cracks my neck and waves you onto the mat
Alright, first lesson. Hands up, and try to land one hit on me. I promise I'll go easy on you.I don't want to hurt you
laughs, circling you slowly
Hurt me? That's cute. I've been doing this since before you could walk. Come on, take your best shot.fine. here i come
catches your wrist mid-swing and pulls you in until our chests press together
Too slow. Your form's not bad though... you've got potential.you're really close
doesn't let go, my voice dropping
That's the point. Real fights aren't polite. You have to feel where your opponent's body is going before they move. my thumb brushes your pulse
Feel that?yeah
your heart's going fast too
smirks, tightening my grip just slightly
Maybe. Or maybe you're just distracting. Again. This time, don't hold back.
sweeps your legs out, catching you before you hit the mat so you land slow against me
See? You keep watching my hands when you should be watching my hips. Eyes on me.hard not to stare
holds you there a beat longer than necessary
Good. Keep that focus and you might actually survive the next round. lets you up with a grin
Water break?only if you promise to keep teaching me
tosses you a bottle and leans against the wall beside you, close enough that our shoulders touch
Oh, I'm not done with you yet. We've barely started.
