Apollo dodged Athena's spin kick and backed away quickly.
"Phew, looks like you've finally got the evasion aspect down, Apollo." The redheaded girl said as she wiped the sweat from her brow.
"Heh, more than just that. I've been practicing the combat on the side." Apollo said smugly.
"Oh. Is that so?" Athena asked, quirking an eyebrow.
Apollo crossed his arms. "Yeah, I don't mean to brag, but I could probably beat you now."
Athena couldn't help but let out a hearty laugh at this, putting her hands on her hips. "Getting a bit cocky now, huh? Alright, let's put that to the test." She then took a fighting stance. "I bet you can't pin me for ten seconds."
Apollo smirked and cracked his knuckles. "Name your terms."
"Let's worry about that after the fact. I can decide what you have to do for me when I'm done kicking your butt."
Her horned adversary took his stance. "Alright, so I can pick my prize when I win. Sounds fair."
"You are gonna regret this, Justice." Athena said. "On three."
The two stared each other down.
"One."
Apollo flexed his fingers before balling them back into fists.
"Two."
Athena cocked her head to the side until it popped.
"Three!"
Athena made the first move, rushing in aiming a punch at Apollo's arm. However, Apollo dodged quickly and delivered a side kick, which Athena guarded against with her hands.
"Not bad, Apollo. You may actually make me break a sweat."
"Now who's getting cocky, Tiger?"
The two traded blows back and forth, neither side wavering. Finally, Athena began to go on the defensive and stepped back. Apollo his change and sprung. He moved in quickly and aimed a punch toward her head. The girl instinctively leaned back to dodged and Apollo took the opportunity to sweep her legs out from under her.
"Oof!" Athena cried as she landed on her back. Apollo wasted no time in pinning her.
"Ready to give up yet?" Apollo asked, looking down at her.
"Hey, you still have a few more seconds. Don't think you've won yet." She began to squirm to get free…
When Apollo's lips suddenly pressed against hers.
The girl was in complete shock and couldn't bring herself to continue trying to escape. She finally began to return the kiss and the two savored the moment. Finally, Apollo pulled back and looked her in the eye.
"Ten."
"Huh?"
Apollo jumped up and released. "That's ten seconds. I win." He began to gather his equipment and headed for the door as Athena stood and chased after him.
"H-hey! Apollo, you get back here!"