Cirque Du Academy

What Did I Do?

Nathan's POV

I groaned in pain for the seventh time as my back landed against the ground below me as i looked up at the tent we were currently in. I had been sparring with Sang for half an hour now and i'm ashamed to say that it currently stood at seven zero, me being the one with zero.

She certainly knew how to defend herself.

That thought makes me frown as i slowly push myself upwards, at first i was surprised Owen had nominated me to spend time with Sang as i knew originally he wanted me on standby in case anything happened, due to my strength and fighting abilities i was usually the one on standby to be able to assist any of my brother's if they ended up in a sticky situation.

Yet here i am getting my ass handed to me by a circus performer.

I admit that it ticked me off, i trained in several martial arts, have been in fight's Sang has probably never even thought of, i was the best of the best and yet she was beating me as though i had never trained a second in my life.

''What's wrong?''

Sang asked as she took deep breath's calming her breathing and i saw her flinch slightly as she stretched her arms reminding me she was doing this while injured.

A damn performer who was injured was fucking beating me.

My anger must have been shown since Sang began to frown as she watched me.

''What can't believe someone like me is so easily beating you?''

I couldn't help the slight growl escape my lips at her taunt, i knew some of my brother's were falling for her though i didn't see the big deal, sure she was beautiful and was full of surprises but she wasn't anything special.

She's no doubt just like that Jade girl but better at hiding it by playing innocent.

I would no doubt feel bad for such a thought if i wasn't full of rage right now, i had a short temper and her taunt wasn't helping.

''I'm just going easy on you''

I snapped out at her causing her eyes to flash with anger as she readied herself, i couldn't let her win and if that meant playing dirty then so be it, perhaps she'll slip up and show her true self.

''I do have a question though...Peanut''

I smirked at the deep frown she gave me, i had originally called her that due to being part of a circus but knew better than to admit that was the reason in front of my smitten brothers.

''What?''

She asked tilting her head to the side her eyes constantly watching my body for the slightest move.

''If you know how to defend yourself why do you allow yourself to be someones whipping boy?''

I knew i was being far to mean right now but i didn't care i was angry and had only one goal on my mind,beating her.

''You don't know what you're talking about''

She snarled at me causing me to smirk, i had hit a sore spot with my words. I moved towards her throwing out a fist that caused me to grind my teeth together as she dodged before using her left leg to take down my own legs but i managed to swiftly dodge.

''We know you have scars older than the time being here''

I saw pain flash through her face as she aimed a fist to my stomach that i easily blocked.

''Makes me wonder if you were like this your whole life...maybe you enjoy it, be it the pain or just playing victim or hero to manipulate my brothers''