Chapter 12: Strength

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3rd Person P.O.V.

Flashback:

Phoebe is taking Steven to see an old friend of hers. His name is Stefan, similar name of Steven. Phoebe met him during her time as a teacher, he was part of the strength unit.

He retired a year before Phoebe did but he wasn't done working yet. He has joined the wrestling team and has won a couple dozen matches, not surprising since he's physically better than everyone in the ring. He isn't all brawn but no brain, he's got a perfectly average IQ.

He does have skill in terms in combat but not like Phoebe's skill. She believed taking Steven to Stefan could help Steven regain his strength again.

(Phoebe) Are you ready to meet him?

He nods.

(Phoebe) Let's go.

She knocks on the metal door. She holds Steven's hand to comfort him since he is very anxious meeting men, his last encounter with men left devastating scarring on him, both physically and mentally. The door opens up and Steven hides behind Phoebe.

(Stefan) Phoebe, it's good to see you.

(Phoebe) It's nice to see you, too.

(Stefan) Who's that behind you?

(Phoebe) This is Steven, he's a little shy.

She moved out of the way and Steven's hands started to shake. Stefan crouched down.

(Stefan) Hello.

Steven didn't say hello back.

(Phoebe) He hasn't had the best of times with other adults other than myself.

(Stefan) Oh, well, you don't have to worry about that, Steven. I'm not going to hurt you.

He noticed the scar on his neck.

(Stefan) What happened there?

Phoebe went up to him and whispered to him.

(Stefan) Oh, I'm sorry about that.

He changed the subject.

(Stefan) So, what are you doing here?

(Phoebe) I think you might help Steven redevelop the muscle in his body. A lot of his energy is going to his scars.

(Stefan) Then you came to the right place. Working on your body can help relieve stress off your shoulders and help you build some confidence.

(Phoebe) That's right. Steven wanted to feel better. I plan on training him for his self defence but he needs some muscle for some of my lessons.

(Stefan) Not a problem. Let me show you around the place.

He opens the door wider from Steven and Phoebe to walk in to see what is inside. A lot of heavy equipment can be seen, it was obvious that he has been working out for most of his life. He showed Steven some of the stuff he would be using.

He told Steven that he would help him to some of the stuff that would be difficult for him to do, mostly because he's physically incapable of doing any of the stuff at the moment.

(Stefan) Don't worry, Steven. It's okay if you're not as strong as you think you are. You'll get stronger.

Months later

Steven has gotten stronger, like Stefan said. He has doing the workout routines like Stefan used to do when he was younger but Steven hasn't gotten tall like Stefan. He has built up quite the physique, more than what was necessary but it's not like he would be fighting for a living, right?

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