I stood in the kitchen, the steam from my tea curling around my face, watching Valentina make her way down the creaky stairs. She was wearing the clothes I'd given her – a bit oversized on her small frame, but she wore them with a confidence that made me smile.
"Val, come here. We're going to practice sword fights," I said, gesturing for her to follow me into the basement. Her eyes flickered to the dark stairwell leading down, and I could see a flicker of hesitation in her gaze. But I decided to ignore her unease for now, handing her a sword.
The clash of metal filled the dimly lit room as we began to spar. To my surprise, Valentina was skilled with a sword. Her movements were fluid and precise, and she moved with an agility I hadn't expected. I held my own, but she managed to disarm me, her blade pointed at my throat as she smirked.
I chuckled, impressed by her skill. "Looks like you win this round, Val."
Valentina let out a victorious laugh, a rare glimpse of joy on her face. She tilted her head, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "So, do I win?"
I chuckled again, shaking my head in amusement. "For now, Val. For now."
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FanfictionValentina x Lockwood In a London ravaged by a ghost pandemic, Lockwood & Co. takes on a new recruit, Valentina, a resourceful homeless girl they've rescued from the streets. As she joins the agency, Valentina and Lockwood grow closer, their bond ign...
