Clandestine

Chapter Three

Chapter Three

"Didn't see you guys at breakfast." Caleb- well Lucky spoke as Sam and I walk across the room to stand next to him by the mats. I wasn't prepared to do this today. I've been up all night too nervous about what will happen today. I couldn't eat breakfast due to my nerves. With my luck I would've thrown it up by now anyway.

"Overslept." Sam sighs, giving him a shrug and dramatically rubs her belly. "I wish I could've gone. I'm starving."

"I'll wake you next time." He smiles at her. I look away trying to hide my smile. Whether she wants to admit it or not, pretty sure Lucky has a crush on her.

Cyrus walks in the room getting my attention immediately. He had on black pants and a black T-shirt that showed all of his muscles that line his arms. He walked in with the confidence that could knock us all out. His ocean eyes find mine and he a small smile pulls at his lips, causing butterflies to fill my stomach.

"Good morning." He says softly, stopping at my side. "You weren't at breakfast?" His brows pull together and I pause for a moment. He noticed?

"Yeah, I like my sleep." I answer, not wanting to tell him I just was too nervous to even think about food.

"But you need to eat to get stronger." His eyes narrow down at me. "Which means, I will be making sure you eat lunch."

"You don't have to do anything." I shake my head. "I'm not going to starve myself."

"Did you at least eat dinner last night?" He asks me quieter.

"Yes, not that that is any of your business." I answer, feeling slightly bad for coming off as rude. He watches me for a moment before his attention was on Lucky.

"I don't want to be paired with either of you." Lucky says, getting my attention as well. "I can't beat you." He points to Cyrus. "And I can't hurt you guys." He looks between Sam and I with sad puppy eyes.

"We all have to agree that we will give it our all." Cyrus answers. "We don't need Xander thinking we're holding back and try to pair us with another squad to see our full potential." His eyes flicker to mine for a moment before they're back on Lucky.

"That's true." Lucky nods his head, "But I can't fight you guys." He frowns, looking down at his feet.

"He will most likely pair you girls together and then us." Cyrus nods at Lucky. I can only hope that it goes that way.

Sam gasps, "I can't fight you!" She wide eyes start to water, one tear makes it past her lashes and rolls down her cheek. 

"I'll be okay." I assure her, rubbing her arm softly. "You're my only chance of completing this without being knocked out."

"You won't be knocked out." Cyrus chuckles. "We know to go easy on you."

"Go easy on me?" I place my hand on my hip and hold my chin high, "I can handle you."

"Yeah? Well maybe I'll ask to be paired with you then." He flashes me a smile before turning to look towards the door where Xander was just walking in.

Wow, he's something. He had on his black pants, a black shirt and a leather jacket opened. His black hair falling slightly above his dark eyes. His gaze finds me immediately causing my heart rate to pick up. It's as if times freezes, my eyes could only see him.

"Good morning squad." Xander greets us, stopping on the opposite side of the mat. He crosses his arms over his chest, scanning us one by one. "I hope you all took the chance to eat some breakfast."