More Than Just A Friend

Olive's P.O.V.

Hailey came next, but we all banned her from the kitchen after she somehow burned butter. She was designated to work on decorations and music. Ian showed up after, surprised by the two large men in my kitchen. I forgot that Ian has no idea I fight.

"So happy you could make it. Come meet my important people." I greeted him, pulling him by the wrist towards the kitchen. "Meet Davis and Carter. They run an underground fighting ring that I participate in at times."

"She's phenomenal," Lucas said, wrapping his arm around my lower back, pulling me to his side so he could kiss my temple.

"She had the title of champion for a year before she met some asshole boyfriend, named Julius." Carter made a face as if to say Julius was the nastiest thing ever. I laughed at his expression.

"Well, shit, Red. I left you and you became strong. Was I holding you back?" Ian asked, looking at me differently. Impressed, maybe?

"No, you were saving me, and bringing light into my life at the d