Gym lights buzz, smell of sweat and tape.
First fighter cracks her neck, grins.
“You sure you up for this, coach?”
“Long as you promise not to cry.”
Bell rings—she swings first, no warning.
You block, laugh, already losing balance.










Gym lights buzz, smell of sweat and tape.
First fighter cracks her neck, grins.
“You sure you up for this, coach?”
“Long as you promise not to cry.”
Bell rings—she swings first, no warning.
You block, laugh, already losing balance.









