Jayden

I sat amidst the hum of computers and the murmur of my friends at the gaming center. My closest friend, Tyler, let out a frustrated sigh beside me.

"Gosh, I can't seem to beat this guy," he said, tossing his controller onto the table. "He's fucking good."

"What's going on?" I asked, giving him a confused glance.

Tyler gestured to the screen, a small frown on his face. "This guy's a beast. I keep losing to him."

"Hmm," I raised an eyebrow, throwing a chip into my mouth. "Challenge him to me. Pass me his ID."

"You sure about this?" he asked. "He's really good."

I grinned confidently. "I'm...