Chapter 17 - C17

Dominic made the first move, lunging forward with a swift jab aimed at Marco's midsection. Marco sidestepped the blow with practiced ease, his movements fluid and precise as he countered with a powerful uppercut aimed at Dominic's jaw. Dominic managed to deflect the blow at the last moment, but Marco's fist grazed his cheek, leaving behind a stinging sensation.

Enraged, Dominic retaliated with a series of quick punches, each one aimed at Marco's chest and abdomen. Marco blocked the strikes with a well-timed flurry of defensive moves, his arms moving with lightning speed as he deflected Dominic's blows.

But Dominic was relentless, pressing forward with an onslaught of attacks that left Marco struggling to keep up. With a burst of speed, Dominic closed the distance between them, his fists flying in a blur of motion as he aimed for Marco's head and torso.

Marco, his back against the wall, fought back with all his might, his own punches landing with precision as he sought to regain the upper hand. The two boys circled each other warily, their movements mirroring one another as they danced around the small courtyard.

Suddenly, Marco saw an opening and seized the opportunity, launching himself at Dominic with a powerful kick aimed at his chest. Dominic managed to dodge the blow, but Marco's foot grazed his side, sending him stumbling backwards.

With a fierce growl, Dominic regained his balance and launched himself at Marco once more, his fists flying in a frenzy of blows. Marco fought back with equal ferocity, their bodies colliding in a whirlwind of motion as they grappled with each other in a desperate struggle for dominance.

The fight raged on, each boy trading blows with a relentless intensity that bordered on desperation. They pushed themselves to the limit, their muscles straining with exertion as they fought tooth and nail for supremacy.

But as the minutes stretched on and fatigue began to set in, Dominic and Marco's movements grew sluggish, their breath coming in ragged gasps as they struggled to keep going. With one final burst of energy, they launched themselves at each other, their fists colliding in a final, thunderous clash.

And then, with a collective gasp, they collapsed to the ground, their bodies spent and battered, their fight finally at an end. As they lay there, bruised and bloodied, the echoes of their struggle fading into the distance