The Quiet Girl in the Dojo Who Made Every Black Belt Bow

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Across the room, Tyler was watching while pretending not to.

Bryce caught him looking.

“What?”

Tyler shrugged.

“She’s quick.”

“She’s tiny,” Bryce said.

But his voice had less bite now.

Coach Calder walked past the pairs, correcting elbows and stance.

When he reached Ellie and Maya, he slowed.

His eyes followed Ellie’s feet.

Then her hips.

Then her hands.

He did continue reading …