Kayla Edwards

“Match 2-L-11, John Conyers vs Kayla Edwards”

My opponent was Kayla Edwards.

Kayla was a master’s student just like me. We had met first day and immediately hit it off. Just like me, she like working out and heading to the gym so we became sporadic gym buddies ever since. She was one of the only women who I would’ve given a chance of making it out the first round, but just like me, she seems to have met her match.

I walked over to the mat to see Kayla sitting there in her white sports bra and black athletic shorts, looking pretty as ever. As she saw me approaching, she flashed her signature grin, indicating that she knew I was her opponent.

“Edwards.”

“Conyers.”

“We meet again.”

“Indeed we do. It feels like we’re destined to keep meeting, in fact.”

“It seems that is how fate would have it.” We traded our usual friendly chatter, and it was no secret that we shared some good chemistry. In truth, I had been attracted to Kayla for quite some time but hadn’t made my move as of yet. Being up close and intimate with her was a small dream come true for me, even if it meant that there was a decent chance I lose again.

“Well I’m not usually one for trash talking, so let’s just get this over with,” she said as she stood up and walked towards the center of the mat, and I walked forwards to meet her there. We stood a few centimeters apart, her still showing her grin, and mine starting to form. She wasn’t stupid, she knew I would enjoy this, and I knew she would too. No point in delaying this any further.

Round 2, Loser’s, Match 11: John Conyers, 23 Male 5’11 165 vs Kayla Edwards, 22 Female 5’9 150

We started circling each other, taking in the occasion before we officially got underway. I felt us having a silent conversation, with nothing but our eyes and body language. We almost seemed hesitant to get going, but eventually something had to happen.

I decided to break the stalemate and attack first. I moved towards Kayla and attempted a double leg takedown on her, and luckily, she was caught off-guard by how quick I went. Before she could even try to stop me, I had her on the ground on her back.

“Woah, you work quick,” she said as she stared up at me.

“I try my best,” I replied as I tried to move up and straddle her.

“Unfortunately that’s not going to cut it today.” She raised her feet up to block me from going any further, and I found myself unable to get around her. For a few seconds I was stuck behind her guard as she stopped me from any moves. I knew she would eventually tire out, but I was running out of patience.

“Look girls, it’s that loser again!” The girls were back to give me some trouble, but I wouldn’t be falling for it again. Unfortunately that momentary lapse in concentration was all Kayla needed to gain an advantage, as I saw her bare foot rocket backwards before shooting straight at me. As she made contact, I felt the darkness taking over, if only for a split second.