September 28 2022

It was another day at school as the day went by peacefully, although Desmond was thinking about his next move against Finn and needed to be prepared for the fight. School was finally over as Desmond and Evan were seen leaving the school while talking to each other.

Evan: So what's been going on between you and your "girlfriend" ?

Desmond: Me and Disha are not dating, Evan.

Evan: *Laughs* I know, I'm just messin' with ya.

Desmond: But to answer the question, Me and Disha are doing well. We did go out yesterday.

Evan: That's nice man, you should really tell her how you feel.

Desmond: I don't know, Maybe I should.

Evan: Look, just be confident and tell her how you feel. Everything will be okay.

Desmond nodded as both Evan and Desmond were walking while talking to each other, Instead of going home, they decided to take a nice walk around the area as they continued talking to each other.

Evan: So, I noticed that Balor hasn't been attending classes often.

Desmond: Because he is a coward, He attacked me in the bathroom yesterday.

Evan: *Shocked* Wait, really?

Desmond: Yeah, and he wants a fight with me for his championship. I remember you told me about the underground fight club in this school.

Evan: Oooh geez, well, it's a good thing you've been training hard for this.

Desmond: I'm not gonna go down without a fight.

Evan: But I'm just letting you know that Balor is a really tough guy. He doesn't go down easily.

Desmond: Just like his ego.

Evan: Ouch, but hey, you got me as your number one supporter.

Crowe looked at Evan and gave a small smile to him as Peters had a phone call and answered it as Desmond was looking at him.

Evan disconnected the call as there were five thugs walking through the street before they saw Desmond and Evan in their way as they pushed both of them as Evan almost fell down while Desmond looked in anger.

Desmond: Hey, what's your problem!?

The thugs just wanted to annoy both of them for fun since they were high school students as Desmond helped Evan to get on his feet

Evan: Come on, let's leave.

One of the thugs smoked a cigarette and blew the smoke on their faces as Desmond and Evan began coughing, but Crowe was getting even more angry as the thugs began laughing before Desmond had enough of it.

Desmond striked the first punch at a thug as the others were shocked and began yelling at the Desmond as Crowe grabbed one of the thug's by the arm and threw him to the car.

Evan was shocked but took the opportunity to make Desmond more popular at school as he began recording the fight on his phone as Desmond continued fighting the thugs.

A thug tried to kick Desmond, but Crowe moved out of the way and grabbed the thug and took him down.

He punched a thug on the nose and began bleeding before Desmond knocked him out from another punch.

Another thug tried to fight Desmond, but he grabbed the thug and threw him to the steel pole.

He was getting more aggressive as Desmond began punching and kicking a thug before doing an arm drag and punched him in the face.

The last thug tried to hit Desmond, but Crowe took him down.

Evan ended the recording, but he was also shocked by Desmond's strength and moves.

Evan: Geez, They are going to wake up with a bad headache.

Desmond: Let's get going now, Evan.

Desmond took a deep breath and walked away as Evan was talking about Desmond's fighting style and how awesome it was.

But unknown to them, someone was looking at both of them.

Soon, Evan invited Desmond over to his house for some time as Crowe greeted Evan's mother before they went to his room as Evan was on his laptop, showing videos of the fight club hidden in their school.

Evan: This is the first fight Finn ever had, though it really looks like Finn trained very hard to win.

They both continued watching the video as Crowe said something to him.

Desmond: I still don't understand how the teachers or principal didn't find out about this fight club?

Evan shrugged as Desmond was looking around him.

Desmond: Don't they have social media, and they can easily guess their students?

Evan: Maybe it's because we are good at hiding this. Besides, this is the reason why we attend school

Desmond raised an eyebrow as they both continued watching more videos before Evan had an idea and decided to post the video of the road brawl.

Evan: I'm gonna post this video, just so Finn can see how much of a tough guy you really are.

Desmond was thinking about it until he thought it was a good idea as He said something.

Desmond: Make sure to put a good caption.

Evan laughed as Desmond smiled at him as Peters posted the video before the two began talking to each other, About thrity minutes has past and Desmond decided to leave as both of them said goodbye before leaving.

Crowe was making his way to the gym as He wanted to start training again, Desmond stretched out before entering the gym as He was looking around until he saw Bobby sitting in the chair while looking at him.

Desmond: Oh hey Bobby, How are you?

Bobby: . . . . Mind explaining yourself?

Desmond was confused as Bobby got up and glared at Desmond as Crowe spoke to him.

Desmond: What is it?

There was intense silence between the two as Bobby looked at Desmond's knuckles and spoke.

Bobby: Whose blood is that?

Desmond looked at his knuckles and was silent as Desmond tried to speak, but Bobby cut his sentence.

Bobby: I saw you fighting those thugs outside. Didn't I tell you not to fight outside the gym?

Desmond: They were getting on my nerves, and I couldn't take it anymore.

Bobby: Well, you made a big mistake. It's just one simple rule, and you broke it!!!

