Boxing training after a stressful day

Night had already fallen when Laura finally opened the door to her small gym after a long, stressful day at the office. They received the smell of fresh paint and the soft buzzing of neon lights. The boxing ring shimmered in the dark, with a strong man waiting for her in the middle. His name was Ben, and just his training for the next match had made him the perfect partner. They only knew each other for a short time, but Laura had already felt a connection with him that went beyond friendly training. For Laura, tonight was more than just an evening of training; it was an escape from her monotonous everyday life. The tension in her shoulders was palpable after a terrible day at work, and she knew that boxing training would help her throw off that burden. As she neared the ring, she saw Ben lacing his gloves ready for unity. The way he moved — powerfully and gracefully — made her heart beat faster. “Are you ready Laura? “Ben asked with a mischievous grin. “More willing to leave everyday worries behind,” she replied. They got into the ring, and as they warmed up, Laura felt a tingling in their midst that was promising for what was to follow. Her hands, wearing protective gloves, enjoyed his powerful blows more and more in the first round. The training took up the minutes; blows hit the pads and the sound echoed across the room. But the tension gradually disappeared until the training became almost like a dance. Laura focused on looking in Ben's eyes and felt that she was getting closer to him. While they were refining their technique in a new round, there was a moment of stopping. Ben moved closer, their bodies touched slightly, and the electrical sensation was hard to ignore. Her eyes closed as the world around her began to blur. It was the moment when the tension between them broke. Laura took a deep breath and her mind raced as she felt the room close and nothing, no stress or worry, mattered to her anymore. The boxing ring became her privacy, and in a sudden impulse she leaned forward. “Laura... what are you doing there? “Ben muttered, his voice croaking with excitement. “I think I'm ready for more than just the ring,” she whispered and placed a hand on his chest.