Chapter 1

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                               I Went To War With Myself, For You.


Morning.
Welcome spring.
The weather suddenly changed.
Clouds heavy.
After the strongest thud. Droplets begin to pour one by one.
Heavy rain and muddy playground, vacations are going to start this week and children are excited to say goodbye to college. Who is not happy to have a vacation? Hustle and bustle filled up the area around the college. The lecture was going to start. Students gathered in front of the corridor peeking through the window which gave full access to the classroom. Here we are again. The college-famous but honorable asshole closes the classroom door. The students have the full urge to see what's going on again in the class or we can see what is so new in today's menu. What we can even expect from Grayson Joes the only son of the Paradise Thorn. The most famous nightclub for famous and notorious businessmen is located at the center of the Lambeth.  

The well-educated and well-known personalities of London. The dark aura they left whenever they visited public sites. That’s the actual problem with Grayson. The school is literally on fire right now. And authority is still chained to the rhythm. Not even the principal tries to come over these bullshits of daily routines.  

“Warned you, fucking warned you to stay away from Inan,” Grayson said, tight fist while clenched teethes full of rage mind blown up just like the fuel added to the already blown-up fire. Showing the authority to the man sitting beside him no doubt he was also on the verge of losing his shit but it's not like Connor. He is a man with patience and handles situations deliberately. Simply crossing his arms over his well-built chest, fierce eyes lip thin and still speechless over him. Grayson is the opposite of Connor.  

“Not to jump over the window, was not in the instruction list, No?” Connor said while collecting his cool and trying to make the atmosphere positive. They say water can cool down a fire but the situation between two famous college boys isn't going to follow the rule.  

“Don’t shit with me again.” pointing index finger with one eyebrow raised. “Felix is going to take part in Skull Crushers I heard.” He said with cunning expressions he knows where to hit right when a person can't bleed physically but real damage had already happened.  

And here we go. Connor hit the desk with full rage and a stand-up spine straight mouthwatering fist ready to punch him but stops when the homeroom teacher burst open the door. He is the only man in college who is not biased. Perfectly ignoring the whole aura, he let the rest of the class enter. Grayson was still eyeing him standing still, he didn’t even budge when a girl rushed past him to sit on the desk on his left side. This is going to be boom believe me. 

“Everybody take a seat, please. Results are already out, just formalities left.” The teacher said politely settling his spectacles. He is in his early forties, Leo Ronan passionate about his work. “Daya is selected for the final round of Ballet dance. Congratulations.” Grayson stilled. He knows his sister Inna was also a participant and not selected. He is possessive towards her. Nostalgia hit him like a soft pebble. He used to attend her school events when she used to perform in princess flayer's frock, which he bought for her. He remembers every detail of her. Her smile after winning the trophy, her chubby cheeks showing mouth corner dimple. The slightest smile appears on his lips and vanishes like it was never there.  

Inna was four years younger than Grayson. But he is a year senior to her. She is just like a baby sister to him. He can never cross the thought of any harm to her.  

“I want every student in the stadium after the break. Brace yourself for today's surprise.” The homeroom teacher announces. And left the class with his attendance book.  

Believe me, the surprises teachers give, they aren't the surprises they are damn bombs.  

Okay. 

“Grayson, I hope you don’t,” Connor said, settling his blazer over his shoulder slightly kicking the desk, and standing up all tall and flawless. Grayson passed by him without a word. 

They are not the enemy, but circumstances made them. Grayson met him in high school and then they were promoted to the senior campus. And start to know each other when Connor was riding the Corvette making the audience go crazy over his skills and they stand with a huge applause.  

Yes. 

Grayson and Connor, badass and honorable badass respectively, of Skull Crusher.  

Red Ford  

Blue corvette  

Always align face-to-face. 

That’s the genuine reason of campus girls' hearts go crazy. None of them pay heed  

Rude. 

Students gather at the stadium hall. Wearing sports uniform, a white shirt, blue shorts and white shirts and red shorts for boys and girls respectively. Leo starts to whistle both teams' alerts and line up. Hands on hips spine straight and stern face.  

“Let's start a class with surprise,” Leo announces and starts to read the principles note. “According to campus policies, students who broke the rules should be eliminated from the team and suspended from certain subjects or departments.” A soft sigh left his mouth. The stadium fills up with whispers. “So please bid farewell to your class fellows Connor and Grayson. As they break the rules in the last match.”  

Grayson smirked; the corner of his lip tugged up. Head low and slightly shaking his head while smirking. No shame, no regret, and not even a hint of remorse. Connor watches him in the corner of his eye. No expression just a stern face.  

“Finally, a healthy excuse found,” Grayson said leaving the stadium with hands in pockets straight neck, a soft whistle left his mouth.  

Brat. 

Connor silently left. Grayson was walking through the hall and Connor stopped him.  

“Let's hit it tonight.” Connor offers him, which he gladly accepts.


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