Desmond: Look, I promise-

Bobby: No promises! Get out of my gym, I'm done with you!

Desmond: What!? No-

Bobby: Take your bag and leave before I break your tongue!

Desmond knew he couldn't fix it, He broke the rule and now he was unable to train with Bobby. Lashley was really angry at him as Desmond just took his bag and looked at Bobby, who didn't even want to look at him as Desmond sighed and left the gym.

Desmond was really angry at himself, He kicked a trashcan out of anger before sitting in the bench as Desmond was holding his head in anger.

Two days later.

Two days has past and Desmond wasn't in the right mindset and was angry at himself, He didn't speak to anyone, including Disha, He did tell Evan about it and Peters mentioned that he was going to talk to Bobby about it.

However, it didn't work out, and Bobby told Evan that he doesn't want Desmond in this gym anymore, Desmond was really upset at himself, but he really wanted to fix this.

Right now, it was the nighttime as Desmond was sitting in the living room while thinking about what he should do, His sister noticed his behaviour and tried to talk to him but Desmond kept telling her that everything was fine.

Desmond got up and wanted to take a walk outside until he heard his mother speak to him.

Jenna: Desmond, Can you-

Desmond: Mom, Dont waste your time arguing with me!

Jenna: What? I just wanted something from the convenience store.

She said it quietly as Jenna was confused, Desmond was silent as Lexy was just staring at both of them before he sighed.

Desmond: What do you need?

Jenna: Just some eggs for breakfast and three soda cans.

Desmond nodded as Jenna was looking at him before he left the house and began making his way to the convenience store.

Soon, He entered and bought the things he needed, Desmond was checking what else was in the store until he saw Bobby in the aile of frozen products, Bobby noticed Desmond and tried to ignore him.

But Desmond decided to try and approach him as Crowe walked towards him and said something.

Desmond: Uh, Hey.

Bobby just stared at him as both of them were silent before Bobby spoke to him.

Bobby: Don't expect a "Hello" from me.

Desmond: Look, can we just talk right now? There is something I want to tell you.

Bobby: *Sighs* Make it quick.

Desmond looked at him as He spoke to him.

Desmond: You want to know why I'm always been so aggressive, I get into a lot of fights and all. Let me explain it to you:

Flashback-

In Iowa, Desmond was laughing and joking with his father, Tony Crowe. Both father and son had a really strong bond.

Together, They would be there for each other and Desmond's father would always motivate Desmond to do things that he likes and enjoys to do.

He always tells Desmond to know his own worth and never let himself down. Desmond would always listen to those words and feel happy.

Although, one day, all love and joy was over.

Desmond was seen in his father's workplace, where his father sold motorcycles and bikes as Desmond saw his dad and smiled.

Desmond: Hey Dad, We should get going now. Mom said she made spaghetti.

Tony: That's nice, but can you do me a favour and buy some of those groceries your mom told me to get?

Desmond: Oh sure but where have you been?

Tony: Nowhere, just needed to finish something.

Desmond noticed his voice was odd as Crowe looked at his father before he smelled something from his breath as Desmond was shocked.

Desmond: Dad, Were you at the bar?

Tony: *Chuckles* Just needed a few drinks, kiddo.

Desmond: it doesn't sound like a few, You look drunk already. Didn't Mom tell you to stop drinking?

Tony: Yeah. . . Maybe your right.

Desmond: First, let me drop you home, Then I'll get the groceries.

Tony: No, no, it's fine. I'll drive.

Desmond: Dad, no, you can't drive when you're drunk.

Tony: Listen, It will be okay. Your mom's gonna kill me anyways.

He laughed a little as Desmond smiled at him but he was still worried about him.

Desmond: Can I come with you atleast?

Tony: I'll be okay, Desmond. Just get the stuff okay?

Desmond just nodded as Both of them left the garage, Tony got in the car and smiled at Desmond while getting hiccups before driving away as Desmond was looking at the car.

But sadly, After an hour Desmond had a phone call from the hospital that his father died in a car accident and that's when his life began to be filled with darkness.

End of Flashback-

Bobby was staring at Desmond as Crowe was feeling really emotional, Bobby also felt something in his heart and was really sad for what Desmond had went through.

Desmond: Everyday I blame myself but what? Everyone uses my father as an advantage and now everyone just hates me.

Bobby was silent before he patted Desmond's shoulder as Crowe looked at him.

Bobby: . . . . I understand what you have went through, I'm really sorry. . .

Desmond shooked his head before Bobby gave him a small hug as Crowe just hugged him back as Bobby looked at him and tried to joke with him.

Bobby: All that muscle and your gonna start crying?

Desmond: *Smiles a little* No, I'm not crying.

Bobby smiled at him as Desmond looked at him before Bobby said something.

Bobby: You can come to the gym tomorrow, We can continue training again.

Desmond: Okay. . . Thank you.

Bobby: It's fine, Desmond.

They both looked at eachother before leaving the convenience store as Desmond was remembering the day of his father's passing and was feeling really emotional.

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!!! :)