Harper’s eyes widened in shock, her face draining of all amusement as she instinctively rushed forward.
“Hiro!” she yelled.
But before she could get any farther, Damien caught her by the arm.
“Wait.”
Harper whipped toward him. “What do you mean, wait?! He’s attacking your best friend!”
Damien remained calm. “Watch.”
On the field, Nick barely had time to register the second attack before instinct took over. He moved out of the way again, his exhaustion momentarily forgotten as adrenaline surged through his body.
“What the hell is wrong with you?!” he snapped.
Hiro didn’t answer. He simply came at him again.
This time, Nick was ready.
He avoided the incoming blow and immediately put some distance between them, his expression hardening as he stared at the man in front of him.
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