For The Love Of Boxing

Chapter 19

It was now Saturday and Victoria and I weren't going to do anything. Well at least that's what we thought until Delilah, Luna, and Jonathan walked through the door yelling, "Up and at em guys! We are going to the mall!" Victoria and I groaned but got up to go dress. Luckily from last nights icing made it less painful on my stomach which made it easier to move. After we had both changed we went downstairs and Victoria quickly went to Jonathan who immediately hugged her. I smiled at them and looked at Delilah and Luna who were hugging. I spoke up, "Hey shall we go?" Everyone nodded and we all went outside to Jonathan's car. I sat in the back by the window while Luna sat on my left and Delilah on the other side of her while Jonathan drove and Victoria sat in the passenger seat. On the way there I held Luna's hand and we all listened to the radio. Once we got there we all piled out and everyone weirdly moved to the front of the car. I raised my eyebrow and asked, "What are you guys doing?" They then moved apart and a smiling Tony walked out. I immediately smiled and he continued to get closer to me. "Hey" I didn't respond, instead I pulled him to me and connected our lips. He quickly reciprocated the kiss and put his hand on my lower back. When we pulled away I couldn't help but smile I rested my head on his chest while he kissed the top of my head and hugged me close. We both turned to see everyone smiling at us. Jonathan then said, "Alright lets go look around." We all agreed and entered the mall. After a while from walking my legs were starting to hurt.

I squeezed Tony's hand a bit to get his attention from Jonathan. He stopped talking and looked over at me, "What's wrong?" He had so much concern written on his face. I shook my head and said, "Nothing bad it's just my legs are starting to hurt I need to sit down for a bit." He nodded his head and looked around. The food court was coming up and he said, "Hey you guys want food?" Everyone nodded and Tony wrapped his arm over my shoulders still holding my hand. I smiled and leaned into him for support. We all went to the food court and found a table. I looked around looking to see what would be good to eat. Tony asked me, "What do you want to eat babe?" I blushed not used to hearing him call me babe in person. "Um I think I'll have chili cheese fries. Here let me get out my money." He quickly put his hand on top of mine to stop me, "Don't worry about it I got it." He smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back. "Are you sure?" He nodded and leaned in kissing me. I kissed him back and he left with Jonathan to go get food. I talked with the rest of the girls until the guys came back. Tony sat next to me while Jonathan sat next to Victoria. They placed the food on the table and we all started to eat. After we had finished I looked at Luna who had tensed under Delilah's arm.

I gave her a concerned look and saw that she was fixated on something behind me. Delilah felt when she tensed and followed her eyes. I turned and saw a couple walking towards us they were fuming. They look a lot like Luna. Wait oh no. Luna stood up quickly and held her hands up. "Wait I can explain." Everyone else got up when her dad grabbed her by the arm. He said, "Lets go. We are going home." They started dragging her out with her mom walking behind them. I started to walk over and her mom quickly turned around and stopped me. Luna turned and looked at me with pure fear. I couldn't do anything, her mom was pushing and holding me back when she disappeared around the corner she shoved me hard making me stumble and start falling. I was caught by Tony and with one more look at us she turned and jogged to where they took Luna. I stood back up and looked at everyone. They seemed to be in shock and frozen in place. I then ran out towards the front doors of the mall ignoring the pain coming from everywhere. When I got there I saw nothing no trace of her anywhere. Luna I hope you are going to be okay. I felt arms around my waist from behind. "I'm sorry I didn't help I froze, it happened so quickly." I nodded and leaned back against Tony. "She'll be okay." I didn't say anything I just looked at the parking lot. After that everyone wanted to head home.

Delilah wasn't the same. She was zoned out and looked upset. I would be too if someone took Tony. I hugged Delilah when we were at her house. I told her that everything would be okay. She slowly nodded against my shoulder and went inside. We dropped Tony off at his house and he left after giving me a kiss. Then Jonathan dropped Victoria and I off after they kissed and I hugged him. I went to the kitchen to ice everything when I had gotten a call.

"Hello?"

"Hey Faith want to take an ice bath with me?"

Realizing that it was Marcus and it would probably help my healing a lot better then a few ice packs.

"Yeah come pick me up. I'll be ready."

"Alright I'll be there in 2 minutes because I was already on my way."

I chuckled and hung up. I went to change into a bikini and put shorts and a shirt over it. I looked out my window and saw Marcus pull up. I walked over to Victoria's room to let her know I was leaving again. "Hey I am leaving with Marcus we are going to take an ice bath. It'll help me heal faster. I'll be back in maybe an hour." She nodded and went back to whatever she was doing. I left and got into Marcus's car and hugged him over the console. "Alright you ready to freeze?" I chuckled and answered with, "If it helps me get to the ring faster then fuck yeah." He laughed and we were on our way. When we got there they had the baths ready for us and we stripped and quickly got in. It's worse if you slowly ease yourself into it. I sat all the way down to my neck and shivered. "Wow its been a while since we've done this." I heard him shifting in his bath and say, "Oh yeah for sure." We talked about how his date went for the next hour until we got out. When I got out nothing hurt anymore I was cold yes but I wasn't in pain. I ran over to Marcus and touched his cold arm. He seemed surprised, "Whoah you can move again." I excitedly nodded and went to put on my clothes. "Damn it's cold though." Marcus laughed at me and we went back into his car. "Hey Mar I'm really glad that your date went well you deserve happiness." He smiled and was about to say something until my phone started ringing. "Sorry Mar. I wonder who's calling?" I looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Luna.

"Luna are you okay?"

There was silence for a few seconds until I was about to say something again.

"Help Faith."

Then the line went dead. I started panicking and looked over at Marcus. "We need to go to Luna's house! NOW!"