Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ TKO- Total Knock Out ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

Chapter 3

After school that day and finishing his home work, and helping his Ma clean up Zell was at the gym with his coach getting ready for the nights match.

Zell was all suited up in a blue tank top and black shorts, with his red gloves on and sneakers, and shadow boxing waiting for Squall to tell him what to do. "So did you get any info on this guy?" He asked and made some punches. Squall walked over to him crossing his arms with a piece of paper in one hand.

"Only that he's average height and weight, good with defense but you should be able to beat him without too much trouble." He said then handed Zell the paper, he stopped his shadow boxing to read over it. "What's this?" He asked looking up at Squall who was setting up the punching bag.

"A note for your mother, I can't take you to Deling without her permission." He said walking back to where Zell stood, he looked at him with a big grin on his face. "I- I'm- I get to go to Deling?" Zell asked still grinning. Squall nodded and Zell gave him a squeezing hug.

"Only if you're mother says its ok?" Squall said pulling away from the hug. "Yeah, I'm sure she will she has to. This is so great." Zell said smiling down at the paper in his gloved hand. 'If this Seifer lives in Deling I might get to meet him' He licked his lips still lost in thought of it all.

"Hey Dincht, stop spacing and lets go." Squall said standing near the punching bag with his arm around it. "Oh right." Zell put the paper on the bench closest to him then ran over to where Squall was and began his work out.

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Zell punched at the guy from Timber and he dodged the punch hitting Zell in the jaw making him stumble back. "Come on Zell shake it off." Squall yelled from the outside corner of the ring.

Zell shook his head and bounced back towards the guy, he was only a few feet taller than Zell and weighed a little more but wasn't nearly as muscled as he was. Zell bounced around punching at the guy just barely hitting him. His defense was good but Zell wasn't gonna let that get to him.

'I have to beat this guy, I have to make it the championship...... I have to get to Deling to see him.' Since he saw that face in the newspaper that morning Zell couldn't get Seifer off his mind, he wasn't sure if it was an attraction or not but he knew he had to meet the guy.

He dodged a punch from the other guy and belted him in the stomach, the other fighter doubled over and Zell took it to his advantage and gave his best jab hitting the guy square in the face. "Alright now you've got him." Squall said. Zell stood back bouncing on his toes with his gloves guarding his face watching the guy stagger around. "Come on get back in the game boy." The other fighters coach called to him. When it looked like he was about to recover Zell wasn't going to take any chances and he moved in bum rushing the guy with punches before he could get his defenses up.

"Yeah!" Squall said cheering from the side with the rest of crowd screaming behind him for Zell to kick the guys ass. He kept punching quicker and harder, blood was spilling from the other mans face. "Finish him." Squall said and Zell pulled his right arm back as far as it could go then brought it forwards with full force knocking the other guy off his feet with a blow to the side of his head. When he went down the crowd roared with cheers and Squall jumped in the ring running over to Zell hugging him. The ref finished the count and the man still lay there unconscious.

"Winner, Zell Dincht." He grabbed Zell's hand holding his arm in the air and Zell was smiling brightly he was going to the regional champions games in Deling he was finally one of the real hard hitters, not just some local hero. "You did it, you made it to the big league now." Squall said and pulled Zell's face to his and kissed him hard then hugged him again.

They left the ring and went into the crowd of fans and reporters. People were taking his picture and patting him on the back. Congratulating him on his victory.

"Zell Zell now that you qualify for the championship games what are you going to do?" A female reporter asked "Uh well I'm definitely gonna practice more," He wiped some sweat from his head "And well I'm going to Deling City baby!" He smiled and had his picture taken showing his tattoo side.

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Later that night Squall and Zell were out celebrating in Balamb's pub. They sat at a table alone with a big plate of assorted finger foods, and a bottle of wine. Every now and then someone would walk by and say congratulations or ask for a picture or autograph.

"Hi Zell." A few girls giggled as they left the bar. Squall looked up at them annoyed, but Zell smiled politely more from the glow of his new fame and thoughts of Deling City and meeting the regional champ and sexy ass Seifer Almasy.

"Here." Squall said opening the wine and pouring it into a glass for Zell. "I don't know I don't really drink that stuff." Zell said turning his attention to a group of boys at the counter, who were calling his name. He waved at them.

"Way to go champ!" one of the boys said "You the man Zell." the other said.

