The Unwilling Capo

***Rocco***

I let out a final grunt as my fist slammed into the punching bag one last time. The sound echoed in the private gym, sharp and hollow. My chest heaved as I reached for my water bottle, tilting it back and chugging until my throat burned. I dropped onto the bench with a heavy exhale, sweat dripping down my back, and began unwrapping the tape from my knuckles, slow and methodical. Like i