Gangleader Academy

6. Cant win em all

^^ River Axel
Xoxo

Today was the day every group was going against each other. Well. The best groups were going to fight while the lower ranking gang spawn will sit back and watch as we beat the living shit out of each other before rankings.

"Well princesses. Looks like you're going up against your little best friend. Shame." Derek suddenly appears beside me as I was watching the first up fighters. I roll my eyes at him.

"And why's that?"

"Because when I happily imagined you in a cat fight I had imagined it to be a real one. You know like full on bitch fight." He chuckles seeing my annoyed expression.

"Well it's a good thing for you that I'm fighting more than just her today." I quirk my brow at him.

"Ahh yes but you'll be going up against a guy princess." He sighs dramatically earning a double eye roll from me.

"What does that matter?"

"Believe it or not, I don't like the idea of you fighting someone twice your size. Especially not that stupid asshole that calls himself an S.O." I look at him surprised and see that his fists and jaw are clenched tightly.

    "Jealous?" I chuckle taking in his body language. He looks like a six year old throwing a fit over having to share his toys.

    My smirk quickly vanished when I see his eyes darken but before Either of us can say anything I hear my name being called. I look up and walk away from Derek feeling like I had to say something but I'm not sure what it is so I head to the ring without so much as a backward glance.

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    India was an impressive fighter but it didn't take long to win the match. Her form was good but I noticed that she sucks in a small breath of air and steps forward every time she goes for a punch or kick. I did my best not to fight her too brutally in fear that I'd seriously hurt her which is why I'm looking forward to fighting someone I don't know.

    After the fight I walked with India to the locker room to cool off and get ready for my next fight. We walk out and I notice a cage being set up. I look at the paired names on the board and see the name next to mine for the next match. River fucking Axel! My smile is replaced by a angry scowl.

    How did I not notice his distinctive blue eyes in the halls or lunch room? Am I such an unobservant failure that I can't see someone so familiar to me even when they're right in front of my face?

    I look around the crowd to find his stupid face but no dice ugh! But then the small crowd infront of us suddenly parts revealing an ever smug looking River.

    "That fight was hot Clary. I missed watching you kick ass." He says. His voice full of humor and lust.

    "What are you doing here?" Is all I can manage to say. Internally I scream at myself. Seriously Issa? Five months away from this asshole and that's all you could manage to say? God.

     Before I can say anything our names are called. I hesitatingly make my way to the ring behind River. I watch nervously as he effortlessly lifts himself over the top rope and walks into the cage with one swift swing of his arm.

     "Need help up princess?" He says with a smirk that quickly disappears when I reach up and grab the top rope and flip into the ring. I follow his lead into the cage and watch as the only way in or out is closed and locked.

     I back away from River and wait for the bell. I take my stance and quickly glance at the crowd. It's like everyone can sense the tension between us because unlike the few matches, everyone seems so be completely quiet and still. I realize that it could also be the fact that  ours is the first match being placed in the cage.

     Everyone knows that the cage means everything goes. No rules, no stopping the fight. Not until one or both is unconscious. Apparently a few students have died in the cages. So that could be the actual reason for the suspenseful silence.

     The bell goes off and River and I start to circle each other. A nervous tension squeezes my stomach as I wait for him to make the first move. I see the mischievous glint in his eyes and bite the inside of my cheek as he throws a punch that I duck away from.

     I move in and spin to hit him with the side of my fist but he catches my forearm and twists it behind my back pushing me against the cage wall. Hard. I press my lips together to keep a pained grunt from escaping my throat.

     "This position is all too familiar princess. Do you remember that? All the sex we had?"

     "Yeah I remember. I remember you couldn't keep up!" I yell and snap my head back and head butt him, making him stumble backwards.

     We throw several punches and mess each other up. He throws another punch and missed so I take the opportunity to kick him in the stomach and swing a leg over his shoulder and use my body to swing and flip him to the ground. The grown crowd lets out some oohs and ahhhs.

    Before I get the chance to kick him or do anything he does a kick up and is on his feet. I wait till he's close enough and pull him close acting like I'm gonna kiss him with my hands on his shoulders. He starts to lean in when I once again head butt his face and use his shoulders to jump up and grab the ceiling of the cage. Before he can do anything I throw my legs over his shoulders and wrap them around his neck and squeeze as hard as I can.

     Everyone is chanting my name as he struggles to stay conscious. I think it's almost over when he reaches up and grabs my waist. Then he yanks me away from the bars and throws me to the ground. I cough and my eyes widen when I see blood. I look up and angrily sweep kick his legs out from under him and get on top of him. Both of us breathe hard, both of us shaking. I look down at him and take a deep breath before I start punching and punching as hard as I can. I think he's about to pass out when he slaps me in the face really hard. I stop hitting him and stare wide eyed.

     "Did you just... slap me?" I say holding my face.

     "Yup. Weird right?" He says before grabbing my wrists and flipping me over to get on top of me.

     "Sorry babe. Only one way to end this match and I don't want to have to keep slapping you." He says with an apologetic look.

     "What are you talking abou-" his hands close around my throat and cut off my air.

     I claw at his hands and start hitting him. Nothing works so I'm laying here helpless, starting to see stars. My ears are overwhelmed with the sound of rushing water. The last thing I see before losing consciousness is Rivers pained face. His beautiful blue eyes look down at me shining as everything goes black.

Hey guys sorry it's taken so long to write another chapter. I've been struggling with my grades and just moved so you can imagine how hard it was to get this done. I'm really proud of this chapter! Don't forget to vote and comment to lmk how you like the story so far. Who do you want to see Issa with? River? Liam? Derek? Till next time xx