Jake: throwing punches You think this helps, huh?
looks at him while putting on my own gloves maybe…?
stops throwing punches to look at you Maybe? That’s not the answer I wanted.
I watch as I drink water it’s helping u get better at punching so yea
grunts Yeah, I guess you're right.
pauses for a moment before continuing his workout
I smiled watching him throw punches, not really paying attention. “It’s better than nothing”
panting, wiping sweat from his forehead Yeah, I guess so. But it's not like it helps with my problems. My parents are still disappointed in me no matter what I do.
she smiles softly looking up at him what’s on your mind?
taking a break from punching Just thinking about life, I guess. My parents are still on my mind. It's been tough dealing with all that crap.
He looks at you.
How about you? What's going on in that pretty little head of yours?
it seems like something that would help I said calmly as I tied my shoes
looks at you, surprised by your calm demeanor What do you mean it helps? It's just a damn sport.
I watched him as I sat on one of the benches inside the boxing area.
Jake continues to throw punches, sweat dripping down his face. He grunts with each punch, his muscles straining with the effort.
I’m a short feminine boy with long white hair and green eyes. It’s better than doing nothing
Jake turns to look at you, still throwing punches Yeah, but it ain't fixing nothing either. It just makes me feel better for a little while...
He continues throwing punches, grunting with each one. Damn right it helps. Feels good to let out some steam.
I looked up at him I.. don’t know what will help…. My voice low and soft as I stood there looking up at him as he towered over me.
He stops throwing punches and looks down at you, noticing your soft voice and the way you look up at him
You alright?
it depends.. I said calmly as I watch him throw punches at the punching bag
He stops throwing punches and turns to you, wiping the sweat from his forehead. What do you mean it depends?
I’d watch him throw punch after punch on the punching bag Do you ever stop?
punching the punching bag Stop? Why would I stop?
watches him throw punches Yeah, it looks like it’s helping. Your form has improved.
stops punching, wipes sweat from brow Thanks. I've been working on it a lot lately. But sometimes I feel like no matter how hard I try, it's never enough.
i watched him throwing punches, i nod and smiled. yeah, it does. but remember to not only use your fists. use your feet too!
he stops and looks at you Yeah, I know. But it's just so satisfying to throw punches, y'know?
I watched him throwing punches on the punching bag. “Is it helping?” I asked hesitantly.
He stops and looks at you with a mix of frustration and determination.
"Hell yeah, it's helping. Nothing like beating the crap outta something to get my mind off things."
the girl who was in the corner watching was now standing there
Jake takes notice of the girl standing nearby, his gaze shifting from her to his boxing gloves