I couldn't even sleep that night. I tossed and turned, thinking about the events that played today. Heath's girlfriend decided to show up, who I meet for the first time. And then Nash. Him and I lying down. I couldn't get the feeling of his skin on mine away when he brushed a few hair strands away from my face. Am I falling for him? No, he's just a friend. I really hope that tomorrow isn't going to be awkward as I imagine it to be for both of us.

Deciding that I couldn't fall asleep anytime soon, I pulled the covers off my body and head for the door. I walked down the stairs and to the kitchen where I poured myself a glass of water, hoping that it'll wash away the jitters that I have.

Tomorrow is going to be a bit interesting.

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I arrived at the training area after about a 20-minute walk. That's a good start to my day, right? I can also use that as an excuse to run less. I open the door and see the guys hanging around. Though this time, there are more of them. Probably like quadruple the number of guys.

They all turn their heads to see who has walked in, and I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable under their gaze. Thank the lord that Jed walks up to me and places an arm around my shoulders. "Welcome. Don't mind the rest of the guys. They're all training for the fundraiser match." Jed whispers to me as the rest of the guys get back to doing whatever they were doing before I came into the room.

"You guys aren't training?" I ask once Jed and I arrive at the back lounge where Nash, Kade, and Heath hang.

"Nah, we're waiting until these knuckleheads leave the room. We want the whole place to ourselves." Jed responds.

I take a seat, unfortunately, next to Nash who shifts uncomfortably on his own. I give him a small smile to which he returns. Okay, that's good. Things are okay, right?

"So what's Sasha up to?" Kade asks Heath.

He groans in annoyance. "I really don't care. She's been constantly craving attention that I can't give. With all the training going on and stuff it's been harder for me to make time for her."

"Well, we can all go out to dinner tonight. You could invite her." Jed says. "You coming Primmie?" He turns to ask me.

"Sure," I reply. I glance at Nash who doesn't even take a look at me once I got here, well besides the warm smile he gave me. Yeah never mind, not normal.

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We all arrive at the restaurant that Kade says was the absolute best in the world. His words, not mine. Heath decided to take another car with Sasha in it. I don't know why but I felt a pang of jealousy hearing that the two will be in a car together, alone. While I'm stuck in the back seat, by Nash.

It isn't a bad thing really, it just feels weird. I mean he is totally squished to the side. Like he doesn't even wanna be near me. I feel like we should talk about this. I don't want to lose him as a friend.

We all take our seats. Me being next to Jed on my right and Kade to my left. Nash sits beside Jed while Sasha sits on the other side of him. Leaving Heath to sit in between Sasha and Kade.

"So Sasha, how long have you and Heath been together for?" Kade asks with a wide smile. Please don't start Kade.

"Umm well I met him through his mom, and she introduced me to Heath. So like 2 weeks ago. And I've never been happier." She replies as she links her arm through Heath's one.

My eyes narrow as the action causes me to want to jump out of my seat. Relax Prim. He is taken for the millionth time. Shut up.

"Aww, I bet you guys are," Kade replies.

"It's almost my birthday as well. And I'm pretty sure Heath has something amazing planned for me right?" She turns to face him with a hopeful glint in her eyes. He just nods his head as he sips his drink. "The best money can buy." She emphasizes the word money which makes my narrowed eyes turned into curious ones.

"So when's the fundraiser match?" I ask to no one in particular.

"It's in one month. A lot of people are joining, even the best of the best. So we're trying to work harder than ever." Jed replies. I just nod my head.

"I'm actually interested in this fundraiser thing. What would happen if I joined?" I ask. I really was interested. I think helping families in need is so much more important than watering flowers. That, I could do any other day. This is like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I'm willing to take it. You know what they say, you only live once.

"No," Heath says sternly, catching all of our attention.

"Why not?" I ask getting irritated. Does he think he has some control over me? Because if so then he couldn't be more wrong.

"You're going to get hurt. Plus you've barely even trained for a month. Those guys are pros, Prim. I don't want to see you injured." He says, keeping his gaze fixed right on me.

"Come on babe, who cares if she gets hurt? Hmm? Let her be." Sasha chimes in. I want to thank her for being on my side, but also punch her for saying that no one will care if I come home with a black eye.

"Uh, thank you?" I question.

"You're totally welcome." She replies.

"My answer is still no." Heath chimes back in.

"Heath, let her do what she wants. We'll train her hard so that she'll get good enough to fight." Nash defends me. That's the first time he has ever said anything this night.

"You know what? Feel free to do whatever. But don't say I warned you." Heath says as his hand clenches into fists.

"You think we can get you ready in a month?" Jed turns to ask me.

"If I put all of my effort into it then most likely. The only thing I worry about is telling May. I mean I already mentioned that I'm working out. That's kinda close to boxing. Ish. Actually never mind."

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Why can't she just listen to me for once? Getting into that ring could cause her damage. I can't even picture her getting hurt without wanting to harm someone else. I'm trying to look out for her. I know how much she wants to participate in this but if she's going to get injured, I'm not allowing it.

She doesn't know it yet but ever since she stepped foot in this place, I can't seem to get her out of my mind. Every dream drifts back to her. She's like this drug that I can't seem to get enough of.

I tried distancing myself from her as much as I can. I have to try even harder now that Sasha's in the picture. I'm not a cheater. I never was and I intend not to change the fact. Sasha's a great person and all, but every time I kiss her or even hug her, my mind drifts back to those adorable brown eyes of Prim's.

My own mother set me up with Sasha. They thought having me date a young girl whose family owns their own business would be great for our family. But they couldn't be more wrong.

Yeah, Sasha's a beautiful girl but I just don't feel the connection with her. But I want my mom to be proud of me so I have to go through with this. She has taught me to treat women with the utmost respect and I intend to do so.

Yesterday when I came back to get my keys, I wasn't really getting them. Dumb of me to do this but the only reason I came back was to check on Prim. Yeah, I saw Nash headed inside the room where I just came out of. I was furious at what I saw.

Prim and Nash were lying down next to each other. I know I shouldn't feel this way, but I do. It's like the universe told me that I was meant to protect Prim, and that's what I'm planning to do.

No matter how many times I told her that her doing this will physically bruise her, she won't listen to me. I won't force her though. Yeah, I've been a bit harsh on her when it comes to these types of stuff, but seeing any woman being physically abused just doesn't sit right with me at all.

Women deserve to be treated like the queen they are. I learned that the hard way. I know I've been strict with Prim but she's so innocent it makes my heartbreak.

But if she wants to enter the fundraiser, I'm not one to stop her.

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