She's A Fighter

Chapter 6

JAKE'S P.O.V

I wring my hands nervously. Come on Jake just flippin tell her. I gather my last bit of bravery and tap her on the shoulder.

"Yeah", Tessa asks confused, just her voice sends butterflies soaring through my stomach. God, I sound like a girl. What is this girl doing to me!

"Listen. I-I like you a l-lot. More than just friends", I clarify.

She stares at me, her mouth gaping at me. I gulp. I've honestly liked her ever since she beat up that boy that was picking on Andrew and I. Cheesy I know, but it's true. I've tried to ignore the feelings, but they won't go away.

"Please just give me a chance. One date. If you don't like it. We go back to normal. Please", I plead desperately. I actually get down on my knees. That's how desperate I am. That's how much I lo-like her.

" Jake! Get up people are staring", she whisper-yells.

"Not until you answer my question. Pleeeease.", I stretch out the e and jut my lower lip out. Her angelic face softens.

" You know I can't say know to that look. Of course I'll go on a date with you", she presses a soft kiss against my cheek and walks over to Andrew.

I stand up and touch my cheek. A goofy grin splits my face and I pump my fist in the air. My feet stride towards them when I hear a gunshot . I drop to the floor and glance towards my friends. They're all on the floor covering their heads.

"Empty your valuables and no one gets hurt. Don't and I shoot her", a man In all black in front of me has his gun pressed against a little girl's head.

The little girl has black hair and baby blues filled with tears. I peer at Tessa and watch as she slowly crawls behind the man, towards him. What the hell is she doing!! She can't even hurt a fly let alone a full grown man.

I bite my lip to keep myself from screaming her name. Tessa surprises him and grabs the gun throwing it across the mall. She clips him under the chin throwing his head back, reluctantly releasing the girl.

She whispers something in the girl's ear, and the little girl runs into her mother's arms. The fight isn't over yet though. The man pulls a sharp knife from his black boots. Tessa freezes and the man runs at her.

"Tessa!!", I shout.

This seems to snap Tessa out of her daze. She steps to the side tripping him with her foot. The man crashes to the ground, his head smashing against the marble floor. Three words. What. The. Hell??!! Since when does Tessa know how to fight.

She eyes me then Andrew. Tessa breaks out into a run out of the mall. Andrew and I follow her. When did she get so damn fast! She jumps into her car. I try to open the door but she locked it. Tessa starts the car and leaves us in the dust.

TESSA P.O.V

How could I be so reckless, I think as I drive to Amber's daycare.

"Hey sweetie how was daycare", I ask as Amber gets into my car.

" I have a boyfriend", she replies innocently. I turn my full attention to her. Oh god, I really don't want to have to give her "the talk".

"Oh what's his name?", I pry trying not to freak out. I mean she's only five!!

" Teddy. But I call him my teddy-bear", she answers love struck. Lord help me now. Puppy- love is cute but not when your five years old!

I walk her to our neighbors since I have a street fighting match. And there's no way in hell that I'll let her stay at our house.

"Mrs. Lopez do you mind baby-sitting my sister until ten", I ask as she opens the door.

"Of course, querido. Come on Amber let's make some chocolate-chip cookies", she responds and shuts the door after I say "thank you" (querido is Spanish for sweetheart).

I stroll into my small house and walk into Amber and I's room. I dress in a blue sports bra and some short black shorts that end in the middle of my thighs. The scars from years ago show but I don't really give a sh!t.

I put on a thin black jacket and tie my only pair of sneakers. I leave my hair down and drive to the bar. I scrunch my nose in distaste. The place reeks of alcohol.

I stride over to the small ring and check out the competition. They whistle checking me out. I roll my eyes and wait for the announcer to call my name out. I scan the crowd and stop on a familiar face. Sh**, it's Alex. I didn't even knew he street fights. Must be a newbie.

" And next we have newbie the hulk , and the undefeated Blood shedder.", the announcer yells.

I enter the ring, unzip my jacket, exposing my abs, and throw the hood over my head. I can't have him recognize me. He smirks looking me up and down. I wait for him to make the first move, and we circle around each other.

I bounce on the balls of my feet and duck as his fist heads for my face. Strong, but not fast. Just like the Hulk. I fake a punch to his face, he covers his face exposing his abdomen, and I jab him in the stomach. That's gonna leave a bruise.

I take the opportunity, jump and do a perfect roundhouse kick to his face. He falls unconscious, blood gushing down his nose. There's a reason why they call me blood shedder.

"And blood shedder remains undefeated", the crowd cheers calling my name. I snatch my two-thousand dollars that Alex had bid. Damn, he must be loaded....or really cocky.

I leave the bar and drive to Mrs.Lopez's house. Amber comes running out chocolate smeared all over her face. I chuckle crushing her to me. We walk into the house and I take her a bath, putting her to sleep.

I smile softly as I kiss her on the forehead. She doesn't have that haunted look in her eyes anymore. I walk aimlessly around the house searching for Dad. He's probably at a bar getting wasted. He hasn't hit me in three days. New record, I smile bitterly.

Two more years and I'll be an adult, and take Amber away from this hellhole. I take a shower and look in the mirror. My bruise has already healed and my cuts didn't level any scars. I look better. My face isn't pale anymore and I get more sleep.

I yawn and settle next to Amber, staring up at the ceiling. What am I gonna tell Andrew and Jake. And why did I kiss Jake on the cheek. I think I like him or do I like Alex. I don't know!!! God, my life is so messed up. I eventually fall asleep thinking about the date that I promised Jake.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: PLEASE READ
Hey guys sooo I have to ask. Team Jake or team Alex. Next chapter is gonna be in Alex's p.o.v. And Tessa's. So your gonna learn a little bit about him. The picture at the beginning is of Jake. Next chapter is gonna be a picture of Xander. The jerk that tried to kill Tessa. Xander may or may not be joining the story again. Anyways, gotta go to sleep. Byeeeeeee!!
Peace,
Peeps