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Avery laughs. “That’s all you have to say about it?”
“I’m not going to be able to walk tomorrow.”
“That’s for sure. Want to grab brunch? I thought I would need to change, but I’m not really all that sweaty. Which is odd considering the fucking ordeal I just went through.”
I glance down at my own shirt, which is also free of sweat.
Interesting.
“No, I’m getting coffee with the instructor.”
I could not have surprised Avery more if I sucker punched him right in the face.
“You what?”
“Coffee. Pilates Teacher. Me.”
“Wha—why?”
“She wanted to meet up after class to see if I had any thoughts or suggestions.”
“Wait, so she asked you out?”
I nod. “You didn’t think I asked her, did you?”
“No, of course not. It’s just…I’m not sure what to do with this information.”
“You can take it and leave.”
Avery laughs, clapping me on the shoulder. “Sure thing, man. Have fun. Be nice, okay? That chick is hot, and no doubt hardcore as fuck if that’s her jam, but she’s young. Probably…you know…still building confidence in herself. Still figuring life out and whatnot. Be nice.”
“I’ll be fair.”
“Ben, it’s not the easiest thing in the world to find a great Pilates teacher willing to move all the way out here.”
“I said I’d be fair.”
“And I asked you to be nice.”
“Fine. I’ll be nice.”
My tone apparently does nothing to convince him. “Where are you meeting her?”
“So you can surprise us by joining? Nice try.”
“I’ll bring Fran. We can all talk about the class and what a great job?—”
“See you later.”
I exit the dressing room with him still calling after me.
Chapter Four
Ben
Just as I walk into the lobby between the men’s and women's changing areas, I spot Victoria going into one of the private bathrooms with her bag.
I make it there just in time to catch the door before it closes all the way and wrench it open, slipping inside and pushing it closed behind me.
