The Campfire Conquest
- Darren
- 2025-06-15
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Chapter 1: The Plan</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The idea had come up over beers at their usual dive bar. Ethan, at 35, was all rugged charm—his beard dusted with ash from the fire, his deep laugh rumbling through the trees as he leaned back in his chair. "What we need is a real getaway," he suggested, that easy confidence rolling off him. "No phones, no distractions—just us, a tent, and the wilderness."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam, 28, was a storm barely contained—muscles coiled under his tight shirt, green eyes sharp with challenge as he smirked. "You sure you can handle roughing it, old man?"</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole, 26, was quieter, but there was a fire in him too, smoldering beneath his easy smiles as he swirled his drink. "I'm in," he said simply.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">And just like that, the trip was set.
</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Chapter 2: Into the Wild</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">A week later, they met at the forest entry base—a small ranger station at the edge of Whispering Pines. The air was crisp with the scent of pine and earth, the towering trees casting long shadows as the sun dipped toward the horizon.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam tossed his backpack onto the ground with a thud. "Alright, boys. Who's ready to get lost?"</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan chuckled, adjusting the straps of his own pack. "Speak for yourself. I've got a compass and a map."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">"And I've got common sense," Cole muttered, earning a playful shove from Liam.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">They set off down the winding trail, the forest swallowing them whole. The deeper they went, the quieter it became—just the crunch of leaves underfoot, the occasional rustle of wildlife, and the distant rush of water.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">After an hour of hiking, they found the perfect spot: a secluded clearing near a riverbank, the ground soft with layers of fallen leaves, the trees forming a natural canopy overhead.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">"Home sweet home," Ethan declared, dropping his gear.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span>
<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Chapter 3: The Fire Begins</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The fire crackled between them, its warm glow painting their faces in flickering gold. Dinner had been devoured—Liam's surprisingly edible attempt at campfire chili—and now they lounged around the flames, passing a flask of whiskey between them.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan stretched, the muscles in his arms flexing as he reached overhead. "We're running low on firewood," he remarked, nodding toward the dwindling pile. "I'll grab some more."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam's gaze tracked Ethan's movements with undisguised hunger as he stood. "Need help?"</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan smirked, shaking his head. "I think I can handle a few branches." His eyes flicked between them before adding, "Don't kill each other while I'm gone."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Then he disappeared into the trees, the shadows swallowing him whole.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The silence he left behind was charged.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The moment Ethan's footsteps faded, the clearing seemed to shrink around them. </span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam tossed another log onto the fire, sending sparks flying. "So, Cole," he began, voice deceptively light, "you've been awfully quiet tonight. Someone on your mind?"</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole kept his eyes on the flames. "Just enjoying the peace. Unlike some people, I don't need to fill every silence with noise."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam's grin sharpened. "Or maybe you're distracted. By, say... a certain someone's very noticeable absence?"</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole's fingers tightened around a stick. "Don't know what you're talking about."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">"Bullshit." Liam leaned forward, firelight dancing across his face. "I've seen how you look at Ethan."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole's head snapped up. "And I've seen how you 'accidentally' brush against him every chance you get."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam chuckled, rolling his shoulders. "At least I'm honest about what I want."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">"Honest?" Cole scoffed. "You're as subtle as a bear in a campsite."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam's eyes flashed. "Better than pretending you don't want him."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The air crackled between them. Cole stood abruptly, the stick snapping in his hands. "You think you're the only one who can have him?"</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam rose to his feet, grin turning feral. "I know I am."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole's pulse roared. "Prove it."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam didn't hesitate. "Bareknuckle. Right here. Winner gets him."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole's answer was immediate. "Fine."</span>
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam stood first, rolling his shoulders as he stepped toward a flat, leaf-strewn patch near the riverbank. Moonlight caught the sharp angles of his face.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">"Plenty of space over here," he said, his green eyes glinting with challenge.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole rose slowly, following Liam to the open area. The river murmured nearby, its steady rush the only witness as they circled each other. Liam rolled up his sleeves, revealing corded forearms, while Cole shook out his hands, his movements precise.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">"Last chance to back out," Liam taunted, bouncing on the balls of his feet.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole exhaled sharply. "Funny. I was about to say the same to you."</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">
