The class is in the middle of an independent activity. She turns her head and grins at me. Her black hair caresses her cheek as she looks over.
“What?” she whispers.
“You want to come with me tonight? To train Dennis?”
Erin smiles and nods a yes. I’ve seen her every day this week. I can’t get enough of her. Nothing has been said by either of us about being a couple or exclusive, but it’s kind of implied. Maybe I should ask her about it. Would that be pushing?
***** This is the third night of working with Dennis and Erin is sitting on top of the bar at Baby’s. She’s checking email or something on her phone. I’m in the ring with Dennis.
“Tighten your fists when you hit.”
I let him get a few hits on me. The kid is sweating and intent on learning how to fight. He listens closely and follows everything I tell him closely.