When Zell turned back to Squall he was already refilling his own glass and pushed Zell's glass towards him, "Come on have some we're celebrating." Zell looked at the glass uncertain if he should drink it or not, but what the hell this was his night even if he wasn't at a big party or anything this was just as nice and he deserved a break and some fun.

He took the glass and sniffed the drink, wrinkling his nose at the smell. Squall half smiled at his reaction then pushed the glass at Zell's lips. He finally took a drink slowly at first then sucked down half the liquid before dropping the glass.

"Whoa that's strong. Good too." He reached for the plate of food as Squall topped his glass off for him. "So tomorrow you get that slip signed and start packing up." Squall said recapping the bottle. Zell looked up from his eating, and grabbed his refilled glass. "We're leaving so soon?" He took a long drink. "We have to, you're mom can take care of the school stuff right?" Zell nodded still drinking until the glass was empty.

"Yeah she'll take care of it, how much should I bring?" He grabbed the bottle drinking the last of its remain. "Travel light, I'll be right back." Squall got up from the table and went to the bar getting two more bottles of liquor. He returned giving one to Zell and opening the other taking a drink. Zell, after a little effort, opened his bottle and took a drink.

"Ah, you know I could get used to this stuff." He said smiling at the bottle. "Well don't, it'll mess up your game, this is a one time thing." Squall said "You're on your way champ." He held his bottle up to Zell's and they toasted to the road ahead.

Later that night half wasted they stumbled their way through Balamb streets. "Man I can't let my Ma see me like this. She'll kill me and then you." He half laughed at the thought and tripped over a stone in the road but managed to keep his balance, that made him laugh harder. "You're right come on." Squall said dragging Zell down the road.

Minutes later they made it into Squall's little apartment room at the Balamb hotel. He didn't think it was necessary to be a true resident of the town so he'd rented the hotel room for however long he might need it and just kept paying for it.

Squall flicked on the light. Tossing off his jacket to the little chair near the door. Zell clumsily made his way to the bed and fell on it groaning.

"Ah man I don't feel so good." He hiccupped and laughed a little rolling on his back. Squall walked over to the bed and sat on the opposite side of it taking his boots off. Then he reached over and pulled off Zell's sneakers tossing them to the floor.

"Thanks man," Zell said scooting himself up the bed to lie on the pillow. Squall lied down beside him also on his back. He sighed heavily feeling the after drunk ness take over. Zell groaned again and Squall turned on his side resting his head on his hand looking at the spike haired boy feeling lust rising in himself. It'd been a long time since he'd had someone in his bed and the alcohol was beginning to take over. He cupped Zell's chin in his hand and Zell looked up at him. Squall without hesitating kissed Zells mouth deeply. Feeling his own need building Zell kissed back.

They weren't lovers or dating at all, just good friends. When Zell first met Squall he was a little lost and confused about himself. Squall helped him get his life together and he sharpened up his already existing boxing skills. After finding out they were both gay the relationship grew stronger, because they knew how hard it was especially not having someone.

Squall promised he'd never take advantage of Zell and up until now hasn't. He was always there to comfort Zell when he needed it but they'd never done anything more than a small quick kiss.

Now because of the alcohol and loneliness Squall couldn't help but touch him more and Zell just quietly fell into the lust. They continued to kiss and Squall slid his gloved hand up Zell's shirt and he moaned at the leather brushing against his nipples. Squall shifted on top of him and moved his mouth down to Zell's neck, Zell rubbed Squall's back and slid his hand up his shirt lifting his legs. Squall moved back up to kiss Zells mouth, their breathing getting heavy and quicker. Zell started pushing his hips up towards Squall's and sliding his hands down his back around his waist to tug at his belts.

Squall suddenly stopped kissing him and pushed his hands from his pants. Zell groaned in annoyance his eyes still closed he wrapped his hands around Squall's waist again, but Squall broke them and sat up on the bed. Zell opened his eyes then Squall stared down at him still having the lust in his eyes. "Get up." He said his voice low. Zell leaned up on his elbows not sure what he meant. "What?" he asked. Squall got off the bed and pulled Zell's arms dragging him up from the bed as well.

"Wha- wait where are we going?" Squall pulled Zell to the bathroom and pushed him in. "Take a shower then go to bed." He said throwing a towel at him, then he closed the door before Zell could get a word out. Zell stood in the bathroom holding the towel confused and tired, he sighed and went to the shower turning the water on.

Squall grabbed his jacket and keys and left the room, making sure to lock the door.