Rumours [BxB] ✔️

VII

The six of us sat in a bright room, all staring at the large TV screen hanging on the wall. A video was playing, listing off the rules and safety hazards of the game.

No contact? Never happening.

Sensors visible the whole time? I doubt that.

No running. Why does that even exist? Even the most goody-two-shoes would run if you were about to be shot.

No taking each other's guns? I'm already scared they'll hit me across the head with it.

No screaming? What if you're a scaredy-cat like me who passes out as soon as a feather lands on your shoulder.

No jumping over the obstacles? I'll either run into them or be thrown against them.

That about summed up the rules, and as soon as the video ended, we were led into a room where we were geared up.

Harry, Lila and I were on the blue team while Ash, James and Cole were on the red team, and as soon as the guns had been attached to our jackets and the jackets onto us, we were ushered into the arena.

They gave us a minute to find where we were meant to be and to strategise a plan before an automated male voice rang around the large, barely yet vibrantly illuminated room.

Neon spray paint decorated various obstacles, and bright origami birds hung high from the ceiling. A soft, rosy hue dusted my cheeks due to the heat, excitement, nerves and fear as we stood, preparing for the game to begin.

The voice was counting down from ten, and when it hit zero, the chaos would start.

"Okay so. Lila, you defend the base and shoot from back here. Harry, you're going to back me up when I go up front." I spoke quietly yet boldly while giving actions with my spare hand.

"Why do you get to dive into the action." Harry whined and I shoved my hand over his mouth, not wanting the others to her our plan.

"Shh! But seriously? Remember what happened last time when you left me in defence."

Memories of previous games flashed through my mind and I physically cringed while remembering being completely flattened.

"Touché." He sighed, and just as he regained his posture, the voice hit zero.

As soon as it did, remix style music began playing from the speakers and I went running to hide behind a dimly lit section of wall, gesturing Harry to go across from me.

I heard a passionate shout erupt from somewhere in the direction of the team, followed by a pair of highly noticeable lights heading straight for us.

I signalled for Harry to stay quiet before peeping my head around the corner and vigorously shooting, aiming straight for the sensors in the middle of their chests.

Harry followed suit, and we managed to hit the pair, meaning they were stunned for a few seconds. A beeping noise erupted from their vests and the two of us went in for the kill, firing wildly at the red flashing beams coming from their chests.

As soon as the siren sounding noise stopped,  we bolted away from the scene and took refuge closer to their base.

I tilted my head, telling Harry to fall back towards our base and to shoot them again on the way, while I went for theirs.

Through the darkness, I managed to see him nod in agreement, and we bumped fists as we parted ways.

Nerves began to overtake my mind, and I suddenly felt very wary on my own, afraid of what they would do if they came across me. I half hoped it would be Cole back at their base, and that was saying something. I just wasn't ready to approach Ash and in no way did I want to see James, especially with no one else around.