REMI HOOD

Chapter 14

Remi

"So... How do you normally start your workout?" Will asks me as we walk by the harbour. I'm engrossed in how gorgeous he is. He seems to have gotten a tan. The black, loose, sleeveless gym shirt shows off his brawny arms and chest.

"Remi," Will shoots me a cocky grin. "you're drooling." He totally just caught me checking him out. I roll my eyes.

"I usually run across the bridge and do some exercises, and then jump into the sea." I say as we start jogging, finding a pace.

"Wait... We're going to run all the way to Hulhumalé? It's so far!" He exclaims. I grin and increase my speed, I know I have great endurance.

"It's only a couple of kilometers." I reply cooly.

"Only a couple of kilometers." He mimics me terribly in a high-pitched girly voice, making me snort with laughter. He smiles at me, making me swoon over him.

We reached the highest point in the bridge. "Can we please stop here...?" Will is panting. "I ne-ed to.. catch my breath!" Will pleads me with his eyes.

I can't resist those damn eyes.

"I have never stopped before, but sure, but only for five minutes. You need to work on your stamina, real bad," I pat his sweaty arm.

I study him and mock, "You're sweating like crazy! You just ran about only two kilometers."

He gives me a smug look, his hair messy, which somehow looks good on him. He is also red and glowing from sweat. Life is seriously unfair, I look like shit after running, but here he is, somehow looking as smashing as ever.

"You fancy me when I'm sweaty?"

I realize I'm eyeing him. He caught me, again. "W-What? No... Definitely not."

He comes towards me and embraces me tightly. My forehead rests against his wet, hard chest. His arms wrap around me, smearing his sweat all over me.

"Ew.. Let go of me Will Louis! Your sweat is all over me." I complain.

I'm totally enjoying his hold on me.

He lets go of me and runs down the bridge. "What's wrong, Remi? Tired already?" He teases before I run after him with a lunatic smile on my face.

We jog side by side, not saying a word to each other, just enjoying the moment. I increase my speed as we reach the Hulhumalé beach. Will groans besides me and tries to keep up with me. I come to a halt and Will collapses on the sand.

He breathes loudly, exhausted. "Water, I need something liquid." He mutters. I smile and jog towards a shop in front of the beach and order my favourite jugo for us. Blueberry flavour with vanilla ice-cream is the best!

"You like jugo?" I offer him the cup which he instantly snatches and slurps the liquid despite how cold it is. I swirl the straw in the cup to mix the ice-cream.

"That tastes amazing! Man, I thought you were a healthy vegetarian or something." He accuses.

"I'm the least healthiest person around, I mean, I do eat my veggies but with my lunch and dinner only." He chuckles and lets me continue. "I'm a sugar addict, I love anything that's sweet... Especially macarons! Oh God, I would do anything to have one right now. The vanilla and white chocolate flavours are my favourite..." I lick my lips and I realize I just blabbered. Will laughs hysterically, still laying on the beach. People walking past glances our way in confusion.

I plant myself next to him and lean next to his head. "Want to hear a weird secret?" I whisper in his ear. He nods his head enthusiastically.

"I like cheese with my rice." I whisper again. He bursts out laughing, crossing his arm around his stomach in an attempt to catch his breath but ends up snorting instead.