~Show me your moves~ [Levi]

--- The crowd was in shock and awe especially Saul, Charlie and Alex. Neither three expected that hit to land the way it did even if she was feeling some of the effects of the earlier uppercut. All of them expected something else from Nova because that was the type of girl she was. She pushed through. She was too stubborn and normally never let anything distract her. So what could've distracted her so badly? Maverick hadn't left the building he was just somewhere within the crowd lurking about. He block took most of the blow but her head hitting the mat wasn't exactly the most pleasant feeling when one was just regaining proper vision and mind from the previous blow. There was a difference in small distractions and big distractions, Maverick fell into the big distraction pile. He was a part of her past deep down she didn't like to visit. She hadn't seen him since Christmas and the irony was it was almost in the exact same place now too. Before it was up in Saul's bar now it was in the Pit which was under Saul's bar.

--- Her upper body was a little raised off the mat with her forehead almost touching it. Blood trickling a little from her lip not heavily though. Cereza was not the type to give up. She wasn't thrilled about this at all. Again she didn't mind losing but like this? Yeah no she had a problem with that and she was certain Levi had a problem taking the win like this. She couldn't blame him. This was her fault allowing Maverick to hold so much over her. Lord she would never admit the power he or even West had on her. Never ever ever. Charlie came over and knelt near her with his hand on her back sounding concerned.

"Nova you alright?"

"I'm fine."

"No you're not. Smacking your head like that I know you aren't.. That kid got this one."

"Ugh.. don't you dare call this. This is a cage match."

"You're a stubborn bitch you know that? I don't know what just happened but that wasn't you. Take a knee on this Nova.. I know what this is but Saul's isn't necessarily a blood sport and you know it."

"No."

--- She said firmly to Charlie as she attempted to push herself up and push him away only to honestly fail. She didn't want it to be like this but it was. Charlie was right. It wasn't really his blow but her head hitting the mat that really fucked her up at this point.

"I'm sorry Nova.. Ladies and Gents this match goes to the newcomer Levi! Twice he's been pretty damn impressive I would say no?"

--- The crowd was mixed though there ironically wasn't booing just confusion. She didn't bow at, Charlie did that for her. She groaned getting to her knees at least until Levi appeared lending her a hand. In small irritation she wanted to smack it away but instead she tilted her head a little looking at it before looking up to him. Her head was throbbing. Heavily she sighed taking his hand and reaching out for his other if he gave it to her to get up. She'd rock momentarily before sighing again and chuckling. She tried to shake it off.

"I'm fine. Rattled but fine.. It's nothing..I think we need to go somewhere completely private to finish properly no?"

--- She would say actually getting under his arm and leaning on him. Fine she wouldn't deny needing a small assistance leaving the cage cause she would probably stumble down the stairs. Her vision was back to be a little rocky. Though she wasn't one to telegraph anything Levi had to have figured she wasn't happy and didn't want to call that match at all. That whatever distracted her was not something she wanted to share either.

--- Cereza was seriously dissatisfied with the way it came about. Secretly frustrated and wanting to release that, still she just trekked it on. She wasn't going to bother showing what was clearly obvious, but she would just try to make light of the whole thing. That's usually what the brunette did after she had a moment to settle about it. Though Maverick wasn't someone to take lightly. His presence did actually bother her inside because one never knew what he was gonna do or where he was gonna appear. Was she going to show that? No. The pair exited the cage and went down the stairs getting to her stuff where she gave him a playful squeeze on the butt after his words and releasing to slowly crouch to her bag.

--- Truthfully she took a moment to sit on the crate that was near her bag wiping away the blood from the corner of her lips with her thumb. She chuckled a little to herself undoing her hair to let it cascade down just like the first day they met when her hat fell off. She took a swig of some water before Levi came back and she leaned back against the pillar a little. Her eyes closed for a moment before reopening looking up at him. FYI she was never going to apologize not that she really needed to but some people did in this situation but she wasn't. There was a smirk on her lips and a snicker in her voice.

"You're so serious ya know that. I'ma have to shake that out of you somehow."

--- If he wanted to help her up he could, otherwise she might've sat there a moment longer. Either way she'd speak again.

"I'm feeling the munchies. What ya say?

--- Given a little time Cereza would probably feel a bit better soon. Two blows to the head indeed wasn't fun even with one being mostly blocked but hitting the mat like that was not fun. At least the front of her face didn't take that knee otherwise she'd probably have a broken nose. Was he trying to severely damage that pretty face? Hmm. Ya know if Cereza was one to care about those compliments she might've blushed. Had she been any other girl they would've wouldn't they? But no she just took it in stride like usual. Taking his hand while scooping up her bag she might not have wanted to show it but she swayed a but kinda right into his chest. True Cereza fashion she would just play it completely off with a smile looking up at him.

"Look at that you got me weak in the knees I guess you're gonna have to carry me out."

--- There were other things that worked up an appetite too. Cereza playfully batted her eyes at him and if he obliged would allow him to carry her up the stairs and back through Saul's bar. She waved to Saul who was in the Pit kinda saying 'Leave it. I'm ok' so he wouldn't come questioning now. Though there was another entrance and exit to The Pit them going out through the bar was better because of where she was taking them next. Had he been carrying her, her arms would be placed around his neck. She was sure he was a bit sore especially in his knee and shin as she was but hey he was a strong guy he got this. Only once out of the bar would she motion to be let down.

