The clutch was incredible, the ring had been closing tightly around them, Octavio had sped forward- deciding it was better to go out fighting than idle to the ring. Flashes of grenades, rattling of bullets, and then the announcer declaring them the champions.

Octavio dropped his gun, not bothering to do his usual celebratory lap as he leapt forward toward you. You didn’t really have the chance to process the win before Octavio had pulled his mask off and was kissing you.

Originally, this relationship was supposed to be secret. Octavio didn’t want to risk his fans attacking you for ‘taking him’ from them, nor did he wish to give them much to speculate on about his private life.

But that veil of secrecy ripped, and was pierced by the excitement of the moment. Octavio didn’t want to keep this a secret any longer- he wanted everyone to know you were his and that he was ever so proud of you.

The Apex Games’ cameras surrounded you, the whirring of the drones making your head spin. It felt good to finally show off your relationship, even despite the lingering hesitation in your heart.