Fight for it

Chapter 31

Hey man, Its Kay. Im back ~

 "Carolin, Face! Enzo, Chest!" Short or long story? Actually we don't have much time for the long( we do, I'm just lazy, sorry man.) so I'll give you the short. Basically, warm-ups suck. It's not hard, but Mario definitely makes sure you're warm. He also has a thing for making sure your ears are warm. Translation: He yells a lot and it's really frustrating when you are trying to get stuff done. Then again, it's actually really great for the nerves because it puts you on edge, and makes being in a fight surrounded by screaming people seem like not a big deal. You may be trying to wrap your brain around the whole thing so let me give you an image.

You're surrounded by people, you're surrounded by four walls made of rope, a man in black and white is standing in between you and another person. A person just as good at fighting as you are, if not better. In nationals like these, they don't let anyone know who is officially favored to win until the fight is done. It keeps suspense up and lets everyone completely up their support of their favorite people . Anyways, you look into that person's eyes and nothing else matters. Think, romantic story type fireworks during a kiss. You have to force yourself to drown out all the screaming and focus on what's about to happen. As soon as you touch gloves a flash goes up your arms like it will every single time one of you land a punch. The room goes quiet, and suddenly the bell rings. This world is yours and you are going to win this fight. At least, that's what you have to think if you want any chance. Any twinge of doubt, and second thoughts, any hesitation, and you will be ruined and there won't even be a fight for you to win because it'll just be a game that you are destined to lose. Now, back to the story. Things are about to get a little interesting. And violent.

Xander's name rings through the loudspeaker and he looks up from his spot on the floor he was stretching. I run over and give him a good luck kiss as Mario comes over to pull him to the ring. It's go time, no distractions. As he walks away he doesn't look back. He says nothing, and he gets ready to win. He's fought this guy before and the last time he did he lost. It's his rival and they have been going back and forth winning and moving on to the next national round for years. It's his turn. He knows it is, our whole team knows. Xander has a huge chance of winning this year and everyone is extremely excited about this fight. Me and enzo stop fighting and run over to our place in the stands.

"You ready for this one Caroline?"

" What are you talking about of course I am. Xander has this one. He's not going to let himself lose to john again. There's no way."

" No Caroline, your fight. Do you even know who you're fighting? You're up next." Oh shit. I have no clue who I am fighting.

" Caroline you really should know this stuff. You're fighting whitney again." My jaw drops and i give him a confused look.

" what the fuk do ou mean im fighting whitney she's no where near good enough to be here." She literally sucks. More than just dick. Seriously.

"She's better than Xander when refs get paid off. You have to make this fight by the book. Nothing cheap. You have to prove that she's been paid here. If you make it clean and perfect, paid refs have nothing on you and even if they try to call it, well have proof to make sure you win. Watch your damn defense. Don't just go for it. She can't land a single punch." I curse and he shoots me a look. Right, there's punishment at these things for bad language. Right. The bell rings for the first time and the guys touch gloves. The ref steps back and the bell rings once more and it's silent.

SUddenly, Xander comes flying forward. His fist catches the guy in the jaw and instantly the world is one fire. Everyone is screaming and excited. You may be trying to figure out why but usually he is a very defensive fighter. The exact opposite of me.

Punches started flying and the other guy grabs behind his neck and knees him to chest. Xander pushes him off and falls back in the process. He gets up as fast as he can and shoots a punch to the guys gut. This pattern goes on. They get in close, and then space out. On and on for a while until eventually the other guy is on the ground and the bell rings. Xander won round one. He's shaky and out of breath. I stand up from my seat and make eye contact with him and he gives me a thumbs up. That scares me. Xander is so defensive because he doesn't have the stamina to come out like that in all three rounds. He pops out his mouth guard and Mario pours water all over his head. He grabs the bottle and takes a ew sips before its time to go back in.

Time for round two. The tactics of this fight is unknown to everyone but coach and xander. They didn't tell any of us. This time xander hangs back and takes a beating. The other guy has no mercy and he keeps getting shoved around and every punch gets him closer and closer to winning. I stand up once more and enzo grabs my hand and pulls me down.

" Hes got this caroline."

"No he doesn't look at him. His nose is bleeding so much he might pass out."

"Caroline. Trust me. Xander has this under control. He knows what he's doing." I shrug him off and yell his name. I need my boy to get it together. He has to win this. He would be crushed if he lost in nationals this early.

The bell rings and xander drops to his knees, not because he knows he lost, but because he's tired. Going out like he did was a huge mistake. It's going to kill him in the next round. I have to get up and go to the side of the ring so that i can get ready for my fight but i'm watching every second of this one as I do.

The guys touch gloves again and suddenly we are thrown back into this quiet mystical world of boxing. They both are circling in the ring till suddenly they lunge forward at the same time. I get it now. Xander was resting that last round. As boxers, injuries are something we can take. After a while, unless something hits really hard, you almost go numb to getting hit like that. It's easy to take the abuse. It's a flurry of punches and blood and sweat as the boys beat the hell out of each other. Five. four. Three. A punch from xander gets the other guy down. two . He's passed out. One. Xander won his first national fight. That's my boy. 

~I hope you enjoyed. Talk to you all soon :)~