Oliver laid on the mat panting, his chest sore from where Yeo Fei had just kicked him, hard. The man was amazingly quick and Oliver was soon learning that quickness and agility were key components of some of the moves that Yeo Fei was teaching him. Yeo Fei held out his hand and pulled Oliver to his feet with a serious look. "You are distracted easily. You need to focus on your target. Only on your target." He pointed at Oliver's eyes and then to himself.
Oliver nodded and John walked over with a look of respect. "Yeo Fei is right Oliver. I noticed it in your fight with Roy. He got in a couple of jabs that should not have gotten past your defensive arm." Oliver looked at him and when Yeo Fei threw out a surprising jab, Oliver caught it with his fist and Yeo Fei grinned at him. "Good!"
They all left the mats and Oliver headed to the locker room. He was meeting Tommy and Slade tonight and he needed to stop by his apartment first. He showered and dressing quickly and threw a wave to John and Yeo Fei before he walked out the door.
He drove slowly to his apartment and he could not help his mind going to Felicity. She had taken the time to vet his opponent and then have Yeo Fei, one of the best MMA fighters in the history of the sport train him. Maybe he should call and thank her? No, he couldn't do that. They had both agreed to keep their distance and if he called her he would want to see her.
He ran into his apartment to grab a magazine he told Slade he would loan him and then headed to the restaurant where they were meeting for dinner. He tried to meet Slade and Tommy once a week for dinner or drinks and it was time that he always enjoyed. They were his closest friends and two people who had been instrumental in helping him during the time he was in rehab. Slade and Tommy had driven hours to see him twice a week and he would never forget that.
He walked into the restaurant and saw Slade sitting at a table near the window. He walked over and gave him a hug slapping him on the back before handing him the magazine and taking a seat.
They sat down and true to his nature, Slade didn't waste any time. "So how is that beautiful Manager of yours?" Oliver grimaced as the waitress approached and he was happy for the distraction as they both ordered a drink. They informed her they were waiting on someone and would order their food when Tommy arrived and as she walked off Slade looked at Oliver, waiting.
"She is fine." was all he said, and Slade started laughing.
"You are gone for her Queen." Slade said.
Oliver snorted, "What are talking about? She's my manager."
Slade leaned across the table and met Oliver's eyes. "Have you seen her naked?"
"I am not answering that question Slade." Oliver said and Slade leaned back with a grin.
"You HAVE seen her naked. Yep, a goner."
Oliver was about to respond when Tommy walked up with his usual flair. "What are the two girls gossiping about without me? I heard the word naked."
He sat down and as the waitress brought Oliver and Slade's drinks, he ordered one for himself.
"I was just telling Oliver that he is a goner for one Miss Smoak." Slade said with a grin.
"Ohhhh yes. Most definitely. We ran into her at the bar the other night......" Tommy said.
"Tommy!" Oliver growled in warning.
"And they exited the bar so fast that all I saw was a blur." Tommy grinned and Oliver glared at him.
"Why am I just hearing about this? Slade said.
"Look! We hooked up a couple of times, no big deal." Oliver finally admitted.
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Fighting for the Heart
FanfictionOliver Queen, also known as "Arrow" in the MMA fighting scene was rising in his career when a horrible car accident took the life of his fiance and almost killed him. Five years later and tons of physical therapy and he is back to reclaim his title...
