Tapped Book 2 - An MMA Fighter Romance Short

"Things will go back to normal after the next couple of fights are over, right? But what if he loses? Hell, what if he wins?"

Julian 

It's the biggest fight of my life. Win this one, and I'm next in line for the title shot. Nothing, and I meannothing is gonna stand in my way. With Shay by my side, I know I can do it. I know that I've been distant, training too hard, neglecting her - but I have no choice. Once my arm is raised after the fight, things will go back to normal. I just hope she can wait... 

Shay 

Julian's training for twelve hours a day. When he gets home, he's like the walking dead - exhausted, monosyllabic. I try to be understanding, but I can't help but think back to the man I first met, and how different he is now. I love him, but I don't know how much longer I can do this for. It's just a few days until the big fight now, and if I don't get the old Julian back once it's over, it might be time for me to move on...