Luciano’s pov

''Are you kidding me?! Out of all the fighters, it had to be him. Dude, seriously!''  I shouted at my friend with my hands up in disbelief. This is my first time here but since the moment I set my feet on this place, all I was hearing was that this so-called glorious Mr. J was here. Returning from his long yet awaited absence. Now I’m here, about to have the champion disfigure my beautiful countenance. Oh man, how frustrating.

''This was a bad idea''  I told David without looking at him, my gaze is set on Mr. J himself. I sighed while unconsciously shaking my leg and saying no at the same time. How am I supposed to defeat him?!

''It's the same idea you agreed on''  my friend said to me emphasizing the you in that sentence.

''David, I thought you guys weren’t serious about this, we were playing the dumb truth or dare game…. Why didn’t I choose truth, life will be so much easier.''

''Dude relax, it's not that bad, besides, you know how to throw some punches, I had seen you''

''I just took self-defense classes it's not the same, this is the real deal. How do you know this place again?''   I asked him, I’m really curious to know because never in my life have I ever heard of ‘’The inferno’’ before. Apparently, it's been going on for years. I must say whoever owns it, has hide it really well.

''I told you already, my cousin’s boyfriend goes here frequently to watch the matches. I thought it was a great idea to show off what you have learned from your classes, so when you said dare instead of truth, I took the opportunity to bring you here and film you to later show the video to the guys back at the house. I could be pretty creative, don’t I?''

''Wow, your creativeness never sees to amaze me''  I said sarcastically.

''Come on Lu, it will be fun.''

''No, no. You know what? I think I’m going to run, have some impulse and smash myself against that wall. Yeah, that will hurt less''  I joked. But seriously though, I think that is actually best than having my face and stomach covered in blood and bruises. This Mr. J, I’m seeing him from afar and he looks not incredible ripped, but his body is definitely toned under that red jacket he’s wearing.

''You are so over dramatic man.''

''Easy for you to say, you are not the one going up there now''   I’m anxious and I think David could tell as well. He’s so ready to tease me.

''Aw, is Luci afraid?''  he asked like I was a child who just heard a horror story.

''Shut up, I’m not and don’t call me that''  I gave him the death gaze.

''Of course you are not because you’re a brave boy right Luci?''

''I hate you man, you know that right….''

''Aww, I love you too Luci Luci.''

Ughhh, is this really my best friend? I don’t know how…. Actually, scratch that, I do know, he’s been with me in my dark and good moments. He handles all your shit Luciano, he is your best bro. David, never mind me, I do love you man…. I’m just not going to say that out loud.

''Whatever, I’m going in, the referee is about to call me.''

''Get ready to do some damage Montenegro''  David said slapping me in the ass, I gave him the death glare again.

''Don’t forget to cover yourself yeah?''  David told me while handing me a piece of black thick cloth to do so. You know? that is another thing I’m wondering about, how could this ‘’J’’ do some damage to the face if it is actually covered? Is he really that strong……?

''I’m so fucked, aren’t I?''

''Yep, you are. Good luck!''  he wishes me patting me on my back, after that, he started walking to the audience to get a good spot to watch what is about to commence…. Ok, here we go.

Come on Luciano, this is child play.....ha! I wish, but you know, it's never bad to encourage yourself.

 ''And here he is, let’s give a big welcome to ‘’The Montenegro’’ ''  The referee announces my ‘’name’’ as the public goes crazy. By now I’m already on the ring to the opposite side of where Mr. J is ……. he is so much taller and bigger than me………. God, please let him have mercy of this poor soul, he is going to destroy me.

''Alright boys get here''   The arbiter orders and we do as he says. I’m now facing my adversary, he has this dark aura around him. I don’t know who he is but he looks so mysterious and menacing, I can only see his hazel eyes, nose and lips…. mmmm, he has pretty lips…. ok, what! .... Did I just say that? come on Luciano concentrate here. Apparently, my brain had other plans and decided for me ‘’You shall now stare at those dark pink sexy lips” I was so caught out in the moment that I don’t notice the fight already started and that one punch is positioned in my lustrous face, sending me directly to the floor. Yep, good times.