Desolation

ten

Stephen's POV

I walked into the hotel after hanging out with my friends and having some drinks. We had some pizza but honest to God, I was still really hungry. All I wanted right now was some food but I didn't feel like going out again so guess I'd just be ordering from my suite tonight.

I headed towards the elevator but I think my legs had a mind of their own because the next thing I knew, I was standing right outside the gym. What was I even doing here?

I took a look inside to see that Noelle was still there, working out. Her hair was basically a mess and she was covered in sweat. She was standing right in front of the mirror and skipping ropes while breathing hard. Damn, she was fast. I was definitely impressed.

I think it had been well over 2 hours since I'd left to go see my mates. What the fuck? She had been working since then? Jeez, the woman was crazy for sure.

I shook my head and tried to stop myself from staring at her and thinking about her. What the hell was it about her that made me want to know every little thing?

I sighed and quietly walked back to the elevator and took it up to my suite. After reaching my floor, I unlocked the door and made my way inside. I wanted to order food but at the same time I was really tired and just wanted to rest. I entered the kitchen, opened the refrigerator and pulled the milk can out. After setting it down on the island, I made my way to one of the cabinets. I opened it and grabbed a pack of cookies. This would have to do.

I sat down at the island after pouring out some milk into a glass. I dipped one cookie in and slowly chewed it. My mind went back to Noelle, did she really workout for more than 2 hours every single day? That's not safe at all. I sighed yet again. Why did I have to keep thinking about her?

I quickly finished all my cookies and downed the little milk that was left. I put my dishes in the sink and walked to my room. I shut the door behind me and immediately took off my t-shirt and pulled my jeans off, leaving myself in just my boxers. I kicked my clothes aside and climbed into the bed. I got under the covers and turned the lights off. Bed time for me.

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Noelle's POV

I gulped down some water as I waited patiently in the elevator. I had decided to crash at Kathy's place because I didn't feel like driving back home. I was drenched in sweat from head to toe and all I needed right now was a nice cold shower and a good nights sleep. I walked to her suite once the elevator doors opened. I couldn't help but wonder if Stephen was back yet or not. For all I knew, he could be passed out somewhere, pissed up.

I shook my head and unlocked the door, stepping inside. I called for Kathy and heard her yell back from the living room. I made my way to her and saw her lounging on the couch, watching TV with a pack of jolly ranchers in her hand. I rolled my eyes, of course.

I plopped down next to her while she scrunched up her face.

"I would really appreciate it if you could get off my couch and go take a shower. You stink," she grumbled.

"Well after that brutal ass workout, I'd at least hope that I smell like sweat," I smiled sweetly at her.

She rolled her eyes and pushed me.

"Can you just go? Please," she requested.

"Just because you said please," I got up from the couch and made my way to the bathroom.

I stripped myself out of my sweaty clothes after struggling a little bit. I swear to god, getting out of sweaty clothes was a real job. I threw the clothes by the door and jumped into the shower. I turned it on to cold and let my muscles relax. I sighed under the cold water and just stood there.