My Beloved Friend

21. Over Working

Everleigh's P.O.V

  We walk out of the gym laughing. "Hey, I'll be right back wait here." Jack says. I nod and he walks away. I get on my phone replying to Tommy. 'We'll be back soon' Shorty after sending it my phone rings. "Eva, why are you working out again?" Will asks. "I was bored and wanted to hang with Jack." I say. "And you failed to inform him that you've already worked out 2 times today and it's only 2 in the afternoon?" He asks. "I just have so much energy." I say. "Just don't over do it, be safe please." He says. "I will." I say giggling and hanging up.

    Shortly after Jack returns and he looks at me confused. "So what's this I hear about you working out excessively?" Jack asks confused. "I'm not, I've just been hyper and this was my first actual work out. I just did little things earlier." I say shrugging. "Oh, did you explain that to Will?" He asks. I shake my head. "Come on let's run now, Nikki is probably gonna be there soon." I say smiling. He smirks and we start jogging but quickly pick up the speed. I start feeling sick, sore, and tired. Come on just push through it. 

   After 30 minutes we finally arrive. I stop and bend down putting my hands on my knees. "You okay mate?" Jack asks. I nod. We both catch out breath. "Jesus you're a fast little shit." Jack says smiling. I give him a small smile. "Seriously Eva, are you okay?" He asks looking concerned. I nod. "Hey guys." Nikki says as she walks up. "Hi Nikki." Jack says. They get to talking as I get on my phone. 'I don't feel so well.' I send to my mom. 'Honey, beauty is pain. You're losing weight and becoming so beautiful. You don't wanna ruin it do you?' She sends almost immediately. I sigh. 'You're right, I'm sorry.' "Eva, who are you texting?" Jack asks. "Oh just my mom." I say smiling. "How's that situation going?" Nikki asks. "Well I went back yesterday, it's just more calm now. She's helping me diet and stuff and it's actually pretty neat because she takes me to the store with her now." I say getting excited. "That sounds really lovely, but why are you on a diet?" She asks sounding interested. "My doctor recommended it." I say lying. "That's kinda weird, I mean are you having health issues?" Jack asks. I shake my head. "You only weigh 110." Jack says confused. "I don't know why is it so important?" I ask getting slightly annoyed.

    "How about we go get some food I'm hungry." Nikki says. "No thanks, I actually have to go get ready for work." I say. "You still work at the bakery?" Jack asks confused. "Yep, I'm becoming the manager even though I did all of that stuff before." I say shrugging. "How do you keep up with uploading?" Nikki asks as we continue to walk. "Well, when I'm done with work I go straight to studying and I also get caught up on homework when things are slow at work. Then I stream or just record and I record like 2-3 videos in one night and stay up late editing them." I say trying to explain it. "It just sounds like too much." Jack says. "Not really, Will told me staying busy helps with anxiety and I didn't believe him but I do now, I have to constantly be doing something or I'm so anxious." I say. "I thought you got on medicine for it?" Nikki asks obviously confused. "Yeah, I'm just bad at remembering to take it." I say giggling. We continue to talk as we walk across town to get in the car. We continue to chat as he drives to my house.

    "Bye Eva, I hope to see you soon." Nikki says smiling. "Bye." I say as I get out and walk inside. I go straight up stairs and write it down in my journal. I have a specific one I log all my work out, calorie intake and everything in. I also keep track of my weight, height, all my measurements and everything. I have a separate one for my thoughts and feelings which is my diary. I go take a shower once I'm done. I quickly change and walk to work. 

   I clock in and begin decorating all the cakes before I hear the bells jingle as the door opens and the room fills with laughter. I walk out to take orders but see Jack, Nikki, and Will. "Hey guys." I say as I start making Will's tea. "Hey, when did you guys get sandwiches?" Jack asks confused and laughing. "Honestly, I don't remember." I say giggling. "Can I try one?" He asks. "No Jack you aren't aloud." I say jokingly. I hand Will his tea and go grab a sandwich. "Anything else?" I ask. "Do you have any of those donuts that have the strawberry icing?" Nikki asks. "Sprinkles or no sprinkles?" I ask smiling. "Of course I need sprinkles." She says smiling. I laugh and give it to her. I make her and Jack smoothies and they leave. Once it's closing time I clean up and jog home.

    I go to grab an apple but my mom stops me. "Eva, seriously? Didn't you eat earlier?" She asks. I shake my head. "Do you want my help or not?" She asks. "I do, but mom I feel like I'm on the verge of passing out." I say. "You're being over dramatic sweetie." She says. I roll my eyes and set the apple down and get a water. "I got you some gum from the store like you asked." She says pointing over at the table. I thank her and go upstairs. I start live and jot down in my journal as Tom joins. "Hello EVA." He yells. "Hi Tom." I say calmly and putting journal away. We continue playing and Nikki joins. "Eva, can I tell them about earlier?" Nikki asks. "At the bakery?" I ask confused. "Yes." She says sounding so happy. I give her permission and she begins talking about it. "So me, Jack, and Will all went to the bakery that Eva's parents own. I always get these donuts with strawberry icing cause they are just so good. Before we even ordered she already started Will's tea." She says giggling. She goes on and talks about how good it is and how nice I am for giving them it for free. 

    "Eva has only charged me once while we've been friends and it's because she was so mad at me, but Will was with me and he got his fuckin tea for free." Tom says upset. "Maybe don't piss me off and I won't charge you." I say shrugging. "Why do you favor Will though?" Tom asks. "He doesn't piss me off nearly as much as you do." I say casually. "What the fuck." He says laughing. "Eva, be nice to Tom." Phil says out of no where. Tom starts laughing at me for getting in trouble. "I'm going to beat you up." I say to Tom. "I'll win, I'm not afraid to hit a girl." He says jokingly. I roll my eyes. Once we end stream I start editing before going to bed. I set my alarm for 5:30 so I can go for a run.