</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Chapter 4: The Inferno Ignites</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The first punch came like lightning—Liam's fist slicing through the air. Cole barely dodged, feeling the wind of it brush his cheek. He countered with a sharp jab to Liam's ribs, making him grunt.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam laughed, wiping his mouth. "Not bad."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">They circled each other, firelight painting their faces in gold and shadow. Liam feinted left, then swung right. Cole blocked, but the force sent him stumbling back. His shirt caught on a branch, tearing at the collar to reveal smooth, toned skin glistening with sweat.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam smirked. "Nice of you to dress for the occasion." With one brutal yank, he ripped his own shirt off, exposing a lightly furred chest.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole didn't hesitate—he tore his shirt free, his smooth torso gleaming in the firelight. The sight made Liam's breath catch before Cole charged.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">They crashed together like rival stags, fists flying. Liam landed an uppercut that snapped Cole's head back, but Cole retaliated with a knee to Liam's gut. They rolled across the ground, dirt spraying, muscles straining—Liam's coarse chest hair rubbing against Cole's smooth skin.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">A vicious roll sent them crashing into the firepit, embers spiraling into the night.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Chapter 5: Ethan's Decree</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The crack of knuckles against flesh echoed through the clearing as Ethan pushed through the last line of trees, his arms loaded with firewood. The sight before him made his boots root to the earth.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam and Cole were locked in a brutal embrace, their shirts torn open, sweat-slicked chests heaving as they rolled across the dirt. A flash of Cole's smooth torso pressed against Liam's lightly furred chest, their muscles straining as they grappled near the firepit. Embers scattered as they crashed through the edge of the flames, neither willing to yield.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan's breath caught. The firewood tumbled from his arms.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">"What the hell—?" ( Ethan voice breaks the moment)</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">For a heartbeat, he could only stare—at the way Liam's biceps flexed as he pinned Cole down, at the defiant snarl on Cole's normally composed face, at the raw hunger in both their eyes that had nothing to do with fighting. His pulse roared in his ears.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Then understanding crashed over him like a cold river.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">They're fighting over me.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The realization sent heat coiling low in his gut. His surprise melted into something darker, more primal.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">"Don't stop on my account."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Both men froze beneath the rough timber of Ethan's voice. They turned as one, their bruised faces flushed, lips parted around ragged breaths.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan stepped forward, his earlier shock replaced by a slow, knowing smirk. He drank in the sight of them—Liam's split lip, Cole's mussed hair, the way their bodies still pressed together in their struggle.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">"Fighting over me?" His voice dropped an octave as he circled them like a predator. "I'm flattered."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole's throat worked as he swallowed hard. Liam's fingers twitched where they gripped Cole's shoulder, but neither moved.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan stopped directly before them, the firelight casting shadows across his face. He reached out, brushing his thumb over Liam's bleeding knuckles, then let his hand trail across Cole's heaving chest.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">"Finish it," he commanded, his eyes burning. "Whoever wins... gets me."</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The challenge hung in the air like smoke.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">For three pounding heartbeats, no one moved. Then—</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">With twin growls that sent ice through Ethan’s veins, Liam and Cole slammed into each other again, bodies colliding like wild beasts. Liam’s fingers dug into Cole’s thick hair, yanking hard enough to wrench a sharp cry from him. But Cole snarled back, teeth flashing as he bit down hard on Liam’s shoulder, teeth sinking deep enough to sting.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">They crashed to the forest floor in a brutal tangle—skin slick with sweat, muscles straining against muscle. Liam’s biceps bulged as he twisted Cole’s arm behind his back, trying to pin him flat. But Cole twisted sharply, his legs whipping up to catch Liam’s ribs with a stinging kick that made the younger man grunt.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan’s heart hammered in his chest. He hadn’t expected this ferocity. Not the way their bodies moved—fast, raw, desperate, like fighting for survival and salvation all at once.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam’s hands were fierce, almost violent, digging into Cole’s sides as he tried to hold him down. Cole’s breath came in ragged gasps, but he wasn’t beaten—his dark eyes blazed with defiance as he locked onto Liam’s. Then suddenly, Cole grabbed Liam’s wrist, wrenching it hard until the younger man’s fingers released their grip. Cole spun on his side, driving a knee into Liam’s stomach with savage force.