The Gym, Tuesday Evening

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

Abigail was sitting down, stretching out on the gym floor while she waited for John to arrive. She had to admit, she wasn't sure how this whole sparring thing was going to go, but she was determined to, at a minimum, not embarrass herself completely.

[Abigail and John's thread is locked to them, but the rest of the gym is open for whatever you need.]

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[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

That hit to the stomach knocked him to the floor on his back. John would say something, like "ow", but his landing took the wind out of him.

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

Abigail bit her lip and leaned over him. "Are you okay?"

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John rolled to sit up. "I think so. Can I get a hand?" He planted his feet and reached his arm up so she could pull him to his feet, if she wanted to help.

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

"Sure," she said, smirking and taking hold of his arm.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Thanks," he said pulling himself to his feet. "Let's try that again, this time preferably without me falling on my ass," he said, getting back into fighting stance.

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

"That would be a good thing." Abigail did her best to not laugh, and got back into a defensive stance, willing to let John make the first move this time.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John moved in closer, waited for his moment, and punched toward Abigail's torso.

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

Abigail dodged, but not quite fast enough, catching the punch in the side as she shifted and tried to hit John's arm.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John twisted unsuccessfully, getting hit in the arm for his trouble, even as he moved his other arm to grab at her forearm.

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

Abigail hadn't been expecting to get grabbed, so when he managed to get her arm, she kicked out, trying to knock one of his legs out from under him.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

When she connected with his leg John fell backwards. Maintaining his grip on her arm, John intended to drag Abigail down with him.

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

Abigail tried to get her arm out of John's grip, but he was too strong, and she realized that she hadn't thought her actions through all that well right around the time she started falling.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John was thinking that for not being very good at this sparring thing, he was enjoying the way it was turning out. Especially considering Abagail seemed to be falling on top of him.

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

Abigail landed on John with a little "oof" noise, and blushed lightly. "Wow, you make a nice cushion."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

He bit at his lower lip, "Always glad to ease a landing. This gym floor is surprisingly comfortable."

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

"Sooo, does this count as both of us falling on our asses?" she asked.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Technically, I'm the only one on his ass here. You've kinda got the upper hand."

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, I guess I kind of do." Abigail pushed herself up enough to roll off of him, ending up on her back next to him. "There, now we're even."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Even is good," he said distractedly. "I was wondering, would now be a good time to ask you to go out with me sometime?" he inquired.

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

Abigail was really, really glad she wasn't still on top of John, so she at least had a small chance of hiding her grin. "Yeah, I think this could be a good time."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

He grinned broadly, relieved at her response. "You free on Saturday?"

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

"I am, and I'd be happy to be not free," she replied.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Then I'm definitely asking you out for Saturday. Is there anything you'd be interested in doing?" he asked.

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

Abigail shrugged lightly. "I'm good with the simple stuff - food, movie, whatever. I have to admit, I haven't spent enough time wandering around the town to know what we've got."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Well, I'm all for movies if you wanna check out the theater together," he said. "We could even get some food before or after, if you'd like."

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

"I like the sound of that," she said. "So, it's a date then."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"It's a date. I'll even come by your room and pick you up," he grinned.

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

"Oh, you're a gentleman. Consider yourself off to a good start already," Abigail remarked with a grin.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"That was easy enough," he replied. "I'll have to remember to be on my best behavior Saturday."

[solowhistler.livejournal.com]

"I'll have to do the same," Abigail replied. "Which probably means no knocking you on your ass again."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, me lying on the ground in pain could put a damper on our date," he laughed.