Ethan Edwards & Noah Rogers ~ Family Affairs. By Carter P, Monacur

Chapter ~ 4# ~ Creeper

Noah ~ POV

Why am I such a nerd!? I questioned myself silently as Ethan, and I walked back to the town hall. We had spent the whole day walking through town; I have to say there are some fun little places around here. They're just hidden gems, like Nine Tails Den. So I might have to head back there and see if I can join a game of D&D. Ethan also told me more about the town's history. Like how they have a ghost town a few miles away that used to be the sister town. Apparently some like to go ghost hunting there. I couldn't help but laugh at the idea that there might be ghost hunters here.

It was getting late now; the sun was still setting but the street lights turned on lighting up the park and city all. Walking past the park, I noticed a few people stretching against some trees. That's right, Ethan mentioned that the MMA club had been moved to the park while school was out. Watching all these people, I honestly would have never guessed some of them were fighters. One girl came rushing up to Ethan and me with a big smile. Her name was Rebecca if I remember right. She had her hair tied back in a briad and wore baggy clothing.

"Hey... there's the beast; I thought you got scared away by the creep for a minute." She joked to Ethan, who gave a fake laugh.

Ethan gave her a weird smirk that Rebecca returned. Guess an inside joke of theirs.

"Rebecca, this is Noah. Have you two met?" Ethan said as he stepped aside, letting Rebecca get a full view of me.

I couldn't help but give a weak smile and offer my hand.

"Hi... we go to the same school," I felt Rebecca take my hand.

For a girl with the nickname Renaissance, you'd think her hands would be gentle and smooth. But, nope... this girl's got vice grips for hands. Honestly, it felt like I was shaking hands with Ethan's grandpa again, only more crushing rather than thrashing. Luckily Rebecca noticed and quickly let go of my hand, she did seem a little embarrassed. Guess she didn't mean to crush my hand, but still something to remember about her.

"Sorry, I'm still trying to get used to this...." Rebecca said, which got a chuckle out of Ethan.

Me and Rebecca glared at him, but that didn't stop him.

"So you coming? I want to see if I can kick your ass again." Ethan only shrugged his shoulders to her.

I looked between them for a moment. Were they... together?

"You sure you don't want a free bodyguard?" Ethan asked with that weird smirk again.

Rebecca only responded with a punch to Ethan's shoulder.

"So... how could I join?" I was a little curious.

Ethan gave me a smile as he crossed his arms. Though Rebecca was a little put-off.

"Well, first, you need to talk to coach Tanaka. He'll get you the paperwork. Then, you'll need your parents' permission and...." Ethan began to explain before my phone went off.

I gave Ethan and Rebecca an apologetic look as I answered. Ethan smiled while Rebecca gave me a thumbs up, looking at the caller I.D. I saw it was mom.

"Hey..." I answered with mom over the phone.

"Hey, Honey... wanted to check in on...." Mom began talking until we heard a voice calling from across the park.

Looking over, a man could be seen running towards us. He seemed panicked as he collided with some of the others.

"She's crazy!" The guy yelled as he looked around at everyone.