In The Shadows ✔

[102] His Bonnie

Violetta moves closer to her, taking a picture of them both, and sends it to Dino.

Scorpia says: "Take your shirt off." Violetta raises her eyebrows but Scorpia is already pulling hers over her head. Violetta follows her example and Scorpia says: "Look at the camera like you're about to make love to it." She takes the picture and sends that one to Dino too, putting her shirt on again as she chuckles.

Violetta pulls the shirt over her head again before hugging Scorpia. Scorpia thanks her and wishes her a great day, dragging her feet towards the jeep, looking over her shoulder, "See you tomorrow!" She waves and gets behind the wheel, grabbing her energy drink, and drinking it all in one go.

She starts the jeep and drives home. As soon as she arrives at the cafe, she makes a beeline upstairs, takes her clothes off, and steps into the shower. Her body relaxes the second the warm water hits her skin and she clears her mind.

She puts comfy clothes on, jeans, Bonnie crop top, and sneakers. She braids her hair and puts a little makeup on, grabbing her laptop and phone before going downstairs. The big table calls for her and she sits down at it, starting up her laptop.

Logan walks in with a stack of boxes, winking at her before walking into the kitchen. The Monday morning is always used for deliveries, keeping the cafe closed for visitors. This means Logan's busy and she doesn't want to be in his way.

Logan walks out, pushing the stroller and parking it next to Scorpia. "Can you keep an eye on our cub? I get distracted every time I see him."

Scorpia smiles at him, "Of course I can. My favorite thing to do." 

She searches online for clips of Duane Johnson and watches KO after KO in the first round. Sometimes even in the first sixty seconds. She studies his posture, speed, and focus. She gets up to grab a note block and a pen from behind the bar.

Logan crosses her path, carrying two crates, and kisses her before moving on.

She sits down at the table, writing down what she notices. Duane is mostly tall and strong. But he's not fast and she doubts his stamina. And... 

She restarts the video and feels Logan's arm on her shoulder.

He watches it too, "Left knee."

Scorpia laughs and nods, "Yes, handsome Scot. I saw the same thing." She writes it down and thinks about it all.

"Coffee?"

"Oooh, yes please."

Logan walks back to the bar to make two coffee. He comes back with them and two peanut butter sandwiches. 

Scorpia smiles when she sees the sandwiches, "Did you kiss these too?"

Logan sits down next to her, "Of course. That's what makes them so yummy." 

She happily bites into the sandwich as Logan reads through her notes. 

"Hmm, I wonder what he's thinking while watching our footage."

Scorpia sips her coffee and searches for videos of their fights on Salvatore's tournament. "If you watch me closely, I'll do the same for you, okay?" Logan nods and they study the footage together.

Logan says: "Your speed is insane but so is your power. You're surprisingly strong for such a tiny woman. That's going to surprise him, I'm sure of it. Especially because you can't really see it on screen. But what I admire most is your patience. You always wait for the right moment and sometimes even take a hit, knowing it will give you an opening. I also think we both have a huge weak spot. Something that's our strength at the same time."