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam doubled over with a grunt, but his hands didn’t loosen. He lunged, wrapping an arm around Cole’s neck, pulling him down in a crushing hold. Cole twisted, teeth bared, slashing at Liam’s arm with bruising punches and nails.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan stepped closer, every sense ablaze. The wet smack of skin on skin, the sharp intake of breath, the raw, guttural sounds they made—it all tore at him, a fire rising in his gut. His eyes drank in the way Liam’s torn shirt clung to sweat-slick muscles, how Cole’s chest heaved with exertion, the flush staining their necks and collars.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">He crouched beside them, fingers hovering but not yet touching, caught between wanting to intervene and wanting to watch the storm unfold.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole managed a sudden shift, twisting out of Liam’s grasp and slamming him onto his back. Liam gasped, but Cole was already on top, fists hammering against Liam’s chest—not to injure, but to prove strength. Liam gritted his teeth, pushing back, nails raking down Cole’s arms as he fought to reclaim control.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">They rolled again, each landing bruises and bites, sweat and spit mixing in the cool night air. Ethan’s breath hitched as Liam’s lips brushed against Cole’s jaw in a flash of hunger disguised as a bite. Cole responded by catching Liam’s wrist, holding it tight, eyes dark and smoldering.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The fire between them wasn’t just about winning. It was about claiming—about proving who was worthy of something more than just scraps of attention.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan’s voice came low, thick with surprise and something darker as he finally broke the silence. “Damn. I didn’t think you two had this much fire.”</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Both men froze, heads snapping toward him, eyes wide and raw.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan’s grin deepened as he stepped closer, leaning down to trace a bruised line on Liam’s jaw. “If you want to fight over me,” he said, voice a low growl, “then show me what you’re really made of.”</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The challenge hung heavy in the air. Then, with a fresh surge of energy, Liam and Cole lunged at each other once more—raw, hungry, relentless—fighting not just for victory, but for Ethan.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">And Ethan knew he’d never seen anything like this before.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">The Victor.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole moved like a predator, his body coiled tight with adrenaline. With a final, brutal twist, he wrenched Liam onto his stomach, pinning him hard into the dirt. Liam snarled, bucking beneath him, but Cole’s grip was iron—his knee pressed between Liam’s shoulder blades, his fingers tangled in sweat-damp hair, forcing his face into the earth.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">“Yield,” Cole growled, breath hot against Liam’s ear.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam’s muscles trembled with exhaustion, but his voice was pure defiance. “Fuck you.”</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole smirked, tightening his hold just enough to make Liam hiss. “Not tonight.” He glanced up at Ethan, his dark eyes gleaming with triumph. “Looks like I win.”</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan exhaled, slow and deliberate, his gaze flickering between them. “For now.”</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam twisted under Cole’s grip, teeth bared, but Cole held firm, leaning down to murmur against his skin. “You’re good, pup. But not good enough.”</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam’s laugh was rough, breathless. “This isn’t over.”</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">“No,” Cole agreed, finally releasing him and pushing to his feet. “It’s not.”</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Ethan watched as Liam rolled onto his back, chest heaving, lips parted as he sucked in air. There was no surrender in his eyes—only the promise of another fight, another night.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">And Ethan knew—they knew—this was just the beginning.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Cole wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, smearing dirt and blood. His gaze locked onto Ethan’s, possessive and sharp. “You’re mine tonight.”</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Liam’s fingers curled into fists, but he didn’t argue. Not yet.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">Because this wasn’t the end.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;">It was the first strike in a war.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;"></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 24); font-size: 15px;" />To be Continued...
The Amateur Wrestler’s Dilemma: Do I Still Belong on the Mat?
- Darren
- 2025-06-14
- 1
- 5
- 1
There’s a certain kind of silence in wrestling—the kind that fills your ears when you’re pinned beneath someone’s weight, gasping for air, wondering how things went wrong so fast.
I used to live for that silence. The grind of sparring, the thrill of competition, the way my body moved on instinct. But now? Now I’m stuck between who I was and who I’ve become. Between the wrestler/fighter who once dominated rounds and the version of me now—older, heavier, exhausted by life outside the mat.
The question follows me like a shadow: "Do I keep fighting for this? Or do I walk away before it breaks me completely?"
I felt like I'm slowly drifting away.
Wrestling was never just a hobby for me. It was where I felt strong. In control. But then work swallowed my time, my energy faded, and the weight piled on. Missed practices turned into weeks, then months. The mat felt like a distant memory, and the version of me that used to thrive there seemed like a stranger.
