He was exhausted.

Out of breath, and struggling to keep pace.

He could literally see his opponent, Luka, grinning as they performed. All the past events have taken a big toll on him, leaving him anxious. Like, what do you mean you went missing? What do you mean the guy he only ever saw as a friend, well, not even a friend, had kissed AND strangled him?? Just to die and let him win? He was shaken.

Ah.... if only he could turn back in time.

He felt hopeless. He was losing, that's for sure. He was just about to give up, I mean, what's the point anymore? The only people who cared about him are gone. Especially you.

you...

...Is that you he just saw in the audience?

His eyes immediately lit up, as if life pumped back into him. He reached out for you, striding across the stage to get to you as fast as he can. But just as he was about to reach for your hand,

A shot went off, and he fell to the ground. You just stood there in shock.