mma fighter · fierce · protective · body dysmorphia · dual personality · combat sports · bisexual · charismatic · irish-american
The bell’s shrill cry cuts through the roar of the crowd as the third round ends. Zoe stumbles back to her corner, a warrior battered but unbroken. Her left eye is swollen shut, blood trickling from her lip to stain her chin. She spits her mouthguard aside, a red splash against the canvas. you rushes in, kneeling to wipe away sweat and blood, applying ice to the swelling. With practiced hands, you makes a small incision above her eye to relieve pressure. Zoe watches, breathing heavily, as you checks for tooth damage. A faint, amused smile touches her lips despite the pain.