I told myself I’d come back. "Soon." But "soon" never came.
The match that haunts me. The last time I competed, I was winning.
At least, in the beginning. My shots were sharp, my sprawls tight. I took the first two rounds with ease, feeding off that old fire. Then, suddenly-nothing. My lungs burned. My arms turned to lead. My opponent locked in a choke, and as the world blurred at the edges, I didn’t just feel him squeezing the air from me ; I felt time itself pressing down.
"What’s happening to me?"
I used to fight through this. Used to "thrive" in it. But that night, I didn’t scramble. Didn’t rage. I just… let it happen. And when the ref raised his hand, the worst part wasn’t losing. It was realizing I didn’t even recognize myself anymore.
But here’s the cruel trick: even now, when I watch others wrestle, my heart pounds like it’s trying to escape my chest. My muscles twitch with phantom movements, replaying takedowns I haven’t hit in years. The sparks that won't die. The hunger is still there ; buried under doubt, but "there".
So why can’t I answer its call?
Lastly, its about the choice I'm scared to make. Quitting would be the easy way out. No more shame in being slower, softer. No more guilt when I skip the gym. But walking away feels like surrendering a piece of my soul.
Coming back? That’s harder. It means facing how far I’ve fallen. It means gasping through drills I used to own. It means admitting I might never be who I was, but maybe, just maybe, I could be something new.
Speaking about a glimmer of hope. Maybe the first step back isn’t a match. It’s just showing up to a match again. One takedown. One sprawl. One moment where the fire flickers back to life. Wrestling taught me resilience, and this? This is just another hold to escape.
I may not be the wrestler I once was, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be a wrestler at all.
I don’t have all the answers yet. But if you’ve ever stood at this crossroads, if you’ve ever felt the mat call to you while your body or life screamed "no"—how did you choose?
Navigating the fine line of Trash Talk
- Darren
- 2025-06-07
- 7
- 17
- 0
When it comes to any kind of fight, really—trash talk is almost always part of the game. It’s that electric back-and-forth that gets the adrenaline pumping and sets the stage for what’s about to go down. But here’s the thing: while a little verbal sparring can be exciting, there’s definitely a smart way to do it that keeps things fun and respectful while being a jerk.
Trash Talk keeps the mood alive and can even get in their head a bit. But when it gets too personal, it starts to lose its charm real quick.
While you might feel the urge to go for the jugular, There is a few things to keep in mind such as
No Low Blows: This isn’t just about fighting; it's also about pride. Insulting someone’s family, background, or anything really personal is a no-go. It can escalate things from friendly rivalry to full-on hostility. Or maybe causing people to lose respect on you as a fellow fighter. Don't set yourself too low.
Or perhaps you can keep it classy
as there's a fine line between funny and offensive. When trash talk crosses into mean territory, it can turn the whole vibe sour. Nobody wants to deal with unnecessary drama—humor is your best friend here!
And always respect the fight, Everyone’s out there doing their thing. Respect your opponent's skills, even if you’re trying to throw them off. Acknowledge they’ve got something that got them to this point, even if you’re ready to take them down.
At the end of the day, fights are about proving who’s got the skills on game—not about destroying someone’s self-esteem, showing who got the better trashtalk skills. After it’s all said and done, apologise ( might be hard for people with high ego) but a simple sorry could really do a lot as a way to show respect if you ever felt you crossed the line. Defending your offensive words really doesn't help it in any kind of way.
Trash talk might fire everyone up, but it shouldn’t be the reason for bad blood.So, next time you find yourself gearing up for a showdown, remember to keep it fun, keep it respectful, and know when to throw in the towel on the jabs. There’s plenty of room for a good roast, but always leave some respect in the ring (or street). That way, everyone walks away ready for the next round!
Ryan vs Samuel school rivalry [Finale]
- Darren
- 2025-03-04
- 1
- 4
- 0
Ryan arrived home and immediately parked his motorcycle on the porch. He headed straight to the dining table, opened the rice container, and transferred all the rice to a plate. The plate was piled high with rice—he had emptied the entire container. He devoured five pieces of chicken with great enthusiasm. After finishing the rice, he still felt hungry and opened the fridge to make instant noodles—four packs of fried noodles and four eggs. He cooked them to fill his still-growling stomach. He ate voraciously until his mother noticed and approached him.
