Nothing Holdin Me Back

XII

"The truth comes out but it still doesn't change how I feel about you."

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[this chapter will be sensitive so keep that in mind as you read]

Shawn.

Sweat was beating down my forehead, my face felt hot. My muscles clenched as I kept pushing myself. I had my eyes shut as the music blared in my ears.

Lose Yourself by Eminem was cut off by the sound of my alarm. I opened my eyes and stopped the treadmill and carefully got off. I pulled my earbuds out of my ears and grabbed my phone to turn off my alarm.

I grabbed my towel from off the machine and walked out of the gym. I walked to the apartment complex's lobby. A few girls from the pool walked by giving me the look. Then again I wasn't wearing a shirt so it was kind of inevitable.

I walked over to the stairs, I went up the stairs and to my door. I unlocked it and walked in to see Matt sleeping on the couch. I slammed the door shut and that's when he jolted up.

"I'm up." He said before rubbing his eyes.

I rolled my eyes and walked over to him. I ruffled his hair and laughed.

"Mmhmm, nothing better have happened on your watch Matt." I told him as I walked into my room.

I walked in and closed the door, I then walked over to my bathroom. I got undressed and took a shower. When I was done I got out and wrapped a towel around my waist.

I walked out into my bathroom and walked towards my closet. I then heard my phone ding signaling I got a text. I stopped and looked for my phone. I unlocked it and felt my lip twitch upwards.

From Maddox:
What are your plans for today?

To Maddox:
Nothing, why what did you have in mind?

It didn't take long for the three dotted bubble to pop up.

From Maddox:
I have a surprise, just make sure to wear walking shoes

Hmm walking shoes? What were we going to do? I thought of things like an amusement park or a run. Odd.

I put my phone to charge before grabbing clothes to wear. I picked some black cargo shorts and a white tshirt. I put on my Nike shoes and grabbed my jacket. I put on some cologne and deodorant and fixed up my hair before grabbing my phone.

I walked out of my room and seen Matt eating a sandwich. He looked at me and his eyebrow raised in question.

"Where are you going?" He asked when he swallowed the food in his mouth.

I grabbed my wallet and keys, the agency gave us a car. We hadn't used it since she didn't live far and the café wasn't far either.

"Maddox had something planned." I told him as I put my wallet in my pocket.

His lips formed a smirk, "Oh a date?"

I rolled my eyes, "No not a date."

"Okay, so how long will you guys be out?" He asked me.