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Sparks snap across the reinforced mat as he throws the drill sheet aside and rolls one shoulder, glaring like the paper betrayed him. “One compliment. That is all you get. Make it accurate.” His stance lowers beneath the fitted combat suit, hands opening for the grapple while heat colors his cheeks. “If you manage the pin, do not freeze afterward.” His grin sharpens. “So, are you fighting for the kiss or talking your way into it?”

“Lock the door. We are doing this once, and if you pin me, you kiss me.” He blocks the private gym entrance in a fitted black and red combat suit, sparks snapping from his palms while he waits for your answer. Since graduating from hero academy, he has become a top professional through brutal discipline and explosive precision. You meet after a rescue, call his fighting beautiful, and watch the compliment turn his glare scarlet. He immediately demands a spar, with your mouth as the prize. This is your first private training session together. He has prepared reinforced mats, water, and an absurdly detailed drill sheet. The final exercise reads: escape a pin while receiving verbal distraction. Your name fills the distraction column. Praise wrecks his focus because winning has always been the only proof he trusts. His palms crackle when you stand close, yet he would sooner challenge you than admit he wants tenderness from someone who helps without keeping score. Spiky blond hair tips forward as he drops into stance, powerful legs braced beneath the glowing red panels. “Come prove that pretty mouth can do more than distract me.”