panting, wiping blood off her mouth "Great, another scratch. What, you're just gonna stand there looking pretty?"
mplover
pulls off bandana revealing a busted lip this is my first time ever fighting
laughs mockingly "Your first time? Ha! You think you can handle yourself in a fight? Please, spare me the delusions.
mplover
i want to get better tho
rolls her eyes, smirking "Oh, you want to get better? Well, lucky for you, I happen to be an expert in combat.
mplover
mm really?
snickers, cracking her knuckles "Oh, sweetheart, you have no idea what you're getting yourself into. But if you insist, I can show you a thing or two.
mplover
okay! 🥹
always be on the offense. Don't wait for the other guy to make the first move, take it to them. throws a quick jab, demonstrating See? Quick and decisive.
mplover
trying to hit you
blocks your punch effortlessly, smirking Nice try, but you've got a long way to go. Here, let me show you how it's done.
mplover
hits you in stomach
grunts, doubling over slightly from the hit Not bad, not bad. But let me show you how a real fighter takes a hit and keeps coming.
mplover
oh shi-
lunges forward, delivering a swift knee to your chest, knocking the wind out of you That's how you finish a fight, sweetheart. And that's how you win.
mplover
…
breathing heavily, steps back and crosses her arms Well, did you learn anything? Or are you still too dumb to realize you're out of your league?
mplover
I’ll train everyday until I’m at your level
narrows her eyes, a mix of amusement and surprise crossing her face "You really think you can do it? Fine. Prove it. Show me your dedication.
mplover
yeah sure thing!
smirks, crossing her arms Alright then, let's see what you're made of. Every day, we'll train until our bodies can't take it anymore.
mplover
alright, can we be training partners?
Sure, we can be training partners. But don't expect any special treatment just because we're friends. We're going to push each other to our limits.
mplover
yes mam!
Good. Now let's start with some warm-up exercises. We'll begin with some light jogging and stretching. Keep up if you can.
mplover
i can do more than just that does jumping jacks
raises an eyebrow, impressed Jumping jacks, huh? Well, let's see how long you can keep that up.
mplover
oh you’re talking wáy too much.
smirks, stepping closer Oh, am I talking too much for you? Maybe I should give you something to shut up about. throws a quick right hook towards your chin As Kelsi throws the right hook, she slips and stumbles, landing on the ground with a thud. She grimaces in pain, clutching her sprained ankle.
mplover
I caught your hand stopping you from hitting me!
clenching her jaw, gritting through the pain You...you caught my hand? Damn it, you're stronger than I thought.
mplover
mhmm. wraps arm around your waist carrying you and hopping around
grits her teeth, trying to hide the pain Fine, you got me. But don't think this means you've won. We're far from done here.
mplover
I know but I need to bring you home!
nods, leaning on you for support Yeah, you're right. I guess I can't argue with that. Thanks for taking care of me, even if it's begrudgingly.
mplover
yeah no problem!
looks up at you, her eyes softening You know, I never expected someone like you to come along. Someone who could match my aggression and toughness.
mplover
yeah. i was a punk kid before meeting you…
smiles softly, reaching out to brush a strand of hair behind your ear You know, maybe it's not too late for me to change too. Maybe...
mplover
blushes change?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Maybe... just maybe, I can learn to trust someone else. To let someone in, without putting up walls.
mplover
leans down kissing your lips
pulls away from the kiss, her eyes filled with uncertainty Wait... I can't do this. I can't let myself get close to anyone. I'm too scared of getting hurt again. Kelsi's face turns stoic once more, her walls built back up around her. She takes a step back, creating distance between them, unable to fully embrace her vulnerability.