Toughest Kid in School by M.C. Kate takes John's title - then she takes John. "WHAM," Kate's rock hard fist slammed against John's jaw."POW "another solid shot into his gut."WHACK," her right uppercut sent the 220 pound boy down to the floor."What's the matter tough guy,is a little girl like me too much for you to handle?" Kate smiled down at John as he struggled to get up." I wouldn't be in such a great hurry to get up lover boy;I'm only going to knock you back on your ass again," she teased."Like hell you will,"John growled.He rose and angrily charged the five foot-six inch 150 pound girl, swinging wildly as he did.Kate easily avoided his errant blows, waited for an opening and then fired several more hard punches at John - sending the six foot-three inch football star down again."Maybe you should rest awhile before we continue this little fight of ours Johnny boy,"she laughed. Kate went over to a nearby wall mirror and began to brush her pretty hair.She had her back to John. Enraged, he got up and stormed over to her. Kate saw him coming in the mirror but made no move to avoid his attack.When he was only about three feet away from her - and about to strike - she jammed her elbow hard into his stomach and, with the same motion, whacked him in the nose with the back of her hand; all without even turning around."Are you sure you're John Walker - the toughest kid in Central High? I was hoping to at least get a little exercise today.It looks like I'll have to hit the weights afterall," she sighed. Kate was a new student at school.She was a strong, tough girl who, in addition to lifting weights, was an expert in martial arts, having studied for many years.It wasn't long before she discovered John. Being the biggest, strongest kid in school he could be seen pushing the smaller kids out of the way as he walked through the halls.Kate never did like bullies. She delighted in beating them up and forcing them to accept her superiority.How convenient when she found out that John lived right across the street from her.On this Saturday morning she overheard John's parents say to him that they're going away and will only be back on Sunday evening. " Why how convenient," Kate thought to herself,"I think I'll pay John a little visit today." At around three o'clock that afternoon there was a knock on John's door. When he answered it he was surprised to see Kate standing in the doorway. She was smiling with her hands on her hips."Hello there tough guy, "she said."My name is Kate - your new neighbor. I think you and I should have a little fight to see just who is the toughest kid in school." She then slapped him hard across the face with her open hand and the battle was on. John got up slowly this time.His anger increased as Kate yawned and said," you know honey, it would be a lot easier on you if you'd just surrender your title me now; although not as much fun for me." Again he charged her, but his punches got nothing but air.Kate laughed at his feeble attempts to hit her before connecting with several hard blows of her own and, for the fourth time, John found himself on his back."I should have brought a book along to read," She laughed, " I guess I overestimated you." Finally, accepting that she was a much better boxer than he was, John decided it was time to change his tactics.He would use his football experience to try and tackle her.If he could get her off her feet,he could then wrestle her where - he thought - his superior strength would work to his advantage. He came at her with his arms wide open."Oh dear me, here comes the big, bad football star trying to tackle me.What's a little girl to do against this rough, tough macho man?" Kate decided to meet him head-on.She opened her arms also and met him in the middle of the room. Boy power against girl power, bear hug against bear hug. Poor John - he didn't stand a chance. As they began to squeezed each other John soon realized the power of Kate's arms. The more she strengthened her python-like grip around him, the more he weakened his. To make matters worse, she had her chin digging into his chest. Kate was looking up at him and smiling."Oh John, you're so cuddly tee-hee-hee...and you're turning such a lovely shade of red." John's arms went limp down at his sides. When it appeared that he was about to lose consciousness, Kate eased up on her grip and let him gently fall to the floor. She put one foot on his chest and flexed her muscles." The winner and new school champion, Kate Wilson," she said and laughed. Kate then sat down on his chest. John stared up at her." Why did you do this to me," he asked, "I didn't do anything to you did I?" "I know that," she answered."But you are the toughest kid in school - or at least you were until a few minutes ago - and I figured that we were going to have this confrontation sooner or later anyway...so why wait? Besides, I finished washing my pretty hair this morning and I really didn't have anything else planned for today; lucky you huh? Now, these are the terms of your surrender.You'll either accept them all or I'll continue to beat you up until you do... First: The title of the toughest kid in school passes to me. I'll give you a rematch whenever you like. In fact, I may even give you one whether you want one or not - just for the fun of it. If it makes you feel any better you can still call yourself the toughest ' boy ' in school; that's something that I just don't qualify for (Kate took her long pretty hair and fluffed it in his face to emphasize her point). Second: Your bullying days are over. If I so much as even hear of you bullying a smaller kid, then what I did to you now in private I'll do in front of the entire school,understood ? And, last but not least: I understand that you recently broke up with your girlfriend.That makes you available. There's a new movie that just opened up at the mall that I want to see and you're going to take me to see it; tonight.You're to be over at my house at 6 p.m...SHARP !!! Now, do you accept these terms or do I get to beat you up some more?" John looked up at Kate and - fighting to hold back his tears - meekly said "I accept." Kate made a fist and playfully tapped John on his swollen jaw. "A wise decision, I really didn't want to mess up this handsome face of yours anymore than I have to." She got up and headed for the door. Before leaving she turned around and reminded John," I'll see you at six then, and I wouldn't be late if I were you - you don't want to know what happened to the last boy who showed up late for a date with me." 6:05 P.M. John raced out of his house and ran across the street as fast as he could. He looked at his watch. "Shit "he said to himself - maybe she won't notice. He knocked on the front door. "It's open," Kate said in an impassively. She was sitting on a couch across the room, facing him as he entered. "John,"she began in a soft tone of voice." What time is it? " He gulped,"it's five minutes after six." "And what time did I tell you to be here?"."Six". "Right again. Now,here's the hard part. How many minutes late are you?" " Five"." Excellent, who said that football players were dumb? "Kate rose from the couch and slowly began to walk towards John. As she approached him, she took her right fist and began to pound it into her left palm with force, " WHACK." The sound reverberated throughout the room."Kate, please...I can explain. I lost track of the time.I'm sorry," John pleaded. He began to back up. Kate said nothing but continued to approach him...pounding her fist into her palm. Without realizing it, John had backed himself into a corner - there was no escape."Kate, I'm sorry. Please, you've got to believe me. Don't hit me, please." John was shaking from head to toe; a massive boy petrified from a much smaller girl. When Kate was only about three feet away from him she stopped; and began to giggle. "Oh John - tee-hee-hee - you are just too cute when you're scared. If only the kids at school could see you now - they'd see what a pussycat you really are; tee-hee." John was so relieved that he almost began to cry." Aww...what's the matter? Was the big, tough football hero afraid of the little old me ? " Kate stood in front of John, hands on her hips smiling up at him; enjoying the complete domination she had over him.Then, she held out her hand." Tell you what, big guy; let's be friends.That way I won't have to beat you up again.O.K?" John found her logic hard to refute - dangerous in fact.He held out his hand and they shook.Then Kate hugged him with her powerful arms."OOOOH you are cuddly indeed; I'm going to enjoy having you for a boyfriend." She had actually lifted him completely off the floor."Well now that we've settled that, lets go get something to eat.I'm starving and the movie starts at seven. I don't want to miss a thing; and don't forget...we're five minutes late already." Kate winked at John, took him gently by the hand and led him out of her home towards the mall.