What Are You

[Amya’s POV]

"Are you sure about this?"

Mykel’s worried voice radiated from beside me as I got into position to begin my battle with Denny.

Turning, I just gave a smile and a winked. If he thought that I would do something that I wasn’t confident about, then he really didn’t know me.

"Don’t worry," I murmured, reaching out and squeezing his hand. "Do you really think that this sourpuss will be able to take me?"

For a moment, Mykel doesn’t speak as he looks from me to Denny and back. Despite my assurance, it is easy to tell by the look on his face that he isn’t quite sure.

"I know you’re worried," I sighed, feeling his tension and unease through our bond. "But I promise you, I’ll be fine."

Leaning over, I quickly kiss his cheek before turning my full attention to Denny, who is watching us with an unreadable expression.

"Jealous?" I smirked, flashing my teeth. "Would you like a kiss too?"

At my words, a growl of warning erupts from Mykel that causes me to burst into a fit of laughter. M