Leslie walked to the center of the mat and rolled her shoulders, relaxing her muscles and releasing the tension.
Jessica chuckled, “What's that? Are you performing some kind of ritual?”
Leslie ignored her and took her fighting stance. Her knees slightly bent while her feet were shoulder-width apart. She raised both hands to her face and her fists were closed loosely.
Jessica smiled and walked towards the mat.
“Stop this! Leslie, you don't have to do this,” Aaron spoke up.
“Oh shut up, Aaron! She wants to spar. No one is forcing her to fight.”
Jessica turned her head to Leslie, “Right?” She added.
“I can handle myself,” Leslie replied.
Aaron jogged towards Leslie. He stood beside her, his back facing Jessica as he bent his head low and whispered, “Remember what happened last time.
