My hero, my lover.

Chapter 30.

Chapter 30- Stepping stones.

I left the lonely kitchen and headed towards my room. Closing the door after me, I headed toward the wardrobe to collect my sports gear and nightwear to lay out in Alan's room. I was extremely nervous about sharing a room with him, even if it is for protection. But its still a step further in this relationship. Then it dawned on me that Alan and I had barely any time together as a couple, but we couldn't help it due to everything going on.

Shaking my head to rid any thoughts of Alan out of my head for now, I have a goal to put into action; Learn how to get stronger by working out and giving myself defence lessons. I quickly changed and headed toward the workout room. On my way down the hall I saw Alan leave the security room. He closed the door and looked up at me and smiled as I walked towards him.

"Heading somewhere my love?" He asked sweetly whilst eyeing my tight sportswear.

"Just going for a workout. About time I did something remotely helpful to our cause my love." I smiled and gave him a quick kiss before going to the gym.

I opened the door and stopped in my tracks and looked at all the equipment within the bright mirrored room. It all looked so expensive. I stopped gawking and walked up to the stereo and plugged in my phone using the USB cable. I put on a workout mix and played it reasonably loud. Dancing a little I made my way over to the treadmill, climbing on and fired it up.

One hour later I had done quite a bit. I ran on the treadmill, done a little kick boxing as well as some boxing and did several stretches to help my flexibility. I think I did well for my first workout. I walked over to my phone and unplugged it. I looked in the mirror and admired my sweaty form, soon I will have the strength to fight those who want to kill me, soon this will all end.

Out the corner of my eye I saw something move by the benches. I spun around shocked then smirked.

"Like what you see?" I said in a teasing manner.

"Oh like wouldn't be the the word my love." Alan said mocking my tone. I laughed and walked over to him. What shocked me was he embraced me and kissed me passionately then to my surprise he dipped me.

"Just testing your flexibility." I laughed.

"Alan, I'm all sweaty, I need a shower." I said getting out of his grip and headed for the door. Before I left Alan called my name.

"I'm looking forward to sharing a bed with you my love, though you must be scared I promise I will behave." He said with a subtle wink at the end. I laughed.

"Me too, I love you." I said with a deep blush. His face softened.

"And I love you Rebecca."