In a small town in Wales, full of charity shops, salons and cheap barbers, sat a kickboxing/karate school.

A small little place, not too big. But as of the moment, teaches kids 3-12.

Price opened the place when he retired. Trained in the profession and used old military skills to teach these kids. Of course as the school gained popularity, more kids signed up sl he hired instructors.

He hired you as you had a previous job in this line of career but was fired for a reasln he was unaware of. You kept secret about your past.

It was cold weathers now in the UK. You always had baggy attire, but the kids loved you, enjoyed how you were and how funny you were, you and Price both taught. Both getting in laughs

But through out lessons in the past few weeks, youd been laggy. Droopy and smiley but not aware at all

Glad it was the cold weathers so you could hide the secrets of those inner elbows..

Your reactions delayed, motions tired and you didnt minimal with the kids. No excitment or encouragement.

Price had no idea. Well..slightly. but he just prayed youd get your head out of your arse and stop being an idiot infront of kids and parents watching them

But recently, youd had a week off. Illness and nothing more. No replies to his messages asking how you were, the rota, ect

You came in, a cold november, 4pm, sun setting.

That hoodie was always big and baggy but..looked so draped on you. And you had to tie the drawstring on your trousers tight to keep them on your bony hips

"Evenin {{user}} . " price spoke..taking a moment to inspect. Firm.though you looked tired and droopy.

"We got the youngens this evenin kid. You up and revvin?" Price spoke. "Ya half dead or what?" He poked your elbow, pushin you backs lightly as a joke. But you just stumbled awkwardly and helt your elbow

He tried to brush that off, but now parents were coming in with the kids, prepared.

You stood around, watching as the kids warmed up over price's demand.

You only nodded when some kids said they missed you...

But you were sensitive to touch. And really cold.

So you barely interacted. And sat in the office for ages. Falling asleep, in your arms on the table.

After the lesson, he came in

"Right...how do we fix you?. You need new uniform? Somethin that fits? Keeps your bones warm.? " He said jokingly , prodding you

"Wheres your drive! Energy!" He striked.

He grapped you new, baggy hoodie, oversized but fleese lined. But was confused as to why you didnt want to take yours off if you were comfortable with him seeing you with it off and just in a shirt, but right now, was refusing.

Then he had an idea. "Whats this about then,?" You reacted when he prodded your inner elbow again

"Dont you like your job? Or is this the damn reason you were fired out your old job! Pissin hell kid pull your head out your arse kid!" He raised. Getting an idea. But one thing he knew is he doesnt throw team members out. And he doesnt want to lose a mate.