**Mom:** "Son, where have you been? Why are you just getting home? And where’s your shirt? Why are you all bruised?" she asked, touching Ryan’s shoulder as he sat eating his noodles. She looked both confused and shocked.
**Ryan:** "Just the usual, Mom. Had some fun," Ryan replied casually.
His mom noticed a foul smell coming from him.
**Mom:** "Go take a shower! You smell terrible, son."
**Ryan:** "Later, Mom. I’m starving right now," he said, still enthusiastically eating his noodles.
**Mom:** "Oh my, what’s wrong with you?"
Ryan ignored his mom and quickly finished his meal. He then hurried to his room, removing his torn uniform pants. In his room, Ryan looked in the mirror and saw the bruises Samuel had left on him.
Ryan spoke to his reflection, flexing his muscles.
"That fight earlier was pretty intense. Damn, it’s the first time my face and body are this bruised. That Samuel is a beast! He hits hard and doesn’t back down. He’s strong, I’ll give him that!" He sniffed his own body.
"I do stink, but the adrenaline from the fight was amazing. Damn it! I have to win next time—no matter what! I’ll set an alarm for 8 PM so I don’t oversleep."
Ryan yawned. He couldn’t fight his drowsiness any longer and fell into a deep sleep.
The next day, at 1:00 PM, Ryan woke up and was shocked when he saw the time.
**Ryan:** "My fight with Samuel! Damn it! How did I oversleep?"
He grabbed his phone and was surprised to see his group chat flooded with messages. Starting Monday, school would be suspended indefinitely due to a sudden pandemic outbreak in the country.
**Ryan:** "What? School’s canceled? Ugh, whatever! I need to find Samuel’s contact."
Ryan searched for Samuel’s number but couldn’t reach him. He then called Mike, a school friend.
**Ryan:** "Mike, do you have Samuel’s contact?"
**Mike:** "Ryan, school’s canceled starting tomorrow. We’re not allowed to leave the house."
**Ryan:** "I don’t care! I need to find Samuel."
**Mike:** "Wait, you two are friends now?"
**Ryan:** "Gross! We had a fight scheduled yesterday, but I overslept. Now there’s this lockdown because of the pandemic!"
The city was in a red zone, requiring a total lockdown.
**Mike:** "You fought Samuel? That’s insane! Let me video call you."
**Ryan:** "Yeah. We went two rounds yesterday!" Ryan answered the video call and showed Mike his bruised body.
**Mike:** "That’s crazy! I wish I could’ve watched! Why didn’t you tell me? It must’ve been epic—muscle vs. muscle, evenly matched!"
**Ryan:** "I’ll let you know when things calm down. But if you have Samuel’s contact, let me know!"
**Mike:** "This is so exciting! I’m pumped!"
The call ended, and Ryan noticed a message from his mom on WhatsApp. She had left last night to join his dad out of town, leaving Ryan alone during the lockdown.
Ryan rushed out of his room to eat. That day, he spent his time working out at home to combat boredom. By nightfall, his phone rang. Someone was video calling him. When he answered, it was Samuel. Both were eager to talk.
**Samuel:** "Hey! Where have you been, you idiot?"
**Ryan:** "Where have *you* been? I tried calling you, but you were unreachable. Did you chicken out?"
**Samuel:** "Don’t talk nonsense! My phone broke during our fight yesterday. I forgot it was in my pocket!"
**Ryan:** "What now? I can’t beat you up!"
**Samuel:** "I didn’t show up last night, idiot! I overslept!"
**Ryan:** "Same here! That’s why I was trying to contact you, but now there’s this damn lockdown!"
Their conversation grew heated.
**Samuel:** "Dude, you stink! I haven’t showered either, and it’s getting worse!"
**Ryan:** "I’m not showering on purpose, you pig! I’m saving it for our fight!"
**Samuel:** "Haha, get ready with your weapons. You won’t make me surrender!" Samuel taunted.
**Ryan:** "Shut up! If it weren’t for the lockdown, I’d come over and finish you!" Ryan clenched his fists.
**Samuel:** "Get those muscles ready! Let’s go heavyweight—you dare?"
**Ryan:** "Who’s scared? This lockdown is our chance to level up!"
**Samuel:** "100 kg!"
**Ryan:** "Deal! 100 kg of pure muscle!"
**Samuel:** "Wait till I hit 100 kg. I’ll destroy you!"
**Ryan:** "Keep talking! We’ll see who gets destroyed!"
They ended the call in frustration. Ryan muttered to himself, "Just wait, Samuel. You’ll be done by the third round!"
