the pair of skates he'd rented. I thought all we had to do was keep an eye on the Draken and Emma. I did not sign up for this.

"Please? They're skating too! We've got to be as close as we can get to them." He said, pointing at the couple. His hunch was right, they were, indeed, at the most well-known skating place in the city.

"I don't know how to skate, does it look like I'm stupid enough to put these..." I pointed at the skates, "-on, and tumble on the ground like some Teletubby?"

"We made a deal."

"The deal didn't include that I'll have to risk my life!"

His reaction screamed that he enjoyed every bit of the torture I was experiencing, and I was helpless. He'd drag me back if I tried to leave. Or worse, snitch on me to Hina. I didn't want to admit it, but I was having fun with tailing Emma and Draken around.

And if Hina were to know about this...

I made a quick cross before muttering a prayer.

"Don't worry, I'm a pro. My skills are immaculate, I'm just perfect like that." He grinned, his tone pompous.

"I better get paid for this bullshit."

I reluctantly tied the laces, a frown etched upon my face. If I somehow ended up embarrassing myself in front of all these people that surrounded us, I'd end Mikey.

"Don't worry about the people watching," Standing on the rink with ease, he put his hand forward for me to hold, "Let's drown the world out, shall we?"

I stole a furtive glance at the crowd, as I tried to get up with caution. I'd never once worn something like this before. Even heels were a pain for me.

"No... no way... I'm sitting down... I'm.. I'm not doing this." I struggled to even move, my balance faltering as soon as I stood up, gripping Mikey's hand with fear.

"Well, shit. I didn't know you sucked that bad." He winced, biting back a smile.

"I told you! You—"

He moved a bit further, with his fingers slowly tugging at my hand to drag me with him. I swallowed back a squeal, extremely conscious of the slippery ground. I was going to die here. This was the end.

"Are you scared?"

"No. I have this terrified look on my face because I'm having so. Much. Fun." I seethed, my body trembling as I tried to follow his movements.

"Wait until I leave your ha—"

"No! No. No. Don't. You're so amazing, don't do that."

He let go of my hand, laughing heartily at my petrified state.

Betrayal.

I felt like a baby trying to take its first steps.

"Try to slide towards me."

I hoped I didn't end up injured after the whole situation was over. Heeding Mikey's words, I forced myself to get to the place where he was. I held onto the railings with so much pressure that it felt like they'd fall off. The distance wasn't huge, if I pushed myself hard enough, I could... get there... haha...