The Struggle (2nd Book of Life Button series)

Tghieytnewt

We finished the questions. Most of them were about the rumors he spread about Tracey being Second. I proved them false for now. Everyone was confused but didn't question why Cadmar lied. But I guess we don't know Cadmar like we thought.

"Okay. Everyone is gone. Now we can fight for Second." Tracey flips her hair at me as I come out.

I feel an evil grin on my face. That's right, time to beat the living heck out of her. Her fault for wanting to fight. "COME AT ME!" I roar, standing in an offensive position.

"I WILL!" She screams, charging at me. I maneuver out of her way and trip her. She barely catches herself. People are gathering around us.

"Shes fighting to be Second! Let it be known!" I snarl, cracking my knuckles.

"Yes I am!" She charges towards me again, intent on just knocking me over. I stand like a wall and she just rams into me. It doesn't harm me.

I hold her up by the neck of her shirt and punch her straight in the face. She screeches and I drop her to the ground. I've won just like that. I guess my Strength Talent comes in handy.

"B-B-But I thought I...You were never this strong."

"No honey, I just never fought futile battles with infants."

"That's not fair! Cadmaaaaarrrrrr I wanna be Second." Cadmar comes to her side and helps her up. He turns to me.

"Why can't she be Second?" He asks coldly.

I could've died at the question. "BECAUSE I AM SECOND!"

"Well then I'll fight you for Second." Cadmar says.

"Erhm...that's not allowed! Remember the waiting time since Second just won a fight. You have to wait Cadmar." Jerry steps out from the crowd of faces.

Cadmar's face turns into a scowl, "Whatever. This brat doesn't deserve Second." He scoffs at me. "You're a worthless tool."

I ignore him, walking through the crowd. I head back to the house. Time to search since they are completely busy. And have they forgotten that the Governments sent her here to find our village? We are all good as dead if she stays here...alive.

"Jerry." I growl sternly. "How long has it been since Cadmar has had a fight?"

Jerry's face grows pale, "Long enough but he's-please don't fight him. Then he will be knocked down to Second and you'll be-it'll just be a mess. Trust me."

"CADMAR!" I growl, facing off with him. "I wish to be First."

Cadmar looks up in shock and surprise and betrayal. "Fine, you stupid girl. We'll see how strong you actually can be. Especially since I've been First since-"

"I could care less about your conclusion speech Cadmar the Unfaithful. Let's just get on with it." I snarl, bracing myself.

"She's fighting for First! Let it be known!" Jerry shouts.

Cadmar squares off with me, cracking his knuckles. Although he's acting tough I see it, I see the fear in his eyes. He knows I can beat him, I can win with my Talents.

He rushes me and I easily bounce out of his way when he goes flying. He then turns and stands straight, looking rather malicious. He then starts walking at me, slowly. It is startling and I start backing up.

He speeds forward and grabs my wrists, bringing his face close to mine. He licks his lips and I know it's over. He leans forward, pressing his lips against mine briefly. Then his mouth comes near mine and I struggle against him "Stop. I'll explain." Then he pushes me back on my butt and it's over.

"Ooo baby you're so strong!" Tracey coos as Cadmar walks away from me.

There is a murmur through the village as I sit there, quivering and feeling heat come to my face. "YOU LYING COWARD CHEATING SNAKE!" I scream, whipping up to stare at Cadmar's receding figure.

He turns around and comes charging at me, "What did you just call me?"

"Liar. Coward. Cheater. Snake." I spit back at him.

He grabs my wrist and hauls me towards him. "Come with me. Tracey stay here while I have a word with this spiteful childish brat."

I feel tears coming to my eyes and I'm happy he drags me away. The village can't see me like this.

He simply drags me into the house, up the stairs, and into my room. He throws me down onto my bed and shuts everything in my room. "Why can't you just stay out of my life? Why can't you just leave me alone? It'd be so much easier if you weren't here."

Every sentence is a whip, striking my cold bare back. I grit my teeth and growl...yes growl at him. "Are you an animal now?"

"Grrrrr."

"What. Is. Wrong. With. You?" He asks me, clenching his fists.

"Me? I'm not the one who decided to dump the one who they were so in love with to be with a Blonde spy. You are as bad as her." I growl.

He drops his facade, I watch it. His eyes became sad and droopy and his mouth turned down. But it was only a moment, "You are right. Maybe I'll dye my hair like them even."

"Get. The. Frick. Out."

"No."

"I SAID GET OUT!" I jump up, banging on his chest, "GET OUT GET OUT GET OUT...get out...get out......" I break into a sob against his chest, his solid protective chest.

"Shhh, you're okay. You're okay here." He soothes, rubbing my back. "I promise."

"No, no, no, no. You....you don't like me....you don't love me....you never loved me." I sob.

He sighs, "I love you...I still love you crazy girl. I need to figure out Tracey's plans though. There's the secret, there's the act. It was all a ploy. The Guys helped and you...you couldn't know. But I never realized, I didn't know how much you loved me. I didn't realize you were hurting as much as I was. I'm sorry baby girl. I'm so sorry." His voice cracks at the end and his strong arms wrap around me.
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