Her hands gripped the handlebars, while her feet pushed down on the peddles at a steady pace. It was just a normal afternoon at the gym for Karen. A few beads of sweat formed on her brow, as she laboriously carried out her weekly workout.
Some guys were on the other machines nearby, watching her every move.
She knew this. But she didn’t care.
She stopped peddling and elegantly lifted her leg over the bike, then slowly slid off the seat – glancing over at the young men opposite.
Although she did find them quite attractive, there was only one man she was interested in.
She turned off her mp3 and began to make her way downstairs.
The other level of the gym was almost deserted. Karen walked in cautiously, before finding a seat on a mat usually used for sit-ups.
“Finally! I’ve been looking for you everywhere!” She looked up, to see her friend Hannah walking towards her.
“I thought you were going to stay upstairs!” Hannah laughed, as she jokingly punched Karen in the arm.
“Well, I got bored waiting for you!” she said, with a slightly smug grin on her face.
“Whatever. Look, I’m really sorry, but I’m gonna have to go. Holly’s been locked out….again”
“Oh, okay then.”
“I’ll be online later!”
Hannah quickly gave her a quick hug before briskly walking out of the gym.
“Wait! Who’s gonna help me do my sit-ups?!” Karen shouted.
“I will.”
She was startled by the deep, husky voice that replied to her enquiry. She slowly, almost nervously looked round. Standing at the other end of the gym was a tall, dark handsome figure. He was wearing grey jogging bottoms and a tight black top. His hair was glistening with sweat.
He slowly began walking towards her, taking calm, but confident strides.
Karen could hardly believe it. She’d seen him around the gym a few times and fancied him like crazy.
“The name’s John.”
“Um.