"I have an apartment just across come on."

--- The apartment was indeed near for convenience for times she didn't feel like traveling back to the mansion. Once entering the building they would have to ride the elevator to the seventh floor. Within in the confines of it Cereza would lean her back on the wall with a heavy exhale, her head tilted back slightly. She'd look at him if he was next to him and smirk.

"Sooo... quiet elevator ride. Two people all alone. What are you thinking? Don't lie."

--- She would chuckle at the thought. Wasn't there a elevator seen in 50 shades of grey? She wouldn't know she didn't read the book but people mentioned it. Wait her last name was Grey. Well damn.

"Aww come now.. If I don't surprise you a little you might get bored of me...Mmm but then again I pride myself on not being boring so."

--- Cereza would let out a small chuckle while wrapping a towel around her neck. Geez everything still hurt mostly. In the elevator she relaxed for a bit letting her comment linger. Was her mind in the gutter? Who could tell? Her comment didn't necessarily have to mean something so dirty but if he was thinking that it did then who's mind was really down the drain huh? She could tell by his little laugh and words that maybe he did. She smiled at his coyness. It was totally something she would've said to turn things around. Nice. Very nice. Cereza might not have truly known him but she could tell a difference in him. Was it she that brought that out? She smirked lightly and moved a little so she could lean on him with her head more on his chest and shoulder. Her head tilted up just a little so he could feel a little warm breeze on his neck as she spoke. Hands on his chest

"It's very possible.. it is quiet no? Could maybe use some noise?"

--- Her voice sounded sultry until she spoke again. At the end of her words she started chuckling while resting her forehead in his chest and shoulder.

"Seriously what happened to the music? That's what you were thinking too right?"

--- Truthfully that would be the second time she caught him with that. Earlier was the comment about her being naughty and she stated meaning skipping class. But Cereza never missed an opportunity to let loose her wit and Levi here was pretty good at setting her up for it. Soon the bell would ding for her floor and she would lightly push off him unless he held on then she would just walk with him to her door and unlock it walking in first to her rather small apartment. Considering this was one of many she didn't require much space. One would think it'd be more elaborate considering her styling but nope.

"Gutter mind."

--- She had removed her head from his chest and tilted it up a little while his hands touched either side of her hips as she whispered to words just as the ding sounded. Smirking she would turn and leave him with that tease. Sure one could say that hers was in the gutter often but it was a misconception. All she did was take the opportunity to playfully make the jokes that were presently so nicely to her. There was a lot about her that was a misconception and for someone apparently so perceptive she wouldn't be surprised that he still wouldn't see her. She didn't mind it one bit. She loved it really.  

--- Once opening the door and entering Cereza looked back over her shoulder removing the towel from around her neck. She wouldn't deny being a little sore from it all. But the soreness was welcoming. She always loved a good work out or fight that left her feeling it.



"It does the job for comfort. Ice pack? Hot pack? You're pick"


--- She always had them ready just in case. Even though this was just one of many locations she held and certainly not her main home. Whichever he choose she would go and retrieve it and with her back turn she would motion for him to take a seat. Where she didn't care. He could choose from the two bean bags on the floor to the seats near the window to the low bed. Retrieving whichever he choose and a hot pack for herself she'd come over to wherever he sat and handed him one. Unzipping her outfit she slid it off her shoulders keeping it at her waist as it was a one piece. Tying her hair back in a high messy bun she placed the hot pack on her neck plopping down on the bed with a heavy exhale and a chuckle.



"Ugh heheh that was good... well worth this feeling.. Sucks a bit though. Charlie and I gonna have a chit chat."


--- He'd be able if he hadn't paid attention the first day to see the knife wound in her right shoulder. It actually went through her shoulder completely to the other side.

"Mm? "

--- It was about the only scar out of three she had that she normally sorta neglected to give much attention to that was present on her body. It came from the same person as the other two but those were even more personal than the one in her shoulder. Of course there was no way of forgetting about it but yet there was her way. Her way consisted of ignoring and not dwelling. She turned her head slightly to look over it. It was a harsh wound, deep that it exited the other side. It messed up her shoulder for a good while as she had to rehabilitate it. But for her to give the true answer was probably not going to happen.


"Some asshole.. Mm it was awhile ago. It's whatever. "

--- She would just shrug it off adjusting the hot pack on her neck.
It really did hit the spot.

"Besides I'ma big girl. Didn't even cry."

--- She winked playfully. Yeah that was completely bullshit. She could've just cringed and taken it he wouldn't know as he wasn't present the day it happened. But looking at it's size it wasn't no simple small pocket knife, and had he seen that it actually went through completely no way anyone would've taken that silently.

--- She leaned full back on the bed feeling the soft firmness of the mattress underneath her. The smoothness of the red and black sheets adding to the comfort. She listened shifting her back a little and resetting the position of the hot pack.



"Yeah probably. The rate you seem to get that twinkle in your eye when it comes down to a fight. No doubt that pretty little face isn't gonna last. Keep blocking high. "

--- She found herself snickering, staring at the ceiling. She noticed it the first day and during Bio class early. She might not had been feeling well but her perceptive bar wasn't down. Besides she understood that twinkle.