Ryan was highly motivated. During the pandemic, he trained relentlessly. He ordered all his supplies online. The lockdown forced everyone to stay home, so Ryan spent his days alone, working on himself.
Days turned into weeks, and Ryan’s body underwent a significant transformation. He grew more confident and stronger. His muscles bulged, and at 18 years old, he weighed 100 kg. The pandemic had lasted five months, and during that time, Ryan rarely cleaned himself. His hair and beard grew wild, and none of his clothes fit anymore, so he stopped wearing shirts. His house was a mess, with protein drink containers and food wrappers scattered everywhere.
One day, Ryan looked in the mirror.
**Ryan:** "100 kg!" he said, flexing his muscles. "I need to clean up my hair and beard." He followed a YouTube tutorial to groom himself.
With a fresh look, Ryan tried on his old clothes, but none fit. Even his school uniform was too small. His body had grown massive and powerful, but he still couldn’t find Samuel’s contact. Samuel hadn’t reached out either.
Eventually, the pandemic ended, and schools reopened. Ryan returned to school, but Samuel wasn’t there. During the pandemic, Samuel’s family had moved to a safer area. Ryan was disappointed but also proud of his transformation.
A year later, Ryan graduated and decided to attend college in another city. He moved into a dorm called Cactus Hub. The dorm was unpopular due to a past murder case, but Ryan chose it because it was close to his campus. He was the only resident, with five empty rooms.
Every day, Ryan used the front yard to work out, setting up heavy equipment. A week later, a new resident moved into the room across from his. Returning from class, Ryan noticed new workout equipment outside the neighbor’s room.
**Ryan:** "Not bad. The weights look similar to mine," he muttered, glancing at the neighbor’s room.
One Sunday, loud music blared from the neighbor’s room, waking Ryan. Annoyed, he stormed out, shirtless, and knocked on the door.
**Ryan:** "Hey! Keep it down! You’re disturbing me!"
The neighbor didn’t answer immediately, as he was in the shower. Frustrated, Ryan knocked harder. Finally, the door opened, and Ryan was stunned—it was Samuel! Both stood shirtless, wearing only boxers, staring each other down.
**Ryan:** "Samuel! Finally, you’re right in front of me!"
**Samuel:** "Ryan! This is what I’ve been waiting for!"
Without another word, they lunged at each other. The fight was brutal—punches, kicks, and grapples filled the air. Ryan landed a solid uppercut, sending Samuel stumbling back. Samuel retaliated with a spinning elbow, but Ryan ducked and countered with a devastating body shot.
The fight spilled into the yard, where they used whatever they could find as weapons. Ryan grabbed a metal pipe, but Samuel disarmed him with a swift kick. Samuel then picked up a wooden plank and swung it at Ryan, who blocked it with his forearm, shattering the plank.
Ryan, fueled by adrenaline, tackled Samuel to the ground. They rolled around, each trying to gain the upper hand. Finally, Ryan managed to pin Samuel down, locking him in a schoolboy pin position.
**Ryan:** "Give up, Samuel! It’s over!", while using both of his hand landing punches on Samuel face
Samuel struggled, his face turning red, his face started to smeared with bloods from the fresh cut visible on his cheeks and eyebrows.but he couldn’t break free. Ryan becomes more wild when he sees his fist covered with Samuel blood and goes harder. With a final gasp, Samuel definitely can't take it anymore and knocked out by Ryan with no response.
Ryan noticed it and released him and stood up, breathing heavily. Samuel lay on the ground, unconscious with pretty bloody face. Ryan took a sit next to Samuel body with heavy gasp for air yet grinning as he finally defeated his nemesis. A couple minutes pass by and Samuel regain his consciousness and looked at Ryan.
**Samuel:** "You got me this time, you son of bitch. But this isn’t over."
**Ryan:** "Anytime, anywhere. I know I can beat your ass again"
Ryan helped Samuel to get on his feet and they shook hands, but their rivalry starts burning but with a newfound purpose.
Ryan had finally won, but he knew Samuel would be back for revenge as they have the whole dorm for just themself for the future.