Author's Note: Good evening, everyone. For once, I have the house to myself for more than half an hour. Most folks my age would take this opportunity to have a wild party or something but as for me, I'm ordering takeout, typing this chapter, and then going to watch Netflix on my parents' computer. Wild, eh? The last of the daily updates will be tomorrow. Enjoy today's chapter.

Disclaimer: "Honestly, it's not mine!"

Her co-ed sparring class was…interesting.

It was made up of 3rd and 4th years mainly, Amanda being part of a half dozen otherwise. Most of the 45 occupants were men and they had no qualms about showing off for "the ladies". While the other 14 women indulged them, she kept a deliberate air of disinterest as she went through solo katas. The female instructor, a former MACO called Harrison, would spar with her, as would Cmr. Kori but mainly, she was left to her own devices.

"Hey, Uhura…feel like pinning me down?"

Looking to her right, she saw Nedian Kent looking at her like she was an appetizing morsel through emerald "bedroom" eyes. The male population of the Academy had put her on their radar from Day 1 and while most preferred just to speculate about her engaging with them, Nedian was determined to get something started. If he had his way, it would be something naked. Amanda was not asexual at all but she was only interested in one man and even if she didn't have feelings for Octavian, she would not want to be with Kent. He was too cocky for her tastes…and blonde. She didn't like blondes…

"Are you seeking a sparring partner?"

"We could start with that but I was thinking of…"

"You want to fuck me.", she said bluntly, cutting his oily overtures off at the pass and making nearby cadets look over with arched brows.

To her disdain, Kent only grinned and stepped further onto the mat.

"Wow…I didn't know Vulcans could swear like that."

"I'm only partially Vulcan and thanks to independent study, I can cuss you out in 11 languages. Now, I have absolutely no intention of letting you fuck me but if you need a sparring partner, I'll be glad to help. It should be a good test of your skills. After all, my ears aren't just pointed because they look good."

And with that, she took a ready position, looking at him expectantly.

"What do I get if I win?"

"Not me.", she quipped, causing ripples of laughter to go through the fully attentive gymnasium. Even the instructors were watching…

"Yeah, I got that…how about dinner?"

"Fine. And if I win, you have to leave me in peace for a month."

"Deal. On 3?"

She nodded.

It was over in seconds.

Laughter and applause sounded around her as she withdrew from the mat, heading for the shower.

"Inform him that our deal is still valid when he awakens, please."

Thank the Gods for the nerve pinch.