C3 CHAPTER THREE: Clash Of Fury

On a cool Saturday night, under the beauty of a mysterious sky, the beautiful scenery of a city park was hushed throughout New Year's Eve. Trees rustled softly, and in the distance, the city's faint buzz added to the peaceful ambiance. Dim lamplights created long shadows that swayed in the breeze as a young boy eyes fluttered open witnessing a spectacle that felt plucked out from another reality, as before him stood Nicole, the last person he expected to meet at that place.

In that precise moment, he wished he could just have glued his eyes shut forever sparing himself the sight of a world he wished could disappear. Little did he know that what would unfold next, would defy his wildest expectations.

In disbelief The one person he couldn't have careless about was inexplicably untop him, their lips having just brushed in an accidental kiss.

"What the heck?" Paul's mind exclaimed, his face flushed with a blush that mirrored the same blush on Nicole's face.

in that brief unintended connection of their lip, an emotional storm erupted within them, breeding of anger and something far more dangerous than that of overwhelming hatred, setting the stage for an impending disaster that would shake the very air around them.

"what the heck am I even doing on the ground" Paul whispered to himself as he tries to get up.

Nicole quick to jump to conclusions, threw a punch at him without hesitation "What the heck do you think you're doing, you bas....." Nicole [blushing angryly] yelled ferociously as she goes for another punch as Paul attempts to dodge the punch like the previous one.

"it's you that's crazy I was just trying to get up what else do you think I could possibly what to do"[with a furious expression], Paul yelled while trying to dodge Nicole's attacks.

"sheesh she knows how to throw a punch, too dangerous"[confused] Paul said Internally trying to understand the entire situation while dodging the incoming punches, as soon after one of Nicole's punches connected with his face.

During that moment of impact, both Paul and Nicole had a realization in their minds "This bastard! I just had my first kiss stolen from me by this f**king bastard"[angered] In a fury that could rival a raging tempest and burn through steel, Paul and Nicole yelled Internally.

Paul immediately went for a counterpunch wanting to silence her by knocking her out,

Nicole ready for it went for a high kick aimed at his arm wanting to break it off, going for it without holding anything back.

With both emanating with unmatched anger and brimming with unweaving strength, the outcome remained a mystery, shrouded in the ominous tension of the impending clash.

"BOOOM!" a loud noise shattering the silence, as all bets were off.

Just as the world braced for the cataclysmic clash, a figure emerged from the shadows, "Paul what were you just about to do right now to her" [with eyes and voice cold and low] the dark figure said.

"Alen what the hell are you doing here, and what else could I be doing than teaching her a lesson of her affording to make such a mistake of that ki…, she was the one who wanted to pick a fight so I thought I'd show her the correct way to have a proper way to have one" [angered] Paul said while cracking his knuckles glaring deeply at Nicole

"hey watch what you say, am sure you know how dangerous she is and how big of a problem to our plans, so let just freaking get out of here"[whispering] Alen said quietly to Paul.

"Am so sorry Nicole, for my friend's behavior just now I don't know what really happened but I hope we can forget about it all and go our way" [His mood shifted abruptly as a radiant smile lit up the mood] as Alen tries to calm Nicole down.

"Whatever, just get that short thing out of my sight" [annoyed] Nicole said with a mocking smile.

"never utter the word 'short' unless you crave a very brutal beating I'll Soo give you" [pointing at Nicole] Paul said with a deep cold tone as they both glared fiercely.

"Huh" [shocked] Paul said in his mind as he noticed a flash of little light in his right "BANG,"

With quick reflexes Paul narrowly missed a rubber projectile fired at him but left a cut on his face.

With just a fraction of a moment a memory flashed of a blurred face of a little girl, "what the hell was that all about" [face drenched in confusion] Paul said

Paul immediately coming to his senses glared at Nicole, "shit to think she had a cover shooter with her this whole time, although I must be careful, I can't just hold Myself from beating the hell out of her"[frustrated and furious] Paul said with clenched teeth and fist just craving for action, he feels a touch on his shoulder as Alen's hand holds him back.

