Jarvis' entire world paused for a moment. Even his breathing stopped, something that had never happened in all his life. And in that standstill, he saw a spark in that small gap filled with darkness.
BANG!
At that moment, he knew the bullet would hit him. The angle, the location, and the distance were perfect for that shot.
No…
Jarvis flinched slightly as he felt something strike him. Lifting his arm to catch someone, his pupils constricted as he slowly gazed down.
The bullet didn't hit him because...
"Gene—" his breathing stopped as he caught Gene's body.
In the next beat, a shout from the mercenaries echoed as they all aimed and rushed in Haji's direction.
"Get him!"
As for Jarvis, he dragged Gene and took cover behind the truck.
"Gene," he breathed out, crouching down with the young man in his arms. His complexion had gone pale as he pressed a hand to Gene's chest, blood seeping through his fingers.
