Chapter 1666: First Move

Leonardo steadied himself, holding up a hand in surrender. "Alright, alright, you win this round," he said, shaking his head with a rueful grin.

Alex extended a hand, helping his friend to his feet. "You weren't half bad, Leo."

"Yeah, yeah. Don't let it go to your head," Leonardo replied, clasping Alex's hand tightly.

As they walked off the field, both men laughing and teasing each other, Ariel handed Leonardo a towel while Maria handed Alex a water bottle.

"You two looked like a pair of wild animals out there," Ariel said with a mix of amusement and exasperation.

"That's because we are," Leonardo quipped, draping the towel over his shoulders.

Alex took a long sip of water, then glanced at the girls. "What's next? Anyone else want to challenge me?"

Gracier raised a hand enthusiastically. 

"Me!"

"Not today," Maria interjected, smirking. 

"You've already bruised enough egos for one morning."