A set-up
Author: Glassrock
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
Cayden was the one who invited him over. Nathan couldn't figure out why Cayden left the note.

He didn’t invite him so that he could be threatened about Rose’s whereabouts.

Cayden must have something up his sleeves. Nathan thought as he walked into Gray crescent.

It was a long, busy street and it was close.

Why was he even thinking so much when he was almost there?

When he sees Cayden, they'll either talk about it or fight about it. Nathan thought to himself, confidently.

Out of nowhere, from behind, Nathan felt a hand on his shoulder and he turned back in response to stimuli only to receive a blow on his face. Nathan flung his arm to retaliate with his well-fisted palm. His attacker dodged his fist and dashed to his front. He landed another blow on Nathan, this time from the front, then began running.

Nathan pursued him with every strength in him. Nathan was fast but his assailant was faster.

His unknown fighter kept running until he came to the end of the street. The street was clo
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