Keri Hilson Knock You Down [PREMIUM]

The local gym smelled of old leather and determination, a far cry from the polished stage lights of Keri’s usual life.

Elias stepped closer, his presence grounding and overwhelming all at once. "That’s the thing about the best stuff in life, Keri. You can’t plan for it. You just have to let it hit you." keri hilson Knock You down

"I don't do 'overthinking,'" Keri countered, though her voice lacked its usual edge. "I do 'planning.' And you weren't in the plan." The local gym smelled of old leather and

Keri leaned against the boxing ring, watching Elias spar. She felt a strange, terrifying shift in her gravity. For so long, she’d been the one in control, the one calling the shots and walking away first. Now, she felt like she was losing her footing. It was exactly like the lyrics she had been humming in the studio earlier that morning. She was a professional at keeping people at arm's length, yet here she was, breathless and defenseless. You can’t plan for it

In that moment, the pride she’d worn like armor began to crumble. She realized that being "knocked down" wasn't about defeat; it was about the thrill of the fall and the person waiting to catch her. As they walked out of the gym into the cooling evening air, Keri stopped trying to find her balance and finally decided to just let herself go.