𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝟓 | 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐞

song: post malone, 21 savage - rockstar

° ☆ 𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧 ☆ °

As I sit in my car, the engine purring to life, I'm ready to go meet my friends. But, I can't shake the image of Nora from my mind. It's like she's etched into my thoughts, her presence lingering despite the passing days. I never expected to feel this drawn to someone, especially not so quickly.

But there's a nagging voice in the back of my mind, reminding me of the complications that come with getting involved with someone like her. My best friend, Kai, is fiercely protective of her, and crossing that line could spell trouble for our friendship.

Yet, despite my rationalizations and attempts to push her out of my thoughts, I find myself yearning to see her again. There's something about her that calls to me, something I can't quite put into words.

With a frustrated sigh, I steel myself against the pull of curiosity and desire. I have to stay away from her, for both our sakes. It's a decision I make, even as my heart protests silently in the background.

I lean over to the passenger seat, to place my wallet and phone down, but as I do that, the floral scent mixed with something sweet hits me. Right in the fucking face. Fuck, now even my car smells like her.

Now I'm just annoying myself. How hard can it be, to just force those thoughts out? Really fucking hard, I guess.

I fasten my seat belt and put the car into drive mode. I get out of the garage and hit the streets. I drive for a little while but then another thought hits me, but it's not about the girl this time. It's about Dylan - the guy I'm fighting this upcoming Sunday, which is in four days.

I've met this dude before and I know he's as strong as me. And very fucking rude as the cherry on top. Not many casual people like him, because of his exact attitude - Dylan is arrogant, selfish and a manwhore, meaning he switches up on ladies as often as he changes his socks. However, those exact naive ladies would do anything for a man like him.

I arrive to the bar fast. As I step out of my car and into the familiar surroundings of the underground bar, I'm greeted by the imposing figure of the bodyguard stationed at the entrance. His presence is a constant reminder of the world I inhabit, where strength and power are valued above all else.

I nod in acknowledgment as I pass through the doorway, the low murmur of voices and clinking glasses washing over me. The air is thick with the scent of alcohol and sweat, mingling with the unmistakable aroma of anticipation that always accompanies fight night.

My eyes scan the dimly lit interior, searching for the familiar faces of Kai and Elias. I spot them tucked away in a booth at the back of the bar, their animated conversation punctuated by bursts of laughter.

I sit down in the round booth, facing Kai and Elias, and lean back. "Hey," I say to them, but Kai is looking at me as if he can read my mind and know I'm lost in thought.

"What's on your mind, man? Hopefully not my sister," he stares me down but then grins widely at me. That idiot.

"Woah, did I miss something?" Elias looks at me curiously. Bullshit.

I interrupt. "Nothing like that, I'm thinking about my match with Dylan."

"Aren't you like the best one here?" He continues. I have to give him a little laugh in response.

"You look nervous, but you shouldn't be," Kai mentions, and my focus falls on him. I shrug.

"It's weird, apparently, he always wins," I tell him with a side glance.