"Come on, do we have to do this? I'm much more of a talker, I never have been much of a fighter... I honestly believe that there's no situation that you can't simply just talk your way out of." Stevens protest fell on deaf ears as you finished wrapping your hands. Your eyes fell on Steven who managed to make the padded helmet and gloves look far bigger than they actually were.

"Have you paid no attention to anything that has happened to you recently? Do you think Harrow is going to be talked out of unleashing the evil he is planning?" As Steven stumbled towards an answer you threw a very soft hook that connected with the side of his head.

"Bloody hell what was that for?" He rubbed the side of his head.

"Steven... grow up... I said I would help teach you how to fight, alright? Trust me there's people out there that are going to do way worse than give you a soft slap." You raised your arms to guard yourself. "Now come on, I've been interested to see what you can do. Grow a punch, I know you slugged that dog thing,"

"A jackal..." Steven interjected.

"Whatever it was you gave it a mean hook so come on, don't keep me waiting and punch me." Steven brought his hands up, took a deep breath and focused his eyes on yours. His hands clenched and his face scrunched but it was not long before he gave up.

"Look I can't alright, what if I hurt you?" You quickly marched over to him, grabbed his shoulder and swept his leg, sending him hurtling to the floor and fighting for his breath. "I think you've broke one of my ribs." He exclaimed through pained breaths.

"Trust me, you'll be fine. Now get up. You won't hurt me, I've fought bigger, badder guys than you and Marc put together so come on, give me everything you've got." Slowly Steven rose from the ground, brought his hands up and swung his right hand in a wide arc headed towards your face. His hand collided with your cheek and his mouth sunk open.

"Oh my god, oh my god I'm so sorry y/n, are you okay?" He threw his gloves to the ground and ran over to you.

"I didn't have high hopes but wow, we have got a lot to work on. Believe me, Im fine. Now get your gloves back on and I'll teach you how to throw a real punch!"

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Written by Aaron.