[breathes out] "Whatever just consider yourself lucky today because next time luck won't even dare come near you" [cleaning the blood off his cheek] Paul said to Nicole as soon after he started walking away scratching his neck in frustration leaving the scene.

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The moonlight blossoms, leading into the heart of the silent road. The stars hung low in the sky, like jewels against a dark backdrop and in the. Midst of it Paul's anger could not be checked down.

"What the heck bro it's almost the beginning of the year and you want to start it by picking a fight already" [about to raise his voice] Alen said.

"and worse of it all you picked a fight with her what the heck even happened"[yelling] Alen said.

"Let it go already, I get it, but a nerfed sniper cover shot, out of nowhere, she's really is that terrifying" [Irritated with a grin] Paul said

"sigh, whatever just get ready for the coming week, The First year of high school starts soon and we don't want to mess things up if we want things to go as planned, oo and not everyone in the gang was able to pass the entrance exam for the school, only me, you, hmm, Lola and Leo, the three others didn't make the cut but it seems like they got it into other schools, "Alen said

Paul replied "Wow hmm I don't blame them anyway so will make good use of the four of us then, let just get out of here already it's creeping me out"

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"Who even was that little girl I saw that time" [confused] Paul thought scratching his head

The scene of the unwanted kiss flashed in his mind displeasing him "My first kiss she freaking took it away from me [furious] Paul said Internally with eyes igniting with fury."Next time I see her, I swear to finish the job" Paul yelled internally as he walked away.

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Time passed by like a wave, the sun crept over the horizon, casting a warm, golden hue across the sleepy town, the air was infused with the crisp scent of dew-kissed grass, blending with the fragrance of freshly bloomed flowers. Amid this picture Perfect morning, Paul with his backpack in hand, took in the sights, sounds, and scents of the new school day ahead.

Paul hurriedly checked himself in the mirror, then took a deep breath "Okay, everything's set. Senior year, here I come".

As He opens the door to the house about to leave

"Where the heck do you think you're going, cause it seems like your forgetting something important"[with a cold soft childish tome] a little girl exclaimed as she sat majestically behind Paul

[startled] "Oo shit I forget" Paul exclaimed internally

"Ooh, hey, Amanda, Didn't see you there" [anxiously] Paul said as he turned around.

"Please don't find out, please don't find out, please don't find out" screaming anxiously Internally

[crossing her arms]" If am right am pretty sure You were just about to leave without saying goodbye, weren't you? ",[glearing] Amanda said.

"[sighs with relief] "Well, I thought you were still in the bathroom and didn't want to intrude" [With a calmed grin] Paul said

"Thank God she didn't find out about last night's ice cream snacking"[with joy] Paul's mind rejoiced"

[rolls eyes] "Don't underestimate my detective skills, big bro. I can smell your absence from a mile away, so don't try me" Amanda said.

"[laughs] Alright, alright, my bad, am sorry 'big brother' is too stupid he left his sis alone, but big brother is in a massive hurry so I got to go so byeeee, little detective"[With a smile] Paul said

"Hey watch it, and why are you talking in the third person, am no longer a kid am 8 if you must know so don't talk to me like am a kid alright [smiles] well don't forget to say bye next time alright, see you later big bro" [smiling] Amanda said waving

"See you later" Paul replied

Paul left [nervous] he moved quickly as if he had stayed a minute later he wouldn't have been able to predict what would happen nest

"Paul!!!!!!!!!!" [With a ground-shaking roar] Amanda yelled

Paul rushed away from Amanda, feeling a weird worry bubbling up inside him. He sped up, sensing something not right around the corner. Just before he disappeared, he glimpsed a shadowy figure nearby, giving him the chills. Despite his unease, he kept running, not realizing Amanda's shout held more fear than annoyance. The unknown dangers ahead were invisible, but the feeling of trouble lingered.

What would happen next?, I guess you have to stay to know.