Overheated
Caleb hit the ground hard. He had prepared himself to block against Ashleigh’s knee when he saw her raise her leg. However, he was not prepared for her to change tactics and throw herself back into a roundhouse kick instead.
He laughed after he caught his breath.
Ashleigh stood above him, her hands up and ready to block or hit as she panted heavily. His laughter triggered her own. She reached her hand down to him.
“That was a nice transition, I didn’t even see it coming,” Caleb said as he took her hand and she helped him up.
“Thanks, I worked hard to get it right,” she replied with a smile, still taking several deep breaths.
“I can tell,” he smiled back.
He noticed suddenly that she was still a little winded, and very flushed.
“Are you ok?” he asked, “you seem a bit off.”
“Oh really?” she huffed. “I am pretty sure the score is you with two takedowns, and me with three.”