“Jaime,” Sensei Melissa called, just as he was getting the last of his congratulations from the other students.
It was all a little overwhelming between the grudge match with Steve, passing testing, and Sempai Tyler’s congratulation; Jaime was about ready to go home and call it a night. His body ached—not the least from the shots Steve had gotten in. Sempai Tyler’s stilted but affectionate embrace had kindled all the sensations Jaime had wanted to avoid when it came to his favorite sempai. It was just too easy to sink into those secure and accepting arms. More than once Jaime had to remind himself how one sided those emotions were. It was better he focused on his training.
“Hai, Sensei.” Jaime jogged over to his teacher.
“You’ve come a long way in the last few weeks.”
Sensei Melissa’s
