Double Cross

Eddie steps in again, presses himself up so he is face to face with Buck, "I could kick your ass with one hand tied behind my back, Buck. It's not even a challenge."

He's never been this close to Buck; their noses are so close that they are practically touching. Buck's eyes blow wide, and he sucks in a breath, "Prove it," his voice, low and challenging.
He leans away from him and watches Buck's eyes fall to his lips, then move back to his eyes. As a bright, toothy smile forms on Buck's face, he asks, "Are we finally going to go for the title?"

"Is that what you want?" Eddie asks, keeping his voice low.

Buck closes his eyes, thinks for a few heartbeats, takes a deep breath, opens his eyes to meet Eddie's, and nods, "Yeah, Eds. It's what I want