Something Crazy

" Lets duel." You blurt out. You were backed into a corner and for some reason those are the words your panicked mind reached for.

"What?" Her eyes narrow. You feel like she hasn't blinked since the beginning of this conversation.

" You've wanted a rematch from the moment you lost our last match. Well I'm giving it to you. A rematch on your terms, as a way to say I'm sorry. I swear I never thought of you as a cheap whore but I also didn't give you the respect you deserved." You silently congratulate yourself for putting that one together quickly, but are careful to maintain an apologetic face.

She seems to actually be thinking the idea over. "What do you get if you win?"

" You'll forgive me and we can at least be friends?"

" And if I win?"

" Whatever you want."

"interesting...I accept." She snaps her fingers. You feel a burst of wind as her bedroom door swings open, slamming against the wall. " You may leave now. We'll duel at twilight tomorrow. Meet me on the Practice court."

You leave her room and her door slams behind you, catching your heel. You wince at the pain, certain it's going to leave a bruise.