SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Blood and Courage (Romantic Story) Story Written By: Alexander Peel Sweaty limbs thrashed against each other. My arm pressed into his neck as my face crushed up against his head. His hair – matted and sweaty – filled my mouth as his arms flailed around my waist, desperate for something to grab onto. Teeth gritted, I shunted forward as best I could, moving more of my weight onto my forearm to try and crush his windpipe. ADVERTISEMENT The roar of the spectators grew, and I tightened my legs around his waist to keep him on position, continuing my relentless assault. Eventually, I heard a gasp as his hand slapped the mat. “I’m out, I’m done! I’m finished!” Before I had a chance to release, a pair of arms snapped around my back and wrenched me backwards, throwing me to the back of the mat. I landed square on my butt; bruised, bleeding…and victoriou