At my Lowest

Ethan

Most of the guys in my class were playing basketball because Coach Addams really doesn't teach.

Oh well, I don't like learning anyways so it doesn't bother me.

I decided to join in, I'm a tall guy and I'm pretty athletic so I think I can beat these animals.

I glanced over to Coco who was talking with Austin.

I trust Austin to take care of her. Austin had become a brother to her over these past few weeks.

So whenever I'm not with her I want Austin or Javon to be with her.

I don't trust Liam with her because he's dumb.

A guy threw me the ball and now it was time to let the games begin.

I smirked and looked around to become aware of my surroundings.

I passed the ball to some guy on my team and ran up to the hoop.

Suddenly Griffin jumped on top of me.

Coach was in his office so it was just students.

A fight had broken out in front of Coco, and the last thing I wanted was for my girlfriend to see me get beat up or even worse beat someone up.

I caught a glance of Coco trying to run up to the crowd around us.

I saw the fear in her eyes and was hoping that Austin and Javon would do what I told them to.

Austin held Coco back and tried to calm her down.

She glanced over at me and I saw a tear drip down her face.

Well, I guess, I have to beat him up now.

Griffin was punching me in the face non-stop.

I kneed him in the gut and got on top of him.

I punched him until he was bleeding and didn't stop.

Eventually, people were telling me to stop.

I didn't stop though.

Not until I heard her voice.

At the sound, I stopped immediately.

I turned around to face her.

"Ethan.."

"Coco, I'm sorry"

I stood up and looked into her eyes.

"I know, Coco. I know this isn't what you wanted to see"

"Ethan, I'm just happy you're okay. Though, That was still completely wrong"

I gave her a sad look and looked back at Griffin.

He was standing with some guys on my football team with an ice pack on his face.

I gave Coco one more look and turned to go talk to Griffin.

I know she wanted me to apologize so that was my plan.

When I was standing next to Griffin, all be could do was look at the floor.

"Griffin, I know you started this but I still apologize."

"Oh wow, what a great apology. I don't accept"

I narrowed my eyes at him and put my hands in my pockets.

"I'm only saying this for my girlfriend so I don't care whether you accept or not"

"You're just as much of a jerk as your home-wrecking dad."

By the time he said that I had already turned to walk away.

After hearing what he said I stopped.

Coco put her head in her hands and turned around while Austin tried to make her feel better.

Liam and Javon winced at the thought.

All four of them knew what was about to happen.

Coco didn't want to see.

Austin didn't want Coco to see.

Liam and Javon were disgusted at the thought.

They all turned away.

"What did you just call my dad?"

Griffin looked around him and backed up a little.

I turned around and was approaching him getting faster with each step.

Once I was at arms length of him I saw the fear.

I punched him straight in the nose and I heard a loud crack.

I cracked my knuckles and looked at him fighting back the tears.

"ETHAN!!"

She ran up to me and grabbed my arm.

"Ethan, please stop."

I looked back at him.

We were fighting because of her. I didn't do all of this for nothing, I'm getting my point across.

I grabbed her waist and lifted her in the air.

It's been a while since I did that and the way she looked into my eyes reminded me why Griffin could never touch her. She's mine

I kissed her and afterward smirked down at the guy I'd be living with for the rest of the year.

I set Coco down and she looked speechless and confused.

She's never seen me like this.

Possessive

Javon and Austin had gone to Coco to check on her.

Liam was alone, I figured this would be a good time to talk to him.

"Yo, Liam"

He turned his head to me and I felt my presence was making him feel uneasy.

"Yeah, Ethan?"

"If you ever touch her I'll kill you"

He looked at my face to see if my emotion would show at all, it's been a long day.

I heard the commotion and turned my head to the area where the fight had just occurred.

Coco was talking to Cora.

My ex, I wouldn't call her an ex really, but I guess she counts.

Coco seemed to be losing her temper.

I guess everyone was just in a violent mood.

Coco slapped her straight across the face.

I glanced at Liam's shocked face and wondered if it was because of me or her.

I decided to walk over and see what was happening.

"Coco? What's going on"

"Ethan, walk away."

Her voice was demanding and she kept her eyes locked on Cora's.

"Dakota"

By using her actual name I was warning her, to not do something stupid.

Of course, gym class is the time for fighting so she took the opportunity anyways.

She went up to hit her and I immediately pulled her back and held her there so she wouldn't be as stupid as me.

Austin had Cora in his arms to keep her away from Coco.

"DON'T YOU EVER TALK ABOUT MY RELATIONSHIP"

Was the last thing I heard Dakota say before she fought out of my arms and stormed out of the gym.

Austin dropped Cora and went after her.

Cora fought back tears and yet the tears won.

She ran off to the bathroom.

So, I'm not the only fighter in this relationship.