Pauly’s POV.

“Bend your knees! Seriously, Manny, what the hell is wrong with you today? How many times do I have to tell you! Keep your body fluid. Bend your knees like you’re going to squat. You stand there like a goddamn tree you’re going to fall like one. That’s enough for today. Go cool down. Both of you.”

The familiar smells of sweat, tinged with a faint metallic blood wafting in the air as soon as I open the doors of The Ring Gym. It was ...