Blue-Eyed Secrets

Chapter 17

Bryant

I watch from the woods in admiration as Tes sprints down the track and leaps into the air, smashing down the target Seelina just threw. Her black hair spreads out behind her like a cape while she is up there and there is a slight smile on her face.

I underestimated Tes before, when I thought she was human. She's more perfect for this world than I am. Despite the horrible things that have happened because of being one of us, she seems more complete in Altearis. I remember the way she danced at the party I brought her too. Tes won the hearts of every person there that night, just by smiling at them.

When we kill Chance and all our problems cease, Tes will be an amazing leader. She's kind, she listens and she's smart. I think Tes's idea of going to war is smart as well. Whatever gets me close enough to be able to rip Chance to shreds works for me and with a couple more weeks of training, Tes will be ready for anything.

The meeting to discuss if we go through with Tes's war idea is today.

"Ungh!" Tes punches Ron in the stomach and he collapses to the ground. They must've moved onto combat. I know Ron hasn't been using his full strength with Tes because he is a skilled fighter; he usually doesn't go down so easily.

Seelina steps in to give Ron a break. I think that is a better idea, Seelina doesn't go easy on anyone. Tes stands her ground for a while, blocking every move Seelina makes, but it doesn't last long. Tes slips up and takes a punch to the face.

I jump at the sudden contact, it looks like that punch was a hard one.

Tes holds her cheek in pain then suddenly she ducks, Seelina is still coming at her. One of Seelina's rules, never let a little pain distract you. Sure, that punch hurt, but dying is worse.

Tes comes back around with a punch to Seelina's side which doesn't seem to bother her at all. Seelina whips her hand out and catches Tes's fist as she goes in for another hit. Seelina twists Tes's arm behind her and kicks her to the floor. I feel the embarrassment radiating off Tes. She doesn't show it, she gets back up and starts with Seelina again. Now, all I feel from Tes is fierce determination to knock Seelina on her ass.

They go at it for another half hour, Tes getting her face thrown into the dirt every time. It's not all bad though, Tes lasts longer and gets more hits in each time. I'm proud of her, the way she never gives up is inspiring.

"Bryant? Is that you?" Tes is staring at where I stand in the woods. I'm caught.

I walk out and wave. "Hey Love."

"How long have you been standing there?" Tes asks, kissing me on my cheek.

"...A while." I grin and pull her mouth to mine before her lips leave my face.

Tes gasps from the sudden movement, but smiles back at me. "Why didn't you just watch from Seelina's porch?"

"You're different when I'm not watching," I tell her. "You don't feel worried that you'll mess up and look bad in front of me. Which you could never do by the way."

A blush creeps up her neck. "You're a dork, but I love you anyway."

"Well that is good to know..." I gaze into her hypnotizing green eyes and almost get lost. Almost...

"Hey, could you take your love fest somewhere else?" Ron pretends to look grossed out, but I know it's more than that. The need to pummel him for his previous betrayal has subsided; I know it's hard to resist Tes's pull, even without the